Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2016 11 09 JT

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes October 5th 2016 Page5of5 developers would need to have their stormwater detention area be located on the triangle of land. The only other feasible option would be underground detention. Laura asked why the triangle was ever zoned for Parks. Allan thinks it was a leftover piece of land when the road alignment was changed. Chris asked whether the City could sell this land to the developers. Allan reported that the developer had offered to buy it. Allan next presented plans by Balfour to create a new building near Helca Lake. Missy reported that people online are very concerned how visible the Balfour facility would be from Hecla Lake Open Space. There are concerns from the neighbors in the North End subdivision about the height and the massiveness of the building. Allan pointed out that Balfour had not yet been granted a height variance. If they were to be granted this height variance, they would have to grant the City something in return. Tonight Allan's goal was to alert OSAB that this project was being discussed. Ember reported that staff has already commented to the developers that they wanted to see the trail widened to be in line with the City trails that it connects to. The neighbors have asked for the preservation of the full-grown cottonwoods on the property to screen the building from view. Planning has asked Balfour to replace trees as they die. The second review Allan presented was the Coal Creek Corporate Center 1, which is essentially the Medtronic building and surrounding property. They want to expand the building and add parking. They will need a variance. One idea would be to have the developers create a trailhead for the Coal Creek Trail. Ember suggested that there could be a trailhead near the intersection between the Coal Creek Trail and the Highway 36 Bike Path. Laura asked if there was any way to create a connection between the north -south Powerline Trail and the Coal Creek Trail. While it may not be included in this project Ember said it is still a goal for the City. The City is also considering extending the sidewalk on Dillon road along the south side of the street to the underpass at the Coal Creek Trail. XIII. Discussions Items for the Next Meeting on November 9th - A. Agenda for Joint Meeting with Lafayette Open Space in November. B. Review of Candidate OS Property Ranking and Strategic Acquisitions in December. XIV. Adjourn - The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm. 6