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Prepared by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, November 5, 2010
<br />Standard
<br />Type
<br />VP
<br />Preliminary Draft Standards
<br />Executive Order 79 -19
<br />Current Standards & Guidelines
<br />(Currently in effect; all local plans and ordinances must
<br />be consistent with these standards and guidelines.)
<br />Interim Development Regulations (IDR)
<br />LEO 79-19 provided the IDRs as temporary standards until local MRCCA ordinances were
<br />approved by the 008. Hastings, Brooklyn Center, and a small area in Hennepin County are
<br />still subject to t h e because they do not have approved MRCCA ordinances. The DNR
<br />m used some oftheRS In drafting new MRCCA rules, and some LGUs have used portions of
<br />the Dos in their current ordinances. The lDRs are provided here for reference. Local
<br />ordinances, which vary widely, will contain the current effective standards in any given
<br />community.)
<br />Public
<br />Transportation
<br />& Utilities
<br />Right of
<br />Way
<br />Right -of -way maintenance:
<br />(1) 9 possible, vegetation In a natural state, that does not pose a
<br />hazard to or restrict reasonable use of the utility, shall be
<br />allowed to grow in the right -of -way;
<br />(2) Where vegetation has been removed, new vegetation
<br />consisting of native grasses, herbs, shrubs, and low growing
<br />p m right-of-way; shall be planted and maintained on the ri
<br />y;
<br />(3) Chemical control of vegetation should be avoided when
<br />practicable, but where such methods are necessary, chemicals
<br />used and the manner of their use must be in accordance with
<br />rules, regulations, and other requirements of all state and
<br />federal agencies with authority over the use.
<br />No standards or guidelines in EO79 -19
<br />D. Permitted public facilities.
<br />1.h. and 4.e. Right -of -way maintenance
<br />(1) 9 possible, natural vegetation of value to fish or wildlife, which does not
<br />pose a hazard to or restrict reasonable use of the utility, shall be allowed
<br />to grow in the right -of -way;
<br />(2) Where vegetation has been removed, new vegetation consisting of native
<br />grasses, herbs, shrubs, and low growing trees, shall be planted and
<br />maintained on the right -of -way;
<br />(3) Chemical control of vegetation should be avoided when practicable, but
<br />where such methods are necessary, chemicals used and the manner of
<br />their use must be in accordance with rules, regulations, and other
<br />requirements of all state & federal agencies with authority over the use.
<br />Public Utilities
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<br />Permitting
<br />High voltage transmission lines, wind energy conversion systems
<br />7 SmW, and pipelines shall be regulated pursuant to MS Chapter
<br />211E 216F and 21?i respectively.
<br />See 0.2.0., b., and d. listed on the first page of this handout.
<br />C.7. LGUs and state agencies shall develop plans and regulations for
<br />transportation and public utilities developments in accordance with
<br />the following guidelines:
<br />a. Existing and potential utility and transportation facility crossings
<br />shall be identified and river crossings shall be minimized and
<br />concentrated at existing crossings where possible.
<br />b. The Corridor shall not be used merely as a convenient right -of -way
<br />and new or modified transportation and utility facilities shall
<br />complement the planned land and water uses and shall not
<br />stimulate incompatible development.
<br />c. In planning and designing the construction or reconstruction of all
<br />public transportation facilities which occur within the river corridor,
<br />consideration shall be given to the provision of scenic overlooks for
<br />motorists, safe pedestrian crossings and facilities along the River
<br />C orridor, access to the riverfront in public ownership and
<br />reasonable use of the land between the river and the
<br />transportation facility.
<br />C.B. LGUs and regional and state agencies shall develop capital
<br />improvement programs which are consistent with the following
<br />guidelines
<br />a. A five year capital improvement program or public facilities
<br />program shall be developed which covers all public projects to be
<br />sited in the corridor.
<br />b. The capital improvement program or public facilities program shall
<br />specify the sequence of actions to be undertaken by each public
<br />agency and shall be consistent with the standards and guidelines in
<br />Section B and C.
<br />D. Permitted public facilities.
<br />1. Transmission Services
<br />In all the districts, the construction of new and reconstruction of existing
<br />transmission services shall meet the following standards.
<br />a. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in reviewing permit
<br />applications for all transmission service crossings on the Mississippi River,
<br />Minnesota River, or of State lands requiring a permit from the DNR
<br />to crossings g t ha t r eap. op sod to be 1 tocat shall give primary nt to existing
<br />to crossings that are proposed to be located within or adjacent to existinng
<br />right -of -ways for public facilities, such as railroads, roadways, bridges, and
<br />existing transmission services.
<br />b. Transmission services of under 200 kilovolts, which cross lands within the
<br />River corridor shall require a special use permit from the local unit of
<br />government. Local units of government shall apply the standards set forth
<br />in sections D.Lc. through h when processing applications for a special use
<br />permit.
<br />c. When routing transmission services of under 200 kilovolts, the following
<br />shall be avoided where practicable:
<br />(1) steep slopes;
<br />( scenic intrusions into streams, valleys, and open exposures of water;
<br />(3) scenic intrusions into areas such as ridge crests and high points;
<br />(4) creating tunnel vistas [such as building deflections into the route];
<br />(5) wetlands;
<br />( forests by running along fringe rather than through them. If necessary
<br />to route through forests, utilize open areas in order to minimize cutting;
<br />( soils susceptible to erosion, which would create sedimentation and
<br />pollution problems;
<br />(8) areas of unstable soils which would be subject to extensive slippages;
<br />(9) areas with high water tables, especially if construction requires
<br />excavation;
<br />(ID) open space recreation areas. (Continued on next page...)
<br />Prepared by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, November 5, 2010
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