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Wetlands The site has approximately 25 acres of wetlands. A wetland delineation has been approved by the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) for a large portion of the site. There is an application for a wetland delineation for the Michael Riopel property which is west of Oneka Lake. Final approval of the delineation is expected in the near future. Additionally, there is a portion of the sketch plan, along Highway 61, where a wetland delineation has not been completed. A wetland delineation will need to be approved for all properties within the development for Preliminary Plat and PUD General Plan approval. The proposed development will impact a small portion of the wetland areas. An impact and mitigation plan will need to be submitted for review and approval by the City. Woodlands There is a large stand of pine trees along the southern boundary of the sketch plan, adjacent to the Oneka Ponds development. A portion of the trees appear to be shown on the plan. However, it is unclear how or what amount that will be removed or preserved. The applicant will be required to submit a tree inventory and a tree preservation plan with the Preliminary Plat and PUD General Plan. In exchange for PUD flexibility, the City should expect this development to preserve a significant portion of the trees on the site, particularly along the southern boundary. Floodplain A portion of the property is located within the floodplain district. The FEMA floodplain map designates the area around the ditch on the site as a "Zone AE" area with a regulatory floodplain elevation of 930. It is likely that the proposed grading will impact the floodplain and the applicant will need to work with City Engineer during the permit process to mitigate any proposed impacts. Housing Types The plans indicate that all of the villa homes and townhomes will consist of slab on grade units with no basements. The single family homes are proposed to be constructed with walkout and lookout basements. The applicant has provided preliminary elevations, but no material details or samples. These items would need to be reviewed as part of the preliminary plat. The applicant will be required to comply with the Multi -Family Design Guidelines for those portions of the development. Streets & Access The applicant is proposing one access onto Highway 61 at 159th Street. Per the City's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MnDOT and Washington County, this intersection is planned to be a full intersection, with no median, when Highway 61 is expanded. The