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I. CALL TO ORDER
City of Lake Oswego
Development Review Commission Minutes
October 7, 2002
Chair Sheila Ostly called the Development Review Commission meeting of October 7,
2002 to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 380 "A" Avenue,
Lake Oswego, Oregon.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present included Chair Ostly and Commissioners Julie Morales, Dave
Powers, Krytsyna Stadnik and Gary Fagelman. Vice Chair Nan Binkley and Bill
Tierney were excused.
Staff present included Stephen Lashbrook, Community Development Director;
Elizabeth Jacob, Associate Planner; Paul Espe, Associate Planner; Evan Boone, Deputy
City Attorney; and Jean Hall, Senior Secretary.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Morales moved for approval of the Minutes of August 5, 2002. Mr. Fagelman
seconded the motion and it passed with Ms. Ostly, Ms. Morales, Mr. Powers, Ms.
Stadnik and Mr. Fagelman voting yes. Ms. Binkley and Mr. Tierney were not present.
There were no votes against.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
LU 01-0047, a request by Renaissance Development for approval of the following:
1. A property line adjustment of three existing lots on a 1.78 -acre parcel.
2. Delineation of the resource boundaries for the Resource Protection (RP) and
Resource Conservation (RC) Districts on the site.
3. A determination of the RC Protection Area on the site.
4. Removal of 59 trees to construct the roadway and the single-family dwellings.
The property is located at 15393 Diamond Head Rd, Tax Lots 00500, 00600, and
00700, of Tax Map 21E 09AC. This item has been continued from the May 6, July 1,
August 5 and September 16, 2002, agenda. Staff coordinator is Paul Espe, Associate
Planner.
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Chair Ostly opened the public hearing and explained the procedures and time
limits to be followed. She recalled the process was in the deliberations phase.
She asked the Commissioners to report any ex parte contacts or conflicts of
interest. None were reported. No one challenged any Commissioner's right to
hear the matter.
Deliberations
Paul Espe, Associate Planner, recalled for the Commissioners that the Fire Marshal
had discussed fire safety requirements in his memorandum in Exhibit F17. He
recommended that if the commission decided to approve the application they should
impose conditions related to drainage (see the drainage plan in Exhibit F21). He
pointed out the applicant had submitted a final written argument (Exhibit F29).
The Commissioners recalled conflicting testimony about the impact of the proposal on
the slope and the RC Protection Area. Ms. Stadnik recalled testimony that the test hole
had eroded. The Commissioners discussed the extent to which improvement of the
existing gravel road might impact resources at the site. Ms. Ostly observed that the
improved road was to feature a high retaining wall that would divide the tree grove and
impact the slope and the bay. Mr. Fagelman recalled testimony that improvement of
the roadway would not make much difference to the health of the bay because the
resources in the area were already fairly degraded, there was not much wildlife, and
there were existing homes all around it. Ms. Ostly observed that other homes were
located beyond a 100 -foot buffer area along the bay. Mr. Powers questioned the
conclusion in the soils report that the slope was stable. He explained that his
experience led him to anticipate that the slope would move. He opined that the size of
the house footprint was too large. Ms. Ostly observed the applicant could build closer
to Diamond Head Road and further from the bay instead of gaining access through the
middle of the site and dividing the tree stand. Ms. Morales observed the roadway was
already there and the proposal would simply make it more usable, with little additional
impact to the trees. Ms. Ostly explained that installation of a retaining wall would have
a large impact on the resources and Ms. Stadnik advised that increased runoff from the
improved roadway would impact the slope. Mr. Fagelman expressed his concern that
excavation for a large house would adversely impact the slope. Ms. Morales indicated
that she questioned the delineation of the resource, but she hoped that some way could
be found to both protect the resource and allow the applicant to divide the site and build
on it. Ms. Ostly suggested they could build a house high up on the lot, close to the
street, using a design that featured poles or stilts. She acknowledged that there was not
a lot of level area on the lot. Mr. Fagelman commented that might only allow the
applicant to build one house. Ms. Ostly recalled staff had indicated the applicant could
build another house along Diamond Head Road at the top of the site. Ms. Morales
observed that the site was already divided into three lots and the applicant wanted to
retain the same number of lots, but modify the boundary lines. Ms. Ostly recalled that
the applicant was required to consider and delineate the resource area in order to
accomplish that change.
