HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.D.2. Approval of Riverside Bluffs Wetland Replacement Plan-Res. No. 6457
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum CONSENT
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Joe Swentek, Project Engineer
SUBJECT: Approval ofthe Riverside Bluffs Wetland Replacement Plan
DATE: July 18, 2006
INTRODUCTION:
The City of Shakopee received a complete Wetland Replacement Plan application from
Pioneer Engineering on behalf of Homes By Chase. Staff along with a Technical
Evaluation Panel (TEP) has reviewed the application and determined the requirements of
the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) have been met by this plan. The replacement plan
must be acted upon by the City Council in their roll as the Local Governing Unit (LGU)
for the WCA of 1991. Attached for Council consideration is Resolution No. 6457, a
resolution approving the Wetland Replacement Plan for Riverside Bluffs.
BACKGROUND:
The Wetland Replacement Plan, as proposed by applicant, would fill approximately 3.93
acres of wetland. The impacted wetland is proposed to be replaced partially onsite with
the construction of 1.28 acres of new wetland and the construction of 3.17 acres of
wetland buffer. To complete the required mitigation requirements, the applicant is
proposing to purchase 2.65 acres of new wetland credits and 0.76 acres of public value
credits.
The City requested a site visit and review of the plan by the TEP, which consists of a City
staff member, a representative from the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
and a representative from the Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR). The TEP,
established by the WCA, provides professional, technical review of wetland issues to the
LGU. The TEPhas reviewed the site and the replacement plan and is recommending
approval of the plan. City staff and the TEP consider the application complete.
The Wetland Replacement Plan is being proposed to accommodate a transportation
system providing a necessary link between Crossings Boulevard and County Road 16
(Eagle Creek Boulevard). The plan also accommodates high water flows from the Prior
Lake Outlet Channel. Please see the attached drawing showing the proposed impacts and
associated replacement.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6457.
2. Deny Resolution No. 6457.
3. Table for additional information from staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative No. 1.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Offer Resolution No. 6457, a Resolution Approving a Wetland Replacement Plan for
Pike Lake Road and move its adoption.
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Joe Swentek
Project Engineer
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RESOLUTION 6457
A Resolution Approving A Wetland Replacement Plan
For Riverside Bluffs Addition
WHEREAS, the City has received a VI etland Replacement Plan from Homes By
Chase for the Riverside Bluffs Addition; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has demonstrated that the proposed Wetland
Replacement Plan complies with Minn. Rules Parts 8420.0540 and 8420.0550; and
WHEREAS, all interested parties on file in the office of the City Engineer or
identified in Minn. Rille 8420.0230 have been mailed notice of the proposed Wetland
Replacement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Technical Evaluation Panel reviewed the proposed Replacement
Plan and considered the public values, location, size and type of wetland being altered
and recommended approval ofthe Wetland Replacement Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA:
1. Based on the replacement standards in Minn. Rules Parts 8420.0630, and
on the recommendation of the Technical Evaluation Panel, the Wetland
Replacement plan is hereby approved.
2. Approval of the Wetland Replacement Plan shall become effective upon
its adoption.
3. A copy of this decision shall be mailed to all interested parties and to the
applicant.
Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, held this day of ,2006.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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