02/23/2005 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 2005 Asleson noted that the plan needed those items delineated. Mr. Mattke answered the silt fences served the same purpose as the orange fences. Mr. Piette indicated that recommendation #3 would be done. Item #4 concerning the prairie plantings, they indicated that anything other than sod would be the City’s native mix. Grundhofer mentioned that the native grasses would do well in the back of the building. Asleson commented concerning recommendation #5 on the landscape plan, that he would prefer anything but ash. The Emerald Ash Bore from the East was moving West and wiping out the Ash trees. He added that the Board would review each phase of the development and give recommendations. Mr. Piette addressed the parking requirements. He stated they were willing to adjust and comply with the minimum. They would use pervious parking in areas not regularly used. He believed that the development would benefit the City. He stated that he was a resident and wanted a quality development. Asleson reminded the Board that they would review the plan at each phase. He recommended approval with recommendations from the Board and staff. Chair Kukonen recommended that Equinox continue to work with staff, with the understanding that it will come back at each stage. Mr. Mattke indicated that they were looking for a recommendation to show the Planning Commission that the Environmental Board is supportive of the project. O’Connell stated that the Board was in support of the rezoning, but wanted details, and wanted the developer to continue to work with staff. O’Connell made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning of the land, but conditional to ongoing work with staff on recommendations with the understanding that it will be reviewed at each building phase. Mr. Piette assured the Board that they would meet the requirements. Bauman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4 APPROVED MINUTES