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• • • b. Reducing the extent of impervious surfaces and size of the development footprint Compared to standard development, road pavement will be narrower, and front setbacks reduced. This results in less overall disturbance of the site and allows for house pads to be farther from wetlands. c. Restoring /enhancing ecological systems on the site as part of the development process The project design and the restoration /management plan include: • preserving and protecting wet prairie remnants • restoring native vegetation of wetlands • removing invasive vegetation and invasive species • re- introducing diverse, native species to wetlands • minimizing impacts to wetlands and significant trees • tree replacement to compensate for loss of hardwoods • upland buffers: removing invasive species and planting native species • serious effort to avoid significant natural features such as rare plant populations, rare natural community remnants when designing lots and pads d. Protecting off -site ecological systems through increased buffering The wetlands form a large buffer from lands to the east and south The restoration and management plan includes removing invasive species and planting and management of native species. e. Ensuring long -term natural resource stewardship through an endowment program sponsored by the developer The project includes a stewardship plan. The financial details need to be worked out before final approval by the City Council. f. Providing public park and trail opportunities consistent with the park and trails plan. The project includes a boardwalk trail in the open space areas providing access to Birch Park. g. Managing stormwater (flow rates and quality) using natural infiltration and ecologically -based approaches The project includes natural infiltration as part of the design. The `treatment train' approach includes swales, rain gardens, and infiltration. This will improve water quality on and off site. In addition, improving the wetlands through restoration of native vegetation will contribute to better water quality. h. Preserving the open space aesthetic to which community residences have become accustomed The project design minimizes impacts on wetlands and actually improves the wetlands, which will be protected with a management plan.