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• • • Additionally, there are undocumented observations of two Rubus (Blackberry Species) on the site. These plants are FACU species, meaning they are almost always found in upland or transition areas. Given that the developer is placing most all of the transition areas in buffer or conservation easement, these plants should be protected. The Blandings Turtle Model for Lino Lakes shows activity areas in the area particularly in the Foxburough development to the south and west. Jason Husveth found a Blandings turtle in Foxbourgh, as well as a resident of Foxburough who also found a Blandings turtle during the nesting period. In order to not create any more barriers to the Blandings turtle or any nesting turtle species it is recommended to install a lower profile curb similar to Foxborough in the Saddle Club development. The plans propose an acceptable surmountable curb. Wetlands There are 19 delineated wetlands on the site shown in the Wetland Delineation Attachment. Since the majority of the wetlands on the site fall within the Wetland Management Corridor (WMC) part of the Watershed District Rules, Minnesota Routine Assessment Method (MNRAM) for determining wetland quality was required. MNRAM is designed to evaluate the function and value of wetlands. Impact to wetlands in the Management Corridors are mitigated at a higher rate than wetlands that are isolated from the corridor. The developer proposes to place the majority of the corridor within outlots on the south and northeast sides of the site (see attached Preliminary Plat). All outlots should be deeded to the City of Lino Lakes. A conservation easement will be placed over all conservation areas including required buffer areas. Buffer areas must be an average of 50 feet wide along the Wetland Management Corridors. Signs indicating the location of all conservation easements must be placed on all property lines. Up to four signs per lot if necessary are required at all boundary line change areas. Sign design must be approved by the city. See Proposed Conservation Easement Areas on the attached Preliminary Plat. The Grading Plan also lists 60,249 square feet of wetland fill proposed on the site and 112,786 square feet of Wetland Enhancement. These numbers must be verified by Rice Creek Watershed. The RCWD is responsible for permitting under the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). Wetland fill and mitigation requirements will be subject to review and approval of the RCWD. Since it is critical that new homeowners know what the Conservation Easement means in terms of what they can and cannot do in the easement, and why it is important that the easement is there, the developer should produce a handout that gives the homeowner information at the time of purchasing a property. The brochure must be approved by the City.