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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 C. Pinnacle Towers Update — Asleson stated the application had been withdrawn. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD BUSINESS A. Draft Comprehensive Plan — Grochala stated the CityCouncil had adopted the Comprehensive Plan, which the City had been working-On for several years. He believed the Plan was a unique work that would be a document that staff could work with It had set goals for total population and housing units.. were still several issues that would need to be dealt with as part of the of the plan. Grochala commented that the council has reviewed the Environment Boards goals and tabled discussion until the next council meeting with the intent of having a board representative present. He also directed the boards attention to the letter from Linda Waite -Smith which indicated that the Council's desire to meet with the board and discuss its role, goals and interaction 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. 6