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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 31, 2001 were used as in the concept plan. Asleson clarified general comments were wanted for a future concept plan. Grundhofer asked if there was a garage located in the white space. Mr. Goertz explained that the proposal was to subdivide the area leaving the piece for the farm. The house on the corner was working with the county. Grundhofer inquired about the split of 3.98 acres from the rest of the property set aside for future development. Mr. Goertz responded that there was a renter living in the house. The owner wanted to continue renting to them. Chair Lanyon stated the concern was for the greenways, and the needed buffers near the wetlands. An increase in open spaces and connections with the greenspaces were key. He urged them to work with the Greenway Project, that it, would be beneficial. Mr. Goertz explained that the owner's association would own the land and a landscape committee would decide future changes. Kukonen indicated that a standard buffer would be required around a wetland. Asleson agreed that a buffer was needed with the greenway. The bridge on Highway 49 would make a walkway. The soils in the area were found to be Isanti wet, which was sandy with water down about 18 inches, and supports canary grass. Mr. Goertz stated that theyxhad talked to the Watershed District, and those areas were avoided. The ditch was dug %ems ago. The project has been in probate for five years. The townhouses were in the $2 000 and over price range. Mach stated that he was impressed with the amount of land that was to remain untouched. Mr. Goertz explained that about 30% of the land was to remain untouched, with 70 units on 40.5 acres. There were plans for the association to control the use, and staff had recommended a conservation easement. Asleson agreed that a conservation easement was needed to preserve the buffer, so that it would not be seen as unnecessary and mowed down. Chair Lanyon stated that there had been no discussion of landscaping, and the Board recommends native plantings. Asleson concurred and suggested that a management plan be drawn up for the undeveloped areas. Chair Lanyon pointed out that it takes creative design, but buildings could be closer together to give larger views. Mr. Goertz responded that the configurations were designed to break up the impression of a line of garages. He explained that in Roseville the pads were 32 feet by 80 feet, but here they would be 40 feet by 80 feet.