12/03/2003 Environmental Board Minutes

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- ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 3, 2003 -4. OPEN MUM Jim Crawford of 614 Aqua Circle, is President of the Marshan Lake Townhomes Homeowners' Association. He explained the residents were concerned, about the density of the plan. Their complex was 6.4 units per acre. The Planning and Zoning had denied the change from medium to high density. The homeowners' association concurred it should remain medium density. Mr. Hokanson had built the homes, and November 30, 2003 the ponding area had not been approved by Rice Creek Watershed District. He had no idea if the pond had been approved. The two factors should impact the Board's decision to recommend approval or denial. Asleson responded that he did not know if it had been approved, and had heard of no confirmation from Rice Creek Watershed District. Donlin stated she recalled some lack of follow-through. She noted that the parcel was designated for 4-6 units per acre. 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Legacy Holdings/Legacy at Woods Edge/Planned Unit Development/Application Review This item was postponed until after the discussion of the Marshan Townhomes 2nd addition. B. Marshan Townhomes 2nd Addition Asleson reviewed the background and analysis. He noted the Lake Protection Zone had not been declared in 1995. The amount of impervious had been amended because of the square footage to 50% per the updated letter to the City. He also explained his recommendation to replace the Black Ash, because that species was not doing well in that area of the City. O'Connell questioned the choice of sumac. Asleson answered that it was a native species. Donlin inquired who was paying for the tree replacement nearby. , Asleson indicated the City would pay for the trees at $20-30 each. Donlin questioned if the City escrowed for boulevard trees. Asleson responded that it did but the time ran out. Ron Fox from Hokanson Development was present to respond to comments and questions. He stated the area was purchased, and infiltration was implemented to meet the requirements up to a 100 -year event. The infiltration plan was approved on November 17, 2003 by Rice Creek Watershed District.