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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 15, 2003 <br />Grundhofer suggested that 70% impervious parking could be used with the <br />balance utilized as pervious parking. Mr. Brixius stated that (G,1)(p.8-2) had <br />been deleted because of an example where patrons of a retail store blocked traffic <br />flow. <br />Grundhofer admitted that she continued to have concerns over the amount of <br />impervious. Grochala indicated that the number had dropped from 90% to 85%. <br />Asleson stated that those areas ended up being merely infiltration basins. <br />Grundhofer inquired about the reason for 25% open green space in (7,a)(8-27). <br />Mr. Brixius responded that they did not like those, so there was the need for more <br />requirements including a Conditional Use Permit <br />Mr. Brixius directed the Board to (p.9-6), where the designation R -BR was <br />unique to the City of Lino Lakes. It was for a rural area that would remain until it <br />turned to light industrial, referring to the area along 77th Street. Another <br />rezoning occurred on (p.9-15) where the PUD District would give the City total <br />control, and was more discretionary than a Conditional Use Permit. <br />Chair Kukonen thanked Mr. Brixius for his work and called for a motion. <br />Grundhofer made a motion to approve and pass on the recommendations made by <br />the Board. Donlin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />B. Growth Management Ordinance Review <br />Grochala reviewed the timeline, noting the Council would vote on the ordinance <br />on January 28, 2003. He asked the Board to call or E -Mail him with questions <br />and comments. Grochala explained they had been trying to implement the 147 <br />houses since 1997. The Comprehensive Plan used the number and ordinances <br />were to implement the numbers. In late 2002, the Comprehensive Plan was <br />accepted. He acknowledged that there were disappointments with the rate of <br />growth and assured the Board that there would be a decrease in the growth rate in <br />the future. Grochala cited that in 2002 there were only 88 lots approved and two <br />subdivisions went through, Behm's and Stoneybrook. He admitted that during the <br />next couple of years the numbers would be higher than 147. The spreadsheet <br />addressed the phasing plan. He indicated there was a range of 20% that would <br />allow for some flexibility but for a specific project, the numbers could be <br />exceeded. <br />Donlin stated that the Task Force was helpful, but she believed that the Growth <br />Management Ordinance was all encompassing. She noted the population cap of <br />30,000 by 2020 and expressed concern that natural resources could not be <br />protected with the rate of growth. <br />9 APPROVED MINUTES <br />