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f #2209 - Spring Hill Golf Clnb May 8,1997 Page 2 a. b. Use of proper erosion control methods during construction. Wetland mitigation subject to MCWD approval and in accordance with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act and Corps of Engineers Section 404 Clean Water Act requirements. C. Big Woods Alteration Impacts STAFF & PC RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission assessed all relevant information regarding the Big Woods and concluded that applicants have taken appropriate steps to minimize the impacts, that there still will be significant impacts, but that the golf course use is a better alternative for use of this property than residential development which is likely to occur if the golf course does not proceed, and which would potemtially have a greater impact than the golf course. CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION: Anthonv DeMars of Bonestroo has made a number of general recommendations in his letter of May 6 regarding reduction of impacts to the Big Woods. These include maintaining wetland perimeter buffers; maintaining connectivity between wetland and forest areas; careful pesticide and fertilizer application; management and removal of exotic plant species, and use of native plants along the forest edges. D. Alteration of Wildlife Habitat and Movement Corridors STAFF & PC RECOMMENDATION: (none) £. Impacts on Surface Water Runoff Quality/Quantit}' 1. Drainage. b. STAFF & PC RECOMMENDATION (Per City Engineer's comments): a. Storm sewer lines should be extended to the normal water level of the wetlands or ponds. There may be a need for a drainage culvert along the north side of Co. Rd. 6 to direct drainage past the tunnel entrance. Existing roadway culverts near the site should be field surveyed and if damaged or deteriorated, should be replaced (Staff note: since applicants' plan does not require upsizing of culverts, their replacement would normally be done at City expense). c. i