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5.01: Appoint Chairperson and Vice Chairperson City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. Board Member Hiatt nominated Michael Valentine as Chairperson. Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Bernard to appoint Michael Valentine as Chairperson of the Environmental Policy Board through March 2020. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Valentine,Board Member Hiatt, Bernard,Fetterley, and Moore. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Covart and Madison. Chairperson Valentine nominated Michael Hiatt as Vice Chairperson. Motion by Chairperson Valentine and seconded by Board Member Fetterley to appoint Michael Hiatt as Vice Chairperson of the Environmental Policy Board through March 2020. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Valentine, Board Member Fetterley, Bernard, Hiatt, and Moore. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Covart and Madison. 5.02: Consider Request for a Variance to Building Setbacks to the Ordinary High Watermark at 15637 Juniper Ridge Drive (Project No. 19-114); Case of Andy Gilbertson City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an application from Andy Gilbertson for a variance to building setbacks to the ordinary high watermark (OHW) on the property located at 15637 Juniper Ridge Drive. The applicant is proposing to construct a 24 foot by 28-foot detached accessory building within the required setback from the OHW of the Rum River. Board Member Fetterley commented that the pictures helped to justify the request. She stated that this seems to be the logical placement for the building with minimal disruption to the landscaping. She suggested requesting a tree to be replanted in place of the tree that would be removed. Board Member Moore stated that she would recommend a few more trees on the bluff area to ensure that area is shielded. Chairperson Valentine stated that he agrees with the comments from Board Members Fetterley and Moore. He asked for the input of staff on the additional tree cover that would be recommended. City Planner Anderson stated that he does not have a specific recommendation on a number of trees and would support working with the applicant with the goal of planting a few additional native trees. He explained that this proposed location attempts to consider the available screening of the building, noting that this proposed location would be the most screened area on the lot. Chairperson Valentine asked if there are thoughts or expectations on input that will be provided from the DNR. Environmental Policy Board/April 15, 2019 Page 2 of 6