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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 3, 2001 Asleson stated that no permit would be given if there were trees larger than 2- inches in diameter. Mach pointed out that it would bum at a low temperature. Asleson noted that the vegetation was not touched in the north and it provided a good opportunity for education. O'Connell reviewed that it was a public park for all to use, and yet the only parking would be located on the street. F. Saddle Club Project Update — It was noted that the project went to the Planning and Zoning Board with recommendations concerning lot size, so the applicant came back with a new proposal. Staff talked with the DNR who indicated that hydroelectricity it could be restored. Greenways do a number of things like creating buffers, open space and most importantly connections between ecosystems and open space areas for wildlife and people. Staff requested comments on the latest proposal, which would be passed on to the Planning and Zoning Board. The greenway needed to be preserved in the long term for the good of the public rough private or public means, it needed to be managed. Donlin asked the number of houses in the 1 were 40, which were more spread out than Trehus noted that the original lots were lots. Asleson stated that because they elements must take on long -t- - port Donlin expressed conce implied that stringen Asleson stated that Pere Club property was in MU leson stated that there detached townhomes shrank the ered conservation developments, the "conservation development" because it e applied, when there were none. ass needed a zoning variance, and part of the Saddle Donlin pointed out that Grant Township and other communities make it a requirement to follow the conservation models. Asleson noted that they have copies of the Surface Water Management Plan and the Conservation Planning Ordinance. He restated that he wanted recommendations from the Environmental Board concerning conservation and the greenway. Donlin stated that the traffic from the development would be about 400 trips/day. It would have a significant impact on traffic and the quality of life. Asleson urged the Board to narrow the scope to preserve the greenway. 10