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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2000 address the density and financial economics. He explained that 2.5 -acre lots are not part of a conservation development, as they can be subdivided in the future. Vice Chair Davidson agreed and noted that large lots are also not conducive to wildlife corridors or contiguous areas. Trehus noted that with this plan the number of lots has been increased and the road right - of -way reduced, which is a win -win situation for the developer but not the City. He suggested there should be some tradeoffs for the City to benefit and asked if a formal application has been made. Mr. Adolph stated a formal application has not yet been made. Mach agreed that this type of development would be attractive t •` couples and empty nesters so there would be a lower population. To increase viewsheds, Donlin suggested Lots 7, 34, 35 . be removed. Trehus stated he would like to see the calculations 6%Jmp o surfaces. Mach asked if it is up to the association to address eservation. Asleson reviewed several tree preservation/protection opt' • s u _ y other communities and commented on the importance of assuring City inpu nto thou issues. The Environmental Board indic preservation. ENVIRONMENTAL BOA A. Landscape Ordin evie requested Bo comme During discuss' II. DEFINITION Page 2: "Developer means any person or entity other than a builder, as defined herein, who undertakes to improve change a parcel of land, by platting, grading, installing utilities, or constructing or improving any building thereon." SS r a fewer number of lots and more upland - Asleson presented the draft Landscape Ordinance and ollowing revisions were made: Page 3: "Native vegetation means vegetation, composed of native plants, that teen of normative spccies are indigenous to the area." III. APPLICABILITY 6