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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/29/2006 Environmental Board MinutesENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 29, 2006 CITY OF LINO LAKES APPROVED MINUTES DATE : March 29, 2006 TIME STARTED : 6:38 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Constance Grundhofer, Teresa O’Connell, and Mary Jo O’Dea and Rod Kukonen MEMBERS ABSENT : Barbara Bor STAFF PRESENT : Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson, 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. O’Dea called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 22, 2006 Page 5, last paragraph, 4th line: change text from …“ensure”… to …“insure.” Page 5, third line up from bottom: change text from …“giving”… to …“given.” Page 6, second full paragraph, 2nd to last sentence: Add the following text ...“if he would go to staff.” Mr. Kukonen made a motion to approve the February 22, 2006 meeting minutes with changes. Ms. O’Connell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Amended agenda to add - Item B. Stoneybrook letter from Kim Brouillet to discussion items. - Item B2. Backyard Habitat summary. Approval of agenda as amended. Motion by Ms. Grundhofer to amend seconded by Mr. Kukonen. 4. OPEN MIKE No citizen comments were made. Open mike closed at 6:41 p.m. 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Legacy Town Homes/Legacy at Woods Edge. 1 DRAFT MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 29, 2006 Mr. Asleson presented his Staff Report. Mr. Asleson noted necessary changes to Landscape Plan and gave list of recommendations: Mr. Asleson recommended approval of his staff report with conditions. Ms. O’Connell asked if the new sod would be subject to the odd/even day watering ban. It was stated that no, it would not be subject to water ban. Ms. O’Dea asked what type of surface the circle area would be. Mr. Frank James from Hartford responded it would be turf. Mr. James said there would be a Homeowners Association. Ms. O’Dea asked how an Association worked Mr. James said that the developer establishes an association. When 50-75% of the town homes are owned the Association will be turned over to the homeowners. It is expected that the turn over will happen in spring or summer of 2007. Mr. Asleson asked if the residents would be required to sign a document. Mr. James said that there would be a declaration recorded against all properties for the Homeowners Association. Ms. O’Dea asked if there would be a way to have more street trees. Mr. James said the city is putting in the trees not Hartford. Mr. Kukonen asked if the trail could be moved away from the wetland to be used as a buffer. Mr. Asleson responded that if the trail is kept high it would be a possibility. Ms. O’Dea asked if Mr. Asleson’s recommendation would be to include a Conservation Easement and Mr. Asleson answered yes. Ms. Grundhofer noted that Hartford’s choice of snow crab does not produce fruit and recommended this be changed to a fruit producing snow crab. Mr. James said that we will work with staff to change. Ms. Grundhoefer also asked for the Green Velvet Boxwood to be changed to Bush Honeysuckle and the Barberry to be changed to Weigela, Tango or other shrub. Ms. O’Dea asked if there is going to be a monument. Mr. James said maybe a plaque on a 4’ – 6’ diameter bolder that blends in with finished grade. Ms. O’Dea asked if there will be a management company for upkeep on the property. Mr. James said that the Association will have companies maintaining various aspects of the development. O’Dea asked if it would be the same company for the entire development. Mr. James said it is not required but is encouraged. O’Dea mentioned that consistency is important and encouraged. 2 DRAFT MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 29, 2006 Ms. O’Connell asked if there would be signs up that say no dumping by the wetlands. Mr. Asleson proposed a Conservation Easement for this. It is a reasonable thing to ask for on city owned property and there is plenty of room for this. Mr. Asleson stated we would like it written into rules and regulation of the association. Mr. James said this will be done. O’Dea asked if Mr. James had an issue with Mr. Asleson’s report. Mr. stated that no, there was nothing that cannot be worked out with the city. Ms. Grundhoefer asked about the runoff from the town houses. Mr. James responded that the runoff will be collect from roofs and fed into storm sewers. There are infiltration tanks set up, etc. Mr. James from Hartford questioned the lighting for the trail. Mr. Grochala stated the police department requested lighting on the trail as the trail is somewhat secluded. The staff will review relocation of drive aisle lighting to better light the trial. Move from west side to east side. Staff Recommendations: 1. The landscape plan should be changed from a non-producing Snow Crab to a fruit producing Snow Crab, Green Velvet Boxwood changed to Bush Honeysuckle and the Barberry changed to Weigela, Tango or other shrub. 2. Trees shall be staked as necessary for one growing season. 3. Signage shall be placed at wetland. 4. Security lighting shall be downcast so light does not spill into wetland areas. Ms. O’Connell made a motion to approve with recommendations from staff and the Board. Ms. Grundhoefer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Earth Day Earth Day is April 22. Ms. O’Connell asked if letters had been sent out to business requesting donations. Mr. Asleson said that they had been sent and to date he has received a total of $400.00. Mr. Asleson said we are waiting to see if the Centennial Fire Department will be making a donation. B. Other: Stoneybrook issues Mr. Asleson passed out Kim Brouillet’s letter regarding environmental concerns in Stoneybrook. B1. Wildlife Backyard Habitat Review 3 DRAFT MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 29, 2006 Ms. Grundhoefer gave a summary of how everything went at the Wildlife Backyard Habitat. Mr. Asleson thanked the people involved and said they did a good job. 7. ADJOURN It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on April 26, 2006. There being no further business, Ms. O’Connell moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Grundhoefer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Lisa Hogstad Community Development Secretary 4 DRAFT MINUTES