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5.01: Consider Oak Wilt Management Plan for Brookfield 8th Addition City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated Capstone Homes/Brookfield Land LLC has applied for Final Plat approval of Brookfield 8th Addition, a 25-lot, single-family residential development. He noted in September 2016, the Board reviewed multiple aspects of this project, including the Tree Preservation and Landscaping Plans. The applicant revised their plans based on recommendations from the EPB and actions by the Planning Commission and the Final Plat was considered by the City Council on February 28, 2017. The project is still awaiting action by the Metropolitan Council regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re -guide a portion of the project area to Low Density Residential so that the two lots at the end of the cul-de- sac can be serviced with municipal sewer and water. Due to this contingency, along with discussion about a cost -share agreement to extend the water main south to 166th Avenue, the City Council tabled action until these two items were resolved. As a result, construction timelines have been revised and now will coincide with the high -risk time -period for Oak Wilt. City Planner Anderson provided the location of the project on a map for the Board. This will go before the Metropolitan Council next Wednesday for the Comp Plan Amendment. City Council will not take action until its' first meeting in May. City Planner Anderson stated construction is likely to begin around May 15. Due to concerns with oak wilt, the applicant has submitted an Oak Wilt Management Plan that outlines the precautions they will take to address the potential introduction of and/or spread of oak wilt to other adjacent properties. A copy of the Oak Wilt Management Plan was provided in the Board packet. City Planner Anderson reviewed the plan and noted the proposed management strategy is reasonable and should be effective at controlling the already present pocket of oak wilt. All costs associated with this request are the responsibility of the Applicant. Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Chairperson Anderson to recommend City Council approve the Oak Wilt Management Plan for Brookfield 8th Addition. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Valentine, Board Member Hiatt, Anderson, Bernard, and Covart. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Stodola and Board Member Trossen. 5.02: Consider Landscape Plan for Riverstone Addition City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He explained the purpose of this case is to consider the landscape plan for Riverstone Addition, a 293-lot residential subdivision. He reported the City's Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) identifies a small, non-native plant community in the northern portion of the site. Beyond that there are no other significant natural areas on the property. The landscape plan includes boulevard trees throughout the proposed development as well as a landscaped berm along the railroad tracks to the south and plantings along the proposed trails and neighborhood park as well. The overall number of plantings exceeds the minimum requirement outlined in City Code. All species are acceptable as is the size of trees. Staff has discussed with the Developer options of ground cover and suggested that the berm be finished with a native seed mix that is not only more pollinator friendly, but also an opportunity to reduce maintenance costs (mowing and watering) for the HOA. The development plan will return to the Board for review at an upcoming meeting. City Planner Anderson noted the location of the project on a map. The landscape plan includes the 90 acres. The focus is on the first phase, which is the southern portion of the area. Construction will begin in the southeastern portion of the project. In the northwest, Environmental Policy Board / April 17, 2017 Page 2 of 5