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• ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 28, 2001 on fertilizer and landscaping of back yards, specifically no phosphorus use, which would be a great benefit. He posed the question to Mr. Goertz, how the associations would deal with these issues. Mr. Goertz assured the Board that the people in the associations were the people who cared and the homeowners would need approval to trim a tree. Trehus stated the townhomes weren't bordering the lake. Mr. Goertz indicated the single- family homes had their own association. Chair Lanyon asked if staff could relay the information. Asleson explained these recommendations needed to be stated. Mach mentioned that in Fisheries at the Department of Natural Resources, the associations used peer control for aquatic plant removal. Donlin expressed appreciation for the response to the Board's recommendations. Chair Lanyon made a motion to pass on the recommendations with the understanding that it was not an affirmation or denial of the project. The recommendations included staff recommendations, curbs, gutters, and swails in the cul -de -sacs, the fact that the area was an high ecological zone, buffers as stated in the Handbook 7.12, the encouragement to open up the angle in the swail area, and educational packet to be given to the homeowners. Motion carried unanimously. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD BUSINESS A. Draft Comprehensive Plan Review — Chair Lanyon stated the need to prioritize the other agenda items. Asleson noted that specific recommendations were needed tonight. Chair Lanyon stated that concerning the Comprehensive Plan, the number of houses per year would be 75 according to 20/20. Donlin explained the growth rate needed to be controlled, with 175 stated in the Plan. By the year 2020 the goal was not to exceed 5000 people, which meant the rate must remain 60 houses /year. With the present number of 240 units /year, the City would exceed the population cap in 6 years. Chair Lanyon asked where the statement was located in the Plan. Asleson noted the numbers were located on page 9. Grundhofer expressed concern that in several instances, the math was incorrect. • Donlin agreed it was troubling that the figures were completely off.