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Spirit Hills. Page 7 of 9 Comment: The site layout meets standards held within the City's zoning ordinance including turn lanes, access width, and access spacing/location. 8. Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. Comment: The applicant is currently working with the RCWD to satisfy the remaining mitigation requirements through a comprehensive drainage plan for the site, future Ware Road extension and surrounding properties. 9. Will conform to specific standards of this ordinance applicable to the particular use. Comment: Each use should conform to the specific standards listed within the General Business section of the zoning ordinance. Specifically, the day care should meet the requirements listed under Section 7 H (11)(a). Environmental Board: The Environmental Board reviewed the proposed development on April 24, 2002 and recommended approval. Their comments are attached and, where applicable, have been incorporated into this report. Rice Creek Watershed District Review: The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) granted a TWAFAA (Table With Authorization For Administration Action) on February 27, 2002, pending resolution of Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) issues. The applicant is proposing to fill 8,000 square feet of existing wetland on the site. 3,041 square feet is proposed to be mitigated on -site. The applicant is currently working with the RCWD to satisfy the remaining mitigation requirements through a comprehensive drainage plan for the site, future Ware Road extension and surrounding properties. The wetland delineations have been approved and RCWD has agreed to work with the applicant to create the best solution for wetland impacts and protection. No permit for the work at Spirit Hills will be issued until the overall impacts are addressed during the Ware Road permitting process. Anoka County Highway Department: Anoka County has completed its review of the proposed development. Their comments, dated August 29, 2002, are attached. In general the County is requesting the construction of both westbound and eastbound left and right turn lanes on CSAH 10 (Birch Street). These improvements will need to be constructed in conjunction with the proposed development. The proposed improvements are not included within the City or County Capital Improvement Programs. Therefore, it will be the responsibility of the developer to construct and finance the proposed improvements as a condition of the development approval. Site Improvement Performance Agreement: Prior to the commencement of any site work, the applicant will be required to enter into a performance agreement with the City and post all the necessary securities required by it.