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I <br /> 5.01: Consider the Natural Resources Aspects of a Site Plan for Blanery LLC at 6591 <br /> 141st Avenue NW (Project No.24--124); Case of Blanery LLC <br /> lz <br /> Senior Planner Anderson,presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received a Land <br /> Use Application from Blanery LLC for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Site Plan for a <br /> proposed automotive body shop at 6591 140 Avenue NW. The applicant has a purchase <br /> agreement with the City to acquire the subject property. <br /> Board Member Bernard arrived. <br /> Chairperson Fetterley commented that it looks like a straightforward plan with no additional <br /> recommendations. <br /> Motion by Board Member Hagerty and seconded by Board Member Salami to recommend <br /> approval of the Landscape Plan and Tree Inventory &Preservation Plan. <br /> Motion carried. Noting Yes: Chairperson Fetterley, Board Member Hagert, Salami, Bernard, <br /> Burgess, and Houts. Noting No:None. Absent: Board Member Moore. <br /> 5.02: Continue Discussion on Potential Performance Standards for Managed Natural <br /> Landscapes } <br /> { <br /> Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that at the August meeting, the <br /> Board discussed the idea of developing performance standards for natural landscapes. There <br /> seemed to be consensus among the Board to consider standards withing the right-of-way, but <br /> nothing really beyond that. Staff has prepared a rough draft of an ordinance amendment to assist <br /> with this discussion. There are three components to the ordinance amendment, simply adding <br /> several definitions to Chapter 30(Nuisances)of the City Code;specifically addressing information <br /> that needs to be included in a management plan; and attempting to identify standards that are <br /> applicable when attempting to establish and maintain a natural landscape. He stated that staff is <br /> seeking input on the third component of the ordinance. <br /> Chairperson Fetterley asked if staff used references from other communities when developing <br /> l <br /> these requirements. <br /> Senior Planner Anderson replied that last year the legislature enacted new legislation that required <br /> cities to allow naturalized landscapes. He stated that Ramsey has allowed that for over 15 years, <br /> with an approved management plan. He stated that within the last year a number of communities <br /> pp p g <br /> had to make changes to their regulations to allow for naturalized landscapes and therefore he was <br /> able to use those regulations to craft this proposal. <br /> is <br /> Board Member Burgess appreciated the information from other communities. He asked if the <br /> } <br /> recommendation would be to have natural landscaping setback 18 inches, or about one pass of a <br /> lawnmower. <br /> 3 <br /> Senior Planner Anderson replied that was a seed to start discussion and noted that he is seeking <br /> feedback on that. He commented that his thought was that the entire right-of-way would not need <br /> to be turf grass and asked if the Board felt that it would be important to have some type of <br /> s <br /> Environmental Policy Board 1 October 21, 2024 <br /> Page 2of5 <br /> i <br />