4.13. SR 02-16-1999
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ITEM 4.13.
Memorandum
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEPHEN ROHLF, BUILDING AND
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR '$" R.
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 1999
SUBJECT: WETLAND CONSERVATION
ACT DECISION - ELK RIVER
CROSSING - WCA 98 - 12
Associated Developers, Inc. are proposing to fill 2.5 acres of wetland to accommodate the
commercial development of Elk River Crossing. A vicinity map showing the location of
the proposed development is attached. To replace the wetlands requested to be filled, the
developer is proposing to create 3.2 acres of new wetland, restore another 1.63 acres, and
create .94 acres of wetland buffer.
FINDINGS
McCombs Prank Roos Associates, Inc. delineated the wetlands on the property in 1994.
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The Technical Evaluation Panel was convened on this issue on 10/21/98.
The plans for filling and replacing wetlands on the property were modified as per the
Technical Evaluation Panel's recommendations.
On November 24, 1998, the city sent out combined notification of the proposed filling
and replacement plan to the necessary agencies.
No negative comments were received by the city on the proposed wetland plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of tJte proposed filling and mitigation plan for this
project with the following stipulations:
1. That a restrictive covenant and drainage and utility easement be recorded on the
mitigation areas.
2. That the Developer's Agreement for the project include language that places the
responsibility for the success of the wetland mitigation on the developer.
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13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441-7425
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3. That the letter of credit covering the public improvements associated with
the project also include the cost of the mitigation work.
4. That the developers submit a written monitoring report on the replacement
wetlands one year after this mitigation work is completed and that this report be
approved by city staff prior to the release of the letter of credit.
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