10/29/2003 Environmental Board Minutes

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- ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2003 A discussion ensued concerning the effects of snow plowing. Ms. Bor requested a maintenance plan for the native plantings. • Submit a management plan for native plantings and seed areas. Donlin stated there was a native vegetation plan schedule, that might be able to be adapted for the church. Asleson answered the management sequence would be similar. Ms. Bor indicated there was a lack of trust on the part of the neighbors, between, what was presented at the meeting and what might actually happen. A church representative admitted that the message ' had been conveyed. The committee had been established to rebuild that trust. On Sunday at 7 p.m. there would be an open house for the community. D . onlin inquired if Scott Anderson represented the church or the committee. A church representative stated the project was too large for one person, and the committee would now represent the church. Chair Kukonen stated that there needed to be a balance of values. He used the image of a three legged stool representing economy, ecology, and culture. Culture was defined as the values of the community. He called for a motion. Donlin made a motion to recommend denial, but if it does go forth, with the recommendations from the Board. O'Connell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Kukonen called for a 5 minute break at 9:05 p.m. Chair Kukonen resumed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. B. Circle-Lex VFW Post, 7868 Lake Drive, Site Plan Review and CUP Asleson reviewed the background. Donlin inquired the reason for non conformance with the lighting requirements. Asleson responded there would be a lit flagpole, but it could be buffered. Grundhofer indicated she had a difficult time finding light fixtures. Mike Thomas of ESW Architects answered that the fixtures would be submitted at a later time. The Photometrics were their recommendations derived from the city specifications. APPROVED MINUTES