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Topography shows the island consisting of two hills. Elevations range from 895 to 885. <br />FEMA floodplain maps show the entire Wards Lake area as 100 -year floodplain. <br />Our Ecological Delineation describes the island as a 3c, "recently developed forest ". <br />Observations from the Quail Ridge Development or the Pheasant Hills Preserve <br />Development sides looking in to the island would lead one to label this as 3c. However, <br />upland portions of the island have many old growth trees. <br />Lino Lakes Management Handbook recommends as much buffering as possible around <br />the Wards Lake wet areas. The island is a unique element within the Wards Lake <br />watershed. The island should follow the same recommendations for the buffering as are <br />recommended for the wet areas around the edge of the island. <br />From an ecological standpoint, this site would be better suited to building one or two <br />house sites. The Conservation Development Modal starts with the land, and what the <br />land can support as a starting point for development. Usually, PDO's better enable this <br />modal. Perhaps the developer can re -look at his proposal and start with the sensitive <br />nature of the land in this area. <br />OPTIONS: <br />1. Approve as is. <br />2. Table with approval pending further administrative action <br />3. Recommend denial. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />3. Recommend denial as the plan stands right now. <br />