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• Conservation Easement: A Conservation Easement was supplied by the developer for Marshan Meadows and it is the city's intention to have this continued along the rest of Marshan Lake with any new development. Several rare species may exist in the area: Forsters' tern, a water nesting bird, and Blanding's turtle; which are on the threatened and endangered species lists. The conservation easement coincides with the drainage and utility easements required by the subdivision ordinance, both being 10 feet beyond the wetland edge. The conservation easement will include additional restrictions such as no mowing or dumping of clippings. There should also be a special packet of educational information supplied to homeowners and monuments at the easement boundary of all lake lots. At last months meeting it was stated by staff that the conservation easement would prohibit docks on the lake, which was incorrect. The documents do not specifically prohibit docks, but the likelihood of any docks being constructed is pretty minimal. This is a very shallow body of water so the use of motorized boats is nearly impossible, and the distance that the docks would have to extend would make them quite cost prohibitive. The changes in water levels would also require the deck of the dock to be elevated to the extent that wildlife would be able to cross under and possibly even use any docks as part of their habitat. Park Dedication: The current subdivision ordinance includes park dedication in the amount of $2075 per residential unit, less any land dedication. There is no land dedication needed, as Marshan Park is nearby. 411 Utilities: Sanitary sewer and water are stubbed to the property line on both the north and the south. The appropriate easements are platted for the connection of the church to the services that will be constructed as part of this plat. These and other issues discussed in the City Engineer review memo must be addressed to his satisfaction. Grading: The grading plan has been reviewed by the City Engineer and his comments will need to be addressed to his satisfaction prior to the site being developed. Environmental Board The Environmental Board reviewed the application on May 30th, there recommendations are attached. •