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Evan Boone, Deputy City Attorney, advised the Commissioners to first define the
resource area and then attempt to save the most environmentally significant portion of
it. The Commissioners examined the maps showing the existing resource boundary and
the Special Lake Setback area (Exhibit E4). Ms. Ostly prioritized protection of the area
along Lilly Bay. Ms. Morales observed two alternatives to divide the resource area
through its middle, or to build closer to Lilly Bay. Ms. Ostly observed it would be a
challenge for the applicant to locate a house outside the resource area suggested by
staff. Mr. Fagelman recalled the applicant's consultant had advised there were a few
healthy trees on the site and the rest were covered by ivy and degraded. He said that it
was important to protect the neighbor's house from the impact of erosion.
Mr. Powers opined that neither the applicant nor staff had done the best job of resource
delineation and that he was concerned about the stability of the slope. He indicated that
although he did not find that the site contained the highest value resources, there would
be less damage to the resources if the house was located in the lower flat area at the end
of the roadway and featured a smaller footprint. He said he could not see how
improvement of a road that was already almost 12 feet wide would impact migrating
animals. He related that the community was seeing an increase in wild animals around
the lake, including eagles and cormorants. Ms. Morales agreed that the best place for
building would be where there was the least slope and the access roadway already
existed. Staff confirmed for Ms. Stadnik that her concern about the design of the
drainage outfall could be addressed by imposing a condition requiring a drainage plan
that was approved by the City Engineer. Mr. Fagelman noted that would protect the
neighbor's house. Ms. Morales asked if the commission could mitigate the adjustment
to the resource protection area by imposing a condition that limited the size of a house
that was constructed in the lower flat area. Ms. Stadnik noted that staff reported the
applicant intended to construct a 5,090 square foot structure (page 107 of staff report).
Mr. Boone advised the Commissioners against imposing that kind of condition of
approval. He explained that because the Code allowed the applicants to use 50% of the
resource area for development, the commission should determine what 50% of the
resource area was the most valuable and should be protected and then examine whether
or not the proposed lot boundaries reflected that determination. When the
Commissioners explained there were also other issues (including slope and access) to
be considered, he advised them to endeavor to balance conflicting goals. Ms. Ostly
observed the applicant proposed to remove 59 trees, or 20% of the site's trees. Mr.
Fagelman recalled the applicant's arborist had testified the trees to be removed were no
of high value. Mr. Boone clarified for the Commissioners that staff had recommended
no conditions of approval because they recommended the application be denied. He
suggested that if the Commissioners were leaning toward approval of the application
that they determine what the resource protection boundary should be, then continue the
hearing and direct staff to prepare recommended conditions of approval and findings
consistent with that boundary.
Ms. Morales moved to approve the proposed RC Protection Area delineation and
the RC boundary protection area as shown in Exhibit E7, Resource Conservation
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District and Protection Plan. Ms. Stadnik seconded the motion and it passed with
Ms. Morales, Mr. Powers, Ms. Stadnik and Mr. Fagelman voting yes. Ms. Ostly voted
against. Ms. Binkley and Mr. Tierney were not present.
The Commissioners generally agreed to make a lot line adjustment decision after they
received the findings. Mr. Boone advised the applicant would then have a statutory
right to comment on staff -recommended conditions of approval.
Mr. Fagelman moved to continue LU 01-0047 in order to allow staff time to
prepare findings conditions regarding the tentative RC Protection Area boundary.
Mr. Powers seconded the motion and it passed with Ms. Ostly, Ms. Morales, Mr.
Powers, Ms. Stadnik and Mr. Fagelman voting yes. There were no votes against. Ms.
Binkley and Mr. Tierney were not present.
Ms. Ostly announced a break in the proceedings and then reconvened the meeting at
7:55 p.m.
LU 02-0016, a request by Vaughn Lein, LSW Architects, PC for Lake Oswego High
School District. The applicant is requesting approval of the following permits to
replace the existing high school buildings with a new school facility:
1. Conditional Use and Development Review Permits. The proposal consists of
the following development:
a. An approximately 194,754 square -foot educational building, including a
performing arts complex with a 600 -seat auditorium.
b. A 35,534 square -foot addition to the existing athletic complex and a 622 -
seat addition to the grandstand.
C. A 4,015 square -foot addition to the District Office building.
d. An approximately 1,643 square -foot physical plant facility constructed
into the hillside near the northeast corner of the school building.
e. An approximately 1,697 square -foot concessions and restroom facility,
including a second -level press box, at the northwest corner of the
existing football field.
f. The existing technology building is proposed to be painted and a portion
of the canopy on the east side is to be removed.
g. A new site plan, which reconfigures the existing parking areas and site
circulation to increase parking spaces from 392 to 412 vehicles.
h. Parking facilities for 32 bicycles.
