Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 01/13/2025

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Senior Planner Anderson replied that nothing will change with how the site is taxed, noting that Sherburne County and Elk River would tax their portion of property and Anoka County and Ramsey will tax its portion of property. Board Member Moore asked for more information on the Northfork lots near this parcel and whether those are vacant. Senior Planner Anderson replied that there are homes on the Ramsey side but industrial development on the Elk River site. Board Member Moore commented that there appears to be a significant tree buffer between the Northfork home and subject property. She commented that there are a lot of semis and RVs in her neighborhood that park on the street or overhanging from the driveway, so this is a great concept. She commented that those vehicles are taller than six feet and asked if the fence should be higher. Senior Planner Anderson replied that the fence is not required at all, as screening could also be provided through plantings. He stated that even with an eight -foot fence the top of a semi would still be above that. He stated that there is a heavily wooded area that exists with a fence and additional plantings inside of the fence that will be added. Board Member Moore stated that she agrees it would not make sense to place trees in the middle of the parking area as that could cause difficulty for the vehicles to maneuver. Chairperson Fetterly agreed that this is an interesting concept that is needed in the community. Motion by Board Member Salami 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 Fetterley, Board Member Salami, Bernard, Hagerty, Houts, and Moore. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Burgess. 6. BOARD / STAFF INPUT Senior Planner Anderson stated that there are still dumpsters at the Public Works site for cardboard collection that will run through the following week. He stated that the holiday lights collection will run for another 2.5 weeks at City Hall. He noted that a new Council Liaison will be appointed at the City Council meeting this week and should be at the next EPB meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Board Member Moore and seconded by Board Member Hagerty to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Environmental Policy Board / January 13, 2025 Page 3 of 4