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May 2014 3 x Item 13 Fish, Plant Communities, and Sensitive Ecological Resources o The Council encourages the City to incorporate an evaluation of the woodlands identified in Figure 7-1 in the Final AUAR and give consideration to preserving and incorporating as many as possible as an amenity into the stormwater treatment and infiltration system planned for the northwest portion of the study area. o The Council recommends, consistent with DNR impact minimization guidance for the Blanding’s turtle, that the proposed new roadways through the site specify the utilization of sloping, surmountable curbing through the project site. o Update reference to Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment x Item 18 Transportation o Review Appendix D of the TPP to determine the most appropriate classification for the spine road o Stages 3 and 4 of the I-35W/CR H interchange improvements will need to be reviewed by the Joint Interchange Planning Review committee. x Figures – Update maps to reflect the entire Rice Creek North Regional Trail and Wildlife Corridor x Draft Mitigation Plan o Item 13a – This section should discuss how the proposed green corridor will interact with Ramsey County’s wildlife corridor x Figure T2 – Future planning for the potential roadway crossing Rice Creek North Regional Trail should be coordinated with Ramsey County Parks x Appendix C. TCAAP Traffic Study o Using ITE trip generation rates is generally not recommended for large developments, and local data has shown that many ITE trip generation rates are likely higher than observed in this area. o Delays shown in unmitigated traffic analysis are unrealistic and do not take in account likely diversion of trips to other roadways. Forecasts using a regional scale model would show this. o Any new freeway access at CR H will need to be reviewed by MnDOT/Metropolitan Council interchange committee as discussed earlier in the comment letter Rice Creek Watershed District x No comments on the AUAR or Mitigation Plan x Provided additional details in regards to stormwater and permitting requirements City of Shoreview x Study Area Delineation – Future development of the TCAAP property will have an impact on Rice Creek, the Ramsey County Regional Trail and Wildlife Corridor, and County Road I. The study area should be expanded or additional information provided in order to determine the full impact on these natural features and the adjacent transportation network that includes Shoreview. x Section 9 Land Use – Future development efforts should preserve the integrity of the Rice Creek Regional Trail (and planned future improvements as outlined in the 2013 amendment to the Rice Creek Regional Trail Master Plan) and provide local connections.