2. Class 2 Variances:
a. Variances from the 30 -foot maximum building height on a flat lot [LOC
50.08.035(2)] for the main school building. The following elements
exceed the 30 -foot requirement.
i. Typical 2 -story classroom gable element (37-2") to mid -pitch.
ii. Typical 2 -story stair tower height: (39'-8" to mid pitch).
iii. Parapet height at 2nd floor library: 42'-4".
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iv. Typical 3 -story stair tower height (54'-4" to mid pitch; 57'-2" to
ridge).
V. Typical 3 -story parapet height: 48'-4".
vi. Performing Arts house parapet: 38'-8".
vii. Performing Arts fly loft parapet: 55'-0".
b. Variances from the 35 -foot maximum building height on a sloped lot
[LOC 50.08.035(2)] for the new addition to the athletics building.
i. New gym parapet height: 37'-9".
ii. Mezzanine height: 364".
C. A variance to reduce the number of bicycle parking spaces from the
required 312 spaces to 32 [LOC 50.55.010, Appendix, 50.55D, Table 7.4].
3. A request to remove 80 trees. Seventy-two trees have already been approved for
removal through the Type 2 Tree Removal Permit process.
4. Delineation of the Resource Conservation tree grove boundary and
determination of the RC Protection Area.
The site is located at 2455 Country Club Road (Tax Lot 500, 1400, 1490, 1480, 100 of
Tax Map 2 1 5, 413C, 4CB).
Chair Ostly opened the public hearing and explained the procedures and time limits to
be followed. She asked the Commissioners to report any ex parte contacts (including
site visits) biases or conflicts of interest. All of the Commissioners reported they had
visited the site and Commissioners Stadnik and Morales reported their children were to
attend school at the site. No one present challenged any Commissioner's right to hear
the matter.
Elizabeth Jacob, Associate Planner, presented staff report. She observed the
proposed development would have a minimal impact on the neighborhood and its height
would be less noticeable because the development was elevated above the adjacent
roadways, screened by trees and higher elements of the development were to be located
further back on the site. She asked that the commission fashion a condition of approval
that would authorize staff to allow an increase in approved height up to the next foot, if
that became necessary.
Ms Jacob recommended that additional landscaping with conifer trees be required to
buffer residential uses to the north and east sides of the site; that parking lot lighting be
limited to 22- to 24 -feet high; and that 250 -watt high pressure sodium luminaries be
required in order to prevent glare into the neighborhood. She reported the church across
the street from the site used 18- to 19 -foot tall light poles spaced 178 feet apart; most
parking lots along Kruse Way featured 25 -foot high light poles; and City lighting was
typically installed on 24 -foot high poles. She reported that staff and the applicant were
working together to resolve an issue regarding the size of the RC Protection Area. She
explained that the applicant had only delineated resources on the east side of the site
while staff believed the entire northerly resource should also be delineated. She
explained that the Code required that designated resource areas were to be the first areas
included in a plan to meet the 15% open space requirement and the development could
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meet that requirement using both resource protection areas and additional treed areas
along Boones Ferry and Country Club Roads. She advised that although the proposal
met a 15% landscaping requirement, staff recommended additional landscaping
between the development and the residential area; ground cover and a tree in all parking
islands; a higher percentage of conifers than had been proposed; that a detention pond
along Country Club Road be planted with water plants, and not grass; and that trees to
replace a specimen tree in the front plaza be Oregon white oak species. She also
recommended that the parking lots be required to be landscaped in each phase of
construction.
Ms. Jacob recalled the applicant and the Commissioners had previously met to discuss
design related issues. She recommended additional treatment be applied to the exterior
walls of the tall fly loft in order to minimize the perceived height of the structure. She
reported that the applicant would agree to bear a portion of the cost of a future
southbound left turn lane off of Boones Ferry Road that was part of a major road -
widening project listed in the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). She
recommended approval of the application subject to the conditions recommended by
staff.
During questioning by the Commissioners, Ms. Jacob clarified that staff recommended
that all three trees in the plaza should be Oregon white oak trees at least 25 feet tall.
