Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 06/12/2023

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Board Member Heffner introduced himself, providing some of his education and career experience. 5. POLICY BOARD BUSINESS 5.01: Consider Natural Resources Aspects of Proposed Site Plan for Aldi (Project No. 23- 105) Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an application from Aldi for Site Plan, Plat and Easement Vacation for a proposed Aldi grocery store to be located in the southeast corner of Armstrong Boulevard and 147"' Avenue. The subject property is currently owned by the City. Board Member Salami asked the distance between this location and Coborn's Senior Planner Anderson replied that the site will be part of the Coborn's campus and provided more specific location information. Chairperson Moore noted that residents of Ramsey are excited to welcome Aldi to the community. Motion by Board Member Fetterley and seconded by Board Member Bernard to recommend approval of the Landscape Plan, contingent upon compliance with staff's review comments. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Moore, Board Member Fetterley, Bernard, Heffner, and Salami. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Hagerty and Vikander. 5.02: Consider Natural Resources Aspects of Proposed Site Plan and Plat for Bunker Lake Industrial Park (Project No. 23-106); Case of PSD, LLC Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an application from PSD, LLC for a Site Plan and Plat for the remaining land in Bunker Lake Industrial Park (BLIP), located south of Bunker Lake Boulevard and east of Puma Street. Chairperson Moore commented that she was pleased to see the donation of trees to ACD for the riverbank stabilization project. She commented that she does not object to the carryover and ability to spread the landscaping between the two areas. She referenced the corner of the proposed parcel at 147th Lane and asked what exists on the other side of the circle. Senior Planner Anderson replied that there is a stormwater pond and identified the other businesses in that area. He also provided details on the roadways different businesses use for access. Board Member Fetterley commented that the portion of the property proposed for development looks to be closest to the residential development. She asked if there would be opportunity to build a better buffer along that border or whether the existing trees and proposed plantings would be sufficient. Senior Planner Anderson replied that when BLIP was originally reviewed, the developer worked with Riverstone to establish a berm with the trees to create a buffer between the two properties. Environmental Policy Board / June 12, 2023 Page 2 of 4