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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MAY 31, 2000 • APPROVAL OF AGENDA In consideration of audience members, Asleson requested that Agenda Item 6A be considered following Item 4. The Board agreed. The following items were added to the meeting agenda: 8A. Tree Mitigation Negotiations 8B. Landscape Ordinance 8C. Lighting Ordinance The agenda was approved as amended above. CITIZEN COMMENTS Asleson noted the attendance of Nancy Klebba, interested resi Nature Center. No other comments were made. PROJECT REVIEW A. GM Development / Apollo Drive CUP to`` ?' es - Asleson explained the Apollo • Business District is located on Apollo grading area consideration is just south and west of the Correctional Facili__fl sted a letter from John Johnson, engineering consultant for G.M. Developm des'ribes the project zequest. G.M. Development would like to s ate base material in an existing borrow pit on the northeast corner, fill. ;- g torz1 : and drainage swale, build a new pond and swale (includes a length of p ; ,' som surface elevations on the south side of the project, and build a berm o • John Johnson, _ineer'` =, e applicant, presented an explanation of the background of the Apollo Bus ct and their attempt to develop the site He explained that due to the low eleva. , s -y believe they have lost several potential sales. Because of that, they are proposin grading plan to import soils to bring the elevation up to a higher level. Mr. Johnson stated they would like to begin that process to import soils and also plan to undertake the drainage solutions necessary to serve this property, except for the far western edge. He stated they made application to the City to begin initial stockpiling which can be done up to 5,000 yards per parcel and then applied for a SUP to conduct the necessary grading and to exceed more than 5,000 yards. Mr. Johnson presented the proposed grading plan and explained the elevation changes that would occur. He requested the Environmental Board's review of this preliminary grading plan and to put into place drainage elements. Mr. Johnson reviewed the direction of drainage, existing storm sewer system, and NURP ponds. He stated they are attempting to install a good drainage system and understand staff has some different ideas 2