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• Mr. Pat Klaers July 10, 1998 Page 2 have a width less than 80 feet at the front setback line. Concerns were raised at the staff review relative to whether this restricts the ability of the lot too much. A lot this narrow may not support a house with a three-car garage, or may lead to numerous variance requests in the future, as homeowners try to add garage stalls, decks, or accessory buildings to their lot. ■ Tree Loss As can be seen by the preliminary site plat, Sheet 3 of 17, of the Developer's submittal, there will be significant tree loss within the single-family area of the development. The majority of the trees that are saved by the development fall within the Outlot Lot F, and Block 10. The remainder of the development has minimal trees left after the grading is completed. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES • Environmental Assessment Worksheet The scope of this project was large enough to require the preparation of an environmental assessment worksheet. That document has been prepared by • the Developer's engineer and reviewed by Steve Rohlf and other appropriate staff members. The document was sent out for public review and comment. That period started on June 29, and will run until July 29. After the comment period is over, the environmental assessment worksheet comments, with staff responses, will be presented to the City Council for their action. It is staff's opinion that there are no significant issues pointed out in the environmental assessment worksheet that would require additional significant environmental investigation • Wetlands The project site contains a significant number of wetlands. In fact, of the 365 acres, approximately 101 are wetlands contained within 51 wetland basins. The project has been presented to the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC), headed by Steve Rohlf, on May 21, 1998. It was the TEC's opinion that the Developer had done a good job of avoiding and/or minimizing impact on wetlands. Of the 101 acres, the proposed plat requires filling just under 2 acres of wetland. The plan shows the appropriate mitigation required by law. The Developers have put together a summation of the information presented to the TEC, and that information is currently out for joint notification. It is anticipated that the Developers will receive the required permits for this plat. • Shoreland Ordinance 110 The shoreland ordinance has an impact on this plat because of the presence of Trott Brook along the east side of the development. Larry Krampa, the Howarc R. Green Company O:\PROD\800111]\0240\111-0804.july.doPONSULTING ENGINEERS