Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 01/12/2026

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Environmental Policy Board / January 12, 2026 Page 2 of 4 5.01: Consider the Natural Resources Aspects and a Variance Request Associated with a Proposed Four (4) Lot Subdivision at 17201 St. Francis Boulevard NW and Outlot A O’Shaughnessy Addition (Project #25-116); Case of Tim O’Shaughnessy Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received a Land Use Application from Tim and Corrin O’Shaughnessy for a proposed four-lot subdivision of two parcels, 17201 St. Francis Boulevard NW and Outlot A O’Shaughnessy Addition. The eastern edge of the subject property falls within the Scenic River Protection Overlay District, which has prompted the need for a variance to lot width as well. Acting Chairperson Moore asked where the driveway would be for lot four. Senior Planner Anderson identified the proposed path of the driveway for that lot. Acting Chairperson Moore asked and received confirmation that the only trees planned for removal are within the building pads for the homes and septic sites. Senior Planner Anderson agreed and noted that some additional trees will likely need to be removed for each of the driveways. Board Member Burgess asked if the trees removed would be replaced. Senior Planner Anderson commented that because of the large number of trees that exist onsite, the trees proposed for removal do not trigger the need for replacement. Councilmember Peters asked if the existing building near the road would remain. Senior Planner Anderson replied that it is his understanding that there are no proposed improvements or removal of structures on what will become lot two; therefore, that building would remain. Motion by Board Member Bernard and seconded by Board Member Hagerty to recommend City Council approval of the variance to lot width and of the natural resources aspects of the subdivision. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Moore, Board Member Bernard, Hagerty, and Burgess. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Fetterley, Board Member Houts, and Salami. 5.02: Consider the Draft Managed Natural Landscapes Ordinance Amendment Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He provided an overview of the work staff and the EPB have done on the proposed ordinance amendment pertaining to natural landscapes. He stated that following the input from the EPB at its November meeting, staff have made revisions and sent the draft ordinance to the Anoka Conservation District’s Restoration Ecologist for review and comment, which also resulted in some minor tweaks to existing language. Staff believes the draft ordinance is now ready for consideration.