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Home My WebLink AboutMN wetland conservation act notice of decision-2012 � • � � ' ' � � • • ' • • • • � • - � : � • . 1. Project/Site Information ProjecUSite Name: 1300 French Creek Drive Local Government Unit: Orono �ocation (address and/or T, R, Sec.): 117N 23W Section 10 2. Applicant Information Applicant Name: Chris Dahl Address: 1300 French Creek Drive City, 5tate, Zip: Orono, MN 55391 E-mail: Phone: 3. Agent/Consultant Information Company Name (if applicable): Svoboda Ecoiogicai Resources Contact Person: Franklin Svoboda Address: 25580 Nelsine Drive City, State, Zip: Shorewood, MN 55331 E-mail: franks@gpsinnovations.com Phone: 952-471-1100 4. Description of Request Check all that apply: �Wetland Boundary (must attach wetland delineation report) O Wetland Type (Eggers & Reed and/or Circular 39 type) 5. Signature By signature below, the applicant requests a determination from the Local Government Unit under Minnesota Rules 8420.0225 on the submitted wetland boundary and type information in this application. The applicant also atfirms that they are the owner of the subject property or have permission from the landowner to pursue this determination. �`( �lC��YG-�`-"�--' �� 'T1I't`�l't}i!L•tt+ 'j..u.YtQ Z. � <.'C'I� Applicant or Auth rized Agent Signature D ta e Important Notes: • The applicant may be required to submit multiple copies of the reporVinformation to the LGU. The LGU may require the applicant to submit copies directly to Technical Evaluation Panel Members. Check with your LGU regarding their submitfal requirements. • The LGU decision must be made in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 15.99. For LGU use only Date Received: Page 1 of 1 BWSR Wetland Boundary/Type Application Form 1 1110/08 � Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Notice of Decision Local Government Unit(LGU) Address Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Minnetonka Blvd Deephaven,MN 55391 1.PROJECT INFORMATION Applicant Name Project Name _ Date of Application . _ Chris Dahl 1300_French_Creek Drive Application Number 6/27/12 W 12-23 . (completed 7/19/12) �Attach site locator map. T e of Decision: � Wetland Boundary or Type 0 No-Loss ❑Exemption ❑ Sequencing ❑Replacement Plan ❑Banking Plan Technical Evaluation Panel Findin s and Recommendation(if an : ❑Approve ❑Approve with conditions ❑Deny Summary(or attach): 2.LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT DECISION Date of Decision: 9/13/12 �Approved ❑Approved with conditions(include below) ❑Denied LGU Findings and Conclusions(attach additional sheets as necessary): A wetland delineation at 1300 French Creek Drive in Orono(PID#1011723320015)was performed by Svoboda Fcological Resources on May 22, 2012. The boundary was reviewed in the field on August 29, 2012 by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District(MCWD)staff. One wetland was identified on the property. The wetland was identified as a Type 5 shallow open water wetland. The boundary as flagged in the field and described in the delineation i•eport dated June 21,2012 is approved by the MCWD. This decision is valid for five years. A project on this property may require a permit from the MCWD. � For Re lacement Plans usin credits from the State Wetland Bank: Bank Account# Bank Service Area County Credits Approved for Withdrawal(sq,ft.or nearest.O1 acre BWSR Forms 7-1-10 Page 1 of 3 Replacement Plan Approval Conditions. In addition to any conditions specified by the LGU, the approval of a Wetland Replacement Plan is conditional upon the following: ❑ Financial Assurance: For project-specific replacement that is not in-advance, a financial assurance specified by the LGU must be submitted to the LGU in accordance with MN Rule 8420.0522, Subp. 9(List amount and type in LGU Findings). ❑ Deed Recording: For project-specific replacement, evidence must be provided to the LGU that the BWSR "Declaration of Restitictions and Covenants" and "Consent to Replacement Wetland" forms have been filed with the county recorder's o�ce in which the replacement wetland is located. ❑ Credit Withdrawal: For replacement consisting of wetland bank credits, confirmation that BWSR has withdrawn the credits fi•om the state wetland bank as specified in the approved replacement plan. " Wetlands may not be impacted until all applicable conditions have been met! LGU Authorized Si ature: Signing and mailing of this completed form to the appropriate recipients in accordance with 8420.0255, Subp. 5 provides notice that a decision was made by the LGU under the Wetland Conservation Act as specified above. If additional details on the decision exist,they have been provided to the landowner and are available fi•om the LGU u on re uest. Name Title Catherine Bach District Technician Signatu Date Phone Number and E-mail 9/13/12 (952)641-4504 cbach@minnehahacreek.org � THIS DECISION ONLY APPLIES TO THE MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT. Additional approvals or permits from local, state, and federal agencies may be required. Check with all appropriate authorities before commencing work in or near wetlands. Applicants proceed at their own risk if work authorized by this decision is started before the time period for appeal (30 days)has expired.If this decision is reversed or revised under appeal,the applicant may be responsible for restoring or replacing all wetland impacts. This decision is valid for thrce ycars fi•om the date of decision unless a longer period is advised by the TEP and specified in this notice of decision. 3.APPEAL OF THIS DECISION Pursuant to MN Rule 8420,0905, any appeal of this decision can only be commenced by mailing a petition for appeal, including applicable fee, within thirty(30)calendar days of the date of the mailing of this Notice to the following as indicated: Check one: � Appeal of an LGU staff decision. Send ❑Appeal of LGU governing body decision. Send petition and$0 fee(if applicable)to: petition and$500 filing fee to: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Executive Director 18202 Minnetonka Blvd Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Deephaven,NIlV 55391 520 Lafayette Road North � St. Paul,MN 55155 BWSR Forms 7-]-]0 Page 2 of 3 4.LIST OF ADDRESSEES � SWCD'I'EP member: Stacey Lijewski—Stacey.lijewski@co.hennepin.mn.us � BWSR TEP member: Lynda Peterson—Lynda.peterson@state.mn.us ❑ LGU TEP member(if different than LGU Contact): ❑ DNR TEP member: � DNR Regional Office(if different than DNR TEP member): Melissa Doperalski— Melissa.doperalslci@state.mn.us ❑ WD or WMO(if applicable): � Applicant(notice only)and Landowner(if different): Chris Dahl, 1300 French Creek Drive, Orono,MN 55391 � Members of the public who requested notice(notice only): Consultant: Svoboda Ecological Resources(Frank Svoboda)—franks@gpsinnovations.com City: Christine Mattson—cmarison@ci.orono.mn.us -- ' � Corps of Engineers Project Manager(notice only): Melissa Jenny— Melissa.m.jenny@usace.army.mil ❑ BWSR Wetland Bank Coordinator(wetland bank plan applicarions only) 5.MAILING INFORMATION ➢For a list of BWSR TEP representatives: www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsc/workareas/WCA areas.pdf ➢For a list of DNR TEP representatives: www.bwsr.state.mn.us/wetlands/wca/DNR TEP contacts.pdf ➢De artment of Natural Resources Re ional Offices: NW Region; NE Region: Central Re�ion: Southern Re�i�: Reg.Env.Assess.Ecol. 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Div.Ecol.Resources Div.Ecol.Resources Div.F.,col.Resources Div.Ecol.Resources 2115 Birchmont Beach Rd. 1201 E.Hwy.2 1200 Warner Road 261 Hwy. 15 South NE Grand Rapids,MN 55744 St.Paul,MN 55106 New Ulm,MN 56073 Bemid'i,MN 56601 For a map of DNR Adminish•ative Regions,see:http://files.dur.