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Conservation Design Plan Fox Hill PID 0411723410005 4 Tree Survey A tree survey was conducted to identify the location, species, and condition of existing trees surrounding the wetlands and around the extents of disturbance. The site contains a significant number of mature red and white pine trees, along with mixed deciduous species. The survey informed the layout of buildings and driveways to minimize tree removal and protect high- quality specimens where feasible. Wetland Delineation A wetland delineation of the property was prepared by Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company, Inc. in June 2024. The report provided can be found in the appendices. It has been found that there are two wetlands on the site. From the report conducted, “Wetland 1 was a Type 4/3 (PEM1F/C) is an open water wetland with a saturated wet meadow fringe and a human- constructed water fountain. The wetland species observed included reed canary grass, cattail, duckweed, jewelweed, and stinging nettle.” and “Wetland 2 was a Type 3/1 (PEM1C/A, PFO1A) shallow marsh, deciduous forested seasonally flooded basin. The wetland species observed included reed canary grass, cattail, and willow.” The wetlands are located in the topographic survey. A notice of decision was approved by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District on 07/18/2024. Topographic Survey A topographic survey of the property was prepared by Bogart, Pederson & Associates. Fox Hill rises from Fox Street around 20 feet in height. The hill continues midway through the site before it dips down into a wetland on the north portion of the property. There is also a maintained pond on the east property boundary. Existence of Rare Plant Communities Based on available records and field observations, no rare or designated native plant communities were identified on the site. Vegetation communities present are typical of disturbed or managed residential landscapes in the region. 27