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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 16, 2003 Page 8 1 Square and Apache Office Park. He stated that the potential existing properties in phase two 2 include Fuel Mart, Don's Car Wash, Bakers Square, two car washes and Firestone, all of which 3 are located on Stinson Boulevard. He stated that the first phase could commence as early as 4 October, but most likely will be spring, which would include the urban flat units,market rate 5 rental, town homes and retail. 6 7 Chair Melsha clarified that they are not approving the entire project on a final basis and 8 referenced the western side of the area. He noted that they are contemplating breaking ground in 9 the fall and asked this would come back soon for approval. Mr. Shardlow confirmed that it 10 would. 11 12 Mr. Shardlow noted that one concern continues to be affordable housing. He stated that this has 13 been a very challenging and expensive redevelopment project and that it is important to note that 14 it is the intention of the developer to include affordable housing units through the apartment 15 complex. He stated that the developer has set aside 20-30% of the units for residents in the 16 lower income range. He explained that they couldn't commit to the affordable units until the 17 necessary funding has been achieved. He stated that they are presently working with the City 18 and the County on obtaining a portion of funding through the grant process and that they cannot 19 commit to this financially unless this is achieved. 20 21 Mr. Shardlow stated that another concern that has been expressed is with respect to the water 22 quality and Silver Lake. He stated that the Advisory Committee has recommended an Erosion 23 Sedimentation Plan as one requirement and is proposing to make this a condition of approval. 24 He explained that the project would be conditions on two permits, a national pollution discharge 25 maintenance permit and a watershed maintenance permit. He stated that they have also placed a 26 total of nine best practice maintenance plans into the planning report to address erosion control. 27 He explained that presently a large amount of the water drainage from the roof and parking lot 28 flows into Silver Lake and that the redesign would include several ponding areas. He stated that 29 the City has applied for a grant through the Rice Creek Watershed to have a chemical treatment 30 facility. He stated that this would eliminate 99% of the phosphorus and reviewed with the 31 Commission. 32 33 Mr. Shardlow reviewed highlights of their findings with the Planning Commission. He stated 34 that they found it to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and that the Comprehensive Plan 35 has been amended as a part of the process. He stated that the proposed project is consistent with 36 the zoning and is also consistent with the Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment Plan. He 37 reviewed the requirements and guidelines for the site design that would be incorporated, by 38 reference, into the project with the Commission. He stated that they plan to open the site with 39 new roadway access and reviewed with the Commission. He acknowledged the traffic concerns 40 noting that the roadways around the center were designed to carry high levels of traffic and 41 provided an overview to the Commission. He stated that the roadway system, including the 42 lighting, is consistent and could handle the traffic in the area. He stated that they would also be 43 introducing sidewalks,pedestrian and bike paths and metro transit to the area. 44