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/dnr_re�ions.pdf ➢For a list of Corps of Project Managers: www.mvp.usace.armv.mil/regulatorv/default.asp7pa�eid=687 or send to: US Army Corps of Engineers St.Paul District,ATTN: OP-R 180 Fifth St.East, Suite 700 St.Paul,MN 55101-1678 ➢For Wetland Bank Plan�pplications,also send a copy of the application to: Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Wetland Bank Coordinator 520 Lafayette Road North St. Paul,MN 55155 6.ATTACHMENTS In addition to the site locator map, list any other attachments: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ � BWSR Forms 7-1-10 Page 3 of 3 , , . . � �. . • i� �'�,_...�� . /1�''� . . . � , � • ,� t ; �0� � � , . . • ' _ — ' . lJ ' % ' . • . � , � . � ,` _ c _ . a ._ ... �;.�_._.,_c.�__ _ . _. �---_ - __ _ _��._ � -�� :�• ,,.-� 1 � o � _yr _ .. � o�� . ,.' , � � _ : � } � `�/ - •��, . g � : �',-� ��;.j .. . _ _�,S_ �,��:_ :�- , ,� �y� ..:' - • . -« �{�� c '.w o ./,�. �. �.. f .1`-��SO- ' �.'s"' ; J o . � ' � �'�.• + _., . .. , . 1 -- le . ° U �\� r -�.• � , � -:•� 5�+.. •(/ �, � �� '� ._ `��. . -� `" �`� . � � . � � % „ �� 9y, �� ' .. . �^� � -�C.� ' ' ,r • Caidin��) . . 4�.,� . �r �+f •' • O 1 .� _. �. #- , ! i �- .. . c ' , ��i'�,7 a' . � ' �:.' p _ ,�:.; � , ��'` � ... -- • �'�1 . � r. - - _ �� ! � :p f�: '`• /� . :�� -�' ��. - ' � . .�,� ' �....--� , �;�` - �� , � " .Q_ '�s --�. �i .,�i_ d__:`. 1_ja � - � �r _ o,.-�,�_._t_ .. � - - � , � _ '�"'Qi.=�i � T � � � _ .. �E-�*�-'_ - � - � � !►s9_�. r�..y- � .�,. �.I�� '��"�%,�,,�` 1� 0,.�� _� '� _ � `_, _� �--'+ �y�� Tax aqer :�� zwell Bay �`. � � �'e _ �i�0- . - - �/�� Lake .. �, � I ' , 'S � l r� �( •,.\ � � ..�• • y :,,� _4 ... . �� Q �/ �\jf�-1�� O _�_.Y� o �� . „� � � �r '� ''� � - .�� : � ♦ .�.. �` �.Y:• � � •, f _ f''T u r h� _/ ,. _ _ ° { �s 9s� . f � "1 ' � - _ - �.�4�;�E • , O / ; ' --� � r . -t.* ; 1 I � , ., . ---'� I :o��H �(�q�".. -i* -�n-._ .-�,. `,;, •� ' � - � .....r.k� _ . . 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PROJECT INFORMATION Applicant Name Project Name Date of Application Chris Dahl 1300 French Creelc llrive Application Number 6/27/12 W 12-23 (complctcd 7/19/12) T e of A lication(check all that a ly): � Wetland Boundary or Type ❑No-Loss ❑ F,xemption ❑ Sequencing ❑ Replacement Plan ❑ F3anking Plan Summar and descri tion of ro osed ro'ect(attach additional sheets as necessa ): Chris Dahl has applied for approval of wetland boundary&type at the parcel located at 1300 French Creek Drive in the city of Orono(PID#]Ol 1723320015). The application was i•eceived on June 27,2012 and completed on July 19,2012. The delineation was performed by Svoboda Ecological Resources on May 22, 2012. The boundary will be reviewed in the field by MCWD stafC 2. APPLICATION REVIEW ANll llECISION Signing and mailing of this completed form to the appropriate recipients in accordance with 8420.0255, Subp. 3 provides notice that an app(ication was made to the LGU under the Wetland Conservation Act as specified above. A copy of the application is attached. Comments can be submitted to: Name and'I'itle of LGU Contact Person Comments must be received by (minimum 15 Catherine Bach business-day comment pei•iod): District Technician August 30,2012(4:30 PM) Address(if different than LGU) Date,time,and location of decision: 18202 Minnetonka Blvd A decision will be made following ficld revie`v Deephaven,MN 55391 of thc dclineation and completion of tlie , comment period. � Phone Number and F,-mail Addi•ess Decision-makei•for this application: (952)641-4504 � Staff i cbach@minnchahacreck.org ❑ Governing Board or Council Signature: llate: L/ Iv BWSR Porms 7-1-10 Pagc 1 of 2 3. LIST OF ADDRESSEES � SWCD TEP member:Stacey Lijewslci—stacey.lijewslci�co.hennepin.mn.us � BWSR TL'P member: Lynda Peterson—lynda.peterson a,state.mn.us ❑ LGU TEY member.(if different than LGU Contact): ❑ DNR TEP membe�: � DNR Regional Office(if different than DNR TGP member): Melissa Doperalslci— Melissa.Doperalslci@sta te.mn.us ❑ WD or WMO(if applicable): � Applicant(notice only)and Landowner(if different): Chris Dalil, 1300 French Creelc Drive,Orono, MN 55391 � Members of the public who requested notice(notice only): Consultant: Svoboda F.cological Resources(Franlc Svoboda)—franlcs@gpsinnovations.com City: Christine Mattson—cmattson@ci.orono.mn.us � Corps of Engineers Project Manager(notice only): Melissa Jenny—Melissa.m.jenny@usace.army.mil ❑ BWSR Wetland Bank Coordinator(wetland bank plan applications only) 4. MAILING INFORMATION ➢For a list of B WSR T�P representatives:www,bwsr.state.mn.us/contact/WCA areas.pdf ➢For a list of DNR TEP representatives:www.bwsr.state.mn.us/wetlands/wca/DNR TEP contacts.pdf ➢De artment of Natural Resources Re Tional Offices: NW Re�: NE Region: Central Re�ion: Southern Re�ion: Rcg.Env.Assess. Gcol. Rcg.Env.Assess.Ecol. Reg.Env.Assess.EcoL Reg.Env.Asscss.Ecol. Div.Ecol,Resources Div.Ecol.Resources Div.Ecol.Resources Div.Ecol.Resources 2115 Rirchmont Beach Rd.NE 1201 E.Hwy.2 1200 WaiYier Road 261 }Iwy. 15 South Bemid'i,MN 56601 Grand Ra ids,MN 55744 St.Paul,MN 55106 New Ulm,MN 56073 For a map of DNR Administrative Regions,see:http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/dnr re i�ons.pdf ➢Foi•a list of Co�ps of Project Managers: www.invp.usace.ai7ny.mil/re u� latorv/default.asp?pageid=687 or send to: ➢ US Ar►ny Corps of Engineers St. Paul District,ATTN: OP-R 180 Fifth St. �ast,Suite 700 St.Paul,MN 55101-1678 ➢For Wetland Rank Plan applications,also send a copy of the application to: Minnesota Roard of Water and Soil Resom�ces Wetland Bank Coordinator 520 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55]55 5. ATTACIIMENTS In addition to the application,list any other attachments: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ BWSR Forms 7-1-10 Page 2 of 2 � ' • � � � � � ♦ • • � • • � • � • � � � • � . _ _----- — 1. ProjectlSite Information ProjecUSite Name: 1300 French Creek Drive Local Government Unit: Orono Location (address and/or T, R, Sec.): 117N 23W Section 10 2. Applicant Information Applicant Name: Chris Dahl Address: 1300 French Creek Drive City, State, Zip: Orono, MN 55391 E-mail: Phone: 3. Agent/Consultant Information Company Name (if applicable): svoboda Ecoiogicai Reso�rces Contact Person: Franklin Svoboda Address: 25580 Nelsine Drive City, State, Zip: Shorewood, MN 55331 E-mail: franks@gpsinnovations.com Phone: 952-471-1100 i 4. Description of Request Check all that apply: 0 Wetland Boundary (must attach wetland delineation report) 0 Wetland Type {Eggers & Reed and/or Circular 39 type) 5. Signature By signature below, the applicant requests a determination from the Local Government Unit under Minnesota Rules 8420.0225 on the submitted wetland boundary and type informationn in this applicaiion. The applicant also affirms that they are the owner of the subject property or have permission frorn the landowner to pursue this determination. �`l t� k�' � 1= � •��l'Tl^t�,�l-<:� 'j.wrc.C' 1.`I� C'C'/L', Applicant or Auth rized Agent Signature Da e— Irnportant Notes: • The applicant may be required to subrnit multiple copies of the reporUin'ormation to the LGU. The LGU may require the applicant to submit copies di�ectly to Technical Evaluation Panel Members. Check with your LGU regarding fheir submittal requirements. • Tlie �GU decision must be made in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 15.99. For LGU use only Date Received: Page t ol t BWSR Wetland Boundary/Type Application Form 11i10?08 1 � " . . . 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I .-I 5 i : t k` j' �� ' h �;�5 1� 1� a�� 1 f. 13 00 French Creek Drive H ennep in C ounty l�'IN Wetland Classification, Identification, and Delineation Report Prepared for: Chris Dahl By: Svoboda Ecological Resources Project Number 2012-014 6/21/12 The contents and format of this report are considered intellectual property and are subject to copyright resMctions and may not be reproduced without the express permission of Svoboda Ecological Resources. Table of Contents ABSTRACT.................................................................