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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230628 Environmental Board Packet Combined CITY OF LINO LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Please be courteous and turn off all electronic devices during the meeting. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 26, 2023 5. OPEN MIKE 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Watermark PUD Amendment #4 Preliminary Plat 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center Site Plan Update B. Residential Recycling Service Frequency 8. UPDATES A. Forestry Updates B. Recycling Updates 9. ADJOURN Meeting guidelines on reverse side. City of Lino Lakes Environmental Board MEETING GUIDELINES Open Mike – The purpose of a Board Meeting is to accomplish the business of the city. When presenting at a meeting please remember to be respectful and follow these guidelines: • Please address the meeting chair. • State your name and address for the record. • Please observe a 4-minute limit. • The topic must relate to city business. • Open Mike is for items not on the agenda. • A spokesperson must represent a group of five or more – groups will have 8 minutes. • The Presiding Officer may limit duplicative presentations. • Remember, the meeting is to discuss city business only. Public Hearing – Held as a separate item of business on the agenda. The public hearing segment is your opportunity to tell the Board how you feel about issues scheduled to be heard. Typically, a hearing follows these steps: • The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) will announce the proposal to be reviewed and ask for the staff report. The presiding Officer shall maintain strict order and etiquette at all meetings. • Staff will present their report on the proposal. • Board members will then ask City Staff questions about the proposal. • The Presiding Officer will then open up the public hearing for anyone present who wishes to comment on the proposal. This is the time for the public to make comments or ask questions about the proposal. Comments should be limited to four (4) minutes unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer. All comments should be directed to the Board as a body and not to any individual Board Member or City Staff Member unless permission is granted by the Presiding Officer. No person shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Board without the permission of the Presiding Officer. • After everyone in the audience wishing to speak has given his/her comments, the Presiding Officer shall close the public hearing. • The Board will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed. • The Board will then make a recommendation(s) and/or a decision. When you are called upon for your comments, please step to the microphone at the podium and state your name and address for the record. Occasionally, the Board may continue a hearing to another meeting before taking action. Meeting Etiquette The Environmental Board must preserve order and decorum while the meeting is in session. A resident shall not, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the business of the Board, nor disturb any resident or Board Member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Board. Environmental Board April 26, 2023 Page 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Sullivan called the Environmental Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on April 26, 2023. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to approve the March 1, 2023 meeting minutes. Mr. Schwartz seconded. Motion carried 7 – 0. Mr. Schwartz made a MOTION to approve the March 29, 2023 meeting minutes. Mr. Parsons seconded. Motion carried 7 – 0. 5. OPEN MIKE Chair Sullivan declared open mike at 6:32 p.m. There was no one present for open mike, therefore open mike was closed at 6:32 p.m. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Lil Explorers Childcare Center Site Plan Review DATE: April 26, 2023 TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m. TIME ENDED: 7:33 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Sullivan, Cassie Cavegn, Shawn Holmes, Alex Schwartz, Julia Nelson Lindsay Buchmeier, Jonathan Parsons MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Andrew Nelson, Tori Philippi Dana Rozan Environmental Board April 26, 2023 Page 2 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, presented the staff report. Mr. Nelson clarified that there was a mistake on the Tree Survey presented in the packet. The applicant will have to resubmit a map showing the Tree Survey to match to Tree Inventory. This update may affect the amount of mitigation trees to plant. Mr. Schwartz asked if the placement of the trees so close to pavement would impact the overall health of these trees in the future. Mr. Nelson responded that more credit is given for canopy cover if the trees are within 7 feet of the pavement, noting that as long as there is sufficient soil volume the trees should do well. Chair Sullivan recommended that the facility establish a compost site since they will have a commercial-size kitchen. Mr. Nelson responded that adding an organics bin to the site could be added to the recommendations. Mr. Nelson stated that he would send the Board an updated staff report and tree survey once the applicant makes the updates. Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to accept the recommendations. Mr. Parsons seconded. Motion carried 7 – 0. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Recycling Program Overview, Tori Philippi Tori Philippi, Recycling Intern, presented the staff report. Mr. Schwartz revisited the idea that the Board should look into proposing an ordinance amendment to the City Council that would require weekly residential recycling service rather than the biweekly service that currently appears in the ordinance. Mr. Nelson answered that staff would gather background information for a discussion item at the next Environmental Board meeting. Environmental Board April 26, 2023 Page 3 DRAFT MINUTES 8. UPDATES A. Recycling Update The month of April’s Recycling Saturday saw 211 cars in total. Ms. Philippi also gave an update that there are now 495 participants in the organics program. B. General Mr. Nelson told the Board that Earth Day was successful. Mr. Nelson also gave an update that City Council accepted the Board’s recommendations to the Annual Work Plan for 2023 at the April 3rd Council Work Session. City Council also approved the spring 2023 contracted Boulevard tree planting. 9. ADJOURN Ms. Buchmeier made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Motion was seconded by Ms. Cavegn Motion carried 7 – 0. Respectfully submitted, Dana Rozan – Office Specialist 1 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator MEETING DATE: June 28th, 2023 REQUEST: Watermark PUD Amendment #4 Preliminary Plat APPLICANT: U.S. Home, LLC (Lennar) 16305 36th Ave N, Suite 600 Plymouth, MN 55446 OWNER: Same. BACKGROUND The applicant submitted a land use application for a Preliminary Plat Amendment for the Watermark project. The site is located just northwest of the intersection of 35E and Main Street (County State Aid Highway 14). Revisions to the northeast corner of the site include reduced lot sizes, increased open space area, and improved connectivity to a private park. This staff report is based on review of the following submittals prepared by Carlson McCain: • Land Use Plan dated 6-02-23. • Land Use Plan dated 8-27-18. • Site Plan date 6-12-23. • Site Landscape Plan dated 6-12-23. • Tree Preservation Plan dated 8-27-18. • Preliminary Grading and Erosion Control Plan dated 9-17-18. ANALYSIS The Preliminary Plat Amendment includes reducing lot sizes in the northeast corner of the project site while maintaining the same number of lots overall (864 lots). The reduction in lot sizes results in the addition of approximately 2.7 acres (117,994 sq ft) of public open space in Outlot E. 2 The amendment also includes shifting a 1.06 acre private park to the south, improving connectivity to the trail system and open space area. LANDSCAPE PLAN The revised landscape plan does not include any significant changes, aside from the addition of approximately 2.7 acres of open space. This area will be seeded with Mn DOT 35-641, a mesic prairie seed mix. Trees will be preserved along the east perimeter of the site heading from the northeast corner to a point even with the southern tip of Pond 1100. These trees will require tree protection fence. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the Watermark PUD Amendment #4 Preliminary Plat be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council with the following comments: 1. All trees added to Outlot E should be changed to fire-tolerant species to allow for future management of native plant areas with fire. Plants within the HOA park area can remain as is because the area will be sodded. 2. For all trees to be preserved, tree protection fence should be installed in accordance with the City Tree Protection Fence detail. This pertains to the line of trees on the east perimeter heading from the northeast corner of the site to the southern tip of Pond 1100. 3. Tree protection fence should be shown on the Preliminary Grading and Erosion Control Plan (sheets 35 and 42) and future grading plans. 4. Silt fence is shown for perimeter control along the east perimeter. Biologs should be used for perimeter control along the east tree line heading from the northeast corner of the site south to the a point even with the southern tip of Pond 1100. This will minimize impact to the tree roots. 5. Native seeded areas must meet City Native Plant Establishment Requirements. This should be noted in the Site Landscape Plan Details (Sheet L6). 6. Three crabapples in the right of way in front of Block 28, lots 3 and 4, should be switched to a single boulevard tree. 3 ATTACHMENTS 1. Aerial Photo 2. Land Use Plan 2018 3. Land Use Plan 2023 4. Site Landscape Plan Northeast (Sheet L3) 5. Tree Preservation Plan (Sheets T8 and T14) 6. 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Krystofiak, P.E.1of1WATERMARKLino Lakes, MinnesotaI hereby certify that this plan, specificationor report was prepared by me or under mydirect supervision and that I am a dulyLicensed Professional Engineer underthe laws of the State of MinnesotaPrint Name:Signature:Date:License #:25063Drawn:Designed:Date:06/19/17BJKC#Revisions:1. 