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4 Mr. Lynch said he is glad to see us finally join StreamWatch. He said we have little information on what impact improvements have had on the river. Ms. Hamilton congratulated members of the Environmental Sustainability Committee, especially Kay Slaughter, for their energy and creativity in the reports. She said the ideas appear to be achievable quickly. She said she looks forward to studying other ideas as well. Dr. Brown said he would like to see the City publicize energy efficiency measures for citizens. It was the consensus of Council to move forward with the three proposals as recommended by Mr. Norris. RESOLUTON : SPECIAL PERMIT FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT AT 513 DICE STREET Ms. Ebony Walden, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, said that a special permit for infill development is being requested at 513 Dice Street. She said one and one half times the allowable density is allowed if low impact strategies are incorporated. She said the site, which is requested to be divided, has an individually designated historic structure. She said the applicant is requesting reduced setback and lot size. She said the Board of Architectural Review preferred that the new building be located at the rear of the site, and the Planning Commission preferred that the new building be located at the front of the site. Ms. Walden said that Council can approve the special permit without specifying the location and can allow the issue to be played out in future processes by the BAR and Planning Commission. Referring to the difference of opinion on the placement of the building, Mr. Lynch asked if the decision about the placement will ultimately be made by the BAR, and Ms. Walden said yes. Responding to a question from Dr. Brown, Ms. Walden said that the issue will go back to the BAR who will review the Planning Commission recommendation, then the Planning Commission will do a preliminary review of the site plan. Mr. Norris asked what happens with the location is not resolved between the BAR and Planning Commission. Mr. Brown said that the BAR’s role is with design control and to issue a certificate of appropriateness, of which the location of the building is part of. Mr. Brown said that the Planning Commission’s role is to make a recommendation to Council about the special permit and to approve the site plan. He said the site plan does not usually address the placement of a building on the site. Mr. Brown said Council could make a decision on the location of the building, but if it does not, the BAR will decide. Dr. Brown said it is his understanding that the BAR’s preference for the location was done with respect to the historic structure while the Planning Commission took into account the whole neighborhood. Mr. Brown said that the intent of the special permit resolution as presented to Council is not to specify a location for the building. Mr. Lynch noted that the Planning Commission asked that the driveway opening be reduced which he thinks makes sense. He said he would like to change the total on the low impact development (LID) worksheet to at least 15 points.. Ms. Hamilton said she is not comfortable with the special use permit because of the conflict over very different principles. She said the fact that it is an individually protected property should have priority. She said she is uncomfortable with the building proximity to the historic structure in the preliminary site plan.