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Home My WebLink AboutRe: driveway expansion Stantec Consulting Services Inc. 2335 Highway 36 West(es COPY St. Paul MN 55113 ORONO Tel: (651)636-4600 Fax:(651)636-1311 Stantec 4 Bonestroo November 15, 2011 Melanie Curtis Planning and Zoning Coordinator City of Orono Post Office Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 Re: 85 Old Crystal Bay Road File No. 000139-11000-2 File No. 2011-01360 Dear Melanie: We have reviewed the plans for a proposed driveway expansion at 85 Old Crystal Bay Road. The plan was received 11-4-11. We have the following comments with regards to engineering matters: • This property shows a delineated wetland along the south side of the existing and proposed driveway. • The city wetland maps indicate that this is a Manage 2 wetland. The plan shows the required 25 foot wide buffers area. • It is our understanding that past permits generated the necessary buffers, easements, and agreements for the wetland and the plan is acceptable from an engineering standpoint. • This project will disturb more than 100 CY of material. Sediment and erosion control information meeting the requirements of Orono's City Code 79-7(c)(2) must be submitted. The minimum $2000 sediment and erosion control financial security should be required of the owner for this permit. If you have any questions, please call me at (651) 604-4894 or send an email to darren.amundsen@stantec.com. Sincerely, Stantec Darren Amundsen cc: Chris Mattson November 28, 2011 onotlo COPY City of Orono 2750 Kelly Parkway Orono,MN 55356 Re: Wetland Buffer Planting Plan 2011-01360 The orange highlighted areas in the attached drawing show where the existing turf will be removed and re-planted with native grasses and native wildflowers. The grass species mix will be planted at a rate equivalent to 12 lbs.per acre and consists of: 40%Big Bluestem 30%Indian Grass 15%Little Bluestem 5% Switch Grass 5% Side oats grama 5%Canada wild rye The wildflower species mix will be planted at a rate equivalent to 5 lbs. per acre and consists of: 17%Black-eyed Susan 17%Purple prairie clover 17%hoary vervain 10%common ox-eye 10% stiff goldenrod 8%tall blazing star 6%fragrant giant hyssop 6% leadplant 3%Canada tick trefoil 3%Bush clover 2%Wild bergamot 1%Common milkweed The process used will include tilling the designated areas and removing the old vegetation from the tilled up soil. The soil will be raked to a minimum 3"depth to smooth the ground surface, and the seed will be laid using a broadcast-type spreader. Clean straw will be mulched over the seeded areas at a rate of Y2 ton per acre and anchored. The seeded areas will be protected with a silt fence until the crop is established,and then removed. Scott and Michelle Miller 85 S. Old Crystal Bay Road Orono,MN 55356 Christine Mattson From: John Smyth [John.Smyth@bonestroo.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:50 AM To: Christine Mattson Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: RE: Buffer Seeding Plan Information - 85 S. Old Crystal Bay Road/#2011-01360 Christine — I approve. John John Smyth Associate Stantec, formerly Bonestroo Tel 651-604-4708 Cell 651-775-5104 john.smyth@stantec.com stantec.com Bonestroo has joined Stantec, a professional services consulting firm recognized for its leadership in sustainability, depth and diversity of talent, and technical expertise. The content of this email is the confidential property of Stantec and should not be copied, modified, retransmitted,or used for any purpose except with Stantec's written authorization. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete all copies and notify us immediately. Et Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: Christine Mattson [mailto:CMattson(aci.orono.mn.usl Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 7:59 AM To: John Smyth Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: FW: Buffer Seeding Plan Information - 85 S. Old Crystal Bay Road / #2011-01360 John, Please review. Let me know if you approve. Christine- From: Scott Miller f mailto:scottm(&waysinc.coml Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 4:42 PM To: Christine Mattson Subject: Buffer Seeding Plan Information - 85 S. Old Crystal Bay Road Christine; I have attached a copy of the drawing and a written plan for the seeding of the buffer areas as we discussed. Please let me know if there are any questions. I will plan to drop off the escrow agreement first thing in the morning. Thanks, Scott Miller 1 WNW • City of Orono - Manning&Zoning Plan Review 2 ` �i l• �5 a Plan Review Date: 1 1�2,q--( e 1t5 CAd (.risist tog 1415 APPROVEDf,-- C 5118.No 230. EAST LINE LOT 7 AUDITORS APPROVED WITH F;EVISIONS(see rotes) Cr PER PER TORRENS CASE#9342 ' ❑DENIED Staff: . u,( 1y1 311(1 >- j---,.2, J CO OUSE .