07/30/2003 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETINGJULY 30, 2003 4 APPROVED MINUTES Asleson stated the numbers needed to be verified. Mr. Skarphol recalled the total impervious allowed was 75%. Asleson stated he was probably over the maximum. Mr. Skarphol assured the Board he would verify the numbers were within the requirements. Grundhofer made a motion to recommended approval with the following recommendations: • Address the surface water movement. • Work with City staff on vegetation and buffering, including more oak. • Reduce the parking stalls to the City limit and include pervious parking. • Verify the pervious and impervious percentages. • Ensure adherence to lighting standard. • Inquire about oil recycling possibilities for the public. • Add Tree Preservation Plan to the Grading Plan. O’Dea seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B.EAW Review, Pheasant Hills Preserve 12 Asleson stated that buffering and surface treatment were recommendations regardless of the position of the Board on the plan. The charge was to ensure the worksheet was complete and accurate to be passed on to Council. The City needed to have it available to the public. After the Council’s approval, it would go to various agencies for the 30-day comment period. Jeff Melby, a resident at 6685 Ruffed Grouse Road, stated the City was the RGU, and then it would go to the Environmental Quality Board. When reviewed there, it might be seen as an endorsement by the City. Asleson stated the questions needed to be addressed, and added that significant suggestions had already been made. Sandy Seebold, a resident at 6668 Ruffed Grouse Road, requested the EAW. She expressed the need for the neighbors to have a chance to comment on the impact the development would have on their neighborhood. Asleson stated that typically a news release would occur. Ms. Seebold reiterated that because it would greatly impact their lives, they need to be able to review the plan. Asleson responded that the Board’s Review tonight