06/22/17 Revise Legend.2. 07/10/17 Revise layout.3. 04/30/18 Revise layout.4. 06/01/18 Revise layout.5. 08/27/18 Per City comments.environmentalengineeringsurveying···Cente rv i l leLake Pel t ie rLakeRice C reekChain o f lakesReserveLakeReshanau Ci ty o f Cente rv i l le RondeauLake LOCATION MAP 3890 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE,Suite 100Blaine, MN 55449Phone: (763) 489-7900Fax: (763) 489-7959www.carlsonmccain.comLENNAR16305 - 36TH Avenue N. Suite 600Plymouth, Minnesota 55446 LEGEND 20TH AVENUE NORTH (CSAH 54)73RD ST. ST.REHBEIN SITE DATA SOIL BORINGS WETLANDS OWNER CONTACT 20TH AVENUE NORTH (CSAH 54)INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 35E73RD ST. ST.REHBEIN WATERMARKLAND USE PLANf:\jobs\6721 - 6740\6731 - watermark\cad c3d\survey\6731_sba land use plan revd5.dwgSave Date:06/02/23Brian J. Krystofiak, P.E.1of1WATERMARKLino Lakes, MinnesotaI hereby certify that this plan, specificationor report was prepared by me or under mydirect supervision and that I am a dulyLicensed Professional Engineer underthe laws of the State of MinnesotaPrint Name:Signature:Date:License #:25063Drawn:Designed:Date:06/19/17BJKC#Revisions:1. 06/22/17 Revise Legend.2. 07/10/17 Revise layout.3. 04/30/18 Revise layout.4. 06/01/18 Revise layout.5. 08/27/18 Per City comments.environmentalengineeringsurveying···Cente rv i l leLake Pel t ie rLakeRice C reekChain o f lakesReserveLakeReshanau Ci ty o f Cente rv i l le RondeauLake LOCATION MAP 3890 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE,Suite 100Blaine, MN 55449Phone: (763) 489-7900Fax: (763) 489-7959www.carlsonmccain.comLENNAR16305 - 36TH Avenue N. Suite 600Plymouth, Minnesota 55446 LEGEND 20TH AVENUE NORTH (CSAH 54)73RD ST. ST.REHBEIN SITE DATA SOIL BORINGS WETLANDS OWNER CONTACT 6. 08/16/2022 Revise layout.7. 09/09/2022 Revise SITE DATA.8. 11/29/2022 Revise layout.9. 05/15/2023 Revise layout.10. 05/23/2023 Revise layout.11. 06/02/2023 Revise layout. 1 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD AGENDA ITEM 7A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Andy Nelson MEETING DATE: June 28th, 2023 REQUEST: Discussion Only TOPIC: Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center Site Plan Update BACKGROUND The Environmental Board reviewed the Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center Site Plan at the April 26th, 2023 meeting. The Tree Survey included with the submittal dated 4-10-23, which was reviewed at the meeting, did not include some trees located on the northeast corner of the site. Because the revisions to this Tree Survey could have significant impacts to the final landscape design, staff and Board members agreed that an updated version of the plan and staff report should be sent to Board members as a follow-up to the meeting. The Landscape Plan, Tree Survey, and updated versions of both are attached. The updated survey did not lead to significant changes in the plan (2 additional trees were required). Most environmental recommendations for the project have already been updated on the new plans. Staff will continue to follow up on the rest. ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTION Discussion Only. ATTACHMENTS 1. Updated Environmental Staff Report and Recommendations 2. Landscape Plan Submittal 4-10-23 (Sheet 21) 3. Landscape Plan Submittal Updated 5-22-23 (Sheet 21) 4. Tree Survey 4-10-23 (Sheet 13) 5. Tree Survey Updated 5-03-23 (Sheet 13) 1 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator MEETING DATE: April 26th, 2023 REQUEST: Milestones Addition Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for Lil Explorers Childcare Center APPLICANT: MEP Lino Lakes Attn: Jeremy Spaude 6004 Pelican Way College Grove, TN 37046 OWNER: Albert Carlson Trustee 2534 Stagecoach Trail South Afton, MN 55001 Staff report updates in blue reflect 5/18/23 resubmittal. BACKGROUND The applicant, MEP Lino Lakes, is preliminary platting one 1.93 acre commercial lot for the purpose of constructing a 16,941 sf commercial day care facility. The name of the preliminary plat is Milestones Addition. The name of day care facility is Lil Explorers Childcare Academy. The Land Use Application is for the following: Preliminary Plat Lot 1 and Outlot A, Milestones Addition Conditional Use Permit Commercial Day Care Facility Site and Building Plan Review This staff report is based on a review of the following documents: • Lil Explorers Civil Plan Set prepared by Sisu Land Surveying and Engineering, dated 4-10-23, resubmittal 5-18-23 • Milestones Addition Preliminary Plat prepared by Sisu Land Surveying and Engineering, dated 4-10-23 • Drainage Maps prepared by Sisu Land Surveying and Engineering, dated 4-02-23 2 • Photometric Plan prepared by Viking Electric, dated 3-21-23 • Landscape Plan prepared by Midwest Landscapes, dated 4-10-23, resubmittal 5-22-23 • Stormwater Management Plan and Calculations prepared by Sisu Land Surveying and Engineering, dated 4-02-23 • Design Phase Geotechnical Exploration Report prepared by Chosen Valley Testing, Inc., dated 3-13-23 ANALYSIS