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................1 METHODS..................................................................................................................................................1 RESULTS....................................................................................................................................................2 DISCUSSION..............................................................................................................................................3 RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................................................................3 CERTIFICATION......................................................................................................................................5 DATASOURCES.......................................................................................................................................6 LITERATUREREFERENCED................................................................................................................7 FIGURES: � Figure 1: Site Location Overlaid on Topographic Map Figure 2: National Wetlands Inventory Figure 3: Web Soil Survey-Hennepin County Figure 4: DNR-Public Waters Map Figure 5: Approximate Wetland Boundary and Sainple Transect Location TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS: Photo Log Field Data Sheets P1antIndicator Status Soil Series Data Wetland Definition ABSTRACT Svoboda Ecologicul Resources (SER) visited the above referenced property on S/22/12 to examine the site for the presence of areas meeting weticmd criteria. The stucly parcel is located in the city of Orono MN, Hennepin County (Figure 1). One wetland boundary was delineated at tltis site. One sample transect was established c�long the boundary in order to characterize the soil, vegetation, and existing hydrology within the wetland-to-trpland transition zone. INTRODUCTION The subject parcel is approximately 1.54 acres and is dominated by turf grasses and disturbed mesic forest species. The topography of the site slopes from east to west. The surrounding land use is suburban consisting primarily of single family homes. The identified wetlands were classified according to the Cowardin et al., the Circular 39 and the Eggers and Reed classification systems and marked with pink "Wetland Delineation" pin flags. The Technical Documents section of this report contains field data sheets, plant indicator status information, soil survey information, and wetland definition information. METHODS The methods used to delineate the subject parcel are as described in the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the 2010 Midwest Regional Supplement Manual. In the 1987 Manual, the methods used were described under the "routine" methods for sites less than 5 acres. This methodology is followed in order to assess whether the three parameters of a wetland are met for areas on the subject parcel. The three parameters required under normal circumstances in order to delineate a wetland are described in the Technical Documents section. The Midwest Regional Supplement Wetland Delineation Manual is also being utilized to increase the accuracy of our wetland boundaries. This addendum to the original 87 Manual was created to address the many regional differences that affect wetlands and the delineation methods used throughout the country. The following explanations are passages from that document. "This Regional Supplement is part of a nationwide effort to address regional wetland characteristics and improve the accuracy and efficiency of wetland- delineation procedures. Regional differences in climate, geology, soils, hydrology plant and animal communities, and other factors are important to the identification and functioning of wetlands. These differences cannot be considered adequately in a single national manual. The development of this supplement follows National Academy of Sciences recommendations to increase the regional sensitivity of wetland-delineation methods (National Research Svoboda Ecological Resources 1300 French Creek Drive Project Number. 2012-014 ] Wayzata MN Council 1995).The intent of this supplement is to bring the Corps Manual up to date with current knowledge and practice in the region and not to change wetland boundaries." "...This Regional Supplement is designed for use with the current version of the Corps Manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987) and all subsequent versions. Where differences in the two documents occur, this Regional Supplement takes precedence over the Corps Manual for applications in the Midwest Region." National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps (Figure 2), Web Soil Survey of Hennepin County map (Figure 3), Minnesota Public Waters Inventory maps (Figure 4), and 2010 aerial photographs were reviewed prior to the site visit to identify areas that may be wetlands. Areas illustrating evidence of wetland conditions were examined in greater detail during the field survey. Vegetation, soils and hydrology were examined (as outlined in the 1987 Manual) and used to characterize wetland types and determine wetland boundaries. Sample transects were established in representative wetland-to-upland transition zones in order to characterize the vegetation, soils, and hydrology of the site. Transects consist of a representative upland sample point and representative wetland sample point. Information obtained at the sample points can be found on the field data sheets located in the Technical Documents section. Wetland boundaries were marked at the site by pink "Wetland Delineation" pin flags. The wetland boundary is considered to be the topographically highest extent of the wetland basin; areas below the staked boundary met the three required wetland criteria while areas above were lacking in one or more of these criteria. Wetlands were classified in accordance with methods described by Cowardin et al. (1979) and used in the NWI (e.�. PEMB, PSS1C, etc.), completed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Circular 39 and Eggers and Reed classification systems are also given. The indicator status of plants, as described in the Technical Documents section, was determined using the National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands — Region 3 (Sabine 1999). RESULTS The National Wetland Inventory indicates the presence of one wetland within the study area (Figure 2). This wetland was classified as PEMC. The Web Soil Survey of Hennepin County (Figure 3) identifies one soil map unit present on the subject property, Crowfork loamy sand. This soil unit is classitied as not hydric. Soil series descriptions are provided in the Technical Documents section. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, State Protected Waters Map (Public Water Inventory) indicates no public waters within the study area(Figure 4). Site Visit SER ecologists examined the subject property for areas meering jurisdictional wetland criteria Svoboda Ecological Resources 1300 French Creek Drive Project Number: 2012-014 2 Wayzata MN during the site visit. One area meeting the jurisdictional criteria of a wetland was flagged and the boundary was determined and delineated. The approximate wetland boundary is outlined in yellow (Figure 5). Wetland 1 is a Type 5 PUBF shallow open water pond. The pond is an expanded area fed by an intermittent shallow ditch coming from the north. No vegetation is present within the open water area but the depth is quite shallow. The vegetation at sample point 1-1 UP consisted of a mixed canopy layer of green ash (Frcr.xinits pennsylvanical, FACW) and red oak (Quercus rubra, FACU). The shrub understory was dominated by common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica, FAC) and the herb layer was very sparse. The vegetation at sample point 1-1 WET was very similar, again featuring a mixed canopy layer of green ash and red oak with an understory of common buckthorn. The buckthorn was less dense than at the upland sample point, with a higher prevalence of box elder (Acer negundo, FACW). The upland-wetland transition zone is obscure from a vegetative standpoint. The soils and hydrology are more useful in locating it. The soils at sample point 1-1 UP consisted of 24 inches of l0yr 3/1 loam, and 12 additional inches of l0yr 4/3 sandy loam. The soils at sample point 1-1 WET consisted of 20 inches of 2.Sy 2.5/1 muck. From 20 to 32 inches there was a l0yr 4/1 silty clay matrix with 25% 2.Syr 3/6 matrix concentrations. No hydric indicator was present at 1-1 UP, but at 1-1 WET indicator A1 (Histosol) was present. Wetland hydrology was not observed at sample point 1-1 UP. At sample point 1-1 WET the following indicators were found: A3 (Saturation), B4 (Algal Mat or Crust), B7 (Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery), B8 (Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface), and B9 (Water-stained Leaves). Detailed soils, vegetation, and hydrology data for the delineated jurisdictional wetlands are provided in the data sheets of the Technical Documents section. DISCUSSION SER completed all on-site delineations based on the three required technical criteria as outlined by the 1987 Manual: the presence of hydric soils, a predominance of hydrophytic vegetation, and indicators of wetland hydrology in each basin. The site visit portion of the wetland delineation was completed on 5/22/12. SER personnel examined the subject property for areas meeting jurisdictional wetland criteria during the site visit and delineated the edge of one basin as being jurisdictional wetland (Figure 5). Detailed soils, vegetation and hydrology data is provided in the data sheets of the Technical Documents section. A set of figures is provided in the Figures section. RECOMMENDATIONS Svoboda Ecological Resources 1300 French Creek Drive Project Number: 2012-014 3 Wayzata MN Activities that impact or could potentially impact wetlands are regulated at several levels of government. In Minnesota, the two primary jurisdictions are covered at the state and federal levels by the provisions of the following legislative actions. Y State jurisdiction by the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 (WCA) administered by the WCA Local Governmental Unit(LGU). > Federal jurisdiction by the Clean Water Act of 1972 and subsequent amendments. Wetland protection is implemented by the Corps of Engineers (Corps) with permit certification issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. While the wetland boundaries that SER has delineated are not official until approved by a WCA approved local government unit (LGU), SER advises the property owner/developer to refrain from any filling, draining, or excavating, or any impact to the area SER has delineated as wetland. No grading or filling in wetland basins should commence until all necessary permits have been obtained. Violation of wetland regulations may result in substantial civil and criminal penalties. Local ordinances may regulate wetland modifications such as brush and tree removal and burning in addition to grading and filling. Depending on the location of the property, buffers around the wetland may also be protected. Any activities in the proximity of the wetland should be cleared with appropriate WCA regulatory agencies. It is also advisable to have the wetland boundary surveyed by a licensed land surveyor. Since the pin flags used along the boundary can be vandalized or inadvertently knocked over, a GPS survey of the 11ags will assure the permanence of the boundary. The client should also be aware that approved wetland boundaries are typically valid for five years from the date of approval. To avoid project delays associated with wetland regulations, it is essential that you acquire necessary permits from all jurisdictional agencies before initiating activities. A WCA Sequencing form, a WCA and Army Corps of Engineers Replacement Plan Application form, and a DNR permit application are among the materials that you may be required to submit if impacts are proposed for the delineated wetlands. By initiating the permit process as soon as possible, potential costly delays to the project may be avoided. Svoboda Ecological Resources 1300 French Creek Drive Project Number: 2012-014 4 Wayzata MN CERTIFICATION Frank Svoboda completed the above-described delineation on 5/22/12. This delineation was performed according to the procedures described by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the 1987 Wetlands Delineation Manual and the 2007 Midwest Region Supplement Wetland Delineation Manual. The delineation meets the standards and a criterion described in these manuals and conforms to the applicable standards and regulations in force at the time the delineation was completed. Report and graphics were prepared by David Haar(Wetland Ecologist I/GIS Specialist) on this day 6/21/12. The delineation report was reviewed by Frank Svoboda, President of Svoboda Ecological Resources. The wetland delineation was completed by Frank Svoboda and Blair Bollig. Client: Chris Dahl Project Name: 1300 French Creek Drive Project No.: 2012-014 Location: Wayzata MN rv-�,= -"'�, ��2.2c� �, Wetland Ecologist I/GIS Specialist �-�..��-.-- �. �-�� President, Svoboda Ecological Resources 6/21/12 Date Svoboda Ecological Resources 1300 French Creek Drive Project Number. 2012-014 5 Wayzata MN DATA SOURCES Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Public Waters Inventory Basin Delineations, Published 7/31/2008 and retrieved from http://deli.dnr.state.mn.us United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory Map. Retrieved from http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html on 6/21/12. 2010 Aerial Color Photos. Publicly Distributed by MN Geo WMS Service. Topographic maps obtained via the National Geographic Society's USA Topo service through ESRI. Web Soil Survey for Hennepin County, MN. Retrieved from http://w eb soi 1 survey.nres.usda.gov/app/H omeP age.htm Svoboda Ecological Resources 1300 French Creek Drive Project Number. 2012-014 ( Wayrata MN LITERATURE REFERENCED Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and R.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands crrid Deepwater Habituts of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, FWS/OBS-79/31. 103pp. Eggers, Steve D. and Donald M. Reed. 1997. Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin. US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District. 263pp, unclassified. Environmental Laboratory. 1987. 1987 U.S. Army Corps of�Engineers Wetlands Delineation Mamral. Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Gleason, H.A. and A.C. Cronquist. 1991. ManTial of I�ascular Plants of Northeasterrz United States and Adjacent Canada. New York Botanical Garden, Bronx. 910pp. Sabine, B. J. 1999. Natiorzal List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands: Region 3—North Central(Indiana, Illinois, lowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin). Resource Management Group, Inc. 77pp. Shaw, S.P., and C.G. Fredine. 1956. Wetic�nds of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Circular 39. 67pp. