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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MAY 29, 2002 <br />C. Zoning Code Task Force Update <br />Donlin stated the group had been having positive group discussions on <br />conservation planning, although there were various definitions, and was <br />unpopular with some members. She and Chair Kukonen were standing for <br />preservation. <br />Chair Kukonen gave an example of the differences of the R-1 plan with 70 lots on <br />34 acres. The R -1X plan had 58 larger lots on 34 acres. The final plan R-1XC <br />had 58 lots that had been shrunk to the size of R-1, to allow for open space. It still <br />fell short of the 50% goal that had been established. In addition, it would not be <br />economically feasible because of the cost of the utilities, and the examples found <br />were not confined to city water and sewage. This=reality.intensifies the need to <br />seek out land acquisition. <br />Asleson stated one way to attain the goal was through the Greenway Grant <br />Program. He also wanted to know who should beat the meeting on June 17, <br />2002. Chair Kukonen responded that he spoke with the consultant Alan Brixius <br />who indicated that R-1XC did not provide,enough open space. <br />A discussion ensued regarding examples of development with open space, Mr. <br />Applebaum's Surface Water Managementithat Alan Brixius was working with, <br />and Quigley's 3rd Addition which was closer to:tle 50% goal. Mr. Huvseth's <br />project brought detailed information to the topic Chair Kukonen stated that <br />larger parcels were easier to plan_.for open space and corridors than smaller sites. <br />Chair Kukonen.noted he received an E Mail from O'Dea on stadium lighting. <br />D. Goals <br />Chair Kukonen noted a request to prioritize the goals, and stated that he agreed it <br />was a good idea He passed out a compilation of the goals and urged the Board <br />members to rank them Oh a scale of 1-5. He reviewed the goals. <br />Halen suggested a listing of native plant landscaping companies. Asleson <br />responded that he has infaunation of many companies, they needed to be <br />compiled into a list and put on the website. He stated that a neighborhood <br />restoration was taking place in Birchwood Acres located East of Mustang Lane <br />and the South side of Palomino Drive. Within a week a planned kill would take <br />place. <br />Grundhofer suggested showing the steps in the restoration of a wetland with <br />pictures and to put it on the website. <br />6 Draft Minutes <br />