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Zoning File #1918 April 13. 1994 Paee 2 Wetland Encroachment The driveway as rough-graded brings fill to the edge of the wetland as defined by a 952.0’ elevation contour. The City was granted a conservation and flowage easement over a smaller wetland area as part of the 1978 subdivision, but review in 1987 indicated the wetland was significantly more extensive. A new flowage and conservation easement incorporating the enlarged wetland boundaries using the 952.0’ contour was granted in 1987. Given the driveway base work in place, staff would suggest the following conditions for renewal of this application: • Prior to Council approval, applicants ’ surveyor to stake centerline of easement to confirm driveway will be within said easement. • No additional filling can be allowed at the point where driveway abuts edge of wetland (about 50-100 ’ south of road). Filling in this area would likely require MCWD. DNR and Corps of Engineers approval. • Prior to review by Council, applicant to provide certified copy of driveway easement over Lot 8. • Applicants to provide certified copy of executed flowage and conservation easement granted in 1987. • Additional conditions of approval discussed in prior resolution: a. b. c. Since land alteration permit #00623 has expired, applicants ’ contractor shall obtain a new land alteration permit for the driveway construction. Applicants shall call for a final site inspection upon completion of the new driveway. The culvert at the drainageway crossing under the driveway shall be 24" in diameter. Applicant is advised to contact the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to confirm whether they will require any permits for the new driveway construction and whether they are satisfied with the restoration work completed in 1988 (no further restoration of the aborted driveway site will be required by the City). Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval per the conditions as noted above. (■'