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Thanks for discussing the project requirements with me. I discussed the wetland question with my supervisor and there isn't any administrative option to waive the wetland delineation requirement. I can discuss this with Martha if need be. Please let her know that the wetland will need to be delineated. Sec. 78-1605. -Wetland buffer areas and setbacks. (a) This subsection establishes authority for wetland buffer areas around protected wetlands. Buffer areas are necessary and beneficial to maintain the health of wetlands. Buffer areas protect the edge of wetlands from erosion while filtering sediment, chemicals and other nutrients from runoff that drains into wetlands. Buffer areas can improve the biological diversity and health of a wetland environment while reducing the adverse impacts of human activities. (b) All wetlands within the City of Orono are within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District(MCWD),which has rules and regulations for the establishment and maintenance of wetland buffers. In an effort to avoid overlapping or conflicting regulations, the city defers jurisdiction for the establishment and maintenance of wetland buffers to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. If application of MCWD buffer regulations is in conflict with city regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall apply. (c) In order to provide for a minimum level of wetland protection where Minnehaha Creek Watershed District buffer rules do not provide for adequate separation between wetlands and buildings or other structures or surtaces, the city shall require setbacks from the delineated edge of a protected wetland as follows: Minimum distance setback from delineated edge of wetland to any building (principal or accessory) or other structure, hardcover, septic systems or wells: Where no formal buffer exists and i where MCWD does not require a buffer 35 feet , Where a formal buffer exists or where 35 feet or established buffer width plus 10 feet, whichever is greater i MCWD buffer is required Areas within the required setback area subject to filling, grading or excavation as part of a construction project shall be revegetated immediately upbn completion of such earthwork. Setbacks must be verified with wetland delineation information. The determination of whether a Level 1 delineation or Level 2 delineation is required shall be at the discretion of the planning director. Level 2 delineation information shall be provided on a certified certificate of survey. T� r�uir+�m��t f� ' ee�F�rt�l�at! be applie�i in�as�es wh�re#�e we�and exi�#s wit�t�rt 15fl�t cf the pr��d prc�e�t. Melanie Curtis '�952.249.4627 �mcurtis@ci.orono.mn.us From: Ken Faucher[mailto:kfaucher@efnsurvev.coml Sent:Thursday,August 04, 2016 3:45 PM To: Melanie Curtis<MCurtis@ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: RE: 2090 Shoreline Drive Martha Head Thanks Melanie, I'll be available then. 612-466-3363 Kenneth G.Faucher Egan,Field&Nowak,Inc. 1229 Tyler Street NE, Suite 100 Minneapolis,MN 55413 Office:(612)466-3363 Cell:(612)703-9102 Faac:(612)466-3383 ken.faucherna,efnsurve .� 2