1998-07-17 Wetland Replacement Plan
Project Name:
Applicant Information
Name:
Company:
Address:
Phone:
Authorized Agent(s)
Name:
Company:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Local Government Unit
Name:
Company:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act
Wetland Replacement Plan Application
Karston Cove Townhomes
Mr. Don Jenson
Pilot Land Development Company
13736 Johnson Street Northeast
Ham Lake, MN 55304
(612) 757-9816
Mr. Ken Powell
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
7599 Anagram Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(612) 937-5150
(612) 937-5822
.
Mr. Mark McNamara
Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District
360C Brighton Avenue
Buffalo, MN 55313
(612) 682-1970
(612) 682-2903
Complete the following for the Impacted Wetland(s):
1. Description of Project (describe the nature and purpose of the proposed project):
See attached narrative
2.
Location of impacted Wetland(s)
County:
Quarter Section:
Watershed:
Wright City:
SW 1/4 Section 35
#18 North Fork Crow River
Albertville
Twp. 121 N
Range
24W
3. ~ize of wetland impact(s): See Table Below
4. Size of entire wetland(s): See Table Below
5. Wetland Type(s): See Table Below
6. List the dominant vegetation in the impacted wetland area(s): See Table Below
7. Estimated size of surface water drainage into the impacted wetland: See Table Below
Proposed Fill Basin Size on Wetland Onsite Drainage
Basin & Drainage property Type Dominant Vegetation Area
(Square Feet) (Square Feet) (acre)
G 1,840 68,673 3 reed canary grass 10
K 2,536 19,959 2 sedges/reed canary grass 3
N 841 9,859 1 reed canary grass 1
0 7,295 7,295 1 reed canary grass 1
Q 11,658 15,545 1 reed canary grass 1
Total 24,170
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8. Topographic setting:
Shorelands
Floodplain
Tributary
Riverine
Flowthrough
Isolated
All
If the wetland is within a shoreland wetland protection zone or the floodplain of a watercourse, list the
following:
Distance to waterbody or watercourse (feet):
DNR designation:
Classification of the waterbody or watercourse:
Ordinary High Water level (if applicable):
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
9. Land use description (describe the predominant land use(s) within the immediate watershed of the wetland,
or attach a map or. photograph)
See attached narrative
10 List all other applicable local, state, and federal permits and approvals:
Unit of Government
City of Albertville
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
MN Pollution Control Agency
City of Albertville
Type of Application
Preliminary and Final Plat
Section 404 Nationwide 26 Permit
NPDES Permit
Grading Permit
11. Attach the following:
a. A recent aerial photograph or accurate map of the impacted wetland area showing:
1. the location and extent of the proposed wetland fill or drainage
2. the location of any surface inlets or outlets draining into or out of the wetland
3. the land use within the immediate watershed, unless described in item 9
b. A soils map of the site
c. Evidence of ownership or rights to the affected areas (See attached AL TA Title Commitment)
d. Any other information required by the LGU
Complete the following information for the Replacement Wetland Site(s):
Will replacement be accomplished via wetland banking?
(If YES, complete only items 2, 3, 4, and 8c)
1. Timetable: project will begin in Summer 1998 and be completed in phases depending on market
conditions.
Yes
No
Both
2. Location of replacement Wetland(s)
County:
Quarter Section:
Watershed:
Wright
SW 1/4 Section
#18 North Fork Crow River
City: Albertville
35 Twp.
121 N
Range
24W
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3. Size of replacement wetland or withdrawn banking credits:
Credit Type
New Wetland Credit
Public Value Credit - ponding
Total Wetland Replacement
Square Feet
28,056
17,550
45,606
Acres
0.64
0.40
1.04
4.
5.
Type(s) of wetland replacement or withdrawn banking credits:
Estimated size of surface water drainage into the wetland:
See Table Below
See Table Below
Wetland Creation
(square feet)
23,276
4,780
Wetland Type
3/4
3/4
Drainage Area
(acres)
1
0.5
6. Topographic setting:
Shorelands
Floodplain
Tributary
Riverine
Flowthrough
Isolated
Both
If the wetland is within a shoreland wetland protection zone or the floodplain of a watercourse, list the
following:
Distance to waterbody or watercourse (feet):
DNR designation:
Classification of the waterbody or watercourse:
Ordinary High Water level (if applicable):
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
7. Describe how the replacement wetland shall be constructed, for example, excavation or restoration by
blocking an existing tile, the type, size and specifications of outlet structures; elevations, relative to Mean Sea
Level or established bench marks, of key features, for example, sill, emergency overflow, and structure height,
and best management practices that will be implemented to prevent erosion or site degradation:
See attached narrative.
8. Attach the following:
a. A recent aerial photograph or accurate map of the replacement site showing:
1. the location of the replacement wetland
2. the location of any surface inlets or outlets draining into or out of the wetland
b. Scale drawings of the replacement wetland showing plan and profile views and fixed photo reference
points for the monitoring process
c. Evidence of ownership or rights to the affected areas
d. A soils map of the site. If the replacement wetland is a created wetland, include additional soils
information sufficient to determine the capability of the site to produce and maintain wetland
characteristics.
e. A monitoring plan.
f. For replacement wetlands located on pipeline easements, evidence that the easement holder and the
Office of Pipeline Safety has been contacted.
g. Proof of replacement wetland recording notice.
d. Any other information required by the LGU
Special Considerations
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To the best of the applicant's knowledge, are any of the following factors applicable at the impact or replacement
site? Note whether present or not by indicating as follows; Impact Site (I), Replacement site (R), Both (B). Neither
(N).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Federal or state-listed endangered species ............................................ N
Rare natural communities ........................................................................ N
Special fish and wildlife resources Including ........................................... N
a. fish passage and spawning areas ................................................ N
b. colonial waterbird nesting colonIes ............................................... N
c. migratory waterfowl concentration areas ...................................... N
d. deer wintering areas...................................................................... N
e. wildlife travel corridors....,,, .... "................... ................................... N
Archaeological or historic sites ................................................................ N
Ground water sensitive areas ......................................."..".....""..."",.... N
Sensitive surface waters (e.g. DNR designated trout waters) ................ N
Educational or research sites ......................................".,."""................. N
Waste disposal sites ...... ..,....................................................................... N
Is the project consistent with local plans? ............................................... B
(e.g. watershed plans, land use plans, zoning and master plans)
Replacement Assurance and Sworn statements
Mr. Don Jensen, Pilot Land Development Company (Applicant) states by signature below that:
1. The wetland will be replaced before or concurrent with the actual draining or filling of a wetland OR; an
irrevocable bank letter of credit or other security acceptable to the local government unit has been provided
to guarantee the successful completion of the wetland value replacement: AND,
2. The replacement wetland was not previously restored or created under a prior approved replacement plan;
AND,
3. The replacement wetland was not drained or filled under an exemption during the previous ten years; AND.
4. The replacement wetland was not restored with financial assistance from public conservation programs,
unless the replacement wetland qualifies under MInn. Rules Chapter 8420.0540, Subp.2.D.(3) [check here if
applicable--.J; AND,
5, The replacement wetland was not restored using private funds other than those of the landowner unless the
funds are paid back with interest to the IndIVidual or organization that funded the restoration and the
individual or organization notifies the local government unit in writing that the restored wetland may be
considered for replacement [check here If appllcable--.-J.
y affirm that the Information above is correct and truthful to the best of my knowledge.
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e: (Mr. Don Jensen)
eveIopment Company
Witness:
LGU Official signature: (Mr. Mark McNamara)
(date)
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