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outside the identified greenway expansion area, however, those <br />characteristics are present on this site. Asleson explained this • <br />site is half in MUSA and half out of MUSA and there have been two <br />sketch plans to date. He stated it appears the DNR wants to take a <br />different approach on how they look at developments, resources, and <br />conservation development so, perhaps, this can be used as a model <br />project. <br />Vice Chair Davidson asked if this is a viable greenway corridor <br />area. Asleson stated he believes it is although it may not follow <br />the same alignment indicated on the map. Also, it would create the <br />desired buffers. <br />lkoss Fairbrother, representing the applicant, presented the revised <br />site plan which depicts small lot development rather than extending <br />the property lines into the wetland areas. He stated this smaller <br />compact lot design promotes conservation development. Mr. <br />Fairbrother noted this plan works around the existing wetlands and <br />tree stands to strike a balance between what is appropriate to <br />develop and what is reasonable to conserve. He stated they have <br />maintained a maximum avoidance of the wetlands. <br />Mr. Fairbrother presented a plan identifying wetlands, uplands, and <br />areas to be developed for housing, noting the acreage and <br />111 <br />percentages of areas to be developed and those to be conserved. He <br />noted the smaller lots increase the area of conservation. He <br />pointed out areas of viewsheds, potential trail alignment, and <br />access points. Mr. Fairbrother addressed their intent to soften the <br />hard surface areas and stated all areas not platted for housing <br />would be deeded for a conservation easement. <br />Vice Chair Davidson asked how wide the roads would be. Mr. <br />Fairbrother stated the road width is negotiable, depending on what <br />the City wants. <br />Mach stated this plan is well thought out but he has found upland, <br />which provides habituate, suffers with these projects. He stated if <br />a conservation easement program is to be continued, diversity of <br />habituate types needs to be considered to assure a diversity of <br />wildlife is present. <br />Asleson explained the blue areas depicted on the map do not identify <br />areas of open water. <br />Mach stated he would be willing to see some trees removed if it <br />would save some upland and provide diverse nesting habitat and <br />• <br />Ilapxo_ &_Pezpear ov_BoapS_ Xtzi_oefilltvollaxeor <br />