General Site Characteristics Per the applicant’s narrative, Milestones Education is purchasing the 4.22 acre property located on Apollo Drive just west of the Casey’s gas station and convenience store located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Apollo Drive and Lake Drive (CSAH 23). The proposed project includes dividing the parcel into 2 lots, and constructing a childcare facility on roughly half of the property. The facility will accommodate 189 children and approximately 40 employees. The childcare facility will include classrooms, full commercial kitchen, indoor gym facilities, and outdoor play areas. Land Cover Pre-settlement land cover (Marschner) was oak openings and barrens, a fire-dependent savanna dominated by oaks with an understory of forbs and grasses. Current land cover (Minnesota Land Cover Classification System) on the site includes long grasses and forbs on upland soils. The tree survey indicates a mix of red cedar, boxelder, aspen, Siberian elm, and a few smaller oaks. Rare, Unique, or Significant Resources Forster’s tern (Sterna forsteri) has been identified within a mile of the project site. This species utilizes open water and marsh for feeding and breeding habitat. The project is not expected to impact this species. Blanding’s turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) has been observed within a one-mile radius of the site. Highways, roads, and other development separate the project site from suitable habitat for this species. Any sightings of this species, while unlikely, should be reported 3 to City staff so that the turtles can be safely relocated. Project-related impacts to this species are unlikely, and additional protection measures are not required. The project site is within a mile of, and drains to, Marshan Lake, which is an impaired water. This will impact timelines on soil stabilization and should be noted in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Soils The Natural Resource Conservation Service Web Soil Survey notes the following soil types on the project site: Zimmerman fine sand on 0-6 % slopes. This is a hydrologic group A soil that is excessively drained with rapid permeability and negligible to low surface runoff. Soderville fine sand on 0-3 % slopes. Also a hydrologic group A soil that is moderately well drained. Permeability is rapid to moderately rapid with negligible runoff. Per the Design Phase Geotechnical Exploration Report, seven soil borings were performed to depths of about 15 feet. The borings encountered 1.5 feet of topsoil over dark sand and clean brown sand. Groundwater was not encountered in the borings. One of the borings was completed in the proposed location of the north infiltration basin. This boring encountered poorly graded sands, which have high infiltration rates. Stormwater Management A stormwater management plan has been submitted and is being reviewed by the City Engineer. The following summary review is based upon the Stormwater Management Report. Existing Conditions Per the Stormwater Management Plan, the site is currently well vegetated, with all runoff draining to a stormwater pond located at the northwest corner of Apollo Drive and Lilac Street. Proposed Conditions Under the proposed conditions, there will be 1.02 acres of new impervious surface. Two infiltration basins will be constructed at the north and south portions of the childcare facility site. These basins will accommodate volume for the existing project and a portion of the volume that would be generated by future development on the parcel to the 4 west. Future development on this second parcel will potentially require an additional infiltration basin. The runoff rates for the site will be lower for all discharge locations and all storm events. Stormwater Pollution Prevention The Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan calls for inlet protections, silt fence on all downgradient perimeters, a rock construction exit, and riprap for energy dissipation at an outfall to the stormwater pond. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be submitted with the final construction plans. The SWPPP must include a concrete washout location, a note that stabilization must be completed within 7 days of construction activity ceasing (due to proximity to impaired waters), contact info and credentials for the project inspector, and all other information required by the NPDES permit. The plan calls for Category 3 erosion blanket. This should be updated to reflect the current 2020 Mn DOT specs for erosion control products. The City requires natural net erosion blanket. Plans have been changed to reflect current Mn DOT specs, noting use of Category 20 natural net erosion blanket. Flood Plain Site does not fall within the flood management zone. Shoreland District Site does not fall within the Shoreland District. Wetlands There are no wetlands indicated on this site in the Natonional Wetlands Inventory. No wetland impacts are proposed for this project. Greenway System, Parks and Trails There is a proposed trail location noted in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the area north of this site across Apollo Drive. Also, a