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Majestic Pines Report Page 9 better screen along Centerville Road. The plans for Centerville Road include a trail that will be constructed when the road is upgraded. Rick DeGardner feels that a trail along Centerville Rd. is not warranted at this time. Environmental Board Recommendations On July 28, the Environmental Board considered the project and made recommendations. On August 25, the Environmental Board again discussed the item and additional recommendations were proposed. All recommendations are attached as memos. The following comments are intended to address the recommendation of the Environmental Board. Native plants can be incorporated into a landscaping plan that must obtain approval of the City Environmental Specialist. The possibilities for infiltration on the site are severely limited because of the high water table. The parking and the entire site were redesigned and moved further from the lake. Lighting will be directed downward and will meet City requirements. The applicant has lowered the height of the light poles from 20' to 14'. The pond has been redesigned to minimize site disturbance and avoids the oak trees. A public trail easement is identified and it is intended to be donated to the City. The septic system must meet all state, county, and city requirements. A septic designer has determined there is adequate area allocated for an aboveground system. Alternative solutions for sewage treatment are being examined. The site plan meets shoreland setback requirements. The area between the parking lot and the lake will be largely in a utility easement over the wetlands. Buffers are a good idea when feasible, but the City cannot overly restrict the use of a site and this plan exceeds all setback requirements. Green parking requires extensive research. The Minneapolis Park Board has had only limited success with it: it doesn't hold up to plowing. The City has no way to enforce tilling the soil to eliminate interphase problems.