11/29/2000 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2000 materials that better match the Town Center and pedestrian environment. He stated they found the Target representatives and development team have been very willing to discuss those options. Wessel stated there will be more building articulation but agreed it will be a major challenge to deal with this big box concept. Chair Lanyon raised the issue of native plantings and the Board's desire to assure they are included in the planting plan. Mach suggested that the oak savanna be incorporated and intermingled into the parking areas along with native plantings. O'Connell stated all logos for Target stores have a lit logo (a red bullseye) including the billboard on Hwy. 35 and asked if it is being proposed. Mr. Payton stated this project will meet the City's sign ordinance requirements. Smyser stated staff has not yet looked at the signage plan but agreed it will be reviewed during the project review process. Trehus left the meeting at 7:56 p.m. O'Connell asked about signage that would face Lake Drive. Mr. Payton stated that he does not have specific sizes but monument signs will be designed that meet the sign ordinance. Wessel noted this is the Lino Lakes Town Center and the objective will be to identify that aspect and assure the lighting, signage, etc. all tie together. Donlin asked if the sign ordinance had been completed. She pointed out that everyone will know of the location of this Target and she does not believe a large sized bullseye or "TARGET" sign is needed. • Chair Lanyon summarized that the Board has many concerns about how this project can meet the image they have for. Lino Lakes and encouraged the developers to continue their work to resolve those concerns and bring this project closer to that image. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD BUSINESS A. Minnesota DNR / Wildland Interface Project / Peggy Sand — Asleson reviewed the City's involvement with the Wildland Interface Project which incorporates smart growth. He introduced Peggy Sand, Metro Region Forestry Manager and Wildlife Interface Project Manager. Ms. Sand explained the DNR has a reputation of managing its own land and placing regulations on other land but, in the metro area, the DNR owns very little land and is not as effective as they'd like to be to provide guidance and assistance to communities. She commented on the different regulations of local communities and explained they are trying to create cohesive, consistent, and well-timed assistance to communities and landowners. In that effort, a guidebook is being created for landowners. 6