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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes June 19, 1997 Page 6 Otto then reviewed a second site plan identified as Option B which places most of the development in the southern portion. This impacts over 39,000 square feet of the wetland which would need to be mitigated on and off site. He noted the location of area where about 16,000 feet of wetland can be mitigated. With Option B, the white oak and grassland azea can be preserved in a conservation easement. Otto explained that each square foot of impacted wetland azea must be mitigated on a 2:1 basis. He noted the remainder of mitigation can be picked up through public value credits, preservation azea, and a wetland banking program with Alpine Park. This results in banking more than twice what is needed. Otto stated Option B will also provide a higher quality basin within a pazk and have public access opportunities which will increase the functional value. Jankowski asked if it would be better to connect this wetland with the DNR protected wetland. Otto stated this may not be a better option in case the business needs to expand in the future and fill additional wetland. He recommended it be kept as a sepazate basin and under LRRWMO jurisdiction. Otto stated he understands Seal approval is not possible today since all of the requirements have not been met, such as statutory notification. He explained the area will need to be re-delineated as will the wetland in Alpine Park. Once those areas aze determined, the City will be able to calculate mitigation azeas and prepare a final mitigation plan. • Otto commented on the need to establish a wetland bank. Jankowski advised there has been one banking transaction but the LRRWMO is uncertain as to whether it was banked through BWSR or the LRRWMO. Otto requested LRRWMO concept .approval about whether Option B and the proposed wetland mitigation makes sense. Ryan Schroeder, Ramsey City Administrator, asked if this permit will have to be considered again for final approval, or if approval can be contingent upon established conditions. He explained if this concept is agreeable to the LRRWMO, it needs to proceed and commented on the short "window." Jankowski explained the LRRWMO has a short process with concept approval today, comments and recommendation from Barr Engineering, and follow up at the next meeting. Otto estimated the length of time it will take for the comment periods from review agencies. He advised the project was already sent to the Army Corps of Engineers for their review. The DiVR has determined the on site basin is separate from their basin but he expects the Anoka Conservation District will have input. Otto cautioned it may happen that comments from review agencies may just be that this is an incomplete application and request re-submittal. Jankowski suggested the LRRWMO discuss concept approval with final approval contingent upon • findings and recommendations of the consulting engineer. Weaver stated he believes the damage to this wetland occurred long ago when CR #116 was put across the wetland so he is comfortable with what is being proposed since it includes significant on site mitigation with the remainder off site, preserves the forested area, and makes practical use of this