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June 8, 2001 <br /> <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br /> DNR Waters - 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106~6793 <br /> Telephone: (651) 772-7910 Fax: (651) 772-7977 <br /> <br />Mr. Pat Trudgebn, Principal Planner <br />City of Ramsey <br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br />RE: The Ponds Preliminary Plat, Public Water Basin, 2-114P, City ofRamsey, Anoka County <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Trudgeon: <br /> <br />I have had a chance to review the Preliminary Plat for The Ponds subdivision and have the following <br />comments: <br /> <br />Wetland 2-l 14P is a public water basin. Therefore, any alterations waterward of the ordinary high <br />water elevation of 858.1' may require a permit from the DNR. <br /> <br />I am pleased to see that infiltration basins have been included in the project. It is desirable that the <br />rates and volumes of runoff from the site are not greater than the pre-developed condition. <br /> <br />The plat appears to be designed consistently with the statewide standards for shoreland management. <br />As we discussed briefly, my main concern is recognition of a shore impact zone (SIZ). The SIZ is <br />defined in the shoreland management rules (MN Rules, part 6120.2500, Subp. 14c.) as the land <br />located between the ordinary high water level of a public water and a line parallel to it at a setback <br />of 50 percent of the structure setback. In the shore impact zone, vegetative and grading alterations <br />are restricted. Intensive vegetation clearing within the SIZ is not allowed. Limited removal of trees <br />and shrubs, and pruning or trimming is allowed to accomodate the placement of stairs or access <br />paths, provided the screening of structures from the water is not substantially reduced. Markers <br />labeled "buffer area" or "natural area", Or split rail fences marking the SIZ or a conservation <br />easement, or wetland buffer area are often effective. Lacking some type of a visual "reminder" it <br />is not uncommon to see homeowners mowing down to the waters edge. <br /> <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please feel free to call me if you haVe any questions. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Tom Hovey~ <br />Area Hydrologist <br /> <br />D NR In formation: 651-296-6157 <br /> <br />An Equal Opportunity Employer <br />Who Values Diversity <br /> <br />1-888-646-6367 . TrY: 651-296-5484 · 1-800-657-3929 <br /> <br /> C P <br /> rinted on Recycled Paper Containing a <br /> Min mum of 20% Post-Consumer Waste <br /> <br />.~287- <br /> <br /> <br />