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<br />City Planner Anderson replied that Ramsey continues to work with Dayton on that potential <br />opportunity, although that area is not part of this discussion. <br /> <br />Board Member Fetterley commented that it would be nice to have a larger transition buffer, noting <br />that would also help to preserve additional trees. She stated that the goal is to preserve the largest <br />number of native trees possible and would encourage the developer to keep that in mind. <br /> <br />Board Member Hiatt asked if preserving trees above the required amount in code can be mandated <br />or whether that would be a decision of the developer. <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson explained that it would depend upon the request from the applicant. He <br />stated that if the developer requests something, such as rezoning, the City could then negotiate for <br />items such as additional tree preservation. He explained that if a developer came forward with a <br />request that meets all the standards, the City would not have the ability to mandate any additional <br />requirements. He stated that the intent tonight is to provide high level input that the developer can <br />use when further designing their proposal. He stated that the Board could consider encouraging <br />the developer to look at conservation design and how that could be incorporated into plans going <br />forward. <br /> <br />Board Member Covart referenced the buffer and noted that it stops at the larger lots and asked if <br />that would be extended. <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson replied that the buffer is a wooded stand that is owned by the City. He <br />provided background information and noted that there is no intention to extend the buffer past that <br />area. He further clarified that the lots in Pearson Place were purposefully designed to be larger <br />and deeper than the previously existing lots along Bowers Drive to provide more separation <br />between those newer homes and future development of the remainder of the Pearson Family Farm. <br /> <br />Councilmember Menth stated that he likes the buffer and recognized the need for a second <br />connection to Bowers Drive for public safety. He stated that it would be great to preserve some <br />of the wooded area and add a park as well. <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Covart and seconded by Chairperson Valentine to recommend that the <br />City Council adopt the document as an official, yet nonbinding policy document, and provide <br />support for enhanced tree preservation efforts and other natural resources related guidance to shape <br />future conversations pertaining to Riverstone South, encouraging the developer to preserve as <br />much of the tree stand as possible, encouraging the second connection for Bowers Drive, <br />encouraging incorporation of conservation design principles, to keeping the park as natural/rustic <br />as possible. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />Board Member Bernard aye <br />Board Member Covart aye <br />Board Member Moore aye <br />Board Member Fetterley aye <br />Board Member Little aye <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / June 15, 2020 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br /> <br />