She clarified that the applicant had delineated the resource conservation area boundary
and had designated an easterly tree stand as a protected area and staff and the District
were currently discussing designation and protection of the entire tree grove at the north
of the site. She explained staff did not believe that it was necessary to install fencing
around the detention pond because vegetation planted there would turn it into a
significant wetland similar to others in the City that were not fenced. She clarified the
water there was normally no more than six inches deep, but might rise to three feet in a
major storm. She related that the CIP anticipated that the Boones Ferry Road left turn
lane would be accomplished in the next ten years. [Exhibit E10 on page 25 of staff
report.]
Evan Boone, Deputy City Attorney, clarified for the record that the commission and
the applicant's representatives had held a preliminary discussion about the project
before the application was filed. He advised that meeting constituted an ex parte
contact and he announced that minutes of the meeting were available to interested
parties. He advised that the total time for testimony by any party included the time used
for testimony by their attorney. He advised the Commissioners to base their decision on
applicable criteria and standards listed in staff report. He explained that he had found
that an, October 7, 2002, Memorandum from Mr. Korach, described the public planning
process, but did not address approval criteria.
Bill Korach, Superintendent, Lake Oswego School District, 352 Livingood, Lake
Oswego, 97034, reported the School District had fashioned an award-winning process
for involving the community in the process of planning the $85 million school
improvement projects.
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Vaughn Lein, Casey Wycoff and Timothy Buckley, LSW Architects, PC, 1953 NW
Kearney Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209, reported that staff and the applicant's team
had worked out most issues related to the application over the past few months. Mr.
Lein explained that site constraints, and said the project was to be completed over two
years in two phases. He explained the plan for a new pedestrian mall at the site
entrance that would feature three white oak trees. He pointed out where trees were to
be planted to emphasize the main entrance to the site. He explained the fly loft design
had been modified to reduce its height from 65 feet to 55 feet and that it was to be
located toward the back of the site and behind other building wings in order to make it
less visible.
Mr. Lein then discussed the applicant's written response to staff report (the October, 7,
2002 Memorandum from the Lake Oswego School District). He pointed out the
applicant wanted the new front sidewalk segment width to match the width of the
existing 5 -foot wide sidewalk, although he acknowledged the City standard for sidewalk
width was 8 feet. He explained the applicant wanted to keep the fly loft design simple,
plain and unobtrusive - with a veneer of scored plaster. He held that additional detailing
on the walls of the fly loft would make it stand out. He stressed that mechanical units
would be either appropriately screened or located out of view from the ground. He
explained that the existing bright, white, metal halide stadium lighting, and white
fluorescent emergency lighting were not compatible with the yellow, high-pressure
sodium parking lot lighting recommended by staff. He continued to explain that if the
fixtures were required to be on 20- to 22 -foot high poles they would need to be spaced
about 80 feet apart, but if the applicant was allowed to place higher -wattage lights on
30 -foot high poles they could be spaced 125 feet apart and there would be fewer
fixtures on the site. He added that the parking lot fixtures would feature glare shields.
He asked that the required percentage of increase in conifer trees be reduced to 30%
from the 40% recommended by staff. He explained the applicant desired to apply a
landscape design concept called "Crime Prevention through Environmental Design"
that allowed a site to be visually monitored by school and public safety officials and
that reduced the number of hiding areas there. He also explained that the applicant
desired to use deciduous trees to shade and cool the parking lot during the summer, but
allow heat to be reflected toward the buildings in the winter. Dr. Korach emphasized
that good lighting, sight lines and functionality were important on school sites.
During questioning by the Commissioners, Mr. Powers asked if 40 bike racks would
adequately serve the site until future demand required more of them. He said he could
not recall from his experience as a student there that there were ever more than 10 bike
racks in use at one time. He suggested the applicant consider planting a different
species of specimen tree that had a better survival record. Ms. Morales asked the
architects to describe the design concept for the development. Mr. Lein responded that
the District desired to create a classic college campus appearance balanced with
distinctively modern elements that reflected Lake Oswego style. Mr. Lein explained
for Ms. Stadnik that the applicant was considering installing wheel stops to prevent cars
from damaging the recessed landscaped islands in the parking lot. Ms. Jacob confirmed
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that any future proposal to expand the school library use to public library use might
trigger the need for another Conditional Use application. When the architects provided
a PowerPoint illustration showing details of the tile work on the building they pointed
out the cornice was to be set back on the top of the wall of the three story wing (see
PowerPoint illustration, "Typical three-story wall section").
Ms. Stadnik and Ms. Morales reported that it was not safe for children to bike to the
junior high school due to the absence of a bike -crossing lane. They wondered if that
was the reason so few students biked to school. Mr. Boone advised that if there was no
evidence of offsite impacts from the development (that did not increase the number of
students at the site) a condition to require offsite improvements might not be justified.
