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Zoning File #1457 March 14, 1991 Page 7 of 8 As already noted in the earlier review per DNR classification, the wetland type is classified as a Type 6 and 7 and is not a DNR protected wetland. The proposed land alterations must be reviewed once again by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the Corps of Engineers. It is staff's understanding that Mr. Carlson is working closely with the Corps seeking approval of the proposed filling and grading activities within the protected wetlands. Staff has no information as to the current status of those discussions. The Corps may issue a permit allowing 10,000 s.f. of a wetland to be filled under a national permitting system. Anything beyond the 10,000 s.f. area will require more formal review process by the Corps. Review Exhibits G and H, proposed trail. Maximum width at base = 16* Actual travelled trail = 8' As for the portion of the trail that intersects Outlet C, it is staff's understanding that this section is no longer proposed along with the west loop. Applicant proposes the filling of a bermlike area to achieve access to a dry island aj.ea located within the middle of the wetland. The proposed tennis court is no longer planned. The area is to be left in its original state and to merely be used as a hiking and picnic area. To be consistent with the earlier review and directions received from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, all fill placed below the 970 elevation will be compensated for by matching excavations above the 970 elevation. The question for members for this phase of the review is will you allow a bike trail system through the designated wetland. Is there a difference between approval of private road to achieve access to residential lots and a bike trail installed for the benefit of 12 residential land owners? How do members feel about the installation of the connecting berm to the island within Out lot C? As already noted above, the areas of the bike trail as they intersect residential lots must be excluded from the dry buildable area of each lot. How will the bike trail along the southern boundaries of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 relate with the private driveway that serves Lot 2, Block 2? WouId you accept a less intense bike trail system within the wetlands area? Would you accept a less intense hiking trail at no more than a 4' width through this unique area? Options of Action Denial. Please refer to the necessary findings in Section 10.55 or tabling until the Corps of Engineers has determined the extent of the filling to allowed within the protected wetlands area. City to provide direction on the following; J