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November 29,2023 Environmental Board Page 2 Mr. Nelson, Environmental Coordinator,presented the staff report. M/I Homes submitted a land use application for a Planned Unit Development, which includes 108 single-family residential lots on the approximately 59.3 acres site. Approximately 30 acres of open space will be provided. Mr. Nelson had seven recommendations for the Board: 1. A new rare plant and animal survey must be completed for the pro • Ms. Nelson asked who identifies a rare plant or animal. Nelson explained that the applicant will have to hire a qualified company t erfo he surveys. 2. If rare species are found on site, design layout should be iseh to a mpac to these species. 3. If rare species are found on site and impacts are u oida lude featu that minimize impacts (ex: buffers around rare plant loca ns fo y that can be preserved, surmountable curbs to facilitate B ding's le movement, restoration of undisturbed project areas). its y be required for any impacts to rare species. 4. Coordinate with the Rare Plant Res gr ontact Taylor at Anoka Conservation District) to allow for ansport o rare plan s for which impact is unavoidable to a donor site, such as ollan's Pa Wetland Bank in Lino Lakes. 5. A tree survey and inventor must be completed. • Ms. Holmes asked if there are modificati that could be made to the proposal for better retention of the older trees. Mr. Nelson explained there would be trees in enhancement areas and depending on the area; they have to provide a certain amoun'to of trees proportionally to the amount of trees removed. Mr. Nelson also suggested having more conversation on this when the tree survey is submitted. • eier expressed Ancerns for what would happen if the private lot ers r ove mitigation trees. Mr. Nelson replied that mitigation trees would be pla protected easement areas and outlots rather than on the single-family lots. 6. Preserve as many trees as possible, particularly along the west and north perimeters*,Fece iM to provide buffer and screening between project site and existing reI lots. Tree protection zones in accordance with the City Tree Prote 'on Detail must be shown for all trees that are being preserved. These s must be shown on the Tree Preservation Plan and Grading Plans submittr t the Preliminary Plat phase. 7. Consider restoration of upland and wetland areas as a community benefit. • Chair Sullivan asked what would be examples of restoration work in upland and wetland areas. Mr. Nelson explained that sometimes the developer would receive wetland credit if they do restoration, or sometimes they create wetland on-site. If they were to do restoration work such as invasive species management in upland areas that would provide community benefit. DRAFT MINUTES