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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2000 characteristics are present on this site. Asleson explained this site is half in MUSA and half out of MUSA and there have been two sketch plans to date. He stated it appears the DNR wants to take a different approach on how they look at developments, resources, and conservation development so, perhaps, this can be used as a model project. Vice Chair Davidson asked if this is a viable greenway corridor area. Asleson stated he believes it is although it may not follow the same alignment indicated on the map. Also, it would create the desired buffers. Ross Fairbrother, representing the applicant, presented the revised site plan which depicts small lot development rather than extending the property lines into the wetland areas. He stated this smaller compact lot design promotes conservation development. Mr. Fairbrother noted this plan works around the existing wetlands and tree stands to strike a balance between what is appropriate to develop and what is reas ' - to conserve. He stated they have maintained a maximum avoidance of the we Mr. Fairbrother presented a plan identifying wetlands, for housing, noting the acreage and percentages of conserved. He noted the smaller lots increase the areas of viewsheds, potential trail alignment, addressed their intent to soften the hard surface ar housing would be deeded for a conserva as to be developed ped and those to be ation. He pointed out po . Mr. Fairbrother stated all areas not platted for Vice Chair Davidson asked how w the ds ould be. Mr. Fairbrother stated the road width is negotiable, depending e. the wants. Mach stated this plan is w habituate, suffers with be continued, diver wildlife is present. gh :.;, but he has found upland, which provides ects. e stated if a conservation easement program is to types needs to be considered to assure a diversity of Asleson expl • ' areas depicted on the map do not identify areas of open water. Mach stated he w = ld be willing to see some trees removed if it would save some upland and provide diverse nesting habitat and animals. Asleson stated the GIS data for this site would be useful in identifying the upland and wetland elevations. Asleson asked about the number of lots and how it relates to the project. Mr. Fairbrother stated it would be a more appropriate to ask John Hill to address whether it is economically feasible. Ken Adolph, representing the applicant, explained that John Hill was unable to attend the meeting tonight. He stated they feel that 64 lots are needed to make this project fmancially feasible and if the lot number were to be reduced, they may return with a request for higher density, such as townhomes.