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r (3) A grading plan, in hard copy format and a CAD or CIS format in Hennepin County coordinates, with tq)ptopriate drainage calculations and erosion controls prepared by a registered engineer; (4) A landsc^ing or revegetation plan; (5) Such other information as may be necessary or convenient to evaluate the proposed permit; and (6) A MnRAM assessment wwWeTed aoproved bv the MCWD. SCC.7S-1610 Altenitioi of Wetlands. (a) No alteration of land within a wetland overlay district or a wetland buffer is allowed without a wetlands alteration permit, subject to recommendation by the Planning Commission and approval of the City Council. The Planning Commission must hold a public hearing aao* notifying the prop^y owners within 350 feet of the property on which the proposed alteration will occur. Activities that constitute an alteration regulated by this section include changes to the size, depth or contour of the wetlands or its buffer, dredging, or alterations of wetlands or buffer vegetation. Alterations do not include wetland planting or the selective clearing or pruning of trees or vegetation that are dead, diseased, noxious weeds or similar hazards. A wetland alteration permit is not required when a wetland district is reznned to another zoning classification. (b) Alteration of land within a wetland overlay district will only be allowed if water storage is provided in an amount compensatory to that removed. Unless otherwise approved by the City Council, compensatory wetland area must be provided within the same subwatershed district as the wetland being altered. In determining the appropriateness of an alteration request, the City Council will consider the size of the total wetland district, the magnitude of the area proposed for alteration, the aesthetic, hydrological and ecological effect, the type and function of wetlands involved, and such other factors as may be appropriate in order to provide the maximum feasible protection to the wetlands. Application for a wetlands alteration permit must be accompanied by such information as required by the City, including: (0 j 4« A copy of the wetland replacement plan application (rem iubrntaedto the MCWD; (2) (3) A concept plan showing the ultimate use of the property; A grading plan, in hard copy format and a CAD or CIS format in Hennq>in County coordinates, with ^propriate drainage calculations and erosion controls prepared by a registered engineer; (4) A landscaping or revegetation plan; Such other information as may be necessary or convenient to evaluate the proposed permit; and