stormwater drainage route is identified on the project site in Greenway System Plan. 5 Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Considerations The site is not within the 2005 I-35E Corridor AUAR environmental review boundary. Drinking Water Protection The site is not within the Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA). The site will be connected to City sewer and water. Stormwater infiltration is planned. LANDSCAPE PLAN Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards The purpose of these standards is to protect valuable trees and stands of vegetation while not interfering with landowners’ reasonable use and development of property. The goal is to minimize unnecessary loss of habitat, biodiversity, and forest resources and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most critical. A tree survey was performed that identified: The majority of the trees planned for removal are in the Basic Use Area, not in Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and will not require mitigation trees. Several trees marked for saving are invasive Siberian elms that should be removed. Mitigation trees will not be required for these removals. Updates required to the tree survey and preservation plan will be included in the recommendations. There will be 7 mitigation trees required. The 4 existing trees that will be preserved provide 12 trees worth of credit. These 4 trees to preserve will require tree protection zones to be installed in accordance with the City Tree Protection Fence Detail. No additional mitigation trees will be required. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards have been met. Total Trees 133 Total Trees Removed 117 Total Trees Saved 16 6 An updated tree survey and inventory were submitted 5-18-23. Total Trees 141 Total Trees Removed 131 Total Trees Saved 10 The applicant’s updated tree survey indicates 47 mitigation trees will be required. The Basic Use Area should include 20 feet outside of the fence on the east building perimeter as well. This reduces the total number of mitigation trees required to 34. Of the 10 trees that are categorized as “Saved”, 8 are invasive species (Siberian elm) and 2 are not on the current project site. These trees will not provide existing tree credit. 32 trees planted in open space around buildings and ponds will also qualify as mitigation trees. There an additional 2 mitigation trees required to meet the standard. Tree preservation and mitigation standards have not been met. Open Areas Landscape Standards The purpose of these standards is to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic quality with a mix of plant materials in open areas. Open area landscape standards call for 1 large tree and 2 large shrubs per 2500 sf. Required for 40,000 square feet of open space: 16 large trees 32 large shrubs Provided: 33 large trees 56 large shrubs Existing trees provide 12 large trees of credit. New conifers along the south, east, and north perimeters provide 19 large trees of credit. 26 Cardinal dogwood shrubs along the east perimeter provide 26 large shrubs of credit. One large tree can be substituted for every two large shrubs. The additional 15 large trees provided count for 30 large shrubs. Open Areas Landscape Standards have been met. Buffer and Screen Standards 7 The purpose of this requirement is to separate and buffer different land use types, screen roads and parking, and screen utility and loading areas. Continuous, year-round planting screens require, at the minimum, a double row of plants with triangulated spacing. The buffer and screen standards call for a 30-inch double triangulated row of plants for the north parking lot perimeter. There are 46 large shrubs planned for the north parking lot perimeter. These shrubs are in a single row. A double triangulated row is needed to meet the requirement. It appears that the requirement could be met by adjusting the placement of these 46 shrubs without adding additional plants. Buffer and Screen Standards have not been met. Buffer and Screen Standards have been met. Canopy Cover Canopy cover standards call for a minimum of 40% canopy coverage. Canopy coverage values are calculated per tree based on the anticipated size 15 years after planting, and the distance to hardscape edge from the planting location. Vehicular hardscape planned: 23,000 sq. ft. Canopy cover requirement: 9,200 sq. ft. Canopy cover provided: 9,350 sq. ft. Canopy cover requirements have been met. The Preliminary Plat for Milestones Addition shows a future parking lot west of the proposed daycare facility. This would impact the placement of 4 trees currently providing canopy cover. To account for future development of Outlot A in Milestones Addition, it is recommended that these 4 trees be moved to areas that will not be impacted by future construction. The entrance road and south infiltration basin seem to have ample space to accommodate these 4 trees. 