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W-"*T <br />i NED INC <br />TO: Members of the Orono City Council <br />Members of the Orono Planning Commission <br />Orono City Officials <br />Neural Environmental Designs <br />FROM: Ned Dayton, President of NED, INC <br />1212 E. Wayzata Boulevard <br />Wayzala. Minnesota 55391 <br />Phone 612 473-0341 <br />RE:Conditional Use Permit for French Creek Subdivision <br />DATE: January 15, 1986 <br />In the original French Creek Subdivision Application I negVcted to detail <br />specific grading plans for Pond A, which is the easternmost of two natural <br />pond areas within the project, and which is located almost directly North <br />of the Art Center of Minnesota. At the time I wanted to see what effect <br />the PVC storm sewer connecting this pond to our flowing stream would have <br />on the water level and algae situation. In actuality the storm sewer has <br />little affect, and the water level remains less than a foot deep with an <br />unappealing scum on the surface. I wish to correct that. <br />The proposed plan calls for a regrading and excavation of the pond to a <br />maximum seven foot depth. The existing bank elevations of the pond will <br />remain the same, and it will not oe enlarged in any way. The bank ratios <br />within the pond will be no greater than 5/1, well within the guidelines of <br />safety. Two small islands will be located within the pond and will be <br />planted with habitat suitable for duck nesting. The sides of the pond may <br />be leveled for walking purposes up to a maximum of eight feet; however no <br />significant trees or other vegetation will be removed to accomplish this. <br />This pond is meant to be retained in its natural state as much as possible. <br />It is estimated by Schoell and Madson that approximately 2300 cubic yards <br />of material will be removed. We have a few low spots in other areas of <br />French Creek which can absorb this fill. <br />I am hoping to receive Planning Commission approval at its February 18th <br />meeting and Council approval on March 10. These approval dates are necessary <br />in order to do the excavation work while the ground is still solidly frozen. <br />Any delay will set the project back a year. <br />I urge your approval. <br />o <br />I <br />1