Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 01/13/2025

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6th Addition (Project No. 24-127); Case of Development Consulting Services, LLC Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an application from Development Consulting Services, LLC for a Preliminary Plat for Riverstone South 6th Addition, a proposed single-family residential development to be located on Outlot C, Riverstone South. The subject property is located south of Riverdale Drive, between 148th and Pearson Street. Revised plans have been received and additional comments have been provided. Board Member Moore asked for more information on the oaks that need to be removed prior to April 15th and whether that would just be chopping the tree or removing the entire stump as well. Senior Planner Anderson replied that it is about getting the trees removed and if the stumps would not be removed at that time, those stumps would need to be painted immediately to help prevent the introduction of oak wilt. Board Member Moore asked if there is an end date on the protection of the City -owned land. Senior Planner Anderson replied that it is his understanding that the seven -acre parcel acquired through the Riverstone South project provided that protection in perpetuity. Board Member Moore asked if there are native seed mixes used by this builder in other additions of this development. Senior Planner Anderson replied that some seed mixes have been used around stormwater basins, but the vast majority of Riverstone South does not have native seed mix. Motion by Board Member Moore and seconded by Board Member Hagerty to recommend approval of the plans, contingent upon compliance with staff's review comments. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Fetterley, Board Member Moore, Hagerty, Bernard, Houts, and Salami. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Burgess. 5.02: Consider the Natural Resources Aspects of a Proposed Site Plan for Northstar Truck & RV Parking LLC (Project No. 24-122) Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received a Land Use Application from Nikolay Babkin for a Site Plan and Zoning Amendment to accommodate a proposed truck and RV parking operation on the property known as 15861 Jarvis Street NW. Board Member Salami asked if this is the first project where a property straddles two communities. Senior Planner Anderson replied that this is a unique project that not only straddles two cities, but two counties. He commented that Ramsey and Elk River have worked together on road projects, but this is the first for a land use application in his experience. Board Member Salami asked how taxes would work. Environmental Policy Board / January 13, 2025 Page 2 of 4