09-18-2006 Planning Commission Packet

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��V� �� ' �Bonestroo Rosene em o � �,Anderlil<& Associates Englnccrs 6 Afchltecls Projecf Name:. St. Edward's Church Client: Orono To: Tom Kellogg File No: 139-06-3232 From: John Smyth Date: 9/11/06 Re: Wetland Buffer Compliance Remarks: The proposed project involves grading for the development of trails and other amenities. The surFace disturbance of the grading is sufficient enough for the site to be subject to the Cities Wetland Buffer ordinance. The plans show two wetlands located within the property. For purposes of this memo the wetland located directly west of Ferndale Road North will be identified as Wetland 1 and the wetland along the western property will be identified as Wetland 2. The City classification map indicates the wetlands are classified as Manage 3 wetland basins which require a 16.5-foot buffer that either preserves a natural upland buffer or establishes a natural buffer. Set-back from the upslope edge of the buffer is 20 feet for structures. There are no proposed structures within the buffer or setback. Wetland 1 currently has turf grass around the basin and native vegetation will need to be established within the buffer. The City Wetland Ordinance requires native (originating in Minnesota) vegetation. For the most part the proposed plantings are native, however a few species proposed such as coral berry, should be substituted with native vegetation. There will also need to be native herbaceous vegetation established within the buffer by seed or planting. A proposed seed or planting of native herbaceous should be added to the planting plan. Wetland 2 has a good natural buffer that will be � preserved except for a small portion will be disturbed with grading for the "Secret Garden". The area disturbed by grading around Wetland 2 will need to be planted or seedec! within native vegetation as discussed for Wetland 1. The upslope edge of the buffer should be shown and labeled on future planting plan submittals and plant quantities for the buffers by species should be included. . Bonestroo, Rosene,Anderlik and Associates,Inc. www.bonestroo.com ❑St.Paul Office: �MilwaukeQ Office: ❑Rochester Office: ❑Willmar Office: ❑St.Cloud Office: ❑Grayslake Office: 2335 West Highway 38 1516 Wesl Mequon Road 112 7'"Slreet NE 205 Sth Street SW 3721 23`d Slreet S 888 East Belvidere Road Sl.Paul,MN 55113 Mequon,WI 53092 Rochester,MN 55906 Willmar,MN 56201 Sl.Cloud,MN 56301 Grayslake,IL 60030 Phone:G51-636-4600 Phone:262-241-4466 Phone:507-282-2100 Phone:320-214-9557 Phone:320-251-4553 Phone:847-548-6774 Fax:651-636-1311 Fax:282-241-4901 Fax:507-282-3100 Fax:320-214-9458 Fax:320-251-6252 Fax:847-548-6979