� EXtSfItiG H6H e9*' t 143 �ve�i / / v) °E4£V=tOC / / F`' a/ c. ftkap ( (O 1.. ..-"i % -. t i f Z 9% t. _ I Uf - = �'LCi �- O � v0�7�0 rJ - r, 0 • cn a it!t � LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES r „ - 0, Lot 9,AUDITORS SUBDIVISION No.230 Dr- filll LS IP : denotes iron marker found 90z- - : denotes ax;sting contour line,mean sea!eve!datum e —$ —M-- : denotes proposed contour line /, Bearngs shown are based on assumed datum. This survey shows the boundaries of the above described property and the location of an existing house,driveway and proposed driveway thereon. It does not purport to show any other improvements or encroachments. fib S 89°27'05"E 457.14 -..,.' ._L.. ii HERESY CER',A ,IF TN::.3DER•NAN t RETaU,ti M7,41L 'tW, � eovr ,, 45 :_c/lowil d y i9' " ) Memo Stance Bonestroo To: Melanie Curtis From: John Smyth 23 File: 139-11000 Date: November/n, 2011 Reference: Wetland Code Review—85 Old Crystal Bay Road We have reviewed the City of Orono Wetland Code Requirements for the proposed driveway. The proposed driveway triggers the wetland buffer requirements of the City Wetland Code. The wetland located adjacent to the area of disturbance is classified as a Manage 2 wetland and will require a 25 foot buffer to protect the wetland. A wetland buffer is required for the portion of the wetland adjacent to the proposed driveway disturbance (see attachment). It appears that as part of a Minnehaha Creek Watershed District approval of the house construction, buffers were required around all of the wetlands. The landowner is responsible to deal directly with the watershed to ensure they are in compliance with their previous approval. Buffer Vegetation Requirements Most of the buffer is in a natural state (not mowed or turf) and the ordinance only requires that it is preserved. It appears that a small portion of the buffer may contain turf. The portion of the buffer that is turf will need to have the turf removed and be restored to native vegetation. A written description of the proposed native seed mix to be seeded and method of site preparation and seeding should be provided to the City for review and approval. 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. Wetland Buffer Markers At the time of construction staking for the grading of the proposed driveway the upslope edge of the wetland buffer shown on the attached exhibit should be staked so it is clear to the City and landowner where the buffer is located. One Team.Infinite Solutions. jrs k:\139\139110000\communications\wetland ordinance compliance\85 old crystal bay road\melaniejs^85 old crystal bay road memo.docx Recommendations It is recommended that if the application is approved it includes the condition that the applicant needs to meet the buffer vegetation requirement as discussed in this memo. An escrow amount for $1,706 is recommended to cover the cost of buffer development if not completed by the pplicant and compliance checks. STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. 20i14- 013495 1,4k 1 \ .0 EAST LINE LOT 7 AUDITORS % Oy3W19flALP43 1 SUB. No 230. `'i Ct PER TORRENS CASE # 9342 `--. \ >I- t\ 47 A 45,3 tr.' LISTING �� USE wo' 1 EXIST NG H° o ' ! ---1 N FLOOR 5.8 3. ( �� ,9�� -- i MAIN cn ' !�f J 1.-- p s 00031) x,1.0 • , / ——----� 53 < 14. CS S . ppivy , / ,, \ - ¢ \ 5.g i i Fe , / /7 \ • \ / � / Cn 1 ! ! ELEV=100 • . 1WEL / V ` Q1.1 , , / (0 Clt f -, t r - �� f , _f ,1 G� ^ \J L.A..) y-- w 0 - _ _ 994' 1--- i':�� / OCD Pr - o CO \\ - 4 CoQo - ---- // %•` F• qJ LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES \ —2 Q / e } J Lot 9, AUDITORS ORS SUBDIVISION No. 230 •, '1 `� A �01o� Sa denotes iron marker found s,� �, k -—902--- : denotes existing contour line, mean sea level datum b ter« .. ' 19021 : denotes proposed contour line -- `. '''..."---,----"'-1/47 Bearings shown are based on assumed datum. This survey shows the boundaries of the above described property and the location of an existing house, driveway and proposed driveway �, �/ thereon. it does not purport to show any other improvements or encroachments. ss S 89°27'05" E 457.14 DESCRIPTION I _11._ _ -- _ _ _ _ _ _ -- .... I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,{ MO.... 2. . ... INAS PRFPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPER' 1 Memo ridit Stantec 4 Bonestroo To: Melanie Curtis From: John Smyth File: 139-11000 Date: November 14, 2011 Reference: Wetland Code Review—85 Old Crystal Bay Road We have reviewed the City of Orono Wetland Code Requirements for the proposed driveway. The proposed driveway triggers the wetland buffer requirements of the City Wetland Code. The wetland located adjacent to the area of disturbance is classified as a Manage 2 wetland and will require a 25 foot buffer to protect the wetland. A wetland buffer