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Page 1 <br />To: Katie Larsen <br />From: Andy Nelson <br />Date: 5/30/24 <br />Re: Environmental Comments/Madinah Lakes PUD Concept Plan <br />Environmental Board had the following comments at the 5/29/24 EB meeting: <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 />Environmental Memo <br />Attachment 9: Environmental Coordinator Memo dated May 30, 2024