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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2000 The agenda was approved as amended above. CITIZEN COMMENTS No other comments were made. PROJECT REVIEW A. Highland Meadows West/Second Addition — Asleson noted that the Environmental Board reviewed subdivision proposals for Highland Meadows and Bluebill Ponds in September of 1999. The area to the north of Highland Meadows was reviewed as future expansion. At this time, the developer has submitted a plan to develop the second addition of Highland Meadows West. The area includes a proposal to build two lots around three existing lots and road expansion to access these lot ording to staff inventory, there are no significant vegetation types in this are Surf • water issues have not yet been addressed with the watershed. However, st. as ; e c.' cerns with the greenway issues in the area Asleson presented a map . 'the 'te ggested the Board address the issue that this should not be phased in fob •me j ithout a comprehensive plan for the entire area. Vice Chair Davidson asked how this fits with the 1 Ponds development. Asleson stated Bluebill Ponds is located to the w Asleson advised of the concern of wetland mitigation was done o greenway corridor was discu into the plans. trail and greenway areas. He noted the of Main Street and, at that time, a lineal ented on how that greenway could be worked Kukonen moved to idance of piecemeal development, and does not support continued ro pansi • n or development until a comprehensive plan for the area to the north is • plete . _ approved. Donlin seconded the motion. Motion carried with Trehus vo B. Saddle Club — A son explained the Saddle Club project was reviewed at the September 27, 2000 meeting. The developer has submitted a new sketch plan. He noted the colored map provided by the developer indicating the total site area, total upland, wetland, trees to remain, and those to be removed. He stated he reviewed this information in comparison to the GIS map and the developer has determined the number of lots he needs to make it work. Asleson reviewed the greenway alignment and mentioned the types of soils and • vegetation found on this site. He stated this is a good area to consider for conservation development. Asleson pointed out the areas of wetland delineation and wetland vegetation. He also noted the areas of historic oak savanna and potential for trail locations. He advised this property is just outside the identified greenway expansion area, however, those