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. August 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation ManuaL• Midwest Region(Version 2.0). ERDC/EL TR-10-16. Vicksburg, MS: US Army Engineer Research and Development Center. Svoboda Ecological Resources 1300 French Creek Drive Project Number. 2012-014 7 Wayzata MN FIGURES ,� ,�� , � - . . . �� .,,:, �„ , . � � � ,� �-, ,`� � � � .� . � � � r, �� a ,� �, -�, � �� *� �.`� � � �� » � «4 � �. , u z : � °� '. . ,. � �.� .. � �.x� ��^A � �µ� � �� • �.�. �7� �;� . ; > .� � . � �P o- � � � fi �., �� ..� � � �#�': �r � e , Y. � ,��v�.+ �"`. �,�« � � � � �il� �� .. 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Y (If no,explain in remarks) Are vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"normal circumstances" Are vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y Hydric soil present? N Is the sampled area within a wetlarn N Wetland hydrology present? N f yes,optional wetland site ID: Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.) VEGETATION -- Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominan Indicator pominance Test Worksheet Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) %Cover t Species Staus Number of Dominant Species 1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 50 Y FACW that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 4 (A) 2 Quercus rubra 40 Y FACU Total Number of Dominant 3 Acer negundo 15 N FACW Species Across all Strata: 5 (B) 4 Percent of Dominant Species 5 that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 80.00% (A/B) 105 =Total Cover Saplinq/Shrub straturr (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet 1 Rhamnus cathartica 40 Y FAC Tota�%Cover of: 2 Acernegundo 15 Y FACW OBLspecies 0 x1 = 0 3 Ulmus americana 1 N FACW FACW species 83 x 2= 166 4 FAC species 42 x 3= 126 5 FACU species 40 x 4= 160 56 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0 Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 165 (A) 452 (B) 1 Arisaema triphyllum 2 FACW Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.74 2 Parthenocissus quinquefolia 2 Y FAC 3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4 Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation 5 X Dominance test is>50% g X Prevalence index is<_3.0* � Morphogical adaptations (provide 8 supporting data in Remarks or on a g separate sheet) 10 Problematic hydrophytic vegetation* 4 =Total Cover (explain) Woodv vine stratum (PIOt Siz2: ) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be � present,unless disturbed or problematic 2 Hydrophytic 0 =Total Cover vegetation present? Y Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet) Woodnettle is common in a band about 3-10'wide above edge. US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region SOIL Sampling Point: 1-1 Upl Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loc" Texture Remarks 24 10YR 3/1 100 Loam 36 10YR 4/3 100 Sandy Loam 'Type:C=Concentration, D= Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. '�Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils: Histisol(A1) Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K, L, R) Histic Epipedon(A2) Sandy Redox(S5) Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K, L) Black Histic(A3) Stripped Matrix(S6) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K, L,R) Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R) Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12) 2 cm Muck(A10) Depleted Matrix(F3) Other(explain in remarks) Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) Redox Dark Surface(F6) Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) "Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3) problematic Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Hydric soil present? N Depth(inches): Remarks: Coal Cinders and Glass HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primarv Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that applv) Secondar Indicators minimum of two re uired Surface Water(A1) Aquatic Fauna(B13) Surface Soil Cracks(66) High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(B14) Drainage Patterns(B10) Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Dry-Season Water Table(C2) Water Marks(61) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots Crayfish Burrows(C8) Sediment Deposits(82) (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) Drift Deposits(B3) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) Algal Mat or Crust(B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils Geomorphic Position(D2) Iron Deposits(B5) (C6) FAC-Neutral Test(D5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(67) Thin Muck Surface(C7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(68) Gauge or Well Data(D9) Water-Stained Leaves(B9) Other(Explain in Remarks) Field Observations: Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Wetland Water table present? Yes No X Depth(inches): hydrology Saturation present? Yes No X Depth(inches): present? N (includes capillary fringe) Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well,aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region ProjecUSite 1300 French Creek Dr City/County: Wayzata/Hennepin Sampling Date: 5/22/2012 ApplicanUOwner: Chris Dahl State: Minnesota Sampling Point: 1-1 Wet Investigator(s): Frank Svoboda&Blair Bollig 3ection,Township, Range: Sec 10,T117N R23W Landform(hilislope,terrace,etc.): Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex, none): Concave Slope(%): 0 Lat: 44.954828 Long: -93.582585 Datum: NAD 83 Soil Map Unit NameCrowfork Loamy Sand �WI Classification: PEMC Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year? Y (If no,explain in remarks) Are vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"normal circumstances" Are vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y Hydric soil present? Y Is the sampled area within a wetlan� Y Wetland hydrology present? Y f yes,optional wetland site ID: Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.) VEGETATION -- Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominan Indicator pominance Test Worksheet Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) %Cover t Species Staus Number of Dominant Species 1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 50 Y FACW that are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 3 (A) 2 Quercus rubra 40 Y FACU Total Number of Dominant 3 Acer negundo 15 N FACW Species Across all Strata: 4 (B) 4 Percent of Dominant Species 5 that are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 75.00% (A/B) 105 =Total Cover Saplinq/Shrub straturr (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet 1 Rhamnus cathartica 20 Y FAC Total%Cover of: 2 Acer negundo 20 Y FACW OBL species 1 x 1 = 1 3 FACW species 85 x 2= 170 4 FAC species 20 x 3= 60 5 FACU species 40 x 4= 160 40 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0 Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 146 (A) 391 (B) 1 Carex lacustris 1 OBL Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.68 2 3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4 Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation 5 X Dominance test is>50% g X Prevalence index is<-3.0' � Morphogical adaptations"`(provide 8 supporting data in Remarks or on a g separate sheet) 10 Problematic hydrophytic vegetation' 1 =Total Cover (explain) Woodv vine stratum (PIOt Siz2: ) "Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be � present,unless disturbed or problematic 2 Hydrophytic 0 =Total Cover vegetation present? Y Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet) US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region SOIL Sampling Point: 1-1 Wet Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loci' Texture Remarks 20 2.5Y 2.5/1 100 Muck 32 10YR 4/1 75 2.5YR 3/6 25 C M Silt Clay 'Type:C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM =Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. *"'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M =Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils: X Histisol(A1) Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K, L, R) Histic Epipedon(A2) Sandy Redox(S5) Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L) Black Histic(A3) Stripped Matrix(S6) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R) Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K, L, R) Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12) 2 cm Muck(A10) Depleted Matrix(F3) Other(explain in remarks) Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) Redox Dark SurFace(F6) Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3) problematic Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Hydric soil present? Y Depth(inches): Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primarv Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that applv) Secondarv Indicators(minimum of two re uired Surface Water(A1) Aquatic Fauna(B13) Surface Soil Cracks(B6) High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(B14) Drainage Patterns(B10) X Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Dry-Season Water Table(C2) Water Marks(B1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots Crayfish Burrows(C8) Sediment Deposits(62) (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) Drift Deposits(B3) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) X Algal Mat or Crust(B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils Geomorphic Position(D2) Iron Deposits(65) (C6) FAC-Neutral Test(D5) X Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) Thin Muck Surface(C7) X Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(68) Gauge or Well Data(D9) X Water-Stained Leaves(69) Other(Explain in Remarks) Field Observations: Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Wetland Water table present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 5 hydrology Saturation present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 0 present? Y (includes capillary fringe) Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well,aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SECTION Plant Indicator Status INDICATOR CATEGORIES* Obligate Wetland (OBL)—Occur almost always (estimated probability >99%) under natural conditions in wetlands. Facultative Wetland (FACW)—Usually occur in wetlands (estimated probability 67% - 99%), but occasionally found in non-wetlands. Facultative(FAC)—Equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands (estimated probability 34% - 66%). Facultative Upland (FACU)— Usually occur in non-wetlands (estimated probability 67%- 99%), but occasionally found in wetlands (estimated probability 1%-33%). Obligate LTpland (UPL)—Occur in wetlands in another region, but occur almost always (estimated probabiliry >99%) under natural conditions in non-wetlands in the region specified. If a species does not occur in wetlands in any region, it is not on the National List. *Reed, P.B. 1988. National list of plant species that occur in wetlands: Minnesota. National Wetlands lnventory, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, St. Petersburg, Florida. THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SECTION Soil Series Descriptions Acquired from Natural Resource Conservation Service Website, Official Soil Series Descriptions CROWFORK SERIES The Crowfork series consist of very deep,excessively drained soils that formed in glacial outwash on stream terraces and outwash plains.These soils have rapid permeability. Slopes range from 1 to 18 percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 29 inches. Mean annual temperature is about 46 degrees F. TAXONOMIC CLASS: Mixed, mesic Psammentic Argiudolls TYPICAL PEDON: Crowfork loamy sand, on a 2 percent slope, in a cultivated field. (Colors are for moist soil unless other wise noted.) Ap--O to 1 1 inches; dark brown (lOYR 3/3) loamy sand, brown (IOYR 5/3) dry; weak very fine subangular blocky structure; very friable; few very fine roots; slightly acid; abrupt smooth boundary. (10 to 13 inches thick) E--11 to 20 inches; brown (lOYR 5/3) loamy fine sand, weak very fine subangular blocky structure parting to single grain; very friable; moderately acid; gradual smooth boundary. (0 to 30 inches thick) E & Bt--20 to 45 inches; brown (lOYR 5/3) fine sand (E); single grain; loose; brown (7.SYR 4/3) loamy sand (Bt), 1/4 to 3 inches tllick, with thin bands of sandy loam; weak mediuin subangular blocky structure; very friable; moderately acid; abrupt irregular boundary. (15 to 40 inches thick) Bt & E--45 to 76 inches; brown (7.SYR 4/4) loamy sand (Bt); about 4 inches apart and l to 2 inches thick; weak medium subangular blocky structure; brown (lOYR 5/3) sand (E'); single grain; about 5 percent shale fragments; slightly acid; clear irregular boundary. (0 to 35 inches thick) C--76 to 80 inches; brown (lOYR 5/3) sand; single grain, loose; neutral. TYPE LOCATION: Wright County, Minnesota; about 4 miles south of Buffalo; about 1,400 feet west and 50 feet south of tl�e northeast cor��er of section 29, T. 1 19 N., R. 27 W.; USGS Howard Lake quadrangle; lat. 45 degrees 5 minutes 39 seconds N. and long. 94 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds W., NAD83. RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Depth to free carbonates is typically more than 80 inches. Some pedons have carbonates in the lower part of the control section. Depth to lamellae ranges from 10 to 60 inches. The sand size is mostly medium. The rock fragments comprise 0 to 15 percent by volume, in the Bt and C horizons. Most rock fragments are made up of shale. The moisture control section is moist in some or all parts throughout the year in 6 or more out of 10 years. The Ap or A horizon has hue of lOYR, value of 2 or 3, and chroma of 1 to 3. It is loamy sand, loamy fine sand or sand. It is moderately acid to neutral. The E and E' horizons have hue of lOYR or 7.SYR, value of 4 to 6 and chroma of 2 to 4. It is sand, fine sand, loamy tine sand, or loamy sand. It is strongly acid to slightly acid. Bw horizons are present in some pedons. lt has hue of lOYR or 7.SYR, value of 3 to 5, chroma of 2 to 4. It is loamy sand or loamy tine sand. The Bt part consists of one or more thin (less than 3 inches thick) of irregular discontinuous or continuous lamellae or bands that begin at depths ranging from 10 to 60 inches. They have hue of 7.SYR or lOYR, value of 3 to 6, chroma of 2 to 4. It is loamy sand, loamy fine sand, with thin bands of sandy loam in some pedons. It is moderately acid to neutral. The C horizon has hue of 1 OYR or 2.SY, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 2 to 4. It is sand, coarse sand, and, or mixed with dispersed shale f'ragments in variable amounts. It is slightly acid to slightly alkaline. COMPETING SERIES: There are no other series in this family. GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: These soils are nearly level to moderately steep with convex slope on stream terraces and outwash plains. Slopes range from 1 to 18 percent. These sediments are of Late Wisconsin age. Elevation ranges from 900 to 1000 feet above sea level. The mean annual air temperature ranges from 43 to 48 degrees F.. The mean annual precipitation ranges from 26 to 32 inches. Frost-free days range from 124 to 165. GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: These are the An��us Suckercrcek(P), Coml�rev, Dicl:inson, Dickman, f;sther��illr, f lawick, I tavclucl: Klossner, I,itchGeld, Malardi (T), Musi<c�.;o, and S�} �lrta soils. The well drained Angus soils are in similar positions, but formed in formed in glacial till. The Suckercreek(P) soils are on lower lyinb flood plains. The poorly drained Cohocatah, Comfrey, and