02/25/2004 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2004 O’Connell inquired if walkout basements were necessary with the amount of fill needed. Asleson noted the grading plan indicated it would be built up. He did not know their budget. He urged the Board to make a recommendation. Grundhofer asked for clarification that the surmountable curbs would be adequate for turtles to overcome. Asleson answered that based on a model they would be able to get over the curb. O’Dea inquired if the number of parking stalls could be reduced. Ms. Penner admitted it exceeded the minimum. She assured the Board that she would check into the matter. Grundhofer question if the backyards would be wetland. Asleson stated usually the City retained an easement. The Aspen might remain with a 50-foot buffer. It was a duck pond with organics. Smith inquired if the wetland would become isolated and not have the hydrology to sustain its present state. Grundhofer questioned if the water direction was known. Asleson responded it was to the West. If the Nitrogen enters the system it would reduce biodiversity. Grundhofer inquired if the adjacent property owners would be notified prior to the Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Ms. Penner answered that they were holding an informal meeting on Monday. The neighbors had already received letters inviting them to the informal meeting. They would be invited to the Planning and Zoning meeting at that time. Chair Kukonen asked if the Board would see it again due to the future wetland delineation. Asleson responded usually not, but the recommendation could be made to see it again. He continued that the hydrology soils and plant communities took place last year. Bor asked for confirmation that there would be no formal review process at Rice Creek Watershed District. Asleson agreed that nothing formal, but usually their review took place one week following the Environmental Board meeting. Chair Kukonen stated that it was necessary for a more thorough review. Asleson responded that the delineators worked for the client. Grundhofer inquired if on the tree inventory included Hackleberry, or was it a typographical error for Hackberry. Asleson stated it was. Chair Kukonen questioned Ms. Penner if the church was willing to delay the Southern portion until a rare plant species study could take place. Ms. Penner responded that they would not move forward until it had been done. 4 APPROVED MINUTES