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t <br /> activity does not trigger the establishment of a buffer, the following setbacks shall <br /> apply: . <br /> 1. All new builtlings shall maintain a setback from a delineated wetland <br /> boundary equivalent to the width of the buffer area per the chart in <br /> section 78-1605(c) plus the required 20 foot buffer setback. <br /> 2. All new non-structural impervious surtaces and those structures listed as <br /> exceptions in section 78-1608(2)(a) above shall maintain a setback from <br /> the delineated wetland boundary equivalent to the width of the buffer <br /> area per the chart in [section]78-1605(c). <br /> d. Buffer flexibility. Where existing structures or surfaces are located within an area <br /> that would be required for establishment of a buffer under this article, alternative <br /> methods of wetland protection may be approved by the city council to avoid <br /> creating unreasonable impacts on the existing use of a property. Such methods <br /> may include but are not limited to buffer width averaging, redirection of drainage <br /> to an area where buffer is feasible, use of rain gardens, cisterns or rain barrels, <br /> etc. <br /> (Ord. No. 28 3rd series, § 1, 8-22-2005) <br /> Sec. 78-1609. Removal of lands from the wetl'ands overlay district. <br /> (a) Removal of wetlands from a wetland overlay district(i.e. by filling, etc) requires a zoning <br /> amendment and an amendment of the official city wetland map. The amendments must be made � <br /> pursuant to the provisions of section 78-43 of this chapter and WCA replacement rules. These <br /> amendments must be consistent with the purpose of this article, the city's surtace water management <br /> plan and the goals and policies of the community management plan. In determining the appropriateness <br /> of a rezoning request, the city council will consider the size of the wetland overlay district, the magnitude <br /> of the area proposed for removal, hydrological and ecological effects and the type and function of <br /> wetlands involved in order to provide the maximum feasible protection. <br /> (b) Wetlands within an overlay district may only be removed according to WCA rules and if at <br /> least an equal area of wetland replacement is created to compensate for the wetland being filled. Unless <br /> otherwise approved by the city council, compensatory wetland area must be provided within Orono and <br /> within the same subwatershed (Painter's Creek, Long Lake Creek, Classen Creek, Lake Minnetonka) as <br /> the wetland being altered, if available. <br /> (c) In addition to application requirements, the city may require submission and approval of <br /> the following information: <br /> (1) A copy of the wetland replacement plan application submitted to 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 Hennepin County <br /> coordinates, with appropriate drainage calculations and erosion controls prepared by a <br /> registered engineer; <br /> (4) A landscaping or revegetation plan; <br /> (5) Such other information as may be necessary or convenient to evaluate the proposed <br /> permit; and <br /> (6) A MnRAM assessment approved by the MCWD. <br /> (Ord. No. 28 3rd series, § 1, 8-22-2005) <br /> /� <br />