Planning 2020-09-24 Item 3 - Adoption of 7/23/20 Minutes

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Page 2 of 2 July 23, 2020 BAR Minutes Bruce McCain and Travis Ness, Hewitt Design Group, for the applicant, addressed questions for the BAR. Chair Watters made comments and inquiries regarding landscaping above the split rail fence, she was also interested in adding a recommendation. She suggested substituting the ash plantings and replacing it with a different large tree, and switching the native spruce with a different native tree TESTIMONY: There was no public testimony. The public hearing was closed. DELIBERATION/COMMENTS: The following comments were made about the project; thank you for a great submittal; the developers and engineers did a great job covering landscaping; staff did their job, due diligence; happy the parking exceeds the requirements; well -designed building; complete packet; sets visual standard for future development on Interurban Blvd, it's an enhancement and set the mark; looking forward to the landscaping and greenery; well presented, well proposed, thought out, thank you for the submittal; kudos to staff and the applicant; welcome the street scape; contributes to the economic impact of the community when needed the most; brings jobs to the City; care in mitigating environmental impacts; thank you to all for your collective efforts, greatly appreciated; happy to see the site improvements happening along Interurban Blvd; very attractive aesthetically; and it's a good thing environmentally. Great job staff and applicant. The BAR was in consensus that the project is a great asset to Interurban Blvd / to the City and they welcome the development. MOTION: Commissioner Watters moved to approve Case Number L20-0011 Design Review request based on staff's findings, conclusions, recommendations, and one condition with a second condition as follows: "The SE strip of the site NE of the split rail fence needs to have appropriate landscaping submitted and be approved by the City." Commissioner Mann seconded the motion. Motion passed. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: • Staff provided an update on future agenda items • Staff provided an update of department processes and development review. • Staff informed the BAR of a grant awarded to the City for a housing action plan and explained how the funds will be utilized. Staff inquired whether the housing action plan should be presented to the PC/BAR in a briefing or by email. • Staff addressed questions from the BAR Submitted by: Adjourned: Wynetta Bivens Planning Commission Secretary 7:40 PM