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2.All new noil-structural impervious surfaces and those structures listed as exceptions in Section 78-1608(2)(a) above shall maintain a setback from the delineated wetland boundary equivalent to the width of the buffer area per the chart in 78-1605(c). d.Buffer Flexibility. Where existins structures or surfaces are located within an area that would be required for establishment of a buffer under this ordinance, alternative methods of wetland protection mav be approved bv the City Council to avoid creatinff unreasonable impacts on the existins^ use of a property. Such methods mav include but are not limited to buffer width avera^in^. redirection ofdrainaee to an area where buffer is feasible, use of rain gardens, cisterns or rain barrels, etc. See. 78-1609 Removal of Lands from the Wetlands Overlay District (a) Removal of wetlands from a wetland overlay district (i.e. by filling, etc) requires a zoning amendment and an amendment of the official City Wetland Map. The amendments must be made pursuant to the provisions of Section 78-43 of this ordinance and WCA replacement rules. These amendments must be consistent with the purpose of this ordinance, the City's Surface Water Management Plan and the goals and policies of the Community Management Plan. In determining the appropriateness of a rezoning request, the City Council will consider the size of the wetland overlay district, the magnitude of the area proposed for removal, hydrological and ecological effects and the type and function of wetlands involved in order to provide the maximum feasible protection. (b) Wetlands within an overlay district may only be removed according to WCA rules and if at least an equal area of uew wetland reDlaccment is created to compensate for the wetland being filled. How eve r; the demlnimue eaeniptiou specified itf A —I— imm M>*<ia«ii —u——t i«ii foy the remov al of Type I ■'s ov erlay dlstriet» Unless otherwise iqiproved by the City Council, compensatory wetland area must be provided within Orono and within the same subwatershed (Painter *s Creek. Long Lake Creek. Classen Creek, Lake Minnetonka) dietrie t as the wetland being altered, if available . (c) In addition to application requirements, the City may require submission and approval of the following information: (1) An appr oved A copy of the wetland replacement plan application /ram UtAsIS^theMCWD; (2) A concept plan showing the ultimate use of the property; 1