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Ms. Katie Larsen 9/3/2025 Page 6 •Wetlands and Mitigation Plan There are multiple existing wetlands within the Lake Amelia Woods project area. The plans note that the wetland information was provided by Midwest Natural Resources, Inc. and that field work was done between June and October of 2016. The applicant is not proposing any permanent impacts to wetlands with this project. Comments: 1. Applicant shall show buffers for the wetlands as established by VLAWMO’s MnRAM. The 75FT buffer width is shown along Lake Amelia (Wetland A). Wetland B is a Manage 2 wetland, which calls for a Base Buffer Width of 30 FT. Although buffer slopes and soils may allow a narrower base width, we conservatively assume that 30 FT is also the applied buffer width. This results in an overall required buffer area of 25762 SF. Consistent with VLAWMO rules, the buffer width for Wetland B was reduced in some areas (to no less than 15 FT, i.e., 50% of the Base Buffer Width) and expanded in other areas (to no more than 60 FT, i.e. 200% of the Base Buffer Width) to accommodate site conditions. The resulting proposed buffer area around Wetland B is 26240 SF, exceeding the area of habitat protection corresponding to the Base Buffer Width. Wetland D is a Preserve wetland, which calls for a Base Buffer Width of 75 FT. Although buffer slopes and soils may allow a narrower base width, we conservatively assume that 75 FT is also the Applied Buffer Width. Not considering off-property area of the area protected separately within the shoreland impact zone, this results in an overall required buffer area of 131578 SF. Consistent with VLAWMO rules, the buffer width for Wetland D was reduced in some areas (to no less than 37.5 FT, i.e., 50% of the Base Buffer Width) and expanded in other areas (to no more than 150 FT, i.e. 200% of the Base Buffer Width) to accommodate site conditions. The resulting proposed buffer area around Wetland D is 141952 SF, exceeding the area of habitat protection corresponding to the Base Buffer Width. Wetlands C and E are Manage 2 wetlands, which calls for a Base Buffer Width of 30 FT. Constant width (30 FT) buffers have been shown for both wetlands. 2.Show all proposed wetland buffer signs on plans (see preliminary plat) •Landscaping Restoration and rain garden/basin plant listing is reviewed by the City’s Environmental Coordinator. •Floodplain There is existing floodplain on Lake Amelia Woods along Amelia Lake. It is identified as Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 910.2. The applicant is not proposing any grading or building within the floodplain. Lake Amelia Woods Final Plat Engineering Review