20200916-004a: SP-2019-0561C Koenig Lane Commercial Recommendation — original pdf

Recommendation

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 202000916-004a Date: September 16, 2020 Subject: Koenig Lane Commercial, SP-2019-0561C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Perry Bedford RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow private driveway and parking in a critical water quality zone; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the site is located in the Shoal Creek Watershed, Urban Classification, and Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Provide ribbon strips in the drive aisle, 2. provide vegetative filter strips throughout the property to capture and treat stormwater runoff, and 3. provide porous concrete for pedestrian paths to reduce overall impervious cover and promote more infiltration on site. VOTE 9-0 Absent: Smith, Nill Approved By: For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Guerrero, Ramberg, and Gordon Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1