Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 06/19/2017

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City Planner Anderson stated that there would be a total of eight homes, one of which would possess the existing home. He noted that the lot for the existing home would be larger than the other seven buildable lots that would be created. Board Member Valentine stated that it seems the big issue will be the stormwater and easement issues. City Planner Anderson agreed that will be a large issue but noted that there are solutions and explained that it will simply come down to whether the solutions are feasible for the development. Board Member Hiatt asked if the developer initially provided the narrative on the easements. City Planner Anderson stated that the applicant did not provide the information in their narrative but when staff mentioned that item the applicant was able to turn that information around quickly, therefore he believes that they had the information ready. He noted that the engineering staff is reviewing the plans to determine if the proposed plans would be sufficient. Board Member Hiatt stated that he does like the plan but expressed concern with the drainage issue, noting that the issue should be resolved not just for the subject parcels but the surrounding parcels as well. City Planner Anderson noted that the engineering memorandum that addresses that issue would become a part of the Staff Review Letter that moves forward to the Planning Commission. He noted that the plans would also be subject to the approval of the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization. Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Valentine to recommend approval of the Tree Preservation and Landscape Plans contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Stodola, Board Member Hiatt, Valentine, Anderson, Covart, and Trossen. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Bernard. 5.03: Consider Natural Resources Elements for Estates of Silver Oaks 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He reported that the City has received an application for Preliminary Plat for a proposed eight lot subdivision to be known as Estates of Silver Oaks 2' Addition. He stated that the site is located east of TH 47 and north of 162"d Lane. He stated that the site is currently zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) and thus, as proposed, a Zoning Amendment and Comprehensive Plan amendment would also be needed. He noted that the EPB reviewed certain aspects of this request at their May meeting. He provided additional details on density transitioning that would be needed, noting that most often developers choose landscaping and provided additional details on what would be needed. He asked for feedback on the impact to the oak stand and the density transitioning on the eastern portion of the plat. Chairperson Stodola asked for additional details on the impact the future connection would have on the oak stand. Environmental Policy Board / June 19, 2017 Page 4 of 10