is required for the portion of the wetland adjacent to the proposed driveway disturbance (see attachment). It appears that as part of a Minnehaha Creek Watershed District approval of the house construction, buffers were required around all of the wetlands. The landowner is responsible to deal directly with the watershed to ensure they are in compliance with their previous approval. Buffer Vegetation Requirements Most of the buffer is in a natural state (not mowed or turf) and the ordinance only requires that it is preserved. It appears that a small portion of the buffer may contain turf. The portion of the buffer that is turf will need to have the turf removed and be restored to native vegetation. A written description of the proposed native seed mix to be seeded and method of site preparation and seeding should be provided to the City for review and approval. 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. Wetland Buffer Markers At the time of construction staking for the grading of the proposed driveway the upslope edge of the wetland buffer shown on the attached exhibit should be staked so it is clear to the City and landowner where the buffer is located. One Team.Infinite Solutions. jrs k:t139\139110000\communications\wetland ordinance compliance 85 old crystal bay road\melaniejs^85 old crystal bay road memo dock Recommendations It is recommended that if the application is approved it includes the condition that the applicant needs to meet the buffer vegetation requirement as discussed in this memo. An escrow amount for $1,700 is recommended to cover the cost of buffer development if not completed by the applicant and compliance checks. STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. August 3, 2011 Ms. Melanie Curtis City Of Orono, MN Here is a drawing with the currently planned modifications to the existing driveway drawn in. We are working to get this portion on the driveway completed,which will utilize the remaining fill we have on site. Based on the drawing, we will not impact any wetland or buffer areas with this work. Please review this and let us know if there are any concerns. If not,we will have the necessary preparations completed(survey and drawing?,partial delineation of nearby wetland?)and will proceed with the work. We are ready to move ahead with the work and will begin finding a contractor to do this once you give us the preliminary approval. Then when all requirements are met we can have the contractor complete the work. Thank you, Scott and Michelle Miller 85 S. Old Crystal Bay Road Orono, MN 61). 1114 0 Ate - - - RECEIVED AUG - 4 20 i CITY OF ORONO Melanie Curtis From: John Smyth [John.Smyth@bonestroo.com] Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 1:51 PM To: Melanie Curtis Cc: Tom Kellogg Subject: RE: 85 Old Crystal Bay Rd S Melanie, I do remember the meeting. I did not have a file for this property. Based on the submittal it appears that the proposed driveway disturbance will exceed the 5,000 square foot disturbance threshold and will require buffers. Even if were under 5,000 square feet it looks like they will move more than 50 cy of dirt, however no proposed contours so cannot tell this for sure. John John Smyth Associate Direct 651-604-4708 Cell 651-775-5104 john.smythObonestroo.com Bonestroo From: Melanie Curtis jmailto:MCurtis@ci.orono.mn.usj Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 12:52 PM To: John Smyth Cc: Tom Kellogg Subject: 85 Old Crystal Bay Rd S John I don't know if you remember the Millers at 85 OCB Rd S or not, but they are proposing to utilize additional dirt on their property to create a new driveway—shown as the hand-drawn circular drive. When we previously met with them they were proposing to cross the wetland and access the property from the southerly curb cut(from existing) Remember? Anyway, I cannot find evidence of their new home (permit issued in May 2006) triggering the wetland buffer requirement- or more specifically don't have evidence that we required them to establish a buffer. I believe this new driveway will do that. Please confirm or deny. I need to get back to them by Monday if possible. Thanks. Melanie Curtis 952.249.4627 mcurtis cc ci.orono.mn.us Original Message From: admin On Behalf Of admin@ Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 12:22 PM To: Melanie Curtis Subject: Scanned image from MX3100 Reply to: adminci.orono.mn.us <admin(a)ci.orono.mn.us> Device Name: MX3100 Device Model: MX-3100N 1 Hennepin County Property Map Print Page 1 of 1 Hennepin County Property Map - Tax Year: 201011 The data contained on this page is derived from a compilation of records and maps and may contain discrepancies that can only be disclosed by an accurate survey performed by a licensed '.. 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