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To: Katie Larsen <br />From: Andy Nelson <br />Date: 10/30/23 <br />Re: Environmental Comments/10-25-23/Natures Refuge North <br />Environmental Board had the following comments at the 10-25-23 EB meeting: <br />1. A new rare plant and animal survey must be completed for the project area. <br />2.If rare species are found on site, design layout should be revised to avoid impacts <br />to these species. <br />3.If rare species are found on site and impacts are unavoidable, include features that <br />minimize impacts (ex: buffers around rare plant locations for any that can be <br />preserved, surmountable curbs to facilitate Blanding’s turtle movement, <br />restoration of undisturbed project areas). DNR permits may be required for any <br />impacts to rare species. <br />4.Coordinate with the Rare Plant Rescue group (contact Carrie Taylor at Anoka <br />Conservation District) to allow for transport of any rare plants for which impact is <br />unavoidable to a donor site, such as Wollan’s Park Wetland Bank in Lino Lakes. <br />5. A tree survey and inventory must be completed. <br />6.Preserve as many trees as possible, particularly along the west and north <br />perimeters of the site to provide buffer and screening between project site and <br />existing residential lots. Tree protection zones in accordance with the City Tree <br />Protection Fence Detail must be shown for all trees that are being preserved. <br />These zones must be shown on the Tree Preservation Plan and Grading Plans <br />submitted at the Preliminary Plat phase. <br />7. Consider restoration of upland and wetland areas as a community benefit. <br />Environmental Memo <br />Attachment 9: Environmental Coordinator memo dated October 30, 2023 <br />94