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A utility easement is lov led through the property. In the 1970s the easement was acquired for a metro sewer main. The sewer main line was never constructed. Parts of the original easement located over the 20 acre property north of the Luce Line Trail was vacated years ago when it was determined the line would not be construr-ed. The easement located across this property and other lots in the Fox Ridge neighborhood has not been vacated. The City is in the process of determining the long term viability of the easement 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 for any land alteration activities. The proposed grading plan does not impact the wetland or wetland setback. A final 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 an erosion control permit. Planning Commission Options for Action A. Approval. A recommendation of approval shall include the following conditions: I. 3 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. A determination is made by all agencies with rights to the utility easement that 12' of fill can be located over the easement. A letter should be submitted by the property 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. The MCWD shall issue an erosion control permit prior to issuance of a land alteration permit. The flushing station located on the property shall be protected by fencing to ensure it will not be damaged during the project. All slopes shall be restored with a minimum of 4-inches of topsoil and seeded or restored with some type of erosion control measure, erosion control plan shall be approved by the MCWD and City Engineer. 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. 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. 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 •01-2732 Rcv!$ Stephenson Ul 1850 Fox Ridge Road Page 3 of 3