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_ � <br /> 11,JO1�1nUG ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY <br /> �`� ProuidingSound,Balanad,ComprehensiueNaturalRuourccSolutions <br /> Memorandum <br /> Date: March 10, 2016 <br /> To: Jim Robin <br /> From: Andrew Krinke, Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company <br /> Mark Kjolhaug, Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company <br /> Re: Preliminary Site Assessment— 1050 Edgewood Hills Road Orono, MN <br /> On Wednesday, March 2"d, 2016, Kjolhaug Environmental Services (KES) reviewed the 1050 <br /> Edgewood Hills Road to determine if wetland was present at the project location and if present, <br /> determine the extent. At that time, snow cover was absent but soils were still frozen. Leaves were <br /> generally absent from deciduous trees and shrubs, but dead herbaceous vegetation from the <br /> previous growing season was present and largely identifiable. <br /> Topography on the site was steeply sloped downhill toward the northwestern portion of the <br /> property. The site was cleared of vegetation except for deciduous and coniferous trees located <br /> along the site boundaries. One potential wetland area(Area A) was identified just north of the <br /> site boundary (Figure 1). Area A had a canopy of boxelder, green ash, and silver maple trees. <br /> The understory was dominated by Kentucky bluegrass and lesser amounts of garlic mustard. No <br /> ponded water was observed within the area of investigation at the time of the March 2°d site visit. <br /> The absence of ponded water especially during the winter snow melt season could suggest the <br /> area does not accumulate a sufficient amount of hydrology to support wetland conditions. While <br /> the observed plant community was dominated by species that can be associated within wetlands, <br /> they area also commonly seen in historically disturbed/altered areas and single-lot homes <br /> throughout the metro area. <br /> Based on the observations from the preliminary site review we believe no wetland is present on <br /> the site however, an additional site visit during the growing season is needed to assess whether <br /> hydric soils and/or wetland hydrology indicators are present before a formal wetland <br /> determination can be made. Please note that this opinion does not constitute a formal wetland <br /> determination and cannot be relied on in your City and MCWD reviews. <br /> If you have any questions regarding this project, or need additional information, please do not <br /> hesitate to call us at 952-401-8757. <br /> 26105 Wild Rose Lane, Shorewood, Minnesota 55331, Phone: 952-401-8757, Fax:952-401-8798 <br />