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Planning & Zoning Board September 9, 1998 Page 6 4. Staff ensures the development agreement provide a provision for the septic system upgrade prior to City sewer availability and the homeowner agree to hook up if septic failure occurs. The motion was supported by Mr. Dunn. Motion carried 6 -1 with Mr. Trehus voting no. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS B. Environmental Inventory/Plan - Discussion with Mr. Jeff Schoenbauer Mr. Jeff Schoenbauer gave a presentation to the Planning & Zoning Board and Park Board regarding the Environmental Inventory/Plan being conducted within the City of Lino Lakes. Several Park Board members were present, including Paul Montain, George Lindy and Pam Taschuk. He stated the goal is to determine ways development can occur while maintaining the natural integrity of the environment. Mr. Schoenbauer went over maps which identified ecological systems. He stated he will be making recommendations to preserve the natural aspect of the community. One of the goals is to preserve the natural gradient going beyond wetlands. Mr. Schoenbauer stated a key objective is to obtain a solid ecological basis for development and to preserve the communities natural resources. There are many possibilities that exist and flexibility is needed as to how the City will work with developers. He stated the next step is to meet with the Environmental Board to review the reports of their findings. Several different teams will be involved to apply the findings directly to the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Corson asked if density transfers will be used as one of the tools to protect sensitive areas within the City. Mr. Schoenbauer stated they are considering using density transfers. Another tool used may be wetland banking. They want to make sure the recommendations made are ecologically positive. Mr. Corson stated the DNR has conducted a biological diversity study in this area. Mr. Schoenbauer stated that some information provided from that study will be integrated into this study. Mr. Dunn stated this is an excellent tool for the Planning & Zoning Board to have available to them for decision making regarding development. He asked if this study will look at the Watershed District and what it would do to the lakes. Mr. Schoenbauer indicated the study will look into the Watershed District. He stated conservation includes looking at ways to integrate development and preserve the natural environment. He stated this study will look into a much broader scope. Mr. Dunn asked what the current basis for status is. He asked how to determine when enough is enough. Mr. Schoenbauer stated his associate can better answer that question. • • •