10/29/2003 Env Bd Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

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Zone 1 and 2 protection areas are mapped just east of the lake in the seasonally flooded areas of the MLCCS. This area is also mapped in the city Comprehensive Land Use Plan as greenway. It is my understanding that the church is proposing to create a conservation easement in this area and write a management plan that is suitable to Anoka County and the City of Lino Lakes. Individual Sewage Treatment System (ISTS) The projects proposes to utilize an on -site sewage treatment system to treat wastewater. Anoka County is currently reviewing the proposed on -site wastewater treatment system. Effluent treatment levels (with the proposed system) for CBOD and TSS appear to be on the lower range of limits for effluents before reaching the soil treatment area There appears to be an existing well and septic system at the existing residence. If this residence is abandoned as part of the project, than the septic system needs to be appropriately removed and the well sealed. Wildlife Habitat Construction of the church is proposed to commence in April. This is about the time the Great Blue Herons are returning to nest. Eagle Brook Church has established an environmental sub - committee that would be willing to act as a communication group between the church and the public agencies. Since the construction area of the church is outside the theoretical nesting buffer of the birds, we should be ok. However, should observations indicate otherwise, we will have the quick link with the church. Buffering standards for nesting herons were tested for highway construction activities. There is always the possibility that something in the church construction process could disturb the nesting herons. Landscaping A landscape plan has been submitted that includes substantial areas restored to native grasses, as well as combinations of cultured grass, rain garden plantings, perennials, ground covers, shrubs and trees. City specifications for native seed and forbs should be used. A substantial portion of the site is proposed to be planted to Autumn blaze maple. Autumn blaze is a new cross between silver and red maple that has a nice fall color, rapid growth rate, and stronger wood structure than the silver maple. A bit of caution should be used to over planting any one species. Northern pin oak also has a nice fall color. I would prefer a native screening material on the north side. White pine would most likely do better in the long run, rather than Austrian pine.