04/27/2005 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 27, 2005 Bor expressed concern about the maintenance of native grasses. She wanted to minimize fire risk to structures. Grochala stated the retaining wall provided significant protection. Sikich inquired if it would be cut or burned. Asleson stated burning would not be a problem if the wind was blowing toward the lake. He noted that there was a burn right up to City Hall building. Chair O’Dea questioned if the tamarack would be impacted by the development. Asleson stated he was going to pursue the issue further, but they had already been impacted when the highway was established. Grundhofer asked where the gutters were directed. Sikich answered that they would be directed to a lower pervious surface. Smith asked if seeds could take hold in the pavers. Sikich responded that it usually was not an issue. Grochala added that the entire area was a maintenance intensive area with the planters and plantings with considerable mulch and irrigation. The pavers would be vacuum swept twice a year. Chair O’Dea reviewed the recommendations of the Board: • Lighting on the back side of the units near the wetlands should use more recessed light fixtures to reduce spill. • Permashields should be used on the security lights. • Agreement with an approved contractor to establish and maintain the native seed mixes. • Signage near retaining wall. • Follow staff recommendations. Bor made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations and those from the Board. O’Connell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Lino Lakes Marketplace 3rd Addition Asleson reviewed the background and analysis. O’Connell inquired if the previous plan could be shown to the Board. Chair O’Dea asked for clarification on the Landscape Plan. Asleson answered the markers she was seeing denoted seed green junipers that would spread out as they grew. Grundhofer mentioned she would not want as many of that species. 4 APPROVED MINUTES