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I <br /> i <br /> i <br /> MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT <br /> G�UALITY OF WATER QUALITY OF LIFE ; <br /> September 2,2010 : <br /> Nathan VanCamp � <br /> The Minnehaha Creek 601 Minnetonka Highlands Ln � <br /> . . Orono,MN 55356 <br /> Watershed Distnct is � <br /> _ _ i <br /> committed to a leadership Re: Land Alteration Permit Approval Request(6p1 Minnetonka Highlands Ln,Orono) • j <br /> � <br /> role in protefing, ; <br /> Mr.VanCamp; <br /> improving and managing ' <br /> On September l,2010,a site investigation was performed by MCWD staff at 601 <br /> the surface waters and Minnetonka Highlands Lane in Orono to determine if the proposed project area , <br /> affiGated groundwater contained wetlands that may be impacted by the project. The proposed project area was ', <br /> ` based on the submittals received by Steve Christopher(MCWD)via e-mail on August I <br /> resources within the 2S,2010. Upon field review of the site,wetland indicators were observed wrthin the <br /> oistrict,inctuding their proJeCt a1'ea(i.e.saturated soils,standing water,wetland vegetation). Due to the <br /> . : <br /> presence of these indicators,a wetland delineation report&a Minnesota Wetland ! <br /> retat,onsh,ps to the Conservation Act Application for Approval of Wetland Type&Boundary must be <br /> eco3ystems oF which submitted to the District in order to fui�ther assess potential wetlands on site. It was ' <br /> noted that fill material has already been brought in on site. This material must be '� <br /> they are an integ�l pa►t. contained with silt fence immediately. No work is allowed at the site(except for tlie <br /> We achieve our mission installation of silt fence around the fill material area)until the proper permits have been : II <br /> acquired. I <br /> through regulation, � <br /> capital projects. <br /> Based on the submittals received for the proposed project,a peimit will be needed from ' <br /> _ the District for Erosion Control. Receipt of the wetland delineation report and approval <br /> education,cooperative of the wetland boundary will determine if the project will also require a permit from the "' <br /> endeavors,and other District for Wetland Protection. , <br /> programs based on If you have any questions,feel free to contact me at 952-471-0590 x226 or ' <br /> sound science; cbach�minnehahacreek.org. <br /> i <br /> ; <br /> innovative thTnking,an Sincerely, <br /> infomied and engaged 1 <br /> l <br /> constituency,and the <br /> cost effective use of Catherine Bach <br /> pubticfunds. Dist�ictTechnician <br /> Attachments: <br /> Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Application for Approval of Wetland Type& <br /> Boundary i <br /> CC: Steve Clu-istopher,MCWD;Melanie Curtis,City of Orono <br /> 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard,Deephaven,MN 55391�Office:(952)471-0590�Fax:(952)471-0682�www:minnehahacreek.org ' <br />