HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 465-14 • 4G5-14 D23
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hanson and Younge, LLC, proposed the filing of 0.91 acres of Type 2
wetlands located on both City of Rochester and private property west of Willow Creek Reservoir.
The wetlands consist of Type 2 wet meadow wetlands located along a drainage channel and
extend both up and down gradient along the stream. Wetlands are proposed to be filled due to
the proposal to provide road access to lands within the City located south of the stream. The
proposed impacts due to the road crossing have been reduced since the previous proposal in
2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Technical Evaluation Panel ("TEP") reviewed the alternatives and found
that they meet the minimum standards for sequencing. The TEP agreed that avoidance of the
wetlands was not feasible due to the configuration and location of the wetland, topography,
existing drainage patterns, and road connectivity in this area of the City. The minimum
• replacement acreage is 2.37 acres. The applicant proposed replacement on site creating 2.42
acres of new wetlands in two separate locations adjacent to the reservoir; and,
WHEREAS, the wetland replacement is at a 2:1 ratio because the replacement wetland is
in-kind replacement. The applicant received 75% credit for the onsite direct replacement. The
TEP did not object to the wetland replacement plan; and,
WHEREAS, the new wetland rules require a financial assurance where the replacement
is not in advance of the impact. The Local Governmental Unit has the option to waive the
financial assurance under 8420.0522, subp. 9, if it determines that it is not necessary. The
applicant is required to monitor the wetland replacement sites and obtain permits for grading and
buildings giving the City adequate means to assure compliance; and,
WHEREAS, the TEP reviewed the application and recommended approval subject to the
below described conditions:
1. The applicant must provide a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for
Replacement Wetland document covering the direct replacement areas and
record the document as required by the wetland rules;
2. The applicant must obtain a grading plan approval from the City;
3. The applicant must submit as-built surveys to assure compliance with the
• proposed grading plan; and,
4. The applicant must complete the monitoring plan submitted as a part of the
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replacement plan for the on-site replacement; and,
WHEREAS, this matter came before the City of Rochester Common Council on October
20, 2014, for a final decision on the replacement plan. The Council considered all information
presented to it including that information found within the Council Agenda packet.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester that the City approve the Wetland Delineation and Replacement Plan presented by
Hanson and Younge, LLC, for the filing of 0.91 acres of Type 2 wetlands located on both City of
Rochester and private property west of the Willow Creek Reservoir subject to the above four
conditions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City waives the financial assurance requirement
found at Minnesota Rules 8420.0522, subp. 9.
The Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to approve this plan on behalf
of the City.
• PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS zoth DAY OF OCTOBER 2014,
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