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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2000 Trehus stated he is disappointed in this proposal and it being represented as a conservation development. He stated he believes a conservation development results in tradeoffs with a lower density. He noted that 25 acres of upland would equal about 50 homes and he would not support more than 50 homes on this site. Trehus commented on the amount of impervious surface and stated he believes the entire concept of conservation development is being shifted, which he does not support. Kukonen asked about Option A for 49 lots. Mr. Fairbrother stated that is the large lot option which they proposed at an earlier meeting. However, that is now off the table at this point based on the comments made at the last meeting indicating a desire for smaller sized lots. Kukonen asked when the property will all be included in the M sleson stated he is not aware of when MUSA will be expanded. Mr. Adolph stated at the last meeting, it was discussed drawn through the middle of this property. He advi indicated they will develop the property in two phas redrawn, possibly with tradeoffs in other area was arbitrarily Development has t the MUSA line be Mr. Adolph stated the single family area ses'' e of the upland area and the intent of the conservation development is to clus lopment with smaller lots. However, in the economic analysis, one larg not equate to a smaller sized cluster lot. --- Asieson inquired regardi to $180,000 is the base ce ._e of these homes. Mr. Adolph stated $ 160,000 op ' . ns which could increase the price to $200,000. Trehus asked how a erati • n of townhomes was raised. Mr. Adolph stated more of the upland acr te, a coul• etained and placed in the conservation easement with a higher density owes. He reviewed the applicant's conversation from the last meeting in 'n: a ey did not want the conservation easement line to run through private homes w _„ this revised site plan addresses. Trehus noted the number of lots also increased from 49 to 63. Mr. Adolph stated that is correct because one large lot does not equal one small lot. Mr. Fairbrother stated they propose 50 -foot buffers from all wetlands. Trehus asked if they are aware of the typical road right -of -way width in Lino Lakes. Mr. Adolph stated they are proposing a 50 -foot right -of -way. Trehus stated the requirement is for 60 feet and asked what the impact would be. Mr. Fairbrother noted this is a PUD so there would be some consideration for flexibility about road width and lot sizes. 4