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) <br />) <br />) <br />ORDINANCE NO. 97-778 Page 5 <br />3) the city determines that a right-of-way extension would adversely <br />impact natural amenities including wetlands or stands of <br />significant trees; <br />Section 7. City Code §300.24, Subd. 8 and 9 are amended to read as follows: <br />SUBDIVISION 8. REMOVAL OF LANDS FROM THE FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT. Land <br />mav' be removed from the Floodplain district only by a zoning map amendment <br />pursuant to the provision of section 300.09 of this ordinance and only if water storage <br />is provided in an amount compensatory to that removed by such action or if acceptable <br />hydrologic engineering data is presented which indicates how conditions have changed <br />such that the floodplain characteristics can be maintained. The area of any <br />compensatory water storage cannot be located where there are any significant trees, <br />unless approved by the city. The compensatory storage area must be created in a <br />manner that prevents erosion into any nearby wetland. In addition to other application <br />requirements, the city may require submission and approval of the following <br />information: <br />a) <br />b) <br />a concept plan indicating ultimate utilization of the property; <br />a grading plan with appropriate drainage calculations and erosion controls <br />prepared by a registered engineer; <br />c) <br />d) <br />e) <br />a floodplain survey in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance; <br />a landscaping or revegetation plan; <br />a review of the proposal by the Minnesota department of natural resources If <br />applicable and the appropriate watershed district; and <br />such other information as may be necessary or convenient to review the <br />request. <br />SUBDIVISION 9. ALTERATION OF THE FLOODPLAIN. No alteration of the Floodplain <br />district shall be allowed without a floodplain alteration permit, subject to <br />recommendation by the planning commission and approval of the city council. <br />Alterations will only be allowed for correction or enhancement purposes and only if <br />water storage is provided in an amount compensatory to that removed or if acceptable <br />hydrologic engineering data Is presented which indicates how conditions have changed <br />such that the floodplain characteristics can be maintained. The area of any <br />compensatory water storage cannot be located where there are any significant trees, <br />unless approved by the city. The compensatory storage area must be created in a <br />manner that prevents erosion into any nearby wetland. In determining the