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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/2016 Environmental Board MinutesCITY OF LINO LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MINUTES DATE : April 27, 2016 TIME STARTED : 6:32 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:40 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Steve Heiskary, Barbra Bor, Paula Andrzejewski, Liz Kaufenberg, Nancie Klebba, John Sullivan MEMBERS ABSENT : Alex Schwartz STAFF PRESENT : Marty Asleson, Michael Grochala, Aubrey Fonfara I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mr. Heiskary called the Lino Lakes nvironmental Board meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. on April 27, 2016. ,Usas��saaU�. � II. APROVAL OF AGENDA��� Ms. Kaufenberg added item F.) MN Birds to the Discussion Items on the agenda mha 3aaaa °88888a. Mr. Sullivan made a MOTION to approve the agenda with the addition of item F. Motion was supported by Ms. Andrzejewski. Motion carried 5 - 0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to approve the March 30, 2016 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Sullivan with one change. Motion carried 5 - 0. IV. OPEN MIKE Mr. Heiskary declared Open Mike at 6:34 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Heiskary closed Open Mike at 6:35 p.m. V. ACTION ITEM APPROVED MINUTES Evironmental Board April 27, 2016 Page 2 A. Mattamy Homes/Watermark Preliminary Plat Watermark PUD Residential Community Mr. Asleson presented the background on the proposed developed "Watermark". It is 372 ac. on NE side of city. The site is bounded by I 35E on the east side, 20th Ave on the west, the Park & Ride area on the south and Rehbein St on the north. The site consists of residential density mix of single family lots and townhomes totaling 876 housing units. Soils —Recommendation: Soils should be monitored and no soils shall be imported on to the site without City staff approval. And any gravel or other pervious areas encountered in excavation areas for ponds and created wetland and general excavation must be sealed. Landcover — Recommendation: "Big -woods, Eastern Hardwood Forest" types of tree and vegetation should be incorporated into the landscape plan. Comprehensive Plan — Recommendation: This Greenway addresses the intentions of the Resource Management Plan as much as practical using the multi -functional use approach including integrating passive and active recreational opportunities, cultural integration, as well as ensuring the natural resource preservation of existing site elements (wetlands and soils) through the use of stormwater design, wetland protection, native plantings, and design for the benefit of people and wildlife of concern Surface Water Management — The developer has chosen an approved method of volume and water quality treatment. The Environmental Board had previously recommended that water reuse be used to the maximum amount practical. Recommendation: Enhance the BMP's for stormwater treatment train to the maximum amount practical including the use of berms, sand iron filtration systems and soil modification. The Stormwater Pollution Prevent Plan — A SWPPP must be designed that addresses all aspects of the contract signed with the MPCA. AUAR Considerations — AUAR included review and analysis of the ecologically sensitive areas with in the study area. Consideration for the Herons and the loss of habitat is an issue that could be addressed in the preservation of wetlands and the creation of new water features. Recommendation: Incorporate shallow areas/benches in pond/mitigation area where practical. Additional Cultural Elements - The Resources Management Plan calls for unified, and contiguous approach to open space, trails and resources, integrated into a green way corridor. APPROVED MINUTES Evironmental Board April 27, 2016 Page 3 Drinking Water Protection - Excavated areas that may hit a non -confining layer must be sealed. The sealing must be accomplished so that ground water contamination does not occur, or confining wetland are not drained. Pollution Investigation - Recommendation: Seal well with CWI FID number 66451, unique number 00440015 under the name of Arnold Thies. Restore the irrigation well if possible and record the well with the Department of health with the State of Minnesota. If not used, seal the irrigation well. Remove any septic systems on the property. Follow the recommendations of Phase One and Phase Two studies; that is, properly dispose of contamination issues from septic, well whole abandonment, buried lime, and other buried hazardous waste and construction materials. gggs Tree Preservation - Recommendation: Remove all Ash, American Elms, Silver Maples and Cottonwoods that would be classified as hazardous trees, and /or trees listed as declining, unhealthy, and any species growing in preserved wetland sites on the "Tree Save List". All recommended tree removals from the "Save" list would not be considered a replacement tree. Wetlands - Recommendation: All wetlands must be buffered according to standards, including a minimum of 10 -foot requirement next to residential lots, and 50 -foot average in the RCWD wetland management