Havelock soils are in nearly level areas or slight depressions. The moderately well drained Litchfield soils are in lower positions. The well drained Dickinson soils, somewhat excessiveLy drained Dickman, and excessively drained Hawick, and Sparta soils do not have argillic horizons and are on similar landscapes. DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Excessively drained. Runoff is negligible to low. Permeability is rapid. USE AND VEGETATION: Most areas of this soil are cultivated. The principal crops are corn, soybeans, small grain, and hay. Some areas are in pasture and woodland. Native vegetation was tall grass prairie and mixed deciduous hardwood forest-mostly oaks. DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: South central Minnesota. This series is not extensive. MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: St. Paul, Minnesota SERIES ESTABLISHED: Wright County, Minnesota, 1998. REMARKS: This soil was previously correlated as Rasset. However, this soil did not fit the proper classification of what is presently called Rasset. Also, most of the lamellae, identified previously as sandy loam and sandy clay loam, is now loamy sand or loamy fine sand due to reevaluation of texture of lamellae. Diagnostic horizon and features in this pedon are: mollic epipedon-from the soil surface to 11 inches. Argic feature- lamellae totaling less than 6 inches within 76 inches (E' & Bt). ADDITIONAL DATA: Soil interpretation record number is MN0837 National Cooperative Soil Survey U.S.A. THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SECTION Wetland Detinition WETLAND DEFINITION According to the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "Wetlands Delineation Manual" (1987 Manual; the document used by all delineators to define wetlands) a wetland is "Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions." The Minnesota State Wetland Conservation Act Rules, Chapter 8420, f�irther clarifies that '`...wetlands must: (1) have a predominance of hydric soils; (2) be inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions; and (3) under normal circumstances, support a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation." The 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual in Part II, item 24. states that, "The interaction of hydrology, vegetation, and soil results in the development of characteristics unique to wetlands. Therefore, the following technical guidelines for wetlands are based on the three parameters, and diagnostic environmental characteristics used in applying the technical guideline are represented by various indicators ofi these parameters." It is this premise by whicll SER ecologists has, in their professional judgment, delineated the wetlands on the subject parcel described in this report. Wetland Hydrology The most important wetland criterion is hydrology. The presence and persistence of water influences the vegetation types and changes soil morphology. Hydrology may be observed as standing water(inundation), or may be observed as freestanding water within the soil pit or auber hole (saturation) usually within the upper 12 inches. This is what would be considered primary hydrology indicators. Only one primary indicator is necessary to make the determination that wetland hydrology indeed exists. The 1987 Corps Manual also has a range of hydrologic zones established based on period of inundation or saturation. These zones and the periods of inundation or saturation for each can be observed in Table 1 below. Excer ted from the 1987 Manual, Hydrologic Zones—Nontidal Areas Zone Name Duration Comments Wetland or Not I Permanently Inundated 100% Inundation>6.6 ft. mean Not(Aquatic Habitat Zone,or Deep Water water de th Habitat) Semipertnanently To Nearly �75_ li�undation defined as 11 Permanently Inundated Or �100% �6.6 feet mean�vater Wetland Saturated de th lll Regularly Inundated Or >25-75% Wetland Saturated [V Seasonally Inundated Or <12.5- Wetland Saturated 25% Irregularly Inundated or o Many areas having these Wetland(if hydrophytic veg.and hydric V Saturated �5-12.5/a hydrologic characteristics soils also present are not wetla�lds Intermittently Or Never o Areas with these VI <5/o hydrologic characteristics Not Inundated Or Saturated are not wetlands !�-1 The definition of appropriate hydrology according to the 1987 Manual includes two important terms that must be claritied. First, the definition of a growing season is needed. The growing season is defined in the 1987 Manual as: "...the portion of the year when soil temperature (measured 19.7 inches below the surface) is above biological zero (5° C or 41° F)." According to the 1987 Manual this period of time can be approximated by using the "starting and ending dates for the arowing season based on a 28° F air temperature threshold at a frequency of 5 years in 10." Based on this definition the growing season ranges approximately 160 days to 180 days in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area (160 in the northern suburbs and greater to the south). Therefore, the required inundation or saturation to the surface for 5% of the growing season would be 8 or 9 consecutive days that ground water would need to be at the surface or saturated to the surface. The second term in the appropriate hydrology definition from the above paragraph to be clarified is "in most years". This ii�eans in 5 of 10 years hydrology must exist within a "jurisdictional wetland" for the 8 or 9 consecutive days of the growing season. This means that one observation date or even one whole year worth of detailed hydroloby data may be deemed insufficient to determine if appropriate hydrology exists at a given location. ln the event that precipitation events accumulate to above or below normal during just prior to a site visit or during a more intensive hydrology study, the data may be confounded by non-normal circumstances and may be considered outside the bounds of "most years". Ideally, both antecedent soil moisture conditions and precipitation would be normal during all delineations. However, this is not a realistic impression of climate. Therefore, primary indicators of hydrology must be reviewed with scrutiny prior to determining if hydrology indeed exists. Wetland hydrology may be observed as standing water (inundation), or may be observed as freestanding water within a soil pit or auger hole (saturation) usually within the upper 12 inches. This is what would be considered primary hydrology indicators. Examination of this indicator requires digging a soil pit to a depth of 16 inches and observing the level at which water stands after sufficient time has been aliowed for water to drain into the hole. The required time will vary depending on soil texture. This level represents the depth to the water table; the depth to saturated soils will always be nearer the surface due to the capillary fringe. According to the Hydrology criteria in the 1987 Delineation Manual, for soil saturation to impact vegetation, it must occur within a major portion of the root zone, typically within 12 inches of the surface. Only one primary indicator is necessary to make the determination that wetland hydrology is present. However, since a single observation is not enough evidence, based on the percentage of the growing season this inundation or saturation is required, these data are only valid when reviewed while also considering the abundance of recent precipitation events or the seasonal trend of climate when the site visit was made (this may be done through review of precipitation records where available). In addition to the primary indicators of wetland hydrology, there are secondary indicators (e.g. oxidized root channels, water-stained leaves, local soil survey data, FAC-Neutral test), of wllich two