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�acobson Environmental, PLLC www.jacobsonenvironmental.com Environmental Consultants Wayne 7acobson, P.S.S., W.D.C., P.W.S., A.F.S. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------�•---__ 5821 Humboldt Avenue North, Broaklyn Center, MN 55430 (612) 802-6619 Cell Email: jacobsonenv�msn.com Wetland Classification Wetland classifications discussed in the text are set forth in Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of thea United States(FWS/OBS Publication 79/31, Cowardin et al. 1979) and Wetlands of the United Statss (USFWS Circular 39, Shaw and Fredine, 1971.) Additionally, plant community types as named by E��gers and Reed (1998)are given. Topographic maps, National Wetlands Inventory maps, the Web Soil Survey, Aerial Photographs, and DNR Protected Waters maps were consulted to locate potential wetland habitats. The Routine On-site Determination Method was used on this site. In this method, :he following procedures were used: 1) The vegetative community was sampled in all present strata to det.ermine whether 50% of the dominant plant species were hydrophytic using the 50/20 method. 2) Soil pits were dug using a dutch auger to depths of 18"-40", noting soil prpfiles and �ny hydric soil characteristics. 3) Signs of wetland hydrology were noted and were compared to field criteria such as depth to shallow water table and depth of soil saturation found in the soil pits. Wetland edges were marked with orange numbered pin flags. 4-foot wood lath marked with orange "wetland boundary" flagging tape or flagging tied on vegetation may be used if site conditions warrant. Any wetlands were mapped using modern survey methods by others. At least one sample point transect crosses each delineated wetland edge. These transects consist of an upland sample point, and a wetland sample point. Other sample points may be located in areas which have one or more of the wetland vegetation, soils, or hydrologic characteristics present, or where questionable conditions exist. Sample points are marked with orange pin flags with a pink ribbon tied on them. Sample data shee�:s are faund in Appendix B. Results No wetlands were found on the property. No hydric soils were found on the property as well. The soils in the southeast corner of the parcel which was the lowest area were Lester-Kilkenny complex. The National Wetland Inventory Map (Figure 2) does not identify wetlands on the site. According to the DNR public waters map (PWI) (Figure 4) of Hennepin County no DNR public waters exist on the site. Figure 5 shows the sample point location on the site. According to the Web Soil Survey (Figure 3) the following hydric soils existed near the parcel to the east: Hamel Photographs were taken of the site and some are included in Appendix C. Wetland Delineation-Mitigation-Permitting-Monitoring-Banking-Functional Analysis-T&E Surveys 4 Phase I Environmental Assessments-EAW's-5oil ID-Soil Analysis& Delineation-Environmental Referrals Pond &Lake Weed Control & Fish Stocking-Tree Surveys-Natural Resource Management Plans