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• • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2001 Grundhofer asked if the owner was the same person as all of Pheasant Hills. Asleson responded that it was. Chair Kukonen inquired about the need for variances, and would it necessitate adaptation of the ordinance to the variances. Asleson responded by reading the Surface Water Management Ordinance, adding that Mr. Hovey recommended buffers. O'Connell noted Mr. Hovey's letter to Mr. Smyser concerning the grading plan. It appeared everyone agreed that it was a disaster. Trehus concurred, noting that a recommendation to deny could be based on: • The Shoreline Ordinance. • The grading of the entire island. • The island was described as one highly sensitive for aquifer contamination of hours to minutes range due to the soil types. Grochala addressed Mr. Hovey's letter to Mr. Smyser stating that the proposal was not consistent with the building setbacks. He pointed out that ooking at the PDO the intent would have a cluster with a common area Asleson dis e d stating that it was a standard cookie cutter approach. Trehus inquired if the shoreline zone could be 'nt. d fo o to three homes. Asleson answered that they would still need vari Grochala noted that a variance was for the reasonable use of the land. ations where the ordinance denied a O'Connell asked if there were sta +ands. Grochala explained that the Shoreline Overlay was based on state project was not an example of it Trehus stated that the ordi s generous, and there was no need to allow for a variance for this project. Grundhofer made a motion to recommend to City Council deny Pheasant Hills 12th Addition based on inconsistencies with the shoreline ordinance and statewide standards for the management of shoreline areas. O'Connell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD BUSINESS A. Joint Meeting /City Council — Grochala indicated the meeting would take place on October 17, 2001, from 7 -9 p.m. in the Community Room. Grundhofer inquired about the reason for waiting until after the meeting for new members of the Board. Grochala answered it was because the Council wanted the Board to come to agreement of the goals and responsibilities of the Board before new members 5