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Enivornmental Board <br />January 4, 2022 <br />Page 4 <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br />Mr. Sullivan asked about the section on outdoor lighting that was included in the staff <br />report. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson responded that the section was added based upon Board interest at the last <br />project we reviewed. <br /> <br />Mr. Parsons asked for clarification on the Drinking Water Supply Management Area and <br />on what is being done to mitigate contamination of the drinking water supply in the area. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson responded that stormwater infiltration is generally not recommended in <br />highly vulnerable areas in the DWSMA. The stormwater ponds for this project are wet <br />sedimentation ponds and will not be infiltrating. He added that an overview of Drinking <br />Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA) might be a good discussion topic for the <br />Environmental Board in the future. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz provided information on how soil types impact water movement and <br />infiltration, adding that the clay preventing infiltration and directing water to wetlands for <br />filtering was a positive. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz asked if there were any species in particular that should be recommended <br />for use on the landscape plan. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson replied that the landscape architect that worked on this project has worked on <br />many similar projects in the city before, and does incorporate a diverse mix of native <br />species for this planting. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz MOTIONED to approve NorthPointe Garden Estates Final Plat and Site <br />Plan and Building Review with the recommendations. Ms. Buchmeier seconded the <br />motion. Motion carried 5-0.