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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2000 those options. Wessel stated there will be more building articulation but agreed it will be a major challenge to deal with this big box concept. Chair Lanyon raised the issue of native plantings and the Board's desire to assure they are included in the planting plan. Mach suggested that the oak savanna be incorporated and intermingled into the parking areas along with native plantings. O'Connell stated all Target stores have a lit logo (a red bullseye) and asked if that is being proposed. Mr. Payton stated this project will meet the City's sign ordinance requirements. Smyser stated staff has not yet looked at the signage plan but agreed it will be reviewed during the project review process. Trehus left the meeting at 7:56 p.m. O'Connell asked about signage that would face Lake Driv Mr. Payton stated that he does not have specific sizes but monument signs will b : esigned that meet the sign ordinance. Wessel noted this is the Lino Lakes Tow CegE and the objective will be to identify that aspect and assure the lighting, signs c. all � gether. Donlin asked if the sign ordinance had been comp will know of the location of this Target an "TARGET" sign is needed. Chair Lanyon summarized that meet the image they have for work to resolve those co ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD B She pointed out that everyone believe a large sized bullseye or any concerns about how this project can encouraged the developers to continue their this project closer to that image. A. Minnesota DNR / Wildland Interface Project / Peggy Sand — Asleson reviewed the City's involvement with the Wildland Interface Project which incorporates smart growth. He introduced Peggy Sand, Metro Region Forestry Manager and Wildlife Interface Project Manager. Ms. Sand explained the DNR has a reputation of managing its own land and placing regulations on other land but, in the metro area, the DNR owns very little land and is not as effective as they'd like to be to provide guidance and assistance to communities. She commented on the different regulations of local communities and explained they are trying to create cohesive, consistent, and well -timed assistance to communities and landowners. In that effort, a guidebook is being created for landowners. Ms. Sand stated the other component of this project is the local unit of government project to establish a set of materials and determine what they would recommend for 6 • •