4 trees have been moved from the west parking lot perimeter to the south infiltration basin as requested. The tree in the north island on the west parking lot perimeter should be moved to the west side of the access drive at the south of the site to avoid conflicts with light pole and fire hydrant. Canopy cover standards have been met. Foundation Landscaping 8 The purpose of these standards is to soften and enhance building architecture, define access points, add color and seasonal interest, and to blend buildings in with the natural environment. These standards apply to building fronts and sides facing public or private streets. 2 large trees and 6 large shrubs are required per 100 linear feet of building. These plants should be within 30 feet of the building. The following substitutions are allowable: 1 large tree = 1.5 medium or 2 small trees 1 large shrub = 1.5 medium or 3 small shrubs Typically, the foundation plant materials must be planted within 30 feet of the building face where the requirement applies. The applicable building faces are the west, north, and south. The ordinance does allow for flexible planting locations where service areas or other constraints make the standards difficult to meet. In this case, due to the layout of the play areas, it is reasonable to allow the plantings to be outside of the applicable building face, though the building faces associated with the play area still must be counted in the linear feet of foundation. Staff estimated 340 linear feet of foundation that the standard will apply to. 10 large trees and 30 large shrubs will be required. Large Trees Large Shrubs (or equivalents) Required 7 20 Provided 14 46 The foundation landscape requirements have been met. Four shrubs at the northeast building corner near Play Area C should be removed to prevent conflicts with Fire Department Connection at building. See comment letter for location details. Sod and Ground Cover Standards All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with the approved site plans shall have a minimum depth of 4 inches of topsoil and be sodded including boulevard areas. Seed may be provided in lieu of sod in certain cases, including when the area is adjacent to natural areas or wetlands. The Turf Establishment Plan calls for Mn DOT 32-261 for the infiltration basins and Mn DOT 25-131, a low-maintenance, salt, shade, and drought tolerant mix for the rest of the turf on site. Mn DOT 32-261 should be changed to Mn DOT 33-261. 9 6 inches of topsoil are planned for all turf establishment areas. Category 3 erosion control blanket is noted for the areas with steeper slopes on the east portion of the site. This should be updated to reflect the 2020 Mn DOT specifications to ensure that there is no confusion. The City requires natural net erosion blanket. Requested changes to the plan have been made. Sod and ground cover standards have been met. Lighting The purpose of the lighting requirements in the Zoning Code is to reduce light pollution, promote energy conservation, and increase night time safety, utility, security, and productivity. Lighting is reviewed by the City Planner. Per Section 1007.043(6)(d), no light source shall exceed 1.0 foot candle onto right of way or 0.4 foot candle onto adjacent property. Light fixtures are down lit and cutoff as required by city code. Recycling Applicant is planning to construct an enclosure for trash. Staff recommends verifying that the enclosure is properly sized to also accommodate a recycling dumpster. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat for Milestones Addition and Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for Lil Explorers Childcare Center be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council with the following comments: 1. The Tree Sruvey must be updated to match the Tree Inventory. The Preservation and Mitigation standards will be applied to the updated Tree Survey. Additional mitigation and preservation trees may be required as a result of this update. 2. The following updates are needed to the Tree Survey and Preservation Plan: 10 The Tree Mitigation and Preservation standards have not been met. The notes are explanatory. 3. The City Tree Protection Fence Detail must be added to the Details (Sheet C10). All trees planned for preservation will require tree protection fence to be installed in accordance with this detail. Also, the Tree Protection Zones (TPZs) must be shown on the Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan (Sheet C5). The TPZs must be in place prior to issuance of grading permit and will be reviewed by staff concurrently with inspection of sediment and erosion control measures. 4. Canopy Cover: To account for future development of Outlot A in Milestones Addition, it is recommended that the 4 trees along the west perimeter of the parking lot be moved to areas that will not be impacted by future construction. The entrance road and south infiltration basin seem to have ample space to accommodate these 4 trees. 5. Final placement of fire hydrants along west parking lot perimeter may necessitate relocation of 2 trees in the islands. The tree in the southern island can remain in place if the fire hydrant there will be removed. The tree in the northern island on the west parking lot perimeter should be moved to the west side of the access road across from the south stormwater basin. 