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Environmental Issues: Wetlands, Water Table <br />Wetlands exist in the area between Hodgson and Ware Roads, and the water table in the <br />overall study area is shallow. The shallow water table constrains some development <br />options that would require below -grade construction. Wetlands create some challenges <br />for routing roads and utilities. <br />However, the wetlands also can be viewed as the basis of an open space amenity area that <br />can be incorporated into site designs. Proper buffering of the wetlands can protect water <br />quality and enhance the quality of these open spaces. This perspective fits with the City's <br />conservation development philosophy, whereby new development would create <br />significant public values beyond those achievable under conventional development <br />n; `4;:.: <br />Wetland Inventory <br />Lino Lakes County Road J November 11, 2004 <br />Masterplanning Study <br />LN04004 <br />DRAFT December 8, 2005 Hodgson/CR J Master Plan page 11 <br />