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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JUNE 27, 2001 Chair Lanyon pointed out the Board could make a statement such as "We do not recommend this project goes forth until...the Watershed District is contacted. Trehus asked if it could slip through the cracks without contacting the Watershed District. O'Connell answered it would be possible if the garage was under 5,000 -sq. ft. Chair Lanyon stated that since they were asking for a variance they could be asked to contact the Watershed District. Asleson suggested also inquiring on the effects of the additional impervious surfaces and water volumes. Trehus summarized the motion is to indicate that the Board does not support or oppose the variance request, however, because the proposed project lies within a lake protection area as described in the Environmental Handbook, the Board recommends: • The homeowner should contact the Watershed District to ensure no wetlands would be impacted. • Without knowing the exact size of the building it is unknown if the project would exceed the allowable fill limits. • Landscape for surface water management to minimize impact on wetlands. Motion carried unanimously. C. Pinnacle Towers Update — Asleson stated the ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD BUSINESS A. Draft Comprehensive Plan — Groch Comprehensive Plan, which the City ha the Plan was a unique work th ,. ould b set goals for total populatio would need to be dealt wi Grochala comment tabled discussion representative presen Waite -Smith which inch its role, goals and intera Council had adopted the ing on for several years. He believed doe ent that staff could work with. It had ts.. There were still several issues that mplementation of the plan. has reviewed the Environment Boards goals and co cil meeting with the intent of having a board directed the boards attention to the letter from Linda that the Council's desire to meet with the board and discuss ion with other boards Chair Lanyon noted this item had been tabled until the July 9, 2001 meeting. He asked if anyone could be at the meeting. He stated that it could be discussed at the joint meeting and inquired about the mechanism to keep the cap at 147 units/year. Grochala pointed out that the Council approved the Comprehensive Plan, but it still needed Metropolitan Council approval. The Comprehensive Plan becomes the basis to draft ordinances and other laws. The Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance will be revised as part of the implementation strategy to provide the necessary growth controls.