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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 28, 2001 <br />Mr. Goertz indicated the development area would have a three -foot bounce, with <br />a two -foot bounce in the upland areas. <br />Donlin asked for clarification that the water could increase three feet before it <br />would affect the proposed development. Mr. Goertz responded that most <br />developments in the area would be affected, especially the golf course. <br />Mr. Goertz mentioned there were two lots, which would require a considerable <br />amount of fill in the northeast. He received permission from the County to dig <br />into the river. A conservation easement runs across all the lots in the west. <br />Asleson explained that the area was a planned greenway, however, the County at <br />present has not needed it. <br />Trehus asked if there was a trail planned with a boardwalk through the wetland. <br />Asleson noted that the County planned on paralleling Birch Street to connect to <br />the County park. <br />Trehus inquired where the upland was located. Mr. Goertz answered that most of <br />the upland had wetland vegetation on it. <br />Donlin inquired if the language in the owners' association accounted for a scenic <br />trail. Asleson noted it was beneficial to have guidelines for the association. <br />Trehus identified the area to have a high ecological value according to the maps, <br />and requested bigger buffers. Asleson concurred, and suggested creating swails <br />in the area He explained that Mr. Goertz' sr engineers were meeting with the <br />Watershed District tonight. <br />Mr. Goertz explained that the Watershed District's recommendations were four <br />pages long, but none of them required difficult changes. <br />Chair Lanyon commented he was encouraged by the plans proposed, but <br />mentioned the buildings come quite close together, and urged opening up the <br />views. Mr. Goertz responded noting no buildings were closer than 70 feet. <br />Asleson mentioned they had submitted landscape plans with native plantings in <br />the natural areas. <br />Trehus questioned the number of units in the townhomes. Mr. Goertz identified <br />49 units, and 31 single homes. <br />Chair Lanyon stated that although the distance between the houses was no closer <br />than 70 feet and trees were present, the connections were too narrow for wildlife. <br />Asleson offered there was escrow money for trees. <br />4 <br />