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Parks and Recreation - 12/20/1999 UNAPPROVED MINUTES PARKS,RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY,DECEMBER 20, 1999 7:00 PM CITY CENTER 8080 MITCHELL ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS COMMISSION: Richard Brown, Chair; Claire Hilgeman,Frantz Corneille, Don Jacobson, Vicki Koenig, John Wilson COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A. Lambert, Director Parks and Recreation Services; Stuart A. Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources; Laurie Helling, Manager of Recreation Services;Rita Maiser,Recorder I. ROLL CALL Chair Richard Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Hilgeman was not present. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Wilson moved to approve the agenda. Corneille seconded the motion. There were no additions or corrections. The agenda was approved 5-0. HI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES— November 1, 1999 MOTION: Koenig moved to approve the November 1, 1999,minutes. Jacobson seconded. There were no corrections or additions. The motion was approved 5-0. Brown asked if there were any questions in regard to the meeting scheduled for December 6, 1999. Due to lack of a quorum on that date,no official business was conducted. IV. PETITIONS,REOUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. None V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. SUNNYBROOK COVE The proposed development is located on the north side of Sunnybrook Road. The property is 6.5 acres and the developer plan calls for 15 single- family lots. Perry Ryan, of Ryan Engineering, was present in behalf of the developer to discuss the tree loss and the landscaping plan. Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources Commission December 20, 1999 Page 2 1 Stu Fox explained that a pine plantation was planted on the property in the early 1970's. The trees were planted five-foot on center, and because of the spacing, many are not in the best of health. This plantation was evaluated by Kathyrn Fernholtz of Westwood Engineering. As a result of this and the cities' evaluation, tree loss would be 90%, or 2,791 inches. It is recommended that the pine plantation be discounted, and that the other significant trees be used as a basis for tree loss calculations. This results in 30% tree loss, with replacement of 334 caliper inches of landscape material. The property to the north is undeveloped, and there will be a temporary cul-de-sac at the end of Coldstream Lane to connect with future development. The present five-foot sidewalk should be continued so to link up to the development on the north. Cornielle asked how the walking paths would be connected so residents could cross Hwy 212. Fox said there are signals for crossing #212 at the entrance to the Vo-tech. There is a proposed future trail along the creek under the #212 bridge, which will connect, to Sunnybrook Road. Improvements are needed to better control the creek flow. Koenig asked about the quality of the wetlands on the west side of the development, and how they will be protected. Fox said there would be a wetland buffer that meets the city code. Koenig asked if the 334 replacement trees would be deciduous. Fox explained there would be a mix of trees. Seven new trees will be planted to replace each one tree removed, discounting the pine plantation. The city is accepting the forestry report, due to the poor condition of the trees in the pine plantation. Koenig was concerned about the exception made in this case, and the precedent set. Corneille moved to accept the Sunnybrook Cove development as recommended in the November 19, 1999, staff report. Wilson seconded. Approved 5-0. B. CSM STARKEY OFFICE CENTER The proposed development is located in the Golden Triangle along old Flying Cloud Drive adjacent to Starkey Labs. The project consists of an 83,000 square foot building with 348 parking spaces located on 13.13 acres. Jesse Symyskzwicz of RLK Civil Engineers was present to discuss wetland issues. The wetlands in the center of the site will be removed. Mitigation will occur by expanding the wetland on the south side. Replacement of wetlands will be on a one-to-one ratio. Monuments will mark the wetland areas. Buffers consist of conservation easements, and will be seeded, not sod. About 50% of the trees will be saved. The east side will have five-foot walls, which will protect the tree roots. There will be a 30-foot parking setback on the west side. l Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission December 20, 1999 Page 3 j Fox reported there are 1,540 inches of significant trees. Tree loss is 855 diameter inches, or 55%. Wetland species will be planted around the ponds. Five trees will be planted for each one lost. Some tree mitigation will be on the Starkey property. Brown is concerned about the parking setback and the increase in office space. Fox said the project is guided for industrial development and consistent with adjacent property usage. Koenig questioned the amount of wetland being filled. About one half acre, or 44% of the wetland will be removed. Also, what type of landscaping is included in a "wooded wetland". Fox said mitigation is based on current conditions. Tree mitigation will include species that can survive water, including shrubs, cottonwoods, tamaracks, and river birch. Mitigation will also include putting trees on other sites, which may include city property and boulevards. In this case, the city would take the cash and do the planting. Koenig asked if the conservation easement is a part of the developer's agreement, which would exclude any buildings or grading. Jacobson asked how the easement would be marked, where would the monuments be placed, and what type of signage or material would be used for the markers. Fox said the monument markers are permanent and the requirements are in the proposed City Wetland Ordinance. MOTION: Wilson moved to approve the CSM Starkey Office Center as recommended in the staff report of the December 15, 1999. Jacobson seconded. The motion was approved 5-0. VI. OLD BUSINESS Koenig inquired as to when the Wetlands Inventory would be completed. Fox said he doesn't know if it is completed yet,but will check on when it will be ready. VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Jacobson seconded. It was approved 5-0 to adjourn the meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. l