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• requiring the developer to amend the preliminary plat because of these changes. Mr. Asleson explained to the board members that they did not previously review this project. After discussion, the Environmental Board unanimously voted to forward the following recommendations for Highland Meadows: 1. Attempt to create a buffer to preserve stand of oaks on West side of property. 2. City permit flexibility in R -1 zoning standards on street width, lot size, setbacks, frontage...etc to permit preservation of larger tracts of open space without changing density. 3. Project design should attempt to maximize infiltration of storm water on the site and reduce runoff into lakes and naturally occurring wetlands. When runoff into water bodies is unavoidable, storm water should be directed over a vegetated surface via broad swales. The design should attempt to maximize the surface area over which the water flows. The total linear distance of this storm water treatment train should be at least 100 feet between the storm water detention pond and the destination (ditch, lake, wetland). 4. Before spreading topsoil, the board recommends tilling the soil 8" to 10" deep to maximize the successful establishment of landscaping and minimization of surface runoff due to soil compaction during construction. 5. When restoring vegetation to the site, we recommen plants that require little irrigation or nutrient ad is strongly discouraged. (Eg. European bu Environmental Coordinator for lists of rec Environmental Board Sco Developer/EB Initiatives/L The board members discussed >; ' they had researched and board members agreed Mr. Lanyon would compile board members information and re -type them and bring them to the next meeting. Inventory and Management Plan Update Mr. Asleson explained that Jeff Schoenbauer had contacted him and discussed the timetable for completion of the Environmental Plan. Marty explained that Jeff and Steve were still working on the document revisions, and ways to clearly define, or illustrate the concerns the Environmental Board had with respect to the documents. Jeff and Steve will be addressing the inventory accuracy question and will be in the city in the near future. At that time, we will also look at the digital inventory and shape -file accuracy. Jeff and possibly Steve will be attending the October 27, 1999 Environmental Board meeting to hopefully put closure on all concerning issues. tive materials or other tic, invasive species ay i aple) See City d non - recommended species. Goals /Continued from Last Meeting J.P. handed out the proposed goals. Board members went through each goal and revised all eight goals. J.P. will finalize the draft and bring to the next meeting.