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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 12, 2003 APPROVED 1 the State Archeologist expressing thanks for the additional information that had been submitted and • 2 indicating the areas of concern are outside of the project. 3 4 Councilmember O'Donnell moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-44, Eagle Brook Church EAW, 5 Declaration on Needs for EIS. Councilmember Reinert seconded the motion. 6 7 Councilmember Carlson referred to the Staff report indicating the DNR does not recommend an EIS 8 since there is no need for an EIS. She stated the Council does not always follow the recommendation 9 of organizations. She reviewed Agenda Item 5 on the Planning Commission agenda this Wednesday 10 related to a setback issue, noting the Shoreland Management Ordinance was adopted in response to 11 Minnesota statutes and requires a 150 foot setback. Mr. Hovey (DNR) reviewed it and does not 12 oppose the application for the addition and setback variance as long as it is not built any closer to the 13 Ordinary High Water (OHW) than the current nonconforming structure. She stated that she has not 14 made up her mind on how she will vote on that issue when it comes before the Council. She noted 15 staff does not recommend a variance that does not demonstrate a hardship so staff recommends denial 16 of the variance. 17 18 Councilmember Carlson referenced Page 3 indicating that the road capacity issue cannot be resolved 19 by Eaglebrook Church alone. She stated that she is concerned with this and all developments paying 20 their fair share, because otherwise the taxpayers pay. She noted the staff reference saying the church 21 did not cause this infrastructure problem but is the first one to confront the problem. She stated that is 22 correct and that the problem has to be confronted because the church is setting precedence for projects 23 that will follow on the acreage south of the church and along the corridor. She stated basically we are 24 setting a template. • 25 26 Councilmember Carlson commented on the need for cooperative infrastructure but noted that so far 27 the City has not identified any source of funding. She stated she is concerned about the sewer and on - 28 site waste water treatment. 29 30 Councilmember Carlson stated she tried to put this into the context of what the citizens thought and 31 noted that through the 2020 Vision Project, it was indicated residents want a more proactive approach 32 on environmental issues by the City Councilmembers. She agreed there needs to be a balance 33 between the environment and development. She noted that in the Lino Lakes Quality of Life Survey, 34 residents valued open spaces, rural ambiance, and openness. 35 36 Councilmember Carlson stated that in looking at the four criteria that she has to be able to say "yes" 37 to, it is hard to make a determination without a plan or knowledge of future phases. She noted if they 38 followed the Comprehensive Plan Greenway map, it would have resolved a lot of the issues discussed 39 tonight. She read the three questions she had asked at the April 28, 2003 Council meeting and stated 40 the response was that previous presentationsby the church led to confusion by the residents and the 41 EAW represents all plans by the church for the foreseeable future and all construction would be 42 subject to the same conditions. 43 44 Councilmember Carlson read the comments received from the Sierra Club and noted that several 45 residents had those same comments. She stated that when this project was presented, it was said there 46 was a need for 60 or more acres. She stated she has had concerns with other development on this • 47 project all along and noted the EAW is to identify the complete project. She stated the Council is 4