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Environmental Board <br />August 28, 2024 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Natures Refuge North is a proposed residential subdivision on approximately 59 acres <br />located north of the Natures Refuge development on Main Street. M/I Homes refocused <br />design efforts on minimizing impacts. The revised concept plan prioritizes open space <br />preservation, minimizes the development footprint and results in a substantial <br />reduction in tree removal. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala wanted to point out that Street C will be evaluated through a traffic study. <br /> <br />The Board discussed the proposed development. <br /> <br />Chair Sullivan expressed concern for the number of trees that would be removed for the <br />road going south to north, from the current development into the new one. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz asked if it is possible to preserve the right of way as an unofficial outlet <br />into the street. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala stated that the board could make that recommendation noting that the <br />city would possibly put up a sign for a future road. <br /> <br />Mr. Parsons asked for clarification on who would pay for the 3 trees planted per lot. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala clarified that is a responsibility of the developer. <br /> <br />Ms. Holmes recommended that a tree management plan should be included since there <br />are many trees being preserved. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala said that would be something they can continue to discuss with the <br />developer. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz recommended to require the open space areas should remain in the <br />ownership of the HOA with a Conservation Easement granted to the city rather than as a <br />deed. The Board agreed to add that as a recommendation number 12. <br /> <br />The Board also agreed to add a recommendation number 13, which states that the <br />street right of way (Street C Road) be dedicated to preserve the corridor for future use, <br />if necessary, but don’t construct the street with the development. <br /> <br />The Board also made an addition to recommendation number 11, which states that the <br />street location entering the site should be shifted to minimize tree impact if possible. <br />