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.ver MEMORANDUM TO: Sheila Cartney, Senior Planner FROM: Nicola Blake-Bradley, Environmental Technician DATE: May 19, 2008 SUBJECT: Concerns regarding the Site Plan Review for: Renner 4t" (P08-05) and Zane St. Commons Commercial/retail (SP 08-08) During review of the plans for the items listed above (Renner 4`h and Zane Street Commons), an item of concern regarding the chance for an archaeological site was noted for each site. The following concern was identified: • The City's Archaeological Model indicates a low potential for an archaeological site in the project areas. No known SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) site is located on either property. Staff recommends that the standard condition listed below is placed upon the request: "Any item or condition found that indicates the site is likely to yield information important to prehistory or history shall be reported to the City immediately. Further, the City reserves the right to stop work authorized in its approval until the site is appropriately investigated and work is authorized to continue by the City." Regarding the Zane Street Commons proposal, the owner/developer was informed of the need for a wetland delineation for the site prior to development. The wetland delineator agreed to my presence during the wetland delineation. Although I have not received the wetland delineation from the certified delineator, I feel confident it will be approved upon receipt. Only one wetland exists, on the most southerly parcel, and it is not anticipated to be affected by the placement of the stormwater pond to the north. The other wetlands shown on the NWI (National Wetland Inventory) in the northern, rectangular parcel have been converted and are no longer wetlands due to lack of hydrology. Hydric soils and wetland vegetation were present and may pose a problem for building due to organic soils being inherently unstable.