HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.A.1. Approval of distribution of Opus EAW for Comment �,�� Consent Business 4. A. 1.
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director
DATE: 08/07/2013
SUBJECT: Approval of distribution of Opus EAW for comment (B)
Action Sought
City Council is asked to offer and pass a motion authorizing distribution and posting of the draft
EAW for Opus' development of property located on Valley Park Drive and adjacent to the
proposed Emerson project.
Background
City Council approved the plat of Valley Park Business Center First Addition. The eastern
portion of that plat contains the former ADC/prospective Emerson building. The property to the
west was designated as an outlot. Opus proposes the development of this property for industrial
and office uses. The amount of square footage that can be developed on the site exceeds the
threshold for a mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). Opus has present
plans to develop a first "spec" building on the site.
With the assistance of the Ciry's engineering consultant a draft EAW utilizing two development
scenarios has been prepared. Council is asked to authorize posting and distributing the EAW for
comment.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council offer and pass a motion authorizing distribution for
comment and posting of the draft EAW for Opus' development of property identified currently as
Outlot 1, Valley Park Business Center First Addition.
Budget Impact
There is no budget impact as the applicant for EAW review (Opus) has agreed to pay the costs of
preparation and distribution of the EAW.
Relationship to Vision
This item relates to City Goal B. Positively manage the challenges and opportunities presented by
growth development and change.
Requested Action
Offer and pass a motion authorizing distribution for comment and posting of the draft EAW for
Opus' development of property identified currently as Outlot 1, Valley Park Business Center First
Addition.
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