2000/05/24 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

May 21,200o Bob handles,Planning,explained that there las ban fairly extmuive public notice through the SEPA and the special use haring processes. Karen Leslie,1006 Berkshire Drive,spoke in opposition to replacing a lovely, wooded,environmentally sensitive area,which sustains aigniflant wildlife, with a parking lot. She slated that de gully is 39 feet dap and is the main drainage for the area. Couailmember Overstreet questioned how the topography of the land relates to the site plan. Andy Hall,architect for the project,described the topography of the area. Councilmenrba Overstreet questioned whether the area would be filled. Andy Hall stated that k would. Councilmember Oversaw expressed concern that Endangered Species Act requirements might be compromised. Jim Anders,church staff,spoke regarding the expansion plans. Mike Mallory,Attorney,2210 105°Place SE,spoke on behalf of Df.and Roxanne Corley who reside at 7106 Highland Drive. He expressed concern regarding increased parking Ill noise and lighting and the need for a 10 fon easement for the preservation of a buffer between the Corley's residence and the church property. He suggested that the easement be made a condition of the Jim Anders remarked that the church is very committed to the City and the • community and wants to be an cent to the neighborhood,not a detriment He stamp that they are agreeable to an easement and mmmmerded that the City Council approve the vacation. Couecilmember Campbell suggested that the church rake the issue of an easement back to the neighbors for fuller discussion.