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1 b. Where vegetation in a natural state has been removed, native plants must be planted and 2 maintained on the right-of-way; and 3 C. Chemical control of vegetation must be avoided when practicable, but when chemical 4 control is necessary, chemicals used must be in accordance with the regulations and other 5 requirements of all state and federal agencies with authority over the chemical's use. 6 (4) Crossings of public water or public land. Crossings of public waters or land controlled by the 7 commissioner are subject to approval by the commissioner according to Minn. Stats. §§ 84.415 8 and 103G.245. 9 (5) Public utilities. Public utilities must comply with the following standards: 10 a. High-voltage transmission lines, wind energy conversion systems greater than five 11 megawatts, and pipelines are regulated according to Minn. Stats. chs. 216E, 216F, and 12 216G respectively; and 13 b. If overhead placement is necessary, utility facility crossings must minimize visibility of 14 the facility from the river and follow other existing rights-of-way as much as practicable. 15 C. The appearance of structures must be as compatible as practicable with the surrounding 16 area in a natural state with regard to height and width, materials used, and color. 17 (6) Public transportation facilities. Public transportation facilities shall comply with structure 18 placement and height standards in Section 920(F). Where such facilities intersect or about two 19 or more MRCCA districts, the least restrictive standards apply. Public transportation facilities 20 must be designed and constructed to give priority to: 21 a. Providing scenic overlooks for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians; 22 b. Providing safe pedestrian crossings and facilities along the river corridor; 23 C. Providing access to the riverfront in public ownership; and 24 d. Allowing for use of the land between the river and the transportation facility. 25 (7) Public recreational facilities. Where such facilities intersect or abut two or more MRCCA 26 districts, the least restrictive dimensional standards apply. Public transportation facilities must 27 be designed and constructed to give priority to: 28 a. Roads and driveways associated with public recreational facilities must not be placed in 29 the bluff or shore impact zones unless no other placement alternative exists. If no 30 alternative exists, then design and construction must minimize impacts to shoreline 31 vegetation, erodible soils and slopes, and other sensitive resources. 32 b. Trails, access paths, and viewing areas associated with public recreational facilities and 33 providing access to or views of the Mississippi River are allowed within the bluff and 34 shore impact zones if design, construction, and maintenance methods are consistent with 35 the best management practice guidelines in trail planning, design, and development 36 guidelines. 37 1. Hard-surface trails are not allowed on the face of bluffs with a slope exceeding 30 38 percent. Natural surface trails are allowed, provided they do not exceed eight feet 39 in width. 40 2. Trails, paths, and viewing areas must be designed and constructed to minimize: 41 (i) Visibility from the river; 42 (ii) Visual impacts on public river corridor views; and 43 (iii) Disturbance to and fragmentation of primary conservation areas. 44 C. Public water access facilities must comply with the following requirements: 45 1. Watercraft access ramps must comply with Minnesota Rules chapters 6115.0210 46 and 6280.0250; and 47 2. Facilities must be designed and constructed consistent with the standards in 48 Design Handbook for Recreational Boating and Fishing Facilities. 49 d. Public signs and kiosks for interpretive or directional purposes are allowed in the bluff 50 or shore impact zones, provided they are placed and constructed to minimize 51 disturbance to these areas and avoid visual impacts on public river corridor views. 52 (I) Vegetation management. Page 97 of 141