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1 C. Providing access to the riverfront in public ownership; and <br /> 2 d. Allowing for use of the land between the river and the transportation facility. <br /> 3 (7) Public recreational facilities. Where such facilities intersect or abut two or more MRCCA <br /> 4 districts, the least restrictive dimensional standards apply. Public transportation facilities <br /> 5 must be designed and constructed to give priority to: <br /> 6 a. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 , uinmn <br /> 9 b. Roads and driveways associated with public recreational facilities must not be placed in <br /> 10 the bluff or shore impact zones unless no other placement alternative exists. If no <br /> 11 alternative exists, then design and construction must minimize impacts to shoreline <br /> 12 vegetation, erodible soils and slopes, and other sensitive resources. <br /> 13 C. Trails, access paths, and viewing areas associated with public recreational facilities and <br /> 14 providing access to or views of the Mississippi River are allowed within the bluff and <br /> 15 shore impact zones if design, construction, and maintenance methods are consistent <br /> 16 with the best management practice guidelines in trail planning, design, and <br /> 17 development guidelines. <br /> 18 1. Hard-surface trails are not allowed on the face of bluffs with a slope exceeding 30 <br /> 19 percent. Natural surface trails are allowed,provided they do not exceed eight feet <br /> 20 in width. <br /> 21 2. Trails, paths, and viewing areas must be designed and constructed to minimize: <br /> 22 (i) Visibility from the river; <br /> 23 (ii) Visual impacts on public river corridor views; and <br /> 24 (iii) Disturbance to and fragmentation of primary conservation areas. <br /> 25 d. Public water access facilities must comply with the following requirements: <br /> 26 1. Watercraft access ramps must comply with Minnesota Rules chapters <br /> 27 6115.0210 and 6280.0250; and <br /> 28 2. Facilities must be designed and constructed consistent with the standards in <br /> 29 Design Handbook for Recreational Boating and Fishing Facilities. <br /> 30 e. Public signs and kiosks for interpretive or directional purposes are allowed in the bluff <br /> 31 or shore impact zones, provided they are placed and constructed to minimize <br /> 32 disturbance to these areas and avoid visual impacts on public river corridor views. <br /> 33 , <br /> 34 1644I /Il-l T+`airwa,.ycO 1 1if+c an id 11 an ldinrtc� <br /> 35 (1) Vegetation management. <br /> 36 (1) Purpose. To establish standards that sustain and enhance the biological and ecological <br /> 37 functions of vegetation; preserve the natural character and topography of the MRCCA; and <br /> 38 maintain stability of bluffs and steep slopes and ensure stability of other erosion-prone areas. <br /> 39 (2) Applicability. This section applies to: <br /> 40 a. Shore impact zones; <br /> 41 b. Areas within 50 feet of a wetland or natural drainage way; <br /> 42 C. Bluff impact zones; <br /> 43 d. Areas of native plant communities; and <br /> 44 e. Significant existing vegetative stands identified in the MRCCA plan. <br /> 45 (3) Activities allowed without a vegetation permit. <br /> 46 a. Maintenance of existing lawns, landscaping and gardens; <br /> 47 b. Removal of vegetation in emergency situations as determined by the City of Ramsey; <br /> 48 C. Right-of-way maintenance for public facilities meeting tche- standa s see teen 17 <br /> 49 (rim►+ Mf WAIA w�►aintenanEe stand=q4r. <br /> 1 <br /> Page 110 of 160 <br />