HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN Land Trust - Homestead Approval Letter 2014.10.30 MINNESOTA LAND TRUST
October 30, 2014
Mike Delkoski, HOA President
The Homestead Homeowners Association
11126 14th Street North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
RE: The Homestead (Steeplechase LLC)
Washington County
Project File ID#: 1997-71
Approval of Concept Master Plan (Outlots B &C)
Dear Mr. Delkoski,
Stephen Mastey, of Landscape Architecture Incorporated, has submitted for our
approval a concept Master Plan (the "Concept Plan"), for Outlots B and C of The
Homestead property, which is protected by a conservation easement held by the
Minnesota Land Trust and the City of Lake Elmo. It is the intent of this conservation
easement to permanently protect the natural, ecological, and scenic qualities and open
space character of the property. Management of the property in accordance with a
professionally designed management plan is allowed under the intent of the
conservation easement.
The Concept Plan identifies six primary plant communities, plus a pond, to be
restored on the property, including prairie, oak grove, aspen thicket, pine stands, sedge
meadow, and lowland forest.The areas where you plan to establish these plant
communities and pond are set out on the attached map. We understand that the
management goals and timing are funding dependent.
After reviewing the Concept Plan, the Land Trust finds it to be consistent with the intent
of the conservation easement. As soon as you are able to further develop and finalize the
Plan, please provide that to us. We look forward to further review and approval of the final
plan. We are pleased with your commitment to applying high quality stewardship practices to
your land.
Sincerely,
Mfrs iarh
Executive Director
cc: Kyl latt, City of Lake Elmo
ephen Mastey, Landscape Architecture Inc.
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