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`7533 Sunwood Drive NW • Ramsey, MN 55303
Phone (763) 433-2851 • Fax (763) 427-0833
www.bolton-menk.com
April 30, 2010
Mr. Mike Potter VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
11650 57th Street NE
Albertville, MN 55301
RE: Grading and Filling Permit Application for property located at the intersection of CSAH 37 and
Mackenzie Avenue NE.
Dear Mike:
I am writing this letter as a follow up to our brief discussion yesterday evening, April 29t", regarding the
status of the above referenced grading permit. It was my intention to address this permit request after a
decision is made on your sign variance request, and potentially issue one grading permit instead of two.
To avoid any questions relating to MN State Statute 15.99, and as we discussed, I feel it is best to address
this permit at this time.
Understand of Filling/GradingFilling/Grading Application
Per the 10-1-09 permit application, it is understood that approximately 1,400 CY of material will be
imported and placed within the boundaries of the un-platted Lot 1, Block 2 of Potter's Commercial Park,
which is depicted on the Preliminary Plan and Screen Plan, prepared by Meyer Roblin Inc., as a 58,308
SF area in the southeast corner of the subject property and directly adjacent to Mackenzie Avenue NE. It
is understood that the fill material is that of excess and/or unsuitable material generated from the
development of the Emma's Express convenient store. As of current, it is understood that all fill material
has been delivered to the site and stockpiled and no additional fill will be hauled in as part of this
application. Since the application was made, it was learned that portions of the proposed fill area are
deemed to be wetland per the US Army Corps and compensatory mitigation through the purchase of
wetland credits will be required prior to the any further grading activity. It is understood that you intend
to fill the proposed area to an elevation that approximates that of the adjacent Mackenzie Avenue NE and
will establish turf over all disturbed areas upon completion of grading.
Conditions of Approval
The 10-1-09 Grading/Filling Permit Application, is approved subject to the following conditions:
1. No additional fill is imported to the site and only the material on -site as of this date is used in the
proposed filling/grading activity. The importing of any and all additional fill and all future
grading activity will need to be permitted through a separate application.
vX 2. Fill and grading activity only take place within the boundaries of the area described above (Potter
Commercial Park Lot 1, Block 2).
DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer
Potter Grading Permit
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61 3. Proof of purchase of required wetland credits as described in the Department of the Army's
March, 4, 2010 letter.
0�,4. The final grading and contouring shall not obstruct drainage and shall replicate that of the natural
or pre -application drainage patterns. Rerouting of the adjacent ditches/streams is not permitted.
Erosion and Sedimentation best management practices shall be implemented, in -place and intact
throughout construction and as required by the City. At minimum, silt fence shall be placed
own gradient from all disturbed soil areas.
e�.'b. If the construction activity will disturb more than 1-acre (43,560 SF) of land area, an MPCA
NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit will have to be secured through the MPCA. Please
note the proposed work site (Lot 1, Block 2) exceeds 1-acre.
p►�9. Upon completion of grading, all disturbed areas shall be restored to a smooth and "mow -able"
yj grade and all slopes shall be contoured to that of a 3:1 or less.
�fit 8. During delivery of the fill material from the Emma's Express site, the pavement of Mackenzie
Avenue NE was damaged. Upon completion of the proposed work, the Applicant shall
p coordinate a meeting with the City to review and assess the condition of the damage to
Mackenzie Avenue NE caused by this work. The costs associated with any repairs deemed
necessary by the City will be the responsibly of the Applicant/Owner.
9. Upon reasonable advanced notice, Owner shall permit the City and/or its agents access to the site
for review and inspection purposes.
C?1. All grading and filling activity shall be completed within 90-days of issuance of permit.
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Prior to the commencement of grading/filling activity, Applicant shall provide the City with a
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statement that he will comply with the conditions prescribed above.
CIf you have questions regarding the City's understanding of your project or the conditions of the grading
approval, please feel free to contact me at 612-328-0878.
Sincerely,
BOLTON & MENK, INC.
Adam Nafstad
City Engineer
Cc: Larry Kruse, City Administrator
John Sutherland, Zoning Administrator
Mike Couri, City Attorney
Al Brixius, City Planner
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