01/29/2003 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETINGJANUARY 29, 2003 3APPROVED MINUTES Donlin mentioned that another family to speak with would be the Cardinals, who owned a farm for 100 years. O’Connell submitted that Dan Waldoch may be a helpful resource to contact for information. Mr. Berg answered that he would appreciate it if those names were written down for him, and thanked the Board for their time. 5.ACTION ITEMS A.Living Waters Lutheran Church/Site Plan Review/CUP Asleson reviewed the background and analysis. The church submitted an application to build a new sanctuary onto the existing building. The building met all setback requirements but was approximately 160 feet from a wetland and 600- 700 feet from the lake. Chair Kukonen inquired about emergent vegetation. Asleson responded that there was emergent vegetation present. The site was inside the area classified as very sensitive to groundwater pollution, determined by factors such as soil permeability and water and soil chemistry. Two maples 3” and 6” were proposed for removal. The trees would be replaced with two 2.5” maples and one 6-foot spruce. Other maples and spruce would be used for screening. The church spire would be moved to the new location and was 40-45 feet long. There was no additional lighting proposed. Soils in the area were sandy and pervious. Surface water management should accommodate the extra volume if not the entire site. He noted that there was additional ponding in the turf areas, but they were not included on the maps. The surface water management information was being reviewed by the City Engineer. Pervious areas should be protected against compaction, and native plants should be planted to act as a buffer. Sodded areas should have four inches of topsoil tilled as deep as possible. NAC made the recommendation that there should be more foundation plants. More oaks were recommended in the surface water treatment areas, and sugar maples should be replaced with red maple or oak. If additional lighting was necessary, it should be downward focused, and no spill-type lighting. He introduced Kevin Tappan the Landscape Architect for the project. Mr. Tappan explained the infiltration train on the grading plan, and noted it used RCWD criteria. Chair Kukonen inquired if RCWD believed the plan was adequate. Grundhofer added if it was adequate for the 100-year event. Asleson asked Mr. Tappan to address future plans for growth. Mr. Tappan responded that it was a phased project, which would also include adding to the back of the church. They were providing infiltration ponding, and that the site met current criteria. Future additions would involve viewing the site as a whole.