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Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards have been met with the dedication of open space <br />for preservation. <br />Open Areas Landscape Standards <br />The purpose of these standards is to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic quality with a <br />mix of plant materials in open areas. Open area landscape standards call for 1 large tree and 2 large <br />shrubs per 2500 sf. <br />Topsoil salvaged from the area prior to construction will be spread over the new ponds and open space. <br />The established seed bank should provide native species to thrive along with native seed mix. <br />To allow sunlight and promote growth of the existing rare and unique species onsite, minimal tree <br />planting is being requested throughout the open space. Sparce plantings of oaks will be planted within <br />open space areas adjacent to the stormwater ponds. A revised landscape plan will be required detailing <br />location and species. <br />No planting within the existing pipeline easement and proposed storm sewer pipe locations are allowed. <br />Rare, Unique, or Significant Resources <br />An initial habitat assessment was conducted by MNR in September 2023 after which follow-up <br />surveys for the 2024 field season were recommended. Accordingly, MNR completed surveys in <br />May and July 2024 resulting in observations during the early and mid -growing seasons. In total <br />six species of threatened or endangered species were found onsite and are listed in the table <br />below: <br />Species <br />Classification <br />Rubus fulled <br />Threatened <br />Rubus semisetosus <br />Threatened <br />Trichophorum clintonii <br />Threatened <br />Viola lanceolata <br />Threatened <br />Rubus stipulates <br />Endangered <br />Carex pallescens <br />Endangered <br />A take permit application has been submitted to DNR for proposed impacts to onsite protected <br />plant species. <br />Opportunities for transplant of some species to the adjacent Wollan's Park wetland bank with <br />approval from the DNR. Stockpiling and using existing topsoil onsite will help preserve native <br />plant communities and possibly extend the range of threatened species. <br />Environmental Review Record <br />12 <br />