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One 0.015 acre wetland area was delineated within the project area. This wetland <br />meadow/shrub swamp was dominated by reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) and tussock <br />sedge (Carex stricta). <br />No impacts to this wetland are proposed. <br />This wetland is part of the Wetland Management Corridor, so a vegetated buffer with an <br />average of 50 ft. and a minimum width of 25 ft. will be required per Rice Creek Watershed <br />District rules. <br />A minimum 10 ft wide drainage and utility easement is required above the delineated wetland. <br />It does not appear the northwest corner of the wetland is covered by a full 10 ft and this shall be <br />revised. <br />Shoreland District <br />The site is in the Shoreland Management District Overlay of Rice Lake. Rice Lake is <br />categorized as a Natural Environment Lake. Impervious surface coverage for a commercial <br />development cannot exceed 60%. The proposed commercial building is 24% impervious. <br />Required setback from the OHWL is 150 ft. The proposed building is 200+ft from the OHWL. <br />Shoreland district requirements are met. <br />Floodplain <br />There is no FEMA floodplain on site. <br />Additional City and Government Agency Review Comments <br />Anoka County Highway Department <br />Anoka County Highway Department reviewed the final plat and had no concerns. <br />Public Safety Comments <br />Deputy Director L'Allier notes a hydrant shall be located near the Fire Department Connector <br />(FDC). <br />The Police Division reviewed the plans and had no issues that needed to be addressed. <br />Environmental Board <br />The Environmental Board reviewed the development proposal at their November 30, 2021 <br />meeting. The Board recommended approval with minor revisions required. <br />10 <br />