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For information, the Metropolitan Council calculates density based on net acreage. Net acreage does not include land covered by wetlands, water bodies, public parks and trails, public open space, arterial road rights-of-way, and other undevelopable acres identified in or protected by local ordinances such as steep slopes. More information can be found in the Local Planning Handbook on net residential density calculations (https.-Ametrocouncil.or_g/Handbook/Files/Resources/Fact-She et/LA ND-USE/Net-Residential- Density.aspx#:—:text=HOW%20DO%20WE%20CALCULATE%20NET,dividing%20b y%20the% 20net%20acreage). ADVISORY COMMENTS In addition, we offer the following advisory comments foryour consideration. Item 9 —Land Use (Todd Graham, 651-602-1322) The EAW discusses a new subdivision with 275 single family homes; also 81 acres of wetland, grassland, and park.According to the City, the land is mostly guided for low-density residential. The EAW states: "The Comprehensive Plan requires Low-Density Residential to develop at densities of 3-4 units per acre. The proposed project could not meet that density requirement while also meeting the city minimum lot size requirements. Therefore, the net density of the site, after factoring out open space, is 2.2 lots/acre." If a city ordinance or zoning conflicts with the approved comprehensive plan, the ordinance or zoning should be revised to be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The zoning solution stated by the City is vague and should be clarified. At minimum density, a site this size should accommodate 350 homes. Item 12 - Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes. (Cameran J. Bailey, 651-602-1212) Th EAW states: "Identify measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from the generation/storage of hazardous waste including source reduction and recycling." Council staff recommend adding the following hazardous waste mitigation measure: • Select home construction materials for their non-toxic, low-VOC,recyclable, reusable,and biodegradable qualities. Item 13 - Fish,Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features). (Cameran J. Bailey, 651-602-1212) Council staff recommend the following mitigating action for consideration: • Grade soil and select vegetation for landscaping that is native, edible, draught-tolerant, and provides habitat to known endangered and sensitive wildlife and habitat species that have historically lived in the area mentioned in the EAW including Blanding's turtles (Emydoidea blandingii), St. Lawrence grapefern(Sceptridiurn rugulosum), and rusty patched bumble bee (Bo mb u s affinis). Item 16 - Air. Stationary source emissions.(Cameran J. Bailey, 651-602-1212) Council staff recommend adding the following source to the list titled "Forthe proposed project, GHG emissions both during construction and after full build out are expected to result from": • Embedded emissions associated with construction materials including, but not limited to timber, wiring and piping materials, aluminum, steel, shingles, glass, concrete, asphalt, transportation of materials,with particular focus on materials sourced outside of Minnesota and the United States. Page-2 October28,2021 I METROPOLITAN COUNCIL