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4 The Wetland Conservation Act prohibits draining, filling, and excavating in wetlands unless the activity is exempt or the wetland impacts are mitigated. The overall goal of the WCA is no net loss of wetlands. This project as proposed will involve impacts to Wetland A, which include 3,600 sq ft (0.0826 acre) of fill to allow for grading and construction of Street A, and 1,670 sq ft (0.0383 acre) of excavation that will allow for construction of an outlet pipe to discharge water from the storm water pond to the southwestern portion of Wetland A. The owner will be mitigating these impacts with the purchase of wetland credits. The wetlands do not appear to be within the Wetland Management Corridor, so a buffer of 10 feet would meet City standards. Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Considerations The site is within the 2005 I-35E Corridor AUAR environmental review boundary. The AUAR was updated in May 2020. The AUAR identified this site as commercial in all 3 land use scenarios. No further environmental assessment is required. Drinking Water Protection The site is within the Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA) and is moderately vulnerable. The site will be connected to City water and sewer. LANDSCAPE PLAN Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards The purpose of these standards is to protect valuable trees and stands of vegetation while not interfering with landowners’ reasonable use and development of property. The goal is to minimize unnecessary loss of habitat, biodiversity, and forest resources and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most critical. A tree survey will not be required for this site, because there are no trees over 6 inch DBH to survey. Preservation and mitigation standards do not apply to this site. Open Areas Landscape Standards The purpose of these standards is to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic quality with a mix of plant materials in open areas. Open area landscape standards call for 1 large tree and 3 large shrubs per 2000 sq.ft. If the storm water pond area is going to be permanent, open space plantings will be required.