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A. vegetation currently in a natural state must be maintained, <br />where reasonable and prudent; <br />B. where vegetation in a natural state has been removed, native <br />plants must be planted and maintained on the right -of -way; and <br />C. chemical control of vegetation should be avoided when <br />practicable, but when such methods are necessary, chemicals <br />used and the manner of their use must be in accordance with <br />the rules, regulations, and other requirements of all state and <br />federal agencies with authority over the chemical's use. <br />Subp. 4. Crossings of public water or public land. Crossings of public <br />waters or land controlled by the commissioner are subject to approval <br />by the commissioner according to Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.415 <br />and 103G.245. The commissioner must give primary consideration to <br />crossings that are proposed to be located within or adjoining existing <br />rights -of -way for public transportation and public utilities. <br />River crossings are governed by existing <br />statutes. <br />Subp. 5. Public utilities. Public utilities must comply with the following <br />standards: <br />A. high - voltage transmission lines, wind energy conversion systems <br />greater than five megawatts, and pipelines are regulated <br />according to Minnesota Statutes, chapters 216E, 216F, and <br />216G, respectively; and <br />B. if overhead placement is necessary, utility crossings must be <br />hidden from view as much as practicable. The appearance of <br />structures must be as compatible as practicable with the <br />surrounding area in a natural state with regard to height and <br />width, materials used, and color. <br />Standards for the design of high voltage <br />power lines and other utilities. <br />Subp. 6. Public transportation facilities. Where public transportation <br />facilities intersect or abut two or more of the districts established <br />under part 6106.0100, the least restrictive standards apply. Public <br />transportation facilities must be designed and constructed to give <br />priority to: <br />A. scenic overlooks for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians; <br />B. safe pedestrian crossings and facilities along the river corridor; <br />C. access to the riverfront in public ownership; and <br />D. reasonable use of the land between the river and the <br />transportation facility. <br />Subp. 7. Public recreational facilities. <br />A. Buildings and parking. Buildings and parking associated with <br />recreational facilities, with the exceptions noted in Table 1, <br />must meet the setback requirements in part 6106.0120 and <br />must not be placed within the bluff impact zone, shore impact <br />zone, or slope preservation zone. <br />B. Roads and driveways. Roads and driveways associated with <br />public recreational facilities must not be placed in the bluff <br />Item (A) was added to clarify that, unlike <br />other public recreational facilities, buildings <br />and parking must meet structure setbacks. <br />Working Draft Rules <br />MRCCA Working Draft Rules — DNR, June 2, 2014 <br />29 <br />Commentary /Rationale for Changes <br />