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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-25 Evironmental Quality Commission Meeting MinutesAGENDA -Edina Environmental Quality Commission Monday, August 25, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. Edina City Hall I. Roll Call II. Approval of July 28, 1975, EQC Minutes III. Old Business A. Environmental Assessment for Lake Cornelia Trail Project IV. New Business A. Floodplain Permit - 6836 Sally Lane V. Reports A. Committee Reports B. Watershed District Proceedings VI. Other Business VII. Others wishing to be heard VIII. Adjournment. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1975 EDINA CITY HALL I. Roll Call: Barbara Casselman Paul Mucke Ronald Hays John Telfer Clifford Johnson Astrid Wang II. Approval of the July 28, 1975, EQC Minutes. Mr. Hays moved approval of the July 28, 1975, EOC Minutes. Mr. Mucke seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. New Business: Mr. Hughes presented plans for a swimming pool located in the rear yard of the William O'Hanlon residence at 6836 Sally Lane. Mr. Hughes reported that the rear yard was below the floodplain elevation of Nine Mile Creek and, thus, a floodplain peLmit was necessary prior to pool construction. Mr. Hughes also reported that the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District had reviewed the project and felt that it conformed to the District's overall plan but that a grading permit would be required prior to construction. It was also noted that a pool constructed in the floodplain may suffer from the effects of flooding and groundwater. Mr. Hays and Mr. C. Johnson questioned Mr. Tim Annin, the pool contractor, regarding the soil and groundwater conditions of the site. Mr. Annin indicated that soil borings were not available. Several EQC members expressed concern that such soil and groundwater conditions may adversely affect the pool. Mr. Annin described the construction details of the pool and also explained the warranty of the pool's manufacturer. Mr. Hughes explained that a building permit would be required for construction and structural features of the pool could be considered at that time. Mr. Hughes recommended approval of the floodplain permit in that no adverse public hazards are anticipated. He recommended, however, the following conditions: 1. a grading permit must be obtained from the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District; 2. fencing surrounding the pool must be of a fence fabric having a mesh dimension of at least two inches; 3. the City assumes no responsibility for pool damage due to flooding. Following further discussion, Mr. Mucke moved approval of the floodplain permit with the conditions recommended by staff. Mr. Johnson seconded. Mr. Hays stated that he agreed with the motion but requested that all excavated materials be removed from the floodplain. Mr. Mucke and Mr. Johnson agreed that it should be a condition of approval. Mr. Mucke, Mr. C. Johnson, and Mr. Hays voted aye on the motion for approval. Mr. Telfer and Mrs. .Wang voted nay, noting the precedence that would be established. Mrs. Casselman abstained. Motion for approval of the floodplain permit carried 3-2. (over) 8-25-75 EQC Minutes, page 2 III. Old Business: A. Environmental Assessment for Lake Cornelia Trail Project. Mr. Hughes recalled that the Lake Cornelia assessment had been distributed at the last EQC meeting. He explained that the assessment had been prepared in order to obtain federal funding for the project. Mr. Hughes explained that the project includes the construction of a 4800 foot long asphalt bicycle path encircling the northern half of Lake Cornelia and the construction of wood chip walking paths in the wooded peninsula west of the lake. He also noted the location of a floating boardwalk and observation platforms in the peninsula. Mr. Telfer questioned the locations of the walking paths noting that some appeared quite close together. Mr. Hughes replied that rough trails were already present in these locations due to past activities. He noted that it would be difficult to prevent people from using such trails whether they were wood chipped or not. Mr. Hays also noted that some of the paths could be blocked off at a later date if any were felt undesirable. Following further discussion, Mr. Hays moved approval of the environmental assessment and endorsement of the project as proposed. Mr. Mucke seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Reports: A. Committee Reports. None. B. Watershed District Proceedings. Mr. Hughes reported on the grant received from the Watershed District for Bredesen Park. He also reported that the environmental assessments for the Minnehaha Creek Cooperative projects had been completed. VI. Other Business: None. VII. Others Wishing to be Heard. None. VIII. Adjournment. Mr. Mucke moved adjournment of the August 25, 1975, EQC meeting. Mr. Telfer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Gordon L. Hughes Environmental Planner