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<br />Environmental Memo <br />To:Katie Larsen, City Planner <br />From:Tom Hoffman, Environmental CoordinatorTom Hoffman, Environmental Coordinator <br />Date:February 2, 2026 <br />Re: Environmental Comments – Harvest Grange Preliminary Plat <br />The Environmental Board recommended the following at their January 28, 2026 meeting: <br />1.Stormwater management to be reviewed by City Engineer. <br />a.Use of stormwater for irrigation purposes for the site should be evaluated <br />and if feasible, required as part of site development. Larger stormwater <br />ponds constructed for fill should be evaluated for water reuse. <br />b.Infiltration is not feasible onsite. <br />2.Final wetland banking mitigation credits shall be submitted to the city with <br />confirmation of the bank location. <br />3.Floodplain alterations shall be completed through RCWD and FEMA for any <br />changes. Any LOMR-F should be completed by the developer to ensure property <br /> owners aren’t required to obtain flood insurance. <br />a.Floodplain mitigation is being completed onsite and is meeting the <br />required replacement ratio. Any changes within the floodplain or <br />mitigation areas shall be submitted to the city and watershed for review. <br />4.Several green ash trees are shown in the tree inventory as being saved. Based on <br />the widespread nature of EAB in Lino Lakes, the majority of Ash are infected or <br />dead. <br />a. If the ash tree hasn’t been treated for EAB in the past, removal should be <br />evaluated as part of the project to limit dead trees and maintenance <br />issues after home construction. <br />5.Seed mixes should be updated to MNDOT seed mix design numbers for final <br />plans. Please provide more site-specific mixes for each location. <br />a.Native weed free seed mixes should be proposed to promote wildlife <br />habitat and native ecosystems. <br /> <br />