07/27/2011 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING July 27, 2011 DRAFT MINUTES 2 The intention of the owner is to build a grocery store, attached liquor store, and multi tenant building on 8 acres of land. Should the concept plan go forward to a formal submittal, the development will occur under the rules of a Planned Unit Development (PUD). Ms. O’Dea, Environmental Board Chair, sent her comment to be read as she was not present. She requested a much more detailed landscaping plan from developer. Mr. Asleson reviewed his staff report with the Board. He reviewed Unique Ecologic Features, Stormwater and Wetlands, Soils, Lighting and his recommendation. Mr. Asleson stated he found an unprotected abandoned well just off of the site. He is in the process of getting it capped. All board members stated they would like to see a detailed landscape plan. Ms. Andrzejewski questioned who is responsible of maintaining landscaping. Mr. Asleson stated the developer should be looking at maintaining a 5 year plan with irrigation. Ms. Andrzejewski stated the neighbors were concerned about hydrology. Mr. Asleson stated there is an infiltration plan required for this project. This project is a proposal, not a sketch. Whether a pond or not, there will be infiltration. All board members would like to see an infiltration planning evaluation of the impact of the adjoining neighbors. If there is a 40’ wide berm, the board wants to see irrigation to maintain health and guaranteed plant replacement. It was stated it would be nice if they incorporated organic matter in the existing soil and tilled as a BMP. The Board would like to see any type of road curbing that would allow reptile movement. Mr. Bor stated looking at sustainable businesses to establish and identity that one would relate to. Such as, a unique identity, welcoming site aesthetics and architecture and landscaping. Incorporate LEED designs into the site as much as economically possible in hopes it is a sustainable business.