6. Buffer and Screen: The north perimeter of the parking lot requires a double, triangulated row of plants. It appears that the standard could be met by adjusting the placement of the 46 large shrubs shown into the required configuration. 7. Maintain a 10 foot radius free of shrubs around tree trunks on north parking lot perimeter to prevent competition. 8. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan must be submitted that meets requirements. This will include a concrete washout location, a note that stabilization must be completed within 7 days of construction activity ceasing 11 (due to proximity to impaired waters), and contact info and credentials for the project inspector. 9. The Turf Establishment Plan must be updated to match the seeding on the Landscape Plan. Verify that correct Mn DOT seed mix numbers are used. 10. The Turf Establishment Plan calls for Mn DOT Seed Mixture 32-261. This should be changed to Mn DOT 33-261. 11. Category 3 erosion control blanket is noted for the areas with steeper slopes on the east portion of the site. This should be updated to reflect the 2020 Mn DOT specification numbers to ensure that there is no confusion. The City requires natural net erosion blanket. 12. Verify that the trash enclosure is properly sized to accommodate both trash and recycling containers. 13. Applicant may want to consider organics recycling for this site. Assistance and grants to establish a recycling program on site may be available through Anoka County’s AnokaBizRecycle program. 14. The mitigation tree requirement has been recalculated to reflect the updated tree survey and inventory. 34 mitigation trees are required. The proposed landscape plan provides 32 mitigation trees in open space around buildings and ponds. 2 additional mitigation trees will be required to meet standards. 15. Remove 4 shrubs from northeast corner of building (circled in blue below) to prevent conflicts with Fire Department Connection on building. 12 ATTACHMENTS 1. Site Plan (Sheet C1) 2. Certificate of Survey and Existing Conditions (Sheet C2) 3. Tree Survey (Sheet C3) 4. Tree Inventory (Sheet C4) 5. Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan (Sheet C5) 6. Landscape Plan (Sheet L1, 4-10-23) PROPOSED BUILDINGSINGLE STORY15,210 SFFFE 913.5QTY.DESCRIPTIONTYPEREMARKSKEYPlant ScheduleLandscape PlanScale 1" = 20'-0"01020NORTHNOTES:-All plant beds to recieve 4" Depth Shredded Hardwood Mulch over Pre-Emergent Herbicide.-All trees located in turf grass to recieve 4' dia. Mulch Ring at base of tree.-Commercial Grade Poly Edger to be used where mulch abuts turf.-Landscape contractor responsible for locating all underground utilities prior to digging.-All Sod areas to receive 100% coverage from Automatic Irrigation System.-All Shrub Bed areas to recieve 100% coverage from Automatic Irrigation System.Shrubs2-LQF2-CAV1-SSC5-LGA4Goldmound SpireaSpiraea x 'Goldmound'GMS#5 cont.Project Title/Location:Prepared For:Designed By:Designer Contact Info:Checked By:Date:Sheet Number:Scott Marotz763-241-1320smarotz@midwestlandscapes.comExceeding Expectations...SKMSKM5-22-2023L11 OF 1This Plan and any reproductions arethe sole property of MidwestLandscapes, Inc. and may not be usedin whole or part for any purpose withoutthe express written consent of MidwestLandscapes, Inc.MIDWEST LANDSCAPESEst. 19706221 Oakwood Avenue NEOtsego, MN 55330763-241-1320www.midwestlandscapes.com9-LGA22Little Quick Fire HydrangeaHydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF'LQF#5 cont.LANDSCAPE PLAN Lil' Explorers Lino Lakes, MN3-BAF3-WHP3-MYS3-WHP2-HAC4-MYSPerennials2Karl Foerster GrassCalamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'KFG#1 cont.19May Night SalviaSalvia nemorosa 'May Night'MNS#1 cont.10Stella De Oro DaylilyHemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'STH#1 cont.4-SWO2-SKH4-SGM8-LQF1-CAV5Compact American ViburnumViburnum trilobum 'Bailey Compact'CAV#5 cont.26Little Giant ArborvitaeThuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'LGA#5 cont.Sod (Irrigated)Low Maintenance Turf SeedMix 25-131 (Unirrigated)Infiltration Basin Rim SeedMix 33-261 (Unirrigated)Infiltration Basin BottomSeed Mix 34-262 (Unirrigated)3-NOP2-SKH1-CAV1-CAV8-LQF6-LGA19-MNS6-LGA5-LQF10-STH4-GMS1-DKT2-KFGTrees1Dwarf Korean Lilac TreeSyringa meyeri 'Palibin'DKT#15 cont.7Meyer SprucePicea meyeriMYS6' BB3Balsam FirAbies balsameaBAF6' BB2Common HackberryCeltis occidentalisHAC2.5" BB3Norway PinePinus resinosaNOP6' BB4Sienna Glen MapleAcer x freemanii 'Sienna Glen'SGM2.5" BB4Skyline HoneylocustGleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'SkyCole'SKH2.5" BB1Spring Snow CrabappleMalus ''Spring Snow'SSC2" BB4Swamp White OakQuercus bicolorSWO2.5" BB6White PinePinus strobusWHP6' BBJeremy Spaude21830 S. Diamoind Lake Dr.Rogers, MN 5537418-ALC18-SGJ18Alpine CurrantRibes alpinumALC#5 cont.18Sea Green JuniperJuniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'SGJ#5 cont.