HomeMy WebLinkAboutMCWD permit MINNEHAHA CREEK � WATERSHED DISTRICT
QUALITY OF WATER QUALITY OF LIFE
September 2,2010
Nathan VanCamp
The Minnehaha Creek 601 Mlnnetonka Highlands Ln
Watershed Districtis Orono,MN 55356
committed to a leadership Re: Land Alteration Permit Approval�equest(601 Minnetonka Highlands Ln,Orono)
role in protefing, Mr. VanCamp:
improving and managing
On September 1,2010,a site investigation was perfornied by MCWD staff at 601
the surface waters and Minnetonka Highlands Lane in Orono to determine if the proposed project area
'affitiated groundwater contained wetlands that may be impacted by#he project. The proposed project area was >
based on the submittals received by Steve Christopher(MCWD)via e-mail on August
resources within the 25,2010. Upon field review of the site,wetland indicators were observed within the
District,including their project area(i.e.saturated soils,standing water,wetland vegetation). Due to the
presence of these indicators,a wetland delineation report&a Minnesota Wetland
relationships to the Conservation Act Application for Approval of Wetland Type&Boundary must be
ecosystems of which submitted to the District in order to further assess potential wetlands on site. It was
noted that fill material has already been brought in on site. This material must be :
they are an integral part. contained with silt fence immediately. No work is allowed at the site(except for the
we achieve our mission installation of silt fence around the fill mRterial area)until the proper permits have been
acquired.
through regulation,
capitat projects, Based on the submittals received for the proposed project,a permit will be needed from
, the District for Erosion Control. Receipt of t1�e wetland delineation report and�tpproval
education,cooperative of the wetland boundary will deteimine if the project will also require a permit from the
endeavors,and other District for Wetland Pibtection.
programs based on If you have any questions,feel free to cantact me at 952-471-0590 x226 or
sound sdence, < cbach@minnehahacreek.org.
innovative thmking,an Sincerely,
infirmed and engaged 1
l
consHtuency,and the
cost effective use of Catherine Bach
public fi,nds. Dishict Technician
Attachments:
Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Application for Approval of Wetland Type&
Boundary
CC: Steve Christopher,MCWD; Melanie Curtis,City of Orono
18202 Minnetonka Boulevard,Deephaven,MN 55391�Ofiice:(952)471-0590•Fax:(952)471-0682•www minnehahacreek.org
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
QUALITY OF WATER QUALITY OF LIFE
November 23, 2010
Nathan VanCamp
The Minnehaha Creek 601 Minnetonka Highlands Ln
Orono, MN 55356
Waterstted District is
rnmmitted to a leadership Re: Soil Stockpile at 601 Minnetonka Higlilands Ln, Orono
rot�in protecting, Mr. VanCamp:
improving and managiny
On November 17, 2010, your property was inspected for compliance with instructions
the w►face waters and to install perimeter control around a stockpile of soil that had been brought on site and
affiliated groundwater placed partially within a wetland. No perimeter control around the stockpile was
observed during the inspection. Due to recent snowfall and weather conditions, the
resources within the installation of perimeter control must be completed as soon as weather conditions
Oistrict,induding their permit.
relationships to tne In light of recent correspondence about the length of time stockpile will remain on site,
ecosystems of:1�h;�h the stockpile must be temporarily stabilized (i.e. straw mulch, straw blanket, tarp, etc.).
The installation of temporary stabilization to the stockpile must be completed by
they are an integral part. $;00 AM on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 to avoid formal enforcement action.
We achieve our mission
If you have any questions, please contact me at 952-641-4504 or
through requtation, cbach@minnehahacreek.org.
�a������ Sincerely,
education,cooperadve
endeavon,and other
programs based on
sound science, Catherine Bach
District Technician
innovative thinking, an
Attachments:
infa�med and engaged Letter dated September 2, 2010 with instructions to install perimeter control
corntituetxy,and the
cost effective use of CC: Steve Christopher, MCWD; Melanie Curtis, City of Orono
public fu��ds.
18202 Minnetonka Boulevard, Deephaven, MN 55391 • Office: (952) 471-0590• Fax: (952)471-0682 •www.minnehahacreek.org