09/27/2000 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2000 Chair Lanyon stated that a formal lighting plan has not been submitted but the Board can pass on their concern for downcast, shoebox light fixtures. Smyser clarified the impervious surface is actually 54%, not 60% as previously stated. Trehus stated in looking at the site plan, it appears that there is impervious surface of 75% or more. Smyser explained the site plan being reviewed is not to scale and reviewed the setback distances. Donlin stated the trees being proposed for use are heavy water users which suggests they will need to irrigate frequently. However, the Board is trying to encourage lower water usage. Chair Lanyon suggested the use of more native species to reduce the irrigation requirement. In response to questions related to drainage and on site treatment, Asleson reviewed the location of the drainage easement and suggested it could be designed for better infiltration than impacted soils would provide. Smyser stated staff will address these concerns with the applicant. Trehus suggested the incorporation of vegetated swales to address infiltration and on-site treatment. Chair Lanyon agreed the water; treatment policy and water quality issue needs to be addressed as well as the landscape plan. Davidson moved to recommend approval of the Northern American Composites application subject to the plan addressing retention of as much storm water runoff on site as possible, include noncompacted soils in the drainage easement, landscaping plan revisited after water retention plan is in place, increased use of native grasses and trees that require minimal irrigation, and the City's standard for lighting. Donlin seconded the motion.'` Motion carried unanimously. B. Mueller-Bies Funeral Home — Smyser presented a map depicting the location of the subject site and a site plan identifying the building footprint, parking, and storm water ponding. The request is for a minor subdivision. Smyser stated staff needs more information on the utilities and alignment of the utilities as well as the drainage areas. He explained the setback is problematic since part of the area has been filled so it is difficult to determine the Ordinary High Water (OHW) mark. Chair Lanyon asked about trees on the site. Asleson stated there are some grade C3 trees, meaning a degraded, invasive tree species. Chair Lanyon asked about the lighting plan. Smyser stated there are a few lighting contours that seem to go over the property line that will need to be addressed. He stated 3