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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING AUGUST 29, 2001 The Board discussed the placement of the road and the possibility of shifting it north to save the trees. Shifting the road would encroach on the wetland, which was on a floodplain. O'Connell asked if an association was planned. Mr. Hill responded that there was none planned, just signage. Asleson stated that signage was being used successfully in other developments including Spirit Hills. Chair Lanyon expressed concern over the wetlands and the actions of subsequent homeowners. Trehus noted the plan was to develop 80 acres in the southern part. Mr. Hill indicated that 17 units would be built on that 80 acres. Asleson stated with the plant diversity, the wildlife would return. He noted the past recommendations included native plantings and signage in buffer areas. 0' Connell made a motion to recommend approval with the previous recommendations. Grundhofer seconded the motion. The motion carried • 3 in favor, 1 opposed (Trehus), and 1 abstain (Donlin) because of the two p .° es in the plat. D. Molin Concrete /Site Plan Review — Asleson re ed • ackground information. Concerns centered on elevated pH levels, the � ° ed or infil i .6n area, and the need for the berm to be planted and irrigated to scre .. A we lhead was supposedly located on site, and if it was not being used, it d be capped. Chair Lanyon noted that they did not h pe plan, so there was no point in commenting due to lack of data. Asleson reiterated that th'�� f� • ro . visual barrier and needed infiltration so it could support plantings. Donlin inquiredt the sit `;r. 1 ation. Grundhofer stated she ouncil meeting, and the neighbors claimed that the company did not fulfill p omises. Grochala explained that the site had two zoning designations, General Industrial, and Light Industrial in the north which has been used for storage in the past. Recently there have been violations in regards to hours of operation, and doing some work in the Light Industrial area. The promises unmet dealt with the Conditional Use Permit. Trehus suggested connecting 77th Street. Asleson noted that there were two wells on site which should be capped if they were abandoned. 6