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Page 10 Sidewalks and Trails The applicant is showing sidewalks along one side of each street within the development. The plan shows a trail systems that will connect to the existing trail in Beaver Ponds, extends through the development bordering the proposed park, and will provide pedestrian access to 140th Street (CSAH 8). The applicant is showing a trail system that connects the residential areas to the park, as well as, to the adjacent neighborhoods and other nearby parks. The trail system will provide a recreational experience that takes advantage of the view sheds of the natural areas. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan shows trails along 130th Street and a trail is planned along the north side of the street to be installed during the reconstruction of the road. The trail will be required to be installed at the time the road is improved. The applicant has done a good job meeting the comprehensive plan in regards to trails. Drainage/Grading The City will review and issue a stormwater management permit for the development. The plans include managing stormwater through a combination of ponds and a stormwater reuse system. The design is consistent with stormwater rules as proposed, and staff will work with the applicant to finalize the plans and issue a stormwater permit as the project moves forward. There is floodplain located on the property and the boundary is proposed to be revised. The applicant has provided detailed documentation showing the existing and proposed floodplain. Staff will continue to work with the applicant to finalize the details. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) will need to be prepared and submitted for FEMA approval so that the existing floodplain boundaries and elevations can be formally revised. Water Re -use The plans include the installation of a stormwater reuse system to be utilized to irrigate individual lots. The system is feasible from a water availability and equipment standpoint and staff will finalize the technical details as the project moves forward. The system will be installed by the applicant and owned/operated/maintained by the homeowner's association. The system will be part of the overall stormwater management improvements to be included as part of the stormwater permit. A stormwater reuse agreement between the City and the applicant shall be recorded. The agreement will include provisions that will allow the City to operate the system in the event that it is necessary to maintain compliance with the stormwater permit. The provisions will include an ability to assess any City costs associated with operation and maintenance of the system. Staff is working with the applicant to determine whether or not the water reuse system will generate stormwater management credits beyond those required to meet their own permitting requirements. If that is the case, the City will include in its use agreement with the developer that excess credits generated are the property of the City.