Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 03/18/2024

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Haviland Fields (Project No. 24-101); Case of Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc. Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an application from Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc. for Site Plan, Preliminary Plat, Zoning Amendment, and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a project that includes a senior housing building, an all -ages building, and twin homes on the property currently occupied by Lord of Life Church and generally known as 14501 Nowthen Boulevard. Chairperson Moore asked and received confirmation that this would be directly adjacent to Stoney River. It was also confirmed that this would be a separate owner from the existing facility. She stated that she is pleased that the wetland aspen oak area will be persevered on the eastern side of the property. Board Member Hagerty referenced the high -quality area and received confirmation that area would not be impacted by this project. Senior Planner Anderson explained that there would not be any construction within that area and the trees that border that area will be left intact. He noted that the typical stormwater management would be required for the proposed development to manage the water and runoff onsite. Board Member Salami recognized the function of this Board but wondered about the impact that this dense development would have on the road system. He hoped that public works is taking a critical look at the development. Senior Planner Anderson stated that there is a development review committee made up by members from every department, with the exception of finance, that reviews all aspects of a project to provide comments. He stated that MnDOT and Anoka County Highway Department has also been sent the plans to provide comments as well. Motion by Board Member Salami and seconded by Board Member Bernard to recommend approval of the Landscape Plan and Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan, contingent upon compliance with staff's review comments. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Moore, Board Member Salami, Bernard, Fetterley, and Hagerty. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Heifner and Vikander. 5.06: Consider Opportunity to Reapply for Funding through the Metropolitan Council's Water Efficiency Grant Program Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that in 2022, the City of Ramsey reapplied for a Water Efficiency Grant through the Metropolitan Council and was awarded $19,800. The grant funds have been used to provide rebates to residential and commercial property owners that replaced water using devices (specifically including toilets, smart irrigation controllers, washing machines, and dishwashers) with WaterSense or Energy Star rated devices. Presently there is only about $2,600 in grant funds remaining. The Metropolitan Council has announced that it is once again offering a Water Efficiency Grant. Applications are due by March Environmental Policy Board / March 18, 2024 Page 5 of 6