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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe: pond/wetland � �� o�_a� - � 1 ,; -KY �� - � CITY of URONO ,- ,�.; � ' � �� �-� ti J M��,� otr�� ,'����,�,.��,�„.,,� � '��`�'r,,��.,�;,��`_,�;��G MaiUn Addross: Street Address: g 9x��p� 2750 Keliey Parkway P.O. Box 66 Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 September 29, 1995 � Tom Mazer 560 North Arm Drive � Mound, MN 55364 Paul Hanssen 540 North Arm Drive Mound, MN 55364 RE: Proposed Pond Excavation and Wetland Dear Mr. Mazer and Mr. Hanssen: Enclosed is the conditional use permit application required by the City of Orono for the work you propose to do in the City designated wetland area. The deadline date for the ne�application period is October 27, for the November 20 Planning Commission meeting. Included is an excerpt from the Flood Plain Ordinance generally prohibiting grading in wetlands. Also enclosed is Section 10.56, Subdivision 16 (�, the Shoreland Ordinance sections related to topographic alterations/grading and filling, specifically Section(J-5)which discusses considerations and conditions that must be adhered to when permits are issued for work in wetlands. As we discussed, it may be inappropriate to excavate more than a fraction of the wetland area. Similar proposals have been approved where perhaps up to one-fourth of the Type 2 wetland is changed to a Type 3, 4 or 5. I am also enclosing a brochure published jointly by a number of State and Federal agencies, providing basic wetland information. In order for the City to proceed once you make your application, you must first have made contact with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, since they will likely require a separate permit. The contact person at the MCWD is Suzanne Weedman, 476-7970. You should also contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Joe Yantas, 220-0362), which may also require a separate permit. Further, you should contact the DNR(Ceil Strauss, 772-7910) although I believe they will not require a separate permit. Telephone (612) 473-7357 • FAX 473-0510 � ✓ • Tom Mazer& Paul Hanssen September 29, 1995 Page 2 I would further suggest that you contact the Hennepin Conservation District at 544-8572, because they may be able to provide some assistance with design concepts for different types and purposes of ponds. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me at 473-7357. Sincerely, ��� r � Michael P. Gaffron � Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator MPG/lsv Enc.