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• • • Shoreland Management Overlay District: All areas within 1,000 feet of the ordinary high water level (OHWL) are subject to the Shoreland Management Regulations. Nearly all of this development falls within the Shoreland Overlay, as determined by the OHW of Rice Lake, a Natural Environment Lake. Because there is public land between the proposed lots and the OHW, none of the lots are considered abutting and thus, the regulations aren't as restrictive. However, there is a 150 -foot setback requirement from the OHW for all structures. There is adequate space to meet the setbacks and accommodate a reasonable house pad on the lots adjacent to the OHW. Greenway: The draft Comprehensive Plan identifies areas for greenways. The greenway areas adjacent to this property are currently public land and thus are already protected. In addition, the wetland areas will be encumbered by a drainage and utility easement. Environmental Board Review: The Environmental Board reviewed the application and their comments are attached. Lot Size and Layout: All of the gross lot areas meet or exceed the shoreland standard of 10,800 square feet. The applicant needs to provide an analysis of individual lot areas excluding wetlands; it appears that many of the lots will not meet the definition of buildable land, which states: " land area occurring within the property lines of a parcel or lot excluding drainage ways, wetlands, water bodies, parklands, easements, road rights -of -way, and slopes in excess of eighteen (18) percent ". The R -1 regulations require a minimum lot depth of 135'. This is measured at the center of each lot. Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 23 and 27 do not meet this provision. All lots meet or exceed the minimum lot width. Outlot B is intended as a site for a sanitary sewer lift station. The area is not adequate. The City requires a minimum site to be 80' x 80'. Utilities /Grading and Drainage: The office of the City Engineer has reviewed the application and comments are attached related to these items. Transportation: There are two accesses proposed, both onto County roads. The location and design of the intersections are under County jurisdiction. No comments have been received to date. County permits will be required. Parks and Trails: This site is adjacent to the County Park. No additional land dedication is required. Park dedication will be cash fees in lieu of land and will be paid in the amount in effect at the time of final plat. There was historically a trail proposed by the County in the vicinity of this plan. However, that trail has been eliminated from the County's plan and therefore, no connection is necessary through this area. Spirit Hills Page 2 of 3