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Planning & Zoning Board September 13, 2023 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES 6. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment – Synthetic Grass Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, Troy Johnson of ForeverLawn Minnesota Inc., submitted a Land Use Application on behalf of Jon Lipinski, 75 Robinson Drive, for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow synthetic grass/artificial turf as an approved ground cover. The Board discussed their concerns which were limited use vs. full use, placement of the synthetic grass in an easement, installation requirements, grass temperature, what kind of infill is used, maintaining the artificial grass and addressing micro plastics. Mr. Root also wanted more research on the reduction of the carbon footprint. Mr. Troy Johnson, who is the owner of ForeverLawn, discussed the company and the benefits of the product and answered Board questions. Mr. Jon Lipinski, who resides at 75 Robinson Drive, indicated he was an environmental engineer and passed out product information. Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. Mr. Felipe Illescas with the MN Nursery & Landscape Association was in attendance and was speaking on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Wipperfurth moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. The public hearing was closed at 7:58 p.m. In conclusion, the Board was in favor of a limited use of synthetic grass with conditions but did not express support for the ordinance text changes that were requested by the homeowner. Mr. Laden moved to deny the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 7-0. B. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage at 2300 Main Street (Glamos Wire, Inc.) Ms. Larsen presented the staff report.