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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 15, 2003 <br />Mr. Brixius stated that concerning Estate Conservation District or R -EC in (C,1.) <br />(6-12), the 15,000 square feet allowed for a variety of lot sizes. Chair Kukonen <br />added that according to his calculations, it would free up 20 % for open space if <br />30% of all individual lots were 15,000 square feet. <br />Mr. Brixius mentioned that the yield could not have 100% at 15,000 square feet <br />for executive lots if there were wetlands on them. Grochala indicated that it was <br />possible that a developer could use only 15,000 square feet in the zoning district. <br />With 80% requiring to be 10,800, could occur. The best scenario would be a <br />bonus density if open space was preserved. <br />Mr. Brixius noted that more infrastructure was required for additional lots. <br />• Chair Kukonen recommended that for (3,C,1)(p.6-12) 'no fewer than' be <br />scratched, and that 25-30% of the lots would be at 15,000 square feet. <br />Mr. Brixius noted for (C,2)(p.6-12) "...no lot shall be less than 80 feet in <br />width." <br />Staff should address the 30% figure in both instances. <br />Grundhofer suggested changing (D)(6-13) the number 65% impervious to a <br />smaller number. Mr. Brixius answered by referring to Subdivision 4 and noting <br />that the trend was to promote small lots with large houses. <br />O'Connell inquired about the possibility of having conservation districts in <br />unsewered areas. Mr. Brixius had concerns on unsewered areas with homeowner <br />control because they were often underfunded. <br />Mr. Brixius explained the provisions for lighting in motor fuel stations that would <br />be under conditional use. <br />O'Connell noted that the "neighborhood businesses" was crossed out in (A,3)(p.4- <br />1). Grochala responded that it was a typographical error, and that d and e were <br />the only ones being eliminated. <br />Mr. Brixius indicated that there was a conditional use for drive-thrus for banks <br />and restaurants (7-16). He commented that the ordinance was most intense for <br />the General Business section starting on (p.3-28). <br />• Grundhofer recommended that the 75% impervious be changed to 70% and <br />require 5% grass parking. <br />O'Connell expressed concern on the setbacks for parking. Mr. Brixius explained <br />that the setbacks would allow for variation, but would accomplish what the Board <br />wants. <br />8 APPROVED MINUTES <br />