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Memorandum To: Katie Larsen, Lino Lakes City Planner From: Kris Keller PE, WSB Diane Hankee PE, Lino Lakes City Engineer Date: November 1, 2023 Re: Natures Refuge North Concept Plan Review 023898-000 WSB’s review of the Concept Plans for the Natures Refuge North development in Lino Lakes, MN, prepared by Carlson McCain and received October 10, 2023. Our comments were made on the following documents: •Natures Refuge North Concept Plan prepared by Carlson McCain, dated October 2, 2023. The following review comments should be responded to in writing by the applicant. Engineering •General The Natures Refuge North Addition is the second phase of the overall Natures Refuge development which includes 60 acres north of CSAH 14 (Main Street), west of CSAH 23 (Lake Street) and east of Wood Duck Trail. The current conceptual project proposes 48 single family houses, 60 villa lots and associated infrastructure. This property was originally part of a larger development of which an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was prepared. The evaluation concluded that the project did not have the potential for significant environmental effects. •Grading The Natures Refuge North Addition includes site grading for the 108 units as well as extensions of Haywood Drive and three local streets that are yet to be named. •Stormwater Management Stormwater management for the Natures Refuge North Addition has not yet been proposed and will need to be submitted for preliminary plat by the applicant. It is anticipated that the development will include a storm sewer conveyance, rear yard drainage, and ponding systems, consistent with the original Natures Refuge development. The systems shall meet the City’s and Rice Creek Watershed District’s (RCWD) Stormwater Management requirements. Attachment 8: City Engineer Memo dated November 1, 2023 91