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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 3, 2001 <br />Mach stated that a precedent should be set, and it would acquaint people with burns of <br />native vegetation. He urged the City to notify residents before a burn took place. <br />Asleson stated that no permit would be given if there were trees larger than 2 -inches in <br />diameter. Mach pointed out that it would burn at a low temperature. <br />Asleson noted that the vegetation was not touched in the north and it provided a good <br />opportunity for education. <br />O'Connell reviewed that it was a public park for all to use, and yet the only parking <br />would be located on the street. <br />F. Saddle Club Project Update — It was noted that the project went to the Planning and <br />Zoning Board with recommendations concerning lot size, sothe applicant came back <br />with a new proposal. Staff talked with the DNR who indicated that hydroelectricity it <br />could be restored. Greenways do a number of things like creating buffers, open space <br />and most importantly connections between ecosystems and open space areas for <br />wildlife and people. Staff requested comments 'on the latest proposal, which would <br />be passed on to the Planning and Zoning Board. The greenway needed to be <br />preserved in the long term for the good of the public.Through private or public <br />means, it needed to be managed. <br />Donlin asked the number of houses;.in the latest proposal. Asleson stated that there <br />were 40, which were more spread out than before. <br />Trehus noted that the original lots were larger but the detached townhomes shrank the <br />lots. Asleson stated that because they are considered conservation developments, the <br />elements must take on long-term importance. <br />Donlin expressedconcern.for the term "conservation development" because it <br />implied that stringent guidelines were applied, when there were none. <br />Asleson stated that Peregrine Pass needed a zoning variance, and part of the Saddle <br />Club property was in MUSA. <br />Donlin pointed out that Grant Township and other communities make it a requirement <br />to follow the conservation models. <br />Asleson noted that they have copies of the Surface Water Management Plan and the <br />Conservation Planning Ordinance. He restated that he wanted recommendations from <br />the Environmental Board concerning conservation and the greenway. <br />Donlin stated that the traffic from the development would be about 400 trips/day. It <br />would have a significant impact on traffic and the quality of life. <br />Asleson urged the Board to narrow the scope to preserve the greenway. <br />10 <br />