07-14-99 Minutes
CHANHASSEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
July 14, 1999
Meeting called to order by Dotti Shay at 7:10 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dotti Shay, Jack Atkins, Jo Mueller, Uli Sacchet, Clay Smith, Andy
Leith
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Susan Markert
STAFF PRESENT:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist, Sharmin Al-Jaff, Senior
Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes were approved.
EDUCATION - SUBDIVISION REVIEW:
Sharmin explained the planning review process for
all subdivisions. Points discussed in each planning report include streets, utilities, grading,
wetlands/water quality, trees preservation/landscaping, lighting, etc. It’s a thorough process and
the city feels it does the best it can to preserve natural character of the land and zoning
consistency. The subdivision used as an example for the Commission was Highover which
includes wetlands, tree preservations, grading on slopes, and park/trail issues. It was pointed out
that there were no existing neighborhoods directly adjacent so the level of controversy was very
minimal.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
The commission reviewed the objectives and developed action plans for
each goal. The revised Strategic Plan will be included in the next agenda packet.
GENERAL:
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Next meeting: WEDNESDAY, August 11, 7:00 P.M.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Prepared and Submitted by Jill Sinclair
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