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Request for Council Action continued <br />page 2 of 3 <br />September 19, 1997 <br />Zoning File #2281 _____________ <br />proposes to certify the 0.81 acres of wetland for replacement by the Miimesota Board of Water <br />& Soil Resources (BWSR) as provided in the Wetland Conservation Act rules. That mitigation <br />could occur at any location BWSR chooses. The MCWD has concluded that due to the linear <br />nature of this project and other factors, that no NURP ponds will be required to be constructed <br />for this project. However, MCWD is requiring a $34,500 contribution for regional storm water <br />facilities. The attached July 10, 1997 Resolution from the MCWD Board at least suggests their <br />intent that these contributions be placed in escrow for potential use within the City that generated <br />the contributions. <br />Planning Commission Recommendation <br />At their August 18th meeting. Planning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of the project subject <br />to the following: <br />1. <br />2. <br />3. <br />4. <br />5. <br />6. <br />City Engineer to review storm water impacts of wetland filling. <br />Subject to review and approval by all agencies having jurisdiction. <br />Subject to adherence to the erosion control plan as presented in use of Best Management <br />Practices during all phases of construction. <br />Subject to obtaining a land alteration permit from the City prior to project commencement. <br />Planning Commission recommends that the City encourage the appropriate agencies to do <br />wetland mitigation in Orono. <br />Planning Commission recommends that Council address the concern expressed by <br />residents about the alignment determination process. <br />Staff Recommendation <br />City staff and the City Engineer have met with County staff to review the design plans, including <br />the impacts of wetland filling, and the stormwater management plans for the area. Staff has <br />conclnded that the project as proposed is reasonable, and appropriate measures have been taken <br />to address the wetland and stormwater impacts. The County should be responsible for regular <br />cleaning of the catch basin sumps to maintain the system. <br />Staff recommends approval of the proposed wetland/flood plain impact variances and land <br />alteration CUP, primly based on this being a necessary public safety improvement project. The <br />Council and the County have spent considerable time and effort in reaching the approved