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Review File: Rum River on the Green Sketch Plan/Final Plat/Easement Vacation Request April22, 2016 Page 3 of 4 Wetlands: The site contains several areas of existing wetlands. The Wetland Conservation Act (WCA), enacted by the State Legislature, prohibits certain activities from occurring within a wetland, including draining, filling and excavating. In order to ensure compliance with the WCA standards, silt fencing along the delineated boundary of wetlands (or along the sixteen and a half foot [16.51 wetland setback line) will need to be installed and maintained throughout the duration of construction, including the final landscape improvements on the newly created lot. This will be instrumental in preventing fill (topsoil and sod) from being placed within the delineated boundaries of a wetland. Easements: All existing easements on the property will be vacated, contingent upon the recording of the Final Plat. The Final Plat will need to dedicate new drainage and utility easements over delineated wetlands (extending sixteen and a half feet [16.5'] beyond the delineated wetland boundary) and around the perimeter of both lots. Drainage and utility easements must be ten (10) feet in width abutting dedicated right-of-way and unplatted parcels, and five (5) feet in width along all common property lines being platted. It appears that the proposed easements are sufficient; however, it would be preferable to have the underlying existing easements removed from the Final Plat prior to recording. Utilities: Both the existing home and the newly created lot will be served by individual wells and septic systems. Soil borings have been submitted. Based on the depth of mottled soil, it is likely that a mound or partial mound system (or equivalent) may be necessary to comply with MN Rules Chapter 7080. Development Fees. The Applicant will be responsible for Development Fees for the newly created lot. The following Development Fees are applicable: Park Dedication ($2,700), Trail Development ($725), and Stormwater Management ($459). These fees shall be paid to the City prior to the release of the Final Plat for recording.