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Landscaping will be reviewed in more detail during the platting process. However, extensive landscaping is planned along 130`h Street and Highway 61. A large monument at the main intersection will create identity for the neighborhood as will other features throughout, including an overlook area and pocket green spaces. WETLANDS A wetland delineation has been completed and approved in 2015. Generally, the site layout protects the approximately 70 acres of wetlands. There are a couple smaller incidental wetlands that may be impacted, but the larger ones are amenities creating vista views and spaces for trails to meander through. The existing ditch through the site is intended to be enhanced to become a site amenity, similar to a small creek or brook. PONDING Due to the groundwater levels, the site needs to be raised. As a result, ponds will be created to not only generate material to raise the building sites, but to also manage storm water. Additionally, the ponds will be used for irrigation to meet water reuse and infiltration requirements. PARKS We are requesting the adjacent city outiot be incorporated into the site design. The outlot will be used for ponding and passive open space. This will allow for a more contiguous useable public park, anticipated to be nearly 15 acres with a soccer field, shelter/picnic area and playground. Trails provide connections for the adjacent neighborhoods to access the park. We will work with the City in calculating parkland vs cash dedication. In all, the site proposes nearly 65 acres of park, open space, ponding, wetland buffer and wooded area. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Following Sketch Plan review, the preliminary plat will be advanced along with the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). The goal is to begin grading the south portion of the site as early as Fall 2016. Utility and street construction for the is' phase of development would follow in Spring 2017. TDL Concept - [Narrative