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directly to the wetland via a culvert under the driveway. Due to a change from woodland and natural grasses to a graded pad for horses it has been determined that this will result in more impervious surface draining to the wetland. The pad for horses has been graded and the culvert is currently protected with silt fence so there should not be a discharge of sediment to the wetland. As designed the Wetland Ordinance buffer requirements are triggered. The wetland is classified as a Preserve and requires a 50 foot buffer along its entire length. Currently the buffer is predominately turf grass. Per Div. 3 Sec. 78-1605 (2) (a) turf grass is considered an undesirable plant species and will need to be removed and replaced with native vegetation. The applicant will need to submit a proposed landscaping plan for the buffer that includes the following. 1. Method of establishing native vegetation in buffer for areas. (MN BWSR Web Site — Publication: "Restoring & Managing Native Wetland and Upland Vegetation" source for options). 2. Species proposed to be seeded or planted. According to the ordinance Div. 3 Sec. 78-1605 (3) the seed mix must contain at least 12 pounds (PLS) per acre of native prairie grass seed and 5 pounds (PLS) per acre of native wildflower seed. The grass mixture must contain a minimum of four species while the wildflower mixture must contain a minimum of five species. (MN BWSR Web Site — Publication: "Restoring & Managing Native Wetland and Upland Vegetation" source for options). 3. A schedule of activities that are part of the management and maintenance for the removal of invasive species and the establishment of vegetation in the buffer shall be provided. Survey Requirements The current survey shows a buffer of 35 feet however based on the City Ordinance a 50 foot buffer is required. The Site Survey should be updated to reflect the additional wetland and buffer located on the property. Restriction and Covenant for Wetland and Buffer Per Section 78-1611 of the wetland ordinance the owner shall record Restriction and Covenants over the wetland and buffer with the property chain of title. A form with the language for the Restriction and Covenants is available from the City. Wetland Buffer Markers Formal buffer markers are not required for the proposed activity under the Ordinance, however it is recommended that the buffer is marked by the applicant C:\Documents and Settings\mcurtis\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\6RMDF9G3\Melanie_]S^1100 Old Crystal Bay Road Wetland Review.dooc [INS 06-2010] Page 2 of 3