must be present to consider t11e sample point as having wetland hydrology. A-2 Hydrophytic Vegetation (Wetland Vegetation) Wetland vegetation is defined in the 1987 Manual as "The sum total of macrophytic plant lif'e growing in water or on a substrate that is at least periodically deficient in oxygen as a result of excessive water content. When hydrophytic vegetation compcises a community where indicators of hydric soils and wetland hydrology also occur, the area has wetland vegetation." In more standard terms, some plants are more adapted to growing within inundated or saturated soil. Based on literature records and professional experience, a panel of experts compiled a list of plant species and assigned each a hydrophytic status (described below and includes five major classes of probability of a plant occurring within a wetland). In terms of delineation there is a gradient of plant species that are adapted to "growing in water or on substrate that is at least periodically deficient of oxygen". Fieldwork associated with wetland delineations includes a procedure (the 50/20 Rule, for determination of dominance), which is also outlined in the 1987 Manual, by which to determine if hydrophytic plant species dominate the vegetation at a given location. This procedure has been used for the wetland delineation at the subject parcel of this report. Hydric Soil Defined in the 1987 Manual as "A soil that is saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions that favor the growth and regeneration of hydrophytic vegetation. Hydric soils that occur in areas having positive indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology are wetland soils." For the purposes of delineation of wetlands, soils cannot be viewed without digging pits or extracting soil using an auger. Therefore, transects of soil samples are taken from perceived upland to perceived wetlands along a transitional boundary. There are specific color indicators, textures, and depth requirements in the soil that are reviewed in order to determine whether hydric soils occur at a given point or not. 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From: Frank Svoboda To: Catherine Bach Subject: RE: WCA Application #W12-23: 1300 French Creek Drive,Orono Date: Thursday,July 19,2012 3:47:15 PM Attachments: imaoe001.ona Catherine The plot sizes are as follows: Trees 30' Shrubs 15' Herbaceous 5' Vines 30' We have modified the COE template to default to the above plot radii so this won't be an oversight in the future. I check these over before t hey go out but i missed that on this project. Frank From: Catherine Bach [mailto:cbach@minnehahacreek.org] Sent: Thursday,]uly 19, 2012 2:27 PM To: 'Frank Svoboda' Cc: Erica Britcher; 'Christine Mattson'; 'Kit Dahl' Subject: WCA Application #W12-23: 1300 French Creek Drive, Orono Hi Frank, I've reviewed the wetland delineation report for 1300 French Creek Drive in Orono and the only thing we'll need to complete the application is an indication of the plot sizes that were used for the vegetation assessment that were not provided in the report. You can either revise the data forms in the report and resubmit or just provide the information in an e-mail. I also noticed that there were two herbaceous species observed at the upland sample point both at 2% cover, but only one was listed as a dominant. The Midwest regional supplement indicates that a stratum with less than 5% cover is not considered in the dominance test unless it is the only stratum present, so my understanding is that neither of these species should be listed as dominant. Either way though, correcting this would not change the wetland status so I won't need you to revise anything relating to this. Please provide the plot size info and I'll send the notice of application out ASAP. I'll also be getting back to you shortly on your recent inquiries about other projects. Thanks, Catherine Bach District Technician Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard Deephaven, MN 55391 Direct: (952) 641-4504 Main Office: (952)471-0590 Fax: 952-471-0682 www.minnehahacreek.or� MINNEHAHA CREEK �YVA'E?SnfC Gt`_-�'F �' `�j Think Green - please do not print this email unless necessary From: Erica Britcher [mailto:ericab(a�gRsinnovations.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 2:04 PM To: Catherine Bach; 'Christine Mattson'; 'Kit Dahl' Cc: 'Frank Svoboda' Subject: 1300 French Creek Drive Attached is our delineation report for your review. Please address any questions to Frank Svoboda. Thanks! Erica Britcher Professional Services Manager Svoboda Ecological Resources 25580 Nelsine Drive Shorewood, MN 55331 952-471-1100 No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.cc>m Version: 2012.0.2197/ Virus Database: 2437/5141 - Release Date: 07/19/12 From: Frank Svoboda To: Cathenne Bach Subject: RE: WCA Application #W12-23: 1300 French Creek Drive,Orono Date: Thursday,July 19,2012 3:47:03 PM Attachments: imaqe001.ona Chris Dahl phone number–(612j 723-4567 Frank From: Catherine Bach [mailto:cbach@minnehahacreek.org] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 2:29 PM To: 'Frank Svoboda' Cc: Erica Britcher; 'Christine Mattson'; 'Kit Dahl' Subject: RE: WCA Application #W12-23: 1300 French Creek Drive, Orono One more thing—we'll also need a phone number for Chris Dahl. Catherine Bach District Technician Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard Deephaven, MN 55391 Direct: (952) 641-4504 Main Office: (952)471-0590 Fax: 952-471-0682 www.minneh�hacreek.or� MINNEHAHA CREEK ��vnreesnec r,i�re c- `�jThink Green - please do not print this email unless necessary From: Catherine Bach Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 2:27 PM To: 'Frank Svoboda' Cc: 'Erica Britcher'; 'Christine Mattson'; 'Kit Dahl' Subject: WCA Application #W12-23: 1300 French Creek Drive, Orono Hi Frank, I've reviewed the wetland delineation report for 1300 French Creek Drive in Orono and the only thing we'll need to complete the application is an indication of the plot sizes that were used for the vegetation assessment that were not provided in the report. You can either revise the data forms in the report and resubmit or just provide the information in an e-mail. I also noticed that there were two herbaceous species observed at the upland sample point both at 2% cover, but only one was listed as a dominant. The Midwest regional supplement indicates that a stratum with less than 5% cover is not considered in the dominance test unless it is the only stratum present, so my understanding is that neither of these species should be listed as dominant. Either way though, correcting this would not change the wetland status so I won't need you to revise anything relating to this. Please provide the plot size info and I'll send the notice of application out ASAP. I'll also be getting back to you shortly on your recent inquiries about other projects. Thanks, Catherine Bach District Technician Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard Deephaven, MN 55391 Direct: (952)641-4504 Main Office: (952)471-0590 Fax: 952-471-0682 www.minnehahacreek.or� MINNEHAHA tREEK `Nh'E?SHFC DISTR��C' `.-�Think Green - please do not print this email unless necessary From: Erica Britcher [mailto:ericabCc�g�sinnovations.coml Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 2:04 PM To: Catherine Bach; 'Christine Mattson'; 'Kit Dahl' Cc: 'Frank Svoboda' Subject: 1300 French Creek Drive Attached is our delineation report for your review. Please address any questions to Frank Svoboda. Thanks! Erica Britcher Professional Services Manager Svoboda Ecological Resources 25580 Nelsine Drive Shorewood, MN 55331 952-471-1100 No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avb.cum Version: 2012.0.2197/ Virus Database: 2437/5141 - Release Date: 07/19/12