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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 25, 2001 <br />Mr. Cooper indicated 75 -80% of the trees would be saved. Asleson stated most of the <br />trees would be lost. He disagreed with the number of trees saved until the tree inventory <br />was completed. <br />Grundhofer submitted that people were attracted to homes with trees on the lot. Donlin <br />concurred and discussed the vision was created to save the trees. <br />Asleson identified there were young oak woodlands throughout the site. If only the oldest <br />trees were to be saved, pine beetle issues and issues with the Fire Department would <br />probably result. <br />Mr. Cooper noted that to the consumer, graded elevation was desirable with walkouts and <br />trees. Most were split entry with drainage, so it would be above a 100 year flood and <br />have an emergency overflow. <br />Trehus asked how much of the site was wetland. Mr. Cooper answered there was .78 <br />acres in the middle, and .25 acre in the corner. <br />Vice Chair Mach stated significant trees did not mean old trees, �a.,diversi <br />needed. <br />of ages was <br />Donlin explained that the plan appeared to be a cookie cutter approach and the Board <br />wanted to encourage conservation planning. Mr. Schmidt responded there were six <br />houses on 28 acres, and the development hadooccur� round ti ose. He noted there was <br />no tree preservation ordinance. <br />Asleson indicated there was no ordinance, but to was a policy. Mr. Schmidt responded <br />his goal to keep as many trees as possible was acceptable to the City, and to the potential <br />residents. He agreed with the age diversty conpt and explained he wanted to work <br />te. ;�.� . <br />with people. Bluebill Pondsswas graded, but`he did not want to match it because he will <br />lose trees. Mr. Schmidt noted that ` iany species could be relocated. <br />A discussion of the concept of conservation subdivision was discussed, with various <br />members holding-differing, definitions of the concept. Asleson recommended the Board <br />begin with w the site could;support and go from there. <br />Mr. Schmidt suggested the City make an ordinance. He predicted trouble with developers <br />if 50% or.iWtiipxyl, was'to be saved and cited the housing shortage. He believed the large <br />areas needed to s, preserved, not the small areas. Donlin pointed out that both could <br />occur if thedevelopment was reconfigured. <br />Mr. Schmidt stated the fire department did not want narrower streets and the City <br />Planners did not want smaller lots. Smyser confirmed the statement. <br />5 <br />