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maintenance alternative turfgrass types should be considered that minimize water <br /> consumption needs. <br /> RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> Staff recommends the Madinah Lakes PUD Concept Plan be forwarded to the Planning <br /> and Zoning Board and City Council with the following comments: <br /> 1. The project meets the mandatory threshold for an Environmental Assessment <br /> Worksheet. This document must be completed prior to submittal of a <br /> preliminary plat application. <br /> 2. Native plants should be utilized wherever feasible to maximize habitat benefits <br /> and promote biodiversity. In areas where native plants may not be suitable, low- <br /> maintenance alternative turfgrass types should be considered that minimize <br /> water consumption needs. <br /> 3. Existing hydric soils on the site should be salvaged for utilization on site, <br /> particularly in open space areas seeded or planted with native species. <br /> 4. A Natural Heritage Information System request must be submitted to the <br /> Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to identify any rare, threatened, or <br /> special concern species documented in the vicinity of the project. Because any <br /> required survey work may be seasonal and time-sensitive, it is recommended <br /> that the NHIS request be submitted as soon as possible. <br /> 5. The Information for Planning and Consultation tool should be utilized to <br /> streamline the United States Fish and Wildlife Service environmental review <br /> process. It is recommended to perform this step as early as possible. The <br /> Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) range is in this area, which may <br /> impact tree removal timelines and necessitate additional surveys. <br /> 6. Stormwater pond design should incorporate forebays or other pretreatment <br /> means for water discharging to them. <br /> 7. Incorporate a stormwater reuse system for irrigation to minimize water <br /> consumption. <br /> 8. Native vegetation buffers should be included around all ponds, preserved <br /> wetlands, and the County ditch. <br /> 9. Floodplain management shall be incorporated into the project design that meets <br /> City and Rice Creek Watershed District requirements. Also, a Federal Emergency <br /> 9 <br />