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Board Member Bernard agreed that this would need to be further discussed, as there could be <br />stronger regulations. He stated that he would not support a ban, but perhaps they are only allowed <br />in more rural areas on larger lots. <br /> <br />Board Member Salami asked how the existing Code could be enforced. He referenced the <br />statement from the resident that he has called the police and asked if there are related reports <br />provided to the City that could be used in enforcement. <br /> <br />Chairperson Fetterley commented that it seems that the existing Code is so generic that it is not <br />enforceable. This section should be reviewed and looked at property minimum etc. <br /> <br />Board Member Salami asked if anyone had spoken with the neighbors of the resident who spoke <br />to ask them if they were aware their actions were harming their neighbor, and whether fines could <br />be imposed. <br /> <br />Chairperson Fetterley commented that it would seem that there are perhaps no Codes being <br />violated in this situation because of the ambiguity in the Code language. <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Bernard and seconded by Board Member Hagerty to recommend that <br />the City Council modify the section of City Code related to lot size requirements, setbacks, and <br />burnable materials for solid fuel-fired heating devices using the recommendations received from <br />the MPCA and information from Stillwater Township. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Fetterley, Board Members Bernard, Hagerty, and <br />Salami. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Members Burgess, Houts, and Moore. <br /> <br />2.02: Consider the Natural Resources Aspects of the Preliminary Plat for Brookside <br />Terrace (Project No. 25-113); Case of Brookside Construction Inc. <br /> <br />Planning Manager Larson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an <br />application from Brookside Construction Inc. for a proposed six lot single single-family residential <br />subdivision of the property generally known as 15156 Nowthen Boulevard. The landscaping plans <br />does meet the city requirements for this project. <br /> <br />Chairperson Fetterley commented that it appears that the applicant is attempting to preserve a large <br />amount of tree coverage, which is great to see. She asked the new plans they submitted allowed <br />for some new trees to be planted. <br /> <br />Planning Manager Larson confirmed and said we do have some rules about planting in the front <br />yard and that we preserve the trees in the backyard. But most of the new planting in the front yard <br />is to fill in the space. <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Hagerty and seconded by Board Member Salami to recommend <br />approval of the natural resource aspects of the project, contingent upon receipt of a Landscape Plan <br />compliant with City Code Section 106-470 (Residential Landscaping Standards). <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Fetterley, Board Member Hagerty, Salami, and Bernard. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Board Members Burgess, Houts, and Moore. <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / August 18, 2025 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br />