corridor. Signs marking buffer areas in these areas and pond areas should be placed in each back yard notifying of no encroachment. A plan to ensure long-term hydrology for these wetlands must be provided. A plan to ensure long-term hydrology for these wetlands must be provided. All excavations on the site that drain existing or proposed wetlands should be sealed. `888890.. ADD — Have a management plan of the wetlands Lighting — Energy efficient Led lighting with minimum standards and fixtures should be downward focus Landscape Plan Discussion and Recommendations — The developer must escrow enough dollars to plant on boulevard tree on each frontage of properties bordering a street. City Planning will verify plant numbers in relationship to zoning code requirements for replacements. Recommendation: A soils management plan be sequenced in to the construction detail sheet to provide for uncompact soils that will support plant root growth. Top soil should be incorporated into subsoils by ripping or spade tilling prior to placement of plant materials. Noise — A noise study was completed on March 28, 2016. Predicated daytime sound levels at residential lots along I35E are generally within the standard. Nighttime levels exceed the standard but exceptions to the state rules permit the higher standards to be applied and nighttime standard can be met. Further sound reductions can be added to house construction elements if found to be necessary. APPROVED MINUTES Evironmental Board April 27, 2016 Page 4 Recycling - Watermark should consider placing trash and mixed recycling receptacles with clear signage. Mr. Asleson stated that a lot of the items shown in this report will be coming back to us again. Ms. Bor wondered what about snow plowing and removal. She would like to have this issue considered. Ms. Bor stated that the drainage plan still has some unans questions. What table should we be looking at for phosphorus results? '-44, K , 4001 Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to accept the Watermark Preliminary Plat with the recommendations. Motion was supported by Mr. Sullivan. Motion carried with Ms. Bor abstaining. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Site Visit to Watermark Discussion Because of the weather there was no site visit. Ms. Bor would like to have future visits later in the evening. B. Earth Day Discussion Mr. Heiskary thought it was well attended and pretty good traffic. Seed balls were a hit as always. Anything that keeps people engaged. Mr. Sullivan was wondering if the parking could be looked at and maybe a shuttle could be looked into for next year. Ms. Kaufenberg would like to see more advertizing could be done. Ms. Andrzejewski would like to see if a tally could be taken to see what people are interested. This would help in cutting back in unnecessary papers on the table. C. Annual Recycling Day, May 7th Just a reminder the times are from 9:00am — 3:00pm. Trees from the Tress Sale that residents had pre -paid for will be handed out from 9:00am — noon on the same day. D. Organics Recycling APPROVED MINUTES Evironmental Board April 27, 2016 Page 5 Ms. Fonfara stated that I % of the city households have signed up for the organics recycling program. The Quad had a good article in the paper that helped with the number of people signing up. Still looking for volunteers to help with the monitoring of the organics drop off site for the soft opening. At the drop off site it will be more of a educational time making sure that the recycling is done properly. Also hoping that the users will spread the word and get their families and neighbors involved. Mr. Sullivan asked where does the organics go after it was put in the bin. Ms. Fonfara replied that ACE Solid Waste will pick up the matter and it is then taken to Full Circle in Becker, MN. Ms. Anzjewski suggested that have a activity that children can partake in and usually the children will teach their parents. There is information on the city's web site about the orgaincs program. E. Other Recycling Updates Ms Fonfara has t -shirts for recycling day for those that need them. 88885, Ms. Fonfara mentioned that the other advisory boards are looking into having their packets done electrically and wanted to know if the Environmental Board is interested also. After some discussion it was suggested that the packet could be posted on laserfiche but have the attachments and maps handed out at the meetings. Next Recycling Saturday will be May 20, 2016. F. MN Birds Ms. Kaufenberg listen to a presentation by Monica Bryand who worked with the Audubon Society on MN birds that are being endangered or threaten by climate change. Ms. Kaufenberg would like to have Ms. Bryand present her findings and suggestions to the board and also invite the public. Mr. Heiskary thought inviting the public would be a great idea and have the presentation intergarated into one of our meetings. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Sullivan made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion was supported by Ms. Andrzejewski. Motion carried 6 - 0. APPROVED MINUTES Evironmental Board April 27, 2016 Page 6 Respectfully submitted, Mary Fogarty APPROVED MINUTES