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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 25, 2001 <br />reed canarygrass and a sledge called carrats, with a dual classification of non -emergent <br />submerged most of the season. Asleson pointed out that the site was in the lake <br />protection zone with hydric soil. The requirement was a 30 foot buffer around the <br />wetland. He stated the application was the setback from the road variance. <br />Vice Chair Mach concurred that a variance was acceptable if the property would be <br />improved for the natural habitat. <br />Donlin stated that with one unit the road becomes less of an issue, however, how would <br />the property impact the phosphorus levels in the runoff. Mr. Carlson indicated there were <br />no plans for a lawn on the property. <br />Mr. Valentine pointed out the house could be moved back with a longer driveway, but <br />then it would be encroaching on the wetland. <br />Trehus noted there was a misalignment in the white triangle, and the wetland ended at the <br />lot line. <br />Smyser indicated Planning and Zoning could make a recommendation to'the City <br />Council, but it is contingent on the watershed approval. <br />+lu:. <br />Donlin stated the watershed district might not deal with yseptictank iss}es in relation to <br />Lake Amelia. `" °:: rt <br />Mr. Valentine mentioned there was no tested alternative site for'the septic system, but he <br />o� =rix.. <br />could obtain a statement from the septicanalyst'.'r 6 ,. <br />7ys�..�5'S 'k.zt.,F1�,-ALM, �d <br />Smyser stated the mound system was a ove ground, so rainfall and groundwater did not <br />affect it. 4t. <br />k'{ <br />Trehus suggested the City notpprbye the project with relevant questions pending. <br />O'Connell indicated after the waterslddistrict comments, there would be more answers. <br />a,,:�.,, <br />Smyser noted the request was for a yariance, the Board had questions about the septic <br />system location,, bu,'tno specifics were stated. <br />Asleson indicate <br />r{: <br />e wereenvironmental issues. <br />There was°ctrscusiondof the issue of the upland requirement. Recommendations were <br />concerns P+ r,d a `impact of the septic system on the wetlands, and the location within the <br />lake protection area. <br />t <br />G. 2088 80th St. /Variance Request — John Cartier was requesting an outbuilding variance <br />for a pole barn. It was noted that four years ago he built his home on the site and is now <br />8 <br />