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I <br />i <br />TO:Jeanne A. Mabuath <br />PROM:Michael P. Gaffron, Septic Systems Inspector <br />DATE:March 24, 1981 <br />SUBJECT: Wetlands classification, #599 Subdivision, John L. <br />Laurent, 625 N. Ferndale Rd. <br />On March 17, 1981,1 met with Mr. Laurent, his surveyor, <br />and his realtor on the above property to discuss delineate <br />the wetland existing on the south end of the property. The <br />wetland in question was at this time dry enough to walk on <br />without getting wet, except for a small portion maybe 30 feet <br />in diameter which showed evidence of cattail growth. <br />The wetland appears to exist as an overflow for a small pond <br />located just to the east; ditched drai)ing acts as an outlet <br />to the west; no water was flowing at the time. The wetland <br />appears to be wet only during wet periods of the year and/or <br />if the pond above overflows. <br />While it appears that a small wetlands conservation easement <br />would be appropriately for the site, it also is true that the <br />rest of the lot is quite open and relatively flat, hence sub­ <br />stantial potential area exists for use as drainfield. I do <br />not feel the taking of a wetlands conservation easement over <br />the marginal wetland should cause denial of the subdivision <br />even if it means a "dry, buildanle" area somewhat less than <br />2 acres. <br />It is noteworthy, however, that portions of both lots 1 and 2 <br />contain a Dundas silt loam soil (according to Hennepin County <br />Soil Survey) which has' a seasonably high water table and may <br />require the use of mouiid drainfield systems.