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. • . <br /> 0 <br /> O r CITY of ORONO <br /> Municipal Offices <br /> Street Address: Mailing Address: <br /> "SA �� ,�� 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 <br /> • G Orono,MN 55356 Crystal Bay,MN 55323-0066 <br /> �kESHOg' <br /> August 22, 2011 <br /> David &Wendi Albertson <br /> 4701 West Branch Road <br /> Mound, MN 55364 <br /> RE: Wetland Buffer Compliance <br /> 4701 West Branch Road <br /> On January 15, 2009 the City issued building permit 2008-00452 for construction of a new residence at <br /> 4701 West Branch Road. The new home construction triggered our wetland buffer ordinance. You <br /> entered into an Escrow Agreement (copy attached) on January 15, 2009 for the re-vegetation of the <br /> wetland buffer. At that time, you agreed to have a wetland delineation completed to determine the <br /> exact location of the wetland so the buffer and setback could be determined. Our Wetland Specialist, <br /> John Smyth, inspected the property on August 3, 2011 (copy attached) and found the property to be in <br /> violation. <br /> In order to bring the property into compliance a wetland delineation must to be completed. The <br /> delineation must be submitted to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) for their approval. <br /> Once the delineation is approved, the delineated wetland edge and buffer must be staked and shown <br /> on an updated survey. Any buckthorn in the buffer area must be removed along with the soil property <br /> prepared for planting of native vegetation according to City Code 78-1605(3). Upon compliance with <br /> the Escrow Agreement, the funds will be refunded. <br /> Also, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued on March 31, 2010. The City will not issue a <br /> Final Certificate of Occupancy until all the outstanding issues are resolved. <br /> Please submit your plan to bring the property into compliance by September 6, 2011. Please be <br /> advised, if you fail to bring the property into compliance the escrow agreement allows for the City to <br /> enter the property and perform all work and inspections. The costs to do so which exceed the $2,500 <br /> escrow will be billed to you. <br /> I look forward in working with you to resolve this outstanding issue. If you have any questions, please <br /> contact me at cmattsonCcr�ci.orono.mn.us or at 952.249.4620. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br /> idaS <br /> Christine Mattson <br /> Planning Assistant <br /> Attachments Escrow Agreement <br /> Wetland Buffer Compliance Memo dated 8-3-11 <br /> Telephone(952)249-4600 • Fax (952)249-4616 <br /> www.ci.orono.mn.us <br />