HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe: MCWD permit NOV-20-2066 14�20 M C W D 952 471 0682 P.03iO3
Minnehaha Creek � Watershed District
1'mproving Quality of Water,Quality of Life `
Established irt 1967
NovemUzr 20,2006 .
TheNlinnehaE�nCreek Steve Bahl
Wutershed Disn�icr is 1260 N'rench Crock llr.
Wayz�lta,MN 55391
cornmitted ro a
Hickory Fine Homes Attn: Bill Stewart
leadership�ola in 1844 Wayzata Blvd
pn�tectin�impravin�, Long Lt�ke,M1V 55356
and mana��in,g the R�: MCWD�ermit#U6-290: 30Q S4ubbs$ay Rd.Orono
surface waters m:d
Dear Mr. Bohl:
ci�liatcd groundwarer
Duting routine inspections by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District(MCWD)staff at the above
re�ourceswithin rhe mentioned location,the following violations of permit#06-290 were observed and recorded on
District,includingnc�ir November 20, 2006:
relarionships ro rhe • Exposed slope on mound system outside of silt fence perimeter.
• Exposed slope outside of silt fence perimeter where woodchip stockpile used to be.
ecwy�kems afwhrch rhep . Small holes in silt fence along perimeter.
are an in�egrul part, • Possible incursion into wetland buffer.
rhrough re,�ululion, The MCWD requests that the permit holder take the following action:
capiral projecrs, . Maintain and install silt fencing to MCWD speciflcations unlil disturbed soils are vegetated.
educatiorr,cooperarive �nstall silt fences in the front of each site,on all downhill slopes and around stockpiles.Silt
fence must be trenched in 6 inches and installed according to instructions.
endeavors,and ocher • Repair silt fence where required.
. Install silt fence on downslope side of mound system and woodchip pile,or stabilize slope with
programs based on erosion control blanket.
suunJscience, Addition of silt fence or stabilization of the slope according to the conversation with Bill on site is
t�tnvv�+live lhinking,an required. There may be an issue with silt fence and construction activity encroaching oh wetland or
wetland buffer area. You may be required to restore the area to wetland conditions with native
injurmed und engaAed vegetatian, pending investigation by MCWD staff.To avoid formal enforcement action from the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District which may include fees for additional inspections and legal
cn�seiruency,and the costs, report to the MN Department of Commerce for possible violation of license terms, and the
delivery of a Stop Work Order, please implement the above mentioned carrections by Wednesday,
cost cffeclive useufpublic November 27.Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter, if you have any questions
�n�� please call me at(952)47r 0590 ext.210.
Sincerely,
Nathaniel Kale �
District Representative
Enclosure: Copy of Site Inspection Form
Cc: Lyle Oman
18202 Minnetonka Boulevard,D�;ephaven MinnosOta 55891 • Phone;952-071-0590 • Fax 952-471-O6B2 • www.minnehahacreek.org
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DEC-15-2066 99�42 M C W D 952 471 0682 P.03iO3
Mi�neh�,ha Cree� Waters�e� Distr�Ct
Improving Quality of Water, Qualit�y vf Life
Established in 1967
DecemUer I 1,2006
TheMinnehnha Creek Steve BOhI
Watershed Disrrict is 126U French Creek Dr.
Wayzata,MN 55391
cummitted ta a
Iiickory Fine Homes Ath�: Bi11 Stewart
Iendership ru(e in �$q.q.Wayzata Blvd
prolecting,impravin� L�ng Lake,MN 55356
�t�sd mAt�Aging�he Re: MGWD P�rmit#46-290:,30d Stubbs Bay Rd. Orono
s�urjace wate.rs und
Dear Mr. Bohl:
u�liuled grvr�ndwuter
During routine inspections by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District(MCWD)staff at the above
r�suurces within the mentioned location,the fallowing violations of permit#OB-290 were observed and recorded on
Dislritl,incladingtheir December 11,2006: '
relatioruhips to the • Exposed slope outside of silt fence perimeter where woodchip stockpile used to be,noted in
last inspection &walkthrough on Nov. 20.
ecosystems uf��hich they . Silt fence down�south af new rock wall series on site.
aro�an integral parc, • Discharge under siit fence into wetland.
through reg�cla�iv�r, The MCWD requests that the peRnit holder take the foilowing action:
capital projects, . Maintain and install silt fencing to MCWD specifications until disturbed soils are vegetated.
educution,coaperative Install silt fences in the front of each site, on all downhill slopes and around stockpiles. Silt
fence must be trenched in 6 inches and ins�alled according to instructions.
endeuvurs,and other • Reinstall silt fence along down gradient from rock wall.
. lnstall silt fence on downslope side of woodchip pile, or stabilize slope with erosion control
programa bused on blanket. �
suu»d scier►ce,
� Reinstall silt fence where discharge is occuRing.
irinovulivelhinking,an It is of the highest priority to prevent any further discharge into the wetland from occurring. To avoid
formal enfarcement action from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District which may include fees
i�rjurnred und en�aged for additional inspections and legal costs, report to the MN Department of Commerce for possible
violation of license terms, and the delivery of a Stop Work Order, please implement the above
cnrss�i�uency,u�rd!he mentioned corrections by Wednesday, December 27. Thank you for your immediate attention to
cost eJfeclive use vf public this matter, if you have any questions please call me at(952)471-0590 ext. 210.
fun� Sincerely,
Nathaniel Kale
District Rep�esentative
Enclosure: Copy of Site {nspection Form, Rule J Fee Invoice
Cc: Lyle Oman
18202 Mlnnetonka Boulevard.Oeephaven Minnesota 55391 • Phone:952-471-Ob90 • Fau 852•471-0682 • wvuw,minnehahacreek.orp