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2. All new non-structural impervious surfaces and those <br /> structures listed as exceptions in Section 78-1608(2)(a) <br /> above shall maintain a setback from the delineated wetland <br /> boundary equivalent to the width of the buffer area per the <br /> chart in 78-1605(c). <br /> d. Buffer Flexibilitv. Where existin� structures or sur aces are <br /> located within an area that would be required�'or establishment o f <br /> a bu„f'fer under this ordinance, alternative methods of wetland <br /> protection mav be approved bv the Citv Council to avoid creating <br /> unreasonable impacts on the existing use of a propertv. Such <br /> methods may include but are not limited to buffer width avera�in� <br /> redirection ofdrainage to an area where buffer is feasible, etc. <br /> Sec. 78-1609 Removal of Lands from the Wetlands Overlay District. <br /> (a) Removal of wetlands from a wetland overlay district (i.e. by filling, etc) <br /> requires a zoning amendment and an amendment of the official City Wetland Map. The <br /> amendments must be made pursuant to the provisions of Section 78-43 of this ordinance <br /> and WCA replacement rules. These amendments must be consistent with the purpose of <br /> this ordinance, the City's Surface Water Management Plan and the goals and policies of <br /> the Community Management Plan. In determining the appropriateness of a rezoning <br /> request, the City Council will consider the size of the wetland overlay district, the <br /> magnitude of the area proposed for removal, hydrological and ecological effects and the <br /> type and function of wetlands involved in order to provide the maximum feasible <br /> protection. <br /> (b) Wetlands within an overlay district may only be removed according to <br /> WCA rules and if at least an equal area of � wetland renlacement is created to <br /> compensate for the wetland being filled. , <br /> „��,,,,,,� ��.,. ., „+ ; ,.�„a�a . ,;+ti;., ��,.� r;�.;�� o,.�.,., �.n+,.;,.*. Unless otherwise <br /> approved by the City Council, compensatory wetland area must be provided within the <br /> same subwatershed district and citv as the wetland being altered, if available. <br /> (c) In addition to application requirements, the City may require submission <br /> and approval of the following information: <br /> (1) An approved wetland replacement plan application from the MCWD; <br /> (2) A concept plan showing the ultimate use of the property; <br /> (3) A grading plan, in hard copy format and a CAD or GIS format in <br /> Hennepin County coordinates, with appropriate drainage calculations and <br /> erosion controls prepared by a registered engineer; <br /> 13 <br />