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A utility casement is located through the properly. In the 1970s the easement was acquired for a metro sewer main. The sewer main line was never constructed. Parts of the original casement located over the 20 acre properly north of the Luce Line Trail w as vacated years ago w hen it was determined tlie line would not be constructed. The casement located across this property and other lots in the Fc.x Ridge neighborhood has not been vacated. The City is in the process of determining the long term viability of the casement and requesting comments from the Met Council on the future use of the easement. Wetland Impacts Below the hillside is a large wetland. The City of Orono requires a 26’ setback to wetlands lor any land alteration activities. The proposed grading plan does not impact the wetland or wetland setback. A Hnal wetland delineation shall indicate the edge of the protected wetland. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) has been asked to comment on the proposed project. They will require on erosion control permit. Pianniog Commission <)ption.s for Action A. Approval. A recommendation of approval shall include the follow ing conditions: 1. A determination is made by all agencies with rights to the utility casement that 12' of fill can be located o\ er the easement 2. A letter should be submitted by the properly owner indicating that two silt fences would be installed to protect the existing wetland, and that the silt fence would be installed prior to any tree removal or land alteration. 3. The MCWD shall issue an erosion control permit prior to issuance of a land alteration permit. 4. The flushing station located on the properly shall be protected by fencing to ensure it will not be damaged during the project. 5. All slopes shall be restored with a minimum of 4-inches of topsoil and seeded or restored w ith some tvpc of erosion control measure, erosion control plan shall be approved by the MCWD and City Engineer. 6. The property owner provide some type of financial guarantee that could be used to correct any damage to the road caused by the contractors activities. 7. Fox Ridge Road is a residential street. Contractor shall place signs on Fox Ridge Road alerting other users of the road of the contractor work taking place. 8. Temporary fencing shall be installed around the construction activity to separate the land alteration activity from surrounding property. B. Denial, Stating reasons. C. Table D. Other Action •01-27)2 IU%b Sicphcmon 111 1150 F<n Ridte Road Pi«c)or)