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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10, 1997 ( #6 - Bracketts Point Sewer Project - Continued) • Kelley moved, Goetten seconded, to approve Resolution No. 3850 ordering preparation of plans and specifications for the Bracketts Point sewer project. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( 0) #2202 COUNTY ROAD 15 RECONSTRUCTION - VARIANCE /CUP - APPROVAL Gaffron reported that the application is for variances and conditional use permit for the reconstruction of County Road 15 for the alteration of existing wetlands and the filling of City protected wetlands, filling of designated flood plain areas, and filling in excess of 100 cubic yards. The Planning Commission recommended approval while voicing related concerns regarding mitigation outside of the City of Orono, specifically the allowance of mitigation payment by Hennepin County Dept. of Transportation to the MCWD for the regional pond ng in Excelsior. Gaffron noted that any delays in the project would result in the project not occurring in this calendar year. Public benefit has been shown for the reconstruction to occur in 1997. Gaffron reviewed the areas of wetland to be filled. This includes 1.2 acres of DNR wetland and 1.1 acres of other wetlands protected by the Wetland Conservation Act. This includes the areas between the road and railroad. There will be 10' of additional pavement to the north of the existing road resulting in a significant acreage being filled. i 1.3 acres of the mitigation for the DNR wetland will occur in the Painters Creek area of Independence. The 1.1 acre is subject to MCWD authority. The flood plain filling is mainly within the project including some ditching and removal of the Ferndale cutoff and reverting that area to flood plain and wetland area. Because the project is within 1000' of Lake Minnetonka, it is subject to Shoreland Regulation. The hardcover amounts increase from 5.2 acres to 7+ acres. This was a major concern to the Planning Commission. The effect of controlling hardcover on residential properties within the shoreland area greatly diminishes when considering the effect this one project will have on hardcover. Joel Settles and Guy Knowlan of Hennepin County were present to answer any questions. Jabbour inquired if the topography was sloped so to result in the runoff being directed to the Ferndale Cutoff instead of Lake Minnetonka. Knowlan said the slope is to the north side of the roadway. There is one portion with a culvert. Several areas will be rerouted and treated prior to entering Lake ; Mnnetonka. • 10