He also advised that bike -lane -striping was a traffic management issue that the City
Engineer could address and that timing of the CIP project depended on available
funding and approval by the City Council. He recalled that staff had found that there
would be offsite impacts from nighttime use of the site's bleachers. He clarified that
staff did not support a variance to the requirement for bike racks, but they had
recommended that the racks be installed over time, as demand increased. He also noted
the School District had designated the locations of future bike racks. He advised that
the Code did not authorize the commission to reduce the City's required eight -foot
sidewalk width. Mr. Boone then advised the Commissioners that if they determined
that the impact on the neighborhood from incidental use of the library and nighttime
classes exceeded the site's use as a school, the category of application could change to
Major Development. Dr. Korach emphasized that although the District was studying a
joint public library project, that type of use was not part of the current application. He
said the District would seek an additional Conditional Use permit for that use in the
event they decided to expand library use.
Proponents
Kris White, 95 Sunningdale Court, Lake Oswego, 97034, related that she had served
on the School District's Design Advisory Committee. She reported the Committee
believed the proposal was an appropriate way to address the site's constraints. She said
she supported the applicant's request for variances.
Deborah Lopardo, 48 Hillshire, Lake Oswego, 97034, reported that she had also
served on the Design Review Committee and that the design reflected what the citizens
of the City wanted to see at their high school
Opponents
Denise Alexander, 639 SE Andover Place, 97034, stated she coached boys' tennis at
Lake Oswego High School. She protested that the proposal would reduce tennis
facilities at the school.
Mr. Boone advised that the commission was to decide whether the proposal met
applicable Code criteria related to elements such as building design, landscaping and
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neighborhood compatibility, but it was up to the School District to propose what tennis
facilities were necessary at the school.
Neither for nor against
Henry Germond, 224 Iron Mountain Boulevard, Lake Oswego, 97034, reported that
he and another Transportation Advisory Board member, Rose Rummel-Eury, were
concerned that a variance that allowed a reduction in the number of required bicycle
racks would not meet a goal of the Transportation System Plan to reduce the number of
vehicle miles traveled in the City. He held the community should establish
disincentives, such as parking fees, for driving to school. He urged the commission not
to allow the requested variance for bike racks.
Chair Ostly announced a 10 -minute break and then reconvened the hearing at 9:50 p.m.
Rebuttal
Mr. Lein reported that the School District had found there were only two or three
students who rode their bicycles to the high school. He observed staff -recommended
condition called for installation of more bike racks as more students rode bikes to
school, but there was currently not a need for the number of bike spaces required by the
standard. He related the District would prefer to see fewer vehicles on campus, but it
could not control that with a parking fee disincentive because no high school charged
for parking. The applicant's representative initially requested that the hearing be
continued for two weeks to allow the applicant and staff to resolve the issue of the
extent of the resource protection area. However, after the Commissioners discussed
what to allow in a continued hearing and whether to pre -fashion some conditions of
approval, Dr. Korach withdrew the request for a continuance.
No one else present requested that the hearing be continued. Chair Ostly then closed
the public hearing. The applicant waived their right to additional time to submit a final
written argument. Chair Ostly then opened deliberations.
Deliberations
Ms. Morales recalled that the legal staff had advised that the Code required an 8 -foot
wide sidewalk. She wondered whether the fact that it was unsafe to bike to school was
why so few students biked to school. The Commissioners generally agreed the
detention pond should be fenced and that no additional treatment of the fly loft walls
was necessary. Ms. Morales suggested that staff be allowed to review and determine
appropriate screening for each location of mechanical units shown on construction
plans. Mr. Powers indicated he agreed with the applicant's plan for lighting as shown
in the revised parking lot lighting plan. Ms. Morales suggested a condition that they be
allowed to be up to 30 feet tall and to use shielded metal halide lights. She explained
that would be appropriate due to the presence of trees and the scale of the development.
Mr. Fagelman and Ms. Ostly indicated they agreed with the applicant's argument that
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safety concerns justified a reduction in the percentage of additional conifer trees. Ms.
Morales observed the development appeared to be made up of individual structures,
pushed together, rather than the overall design concept described by the architect. She
also observed that a concern voiced at the preliminary design meeting with the School
District that there was an unsafe, dark alley on the north side had been addressed.
