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oRONo coPY <br /> MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT <br /> QUALITY OF WATER QUALITY OF LIFE <br /> July 19, 2011 <br /> lhe Minnehaha treek Tom Ryan <br /> 2350 Longview Circle <br /> Watershed Distnct is Orono, MN 55356 <br /> committed to a <br /> (eadership ro(e in <br /> RE: Wetland Assessment at 2350 Longview Circle, Orono <br /> protecting, improving Dear Mr. Ryan, <br /> and managing the <br /> A site visit was conducted on July 14, 2011 at the above mentioned address to assess <br /> surface waters and the potential presence of wetland on the property as indicated by the MCWD <br /> a�;(ioted groundwater Functional Assessment of Wetlands inventory (see attached map). At the site visit, it <br /> was determined that neither of the two potentiai wetland areas showed sufficient <br /> resources within rhe �,etland indicators for a wetland delineation to be necessary for the proposed project <br /> oistnct, inc(uding their (the construction of two accessory structures in the southwest portion of the parcel as <br /> shown on the survey dated November 19, 2010 that was presented at the site visit-- <br /> retationships to the attached) . The area at the northeast corner had a positive slope and contained a <br /> ecosystems of which they dominance of upland species, and the area at the southwestern corner had the <br /> are an integral part. Potential to meet the hydrophytic vegetation criteria, but did not display the necessary <br /> hydric soils or hydrology indicators to meet wetland criteria. <br /> We achieve our mission <br /> through regu(ation, Please note that a MCWD permit will be needed for your proposed project if it <br /> involves the disturbance of>5,000 square feet of soil or involves the excavation or <br /> capital projeds, stockpiling of>50 cubic yards of soil. Please feel free to contact me with any <br /> educafion, cooperatrve questions at 952-641-4504 or cbach@minnehahacreek.org. <br /> endeavors, and other <br /> programs based on Sincetely, <br /> sound science, <br /> innovafive thinking, an V <br /> infnrmed and engaged <br /> consrituency, and the Catherine Bach <br /> District Technician <br /> cost effective use of <br /> i <br /> pub(ic funds. <br /> ; c: Todd Ofsthun, T.C.O Design <br /> Enclosed: FAW map <br /> Survey showing proposed project <br /> 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard, Deephaven, MN 55341 • 952-471-0590 • fax: 952-471-0682 • www.minnehahacreek.org <br />