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The developer is proposing to install signs demarcating the wetland edge at property corners or where the wetland edge changes drastically within a lot. Approximately 35 to 40 signs will be installed (1 sign per two homes) along the wetland edge. The signs will designate the area as a protected wetland zone. The sign will also inform homeowners that moving or cutting beyond the sign is not allowed. The plans also delineate a wetland buffer easement adjacent to wetland to provide additional transition from cultured lawns to native vegetation. The application also includes a Monitoring Plan that provides for monitoring of the newly created wetlands for a 5- year period. The report will be submitted to Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) on a yearly basis. The RCWD is the Regulatory Government Unit (RGU) for administration of the Wetland Conservation Act. Security should be required within the development agreement to insure installation of signs as well as the required monitoring. This requirement will need to be coordinated with the RCWD. All exposed soils above the Normal Water Level should be seeded with mixes consistent with City of Lino Lakes seed mixtures. The applicant should coordinate seed types with the City's Environmental Specialist. Tree Preservation. The site contains a number of Oaks in the extreme southeast corner of the proposed development and one on the north side adjacent to Birch Street. The is no anticipated tree loss as part of this project. Although a fence area is shown around the tree on the site, a more detailed description of tree preservation should be submitted. Fences must be placed at a distance from the trees equal to one -foot radius for each inch of tree trunk diameter measured at 4.5 feet above the ground. The developer should coordinate all tree preservation activities with the City's Environmental Specialist. CEPTED. Officer Mike Rumpsa prepared a review on January 21, 2002 (attached). He expressed concern with the additional traffic load on Birch Street, particularly with morning rush hour traffic. Landscaping. A landscaping plan for screening along Birch Street has been submitted as required. The plan consists of a combination of Deciduous and Coniferous trees. The City's Environmental Specialist is recommending replacement of the proposed Colorado Spruce with the White Spruce. Environmental Board. The City's Environmental Board reviewed the request on March 27, 2002, and recommended denial of the request siting the need to submit plans to the St. Paul Regional Water Utility and the Vadnais Lakes Watershed District. They also submitted recommendation to consider if the proposal is approved. Their comments are attached and, were applicable, have been incorporated into this report. Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). The developer has made application to the RCWD for approval of a Land Development Plan and a Wetland Alteration Plan. The Stoneybrook Page 6