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I I I ! I i ! I I I I I CASE # q INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND GRADING REGULATIONS Brian E. Olson, City Engineer Background: On September 19, 2001, the Public Works Committee directed Staff to draft an Ordinance and bring it to the Planning Commission to address some concerns relating to the current grading- Ordinance. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) Case prepared for the 5/15/01 PW Committee Proposed Ordinance Observations: At the May 15, 2001, Public Works Committee meeting them was some additions that the committee felt were necessary: · Include language to make applicants and residents aware that these are the City of Ramsey criteria for permitting and that other agencies that have jurisdiction over wetlands and protected waterways such as the DNR, WMO, ACD, BWSR and USACOE may also need to be contacted as well.. · Check with other agencies to see how they handle the requirement for a certificate of grading. The City of Andover requires a certificate of grading for all urban lots and requires the developer to provide finished sod elevation stakes for all backyard drainage areas and any other area as required by the City Engineer. In general, these sod elevation stakes are located at every lot corner and spaced every 20 feet. They must be installed on the site before the issuance of any building permits. The certificate of grading must be completed before the certificate of occupancy is granted. Council Action: Introduce the attached Ordinance AMENDING SECTIONS 8.01.03(c), 9.11.18(3)(c), and 9.50.03(2)(c)(7) OF THE CITY CODE OF RAMSEY, MINNESOTA. Reviewed by: City Administrator Director of Public Works City Attorney CC: 6/12/01 -'129-