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8 Wetlands A Wetland Delineation Report was completed by Jacobson Environmental, PLLC on November 27, 2018. A WCA Notice of Decision approving the wetland delineation was issued by RCWD on January 1, 2019. Two basins were delineated. Basin 1 is approximately 0.046 acres (2,003 sf) and is located within the rear yard of Lot 2. Basin 2 is Reshanau Lake and portions of its shoreline. No wetland impacts are proposed. Per RCWD, Rule F is not triggered; therefore, no WMC wetland buffers are required. A drainage and utility easement 10 feet above the delineated wetland is required has been provided on the final plat. Floodplain The 2015 DFIRM indicates Zone AE floodplain on both Lot 1 and Lot 2. The FEMA base flood elevation (BFE) is 887. The applicant is proposing 110 cy of floodplain fill and 110 cy of compensatory storage. The applicant has drafted a CLOMR-F application to revise the floodplain map. It should be noted that any future proposed structures such as accessory structures shall meet the floodplain ordinance requirements. The City Engineer also notes the low floor elevation s hall be 2 feet above the BFE and the plans shall be have been revised. A future deck shall be shown on the plans and be included in the floodplain mitigation. Shoreland Management Overlay The general purpose and intent of the Shoreland Management Overlay ordinance is to protect public waters. Per the ordinance Policy statement, the uncontrolled use of shorelands of the city affects the public health, safety and general welfare not only by contributing to pollution of public waters, but also by impairing the local tax base. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the public health, safety and welfare to provide for the wise subdivision, use and development of shorelands of public waters. As discussed, lot size and street setback variances have been approved. The OHWL setback is met. Sheet 2, Preliminary Plat notes impervious surface coverage for Lot 1 = 20.9% and Lot 2 = 14.6%. Both meet the allowed 30% impervious surface coverage of the shoreland ordinance. A native vegetated shoreline buffer will be required has been provided as a stormwater management best management practice (BMP) to minimize runoff pollutants from entering the lake. A Shoreline Buffer Declaration shall be recorded against both properties. Comprehensive Plan Poehling Addition is consistent with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan in regards to resource management, land use, housing, transportation and utilities. Resource Management System Plan Goals of the Resource Management System Plan include: