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Memorandum To:Katie Larsen, Lino Lakes City Planner From:Kris Keller PE, WSB Diane Hankee PE, Lino Lakes City Engineer Date:January 7, 2026 Re:Pine Oaks (MI Homes) Concept Plan Review 032826-000 WSB’s review of the Concept Plans for the Pine Oaks (MI Homes) development in Lino Lakes, MN, prepared by Carlson Engineering and received December 12, 2025. Our comments were made on the following documents: Pine Oaks Concept Plan prepared by Carlson Engineering, dated November 19. 2025. The following review comments should be responded to in writing by the applicant. Engineering •General The Pine Oaks development is a replatting of the same named development that was originally platted in 1980. It includes 75 acres north of CSAH 14 (Main Street), west of CSAH 23 (Lake Street), and south of Pine Street adjacent to Natures Refuge North. The current conceptual project proposes 82 single family villa lots and associated infrastructure. This property was originally part of a larger development of which an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was prepared. The evaluation concluded that the project did not have the potential for significant environmental effects. •Grading The Pine Oaks development includes site grading for the 82 units as well as extensions of Haywood Drive and Nordin Street as well as a local street that is yet to be named. •Stormwater Management Stormwater management for the Pine Oaks development has not yet been proposed and will need to be submitted for preliminary plat by the applicant. It is anticipated that the development will include a storm sewer conveyance, rear yard drainage, and ponding systems, consistent with the previous and adjacent developments. The systems shall meet the City’s and Rice Creek Watershed District’s (RCWD) Stormwater Management requirements. Stormwater reuse will be required for irrigation. Access to the ponds for maintenance per City requirements will also need to be provided with plans.