#5 cont. Medium Deciduous Shrub (qty: 45)#1 cont. Perennial (qty: 27)#1 cont. Ornamental Grass (qty: 2)2.5" BB Overstory Tree (qty: 14)2" BB Ornamental Tree (qty: 2)6' BB Evergreen Tree (qty: 19)#5 cont. Medium Coniferous Shrub (qty: 52)#5 cont. Large Deciduous Shrub (qty: 5)Landscape Requirement Calculations:Canopy CoverageRequired Canopy Coverage: 23000 SF Vehicular Hardscape x 40 perent = 9200SF of Canopy Coverage RequiredProposed Canopy Coverage:Qty 3 - 2.5" Overstory Deciduous Trees within Parking Lot Islands: 3 x 950 SF = 2850 SFQty 11 - 2.5" Overstory Deciduous Trees within 7' of Vehicular Hardscape Edge: 11 x 600 = 6600 SFTotal Proposed Canopy Coverage: 9450 SFFoundation LandscapingRequired Foundation Landscape Standards: 570 LF of Building FoundationTotal (205 LF is next to Play Areas and unable to be landscaped)365 LF of Building Foundation Capable of being landscaped.365 / 100 = 3.65(3.65 x 2 Large Trees = 8 Trees)(365 x 6 Large Shrubs = 22 Large Shrubs)Proposed Foundation Landscape:Qty 9 - 6' Evergreen TreesQty 5 - #5 Large Deciduous ShrubsQty 52 - #5 Medium Deciduous Shrubs (52 / 1.5 = 35 Equivalent Large Shrubs)Open Areas LandscapingRequired Open Areas Landscaping: 40,000 SF of Open Area / 2500 SF = 16(16 x 1 Large Tree = 16 Large Trees)(16 x 2 Large Shrubs = 32 Large Shrubs)Proposed Open Area Landscape:Qty 10 - 6' Evergreen TreesQty 5 - Existing Trees to be SavedTag #29 (5" Siberian Elm) = 1 Large Tree EquivalentTag #56 (23" Boxelder) = 2 Large Tree EquivalentTag #101 (8" Siberian Elm) = 2 Large Tree EquivalentTag #103 (10" Siberian Elm) = 2 Large Tree EquivalentTag #135 (15" Pine) = 2 Large Tree EquivalentQty 26 - #5 Large Deciduous ShrubsTotal Provided: 19 Large Trees & 26 Large Shrubs (Additional Trees over requirement to be used to make up the difference in Shrub Requirement)Landscape ScreeningRequired Screening: 30" Minimum Height Screening between Parking Lot andPublic Right of WayProposed Screening:Qty 36 - #5 Deciduous and Evergreen Shrubs adjacent to North Parking Area (Leaving 10' radius around trees)6-CAD6-CAD8-CAD6-CAD26Cardinal DogwoodCornus sericea 'Cardinal'CAD#5 cont.*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Canopy Coverage Requirements*Open Areas Landscaping*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Canopy Coverage Requirements*Canopy Coverage Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Canopy Coverage Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements (qty 3)*Open Areas Landscaping (qty 3)*Open Areas Landscaping*Landscape Screening*Landscape Screening*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape Requirements*Foundation Landscape RequirementsField Adjust Tree Location basedon final Fire Hydrant Location. C3 2580 Christian Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 612-418-6828 LAND SURVEYING & ENGINEERING 202302 LEGEND Tree SurveyC32580 Christian Dr.Chaska, MN 55318612-418-6828LAND SURVEYING& ENGINEERINGJeremy Spaude612-501-1493Lil Explorers Childcare CenterLino Lakes, MN202302LEGEND 1 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD AGENDA ITEM 7B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Andy Nelson MEETING DATE: June 28th, 2023 REQUEST: Discussion Only TOPIC: Residential Recycling Service Frequency BACKGROUND Currently City Code requires solid waste haulers to provide residents with the opportunity to recycle through at least biweekly curbside collection of targeted recyclables. The Environmental Board introduced the idea that it may be beneficial to amend the ordinance to require weekl y residential recycling. Weekly pickups may lead to less recycling being placed in trash containers due to missed pickup dates. Also, residents may be less likely to exceed the capacity of their recycling containers. Overall, more frequent pickups may lead to increased tonnage of recyclables diverted from the solid waste stream, while helping the city to achieve annual tonnage goals set by the County. The Environmental Board requested that staff provide more information on this topic at a future meeting. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency released a Draft Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy Plan for 2022-2042 in June of 2023. This policy plan sets goals and policy for the metropolitan solid waste system. There are requirements and optional strategies outlined in the plan that will ultimately be implemented by counties and cities. Weekly recycling collection is currently listed as one of the requirements listed in the draft plan to be implemented by 2025. It would seem most efficient to wait for the release of the final Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy Plan and county guidance to ensure that the city adjusts to all requirements at once and synchronized with the rest of the metro. These changes may have a number of negative impacts, including: additional wear on roads, increased cost to residents, and increased vehicle emissions. The changes will also provide some major challenges to haulers including the need for more trucks and workers. Giving haulers time to adapt their operations will benefit everyone. In the meantime, residents have options for increasing capacity of recycling containers through their individual haulers. Most, if not all haulers operating in the city also offer additional bins for little to no cost. 2 ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTION Discussion Only. ATTACHMENTS None.