The Commissioners then discussed the specimen trees. They stressed that one of the
trees was to replace a sizeable tree that was significant to both the school and the
community. They recalled they had anticipated that tree would be replaced with a
sizeable tree of the same species. They acknowledged that replacement could be very
costly and they were aware that species of tree was not easily transplanted. Mr. Powers
reported that the largest size tree to be found at large tree nurseries was 35 to 40 feet
tall. Mr. Lein reported that the applicant's arborist had found replacement trees costing
approximately $15,000 and that ranged up to 25 feet tall and were guaranteed to survive
one year, but not longer (Exhibit E123 — E 126). Mr. Powers advised that certain
species of white oak had a relatively good record of survival and could be purchased in
taller sizes. He also advised that smaller trees would have a better change of survival,
but that white oaks were slow growing trees. The Commissioners discussed whether
they should insist on a specific species of tree that might not survive, or whether
survivability was the most important consideration for the choice of tree. They stressed
the importance of the primary specimen tree - which was to replace the well-known
"TP" tree. They recalled that tree had been examined and found unsalvageable. Ms.
Ostly observed a consensus to allow the applicant to determine the exact genus of oak,
as long as it was a big oak with a good change of survival.
Mr. Boone then reported that the applicant had indicated they would agree to staff
recommendation regarding resource area delineation. He also offered to relay Ms.
Stadnik's request to consider offsite bike lane striping to the City Engineer. The
Commissioners then discussed the requirement for bike racks. Ms. Ostly suggested
there should be enough racks to assure students who were thinking of biking to school
that there was always a safe place to park them. Ms. Stadnik recalled testimony that
there were only two or three students who rode bikes to school. She asked why the
District should be required to install more racks than were currently needed and she
noted the District was prepared to install more racks as demand increased. She held that
students did not bike to school because it was not safe to do so. Mr. Fagelman recalled
the applicant had estimated the site currently featured 10 or 12 bike racks. Staff
recalled that the number of required racks was prescribed by the Transportation
Planning Rule, which made no distinction between junior high schools and high
schools, but required 6 to 12 bike spaces per classroom at institutions from preschool
through grade 12, and one bike space for each 20,000 square feet of college floor area,
or 2 per classroom. They estimated the project included 52 classrooms. After it
became apparent that a consensus could not be reached about the most appropriate
number of bike spaces to be required, the Commissioners then generally agreed to
follow the recommendation of staff to require immediate installation of 32 spaces, but
delay implementation of a condition for 312 bike racks until the need arose.
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Mr. Boone advised that the Code called for a mitigation tree that was guaranteed to
survive for one year. Mr. Powers suggested that the Commissioners allow staff and the
applicant to choose the replacement significant specimen tree from between two types
of oak species of trees that were known to have a high survivability rate upon
transplantation and that were available at heights of 35 to 40 feet. Ms. Ostly suggested
that the other two specimen trees to flank the significant specimen tree should be 25 feet
tall.
Staff confirmed that the condition for a final grading plan applied to the current practice
facility fill site. After Mr. Powers commented that steep slopes might pose a safety risk
to ball players, Ms. Ostly said she assumed that some type of fencing would be installed
around the practice field. Ms. Morales observed the Commissioners had not discussed
the entry monument sign.
Ms. Morales moved for approval of LU 01-0047, subject to the conditions
recommended by staff, modified as follows:
A(1)(a)(v)(b): Delete "No" and require fencing around the detention
pond.
A(1)(b)(iv): Delete this requirement for additional detail treatment
on the fly loft walls.
A(1)(b)(vi): Delete "All" and change this condition to require
screening of mechanical equipment where it is visible
from the ground.
A(1)(c): Change this condition to allow the lighting proposed by
the applicant but shielded to avoid glare.
A(1)(d)(4): Change this requirement to require that 30% of the
trees are to be conifers.
A(1)(d)(xi): Modify this condition to require one large focal
specimen oak tree of 35 ` to 40' height and two 25'
specimen trees of any type of oak.
D(2): Delete this condition.
Mr. Powers seconded the motion and it passed with Commissioners Ostly, Morales,
Powers, Stadnik and Fagelman voting yes. Commissioners Binkley and Tierney were
not present. There were no votes against. Chair Ostly announced the vote on the
findings, conclusions and order was to take place on October 21, 2002.
VI. GENERAL PLANNING & OTHER BUSINESS
Stephen Lashbrook, Community Development Director, announced staff was preparing
a proposal for a new zone that would include public buildings, such as schools.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no other business before the Development Review Commission, Chair
Ostly adjourned the meeting at 10:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Hall
Senior Secretary
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