Laserfiche WebLink
Case #1: Review Stormwater Pollution Control Ordinance <br />Civil Engineer II Linton explained the City of Ramsey is required to obtain a permit under the <br />National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II program (NPDES II). Staff has <br />applied for the permit and submitted the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for <br />public notice. One of the mandatory elements for every participant in the NPDES II program is <br />development of an ordinance to control storm water runoff during construction.. Mr. Linton <br />indicated the proposed ordinance had a public hearing at the Planning Commission as required <br />by City Code. The ordinance was reviewed and revised by staff after the public hearing and will <br />be submitted to the Planning Commission for a public hearing in November. The ordinance <br />must be adopted by the City before the end of 2006. Staff would like to present the ordinance to <br />Council prior to the request for adoption. Mr. Linton explained the ordinance defines the need <br />for erosion control .measures on construction projects, including new residential construction. <br />Current City Code addresses erosion control on subdivisions and commerciaUindustrial <br />developments through the plat and site plan review process. Developers are required to post a <br />Stage I Surety with the City for subdivisions and site plans. The City can draw on this surety to <br />correct erosion problems if the Developer fails to respond in a timely manner under the current <br />ordinance. This power did not extend to the individual builders and getting the streets cleaned <br />was sometimes problematic. <br />Civil Engineer II Linton explained this new ordinance addresses the individual builders. They <br />will need to provide a letter stating the developer will cover their erosion control measures under <br />his Surety or else the builder will be required to post an escrow for erosion control with the City <br />when the building permit is picked up. The escrow will be returned at the end of the project if <br />cleanup of the streets is not required. Construction on lots not covered by a current Surety will <br />also be required to post an escrow. The amount of the escrow will be included in the Annual <br />Rates and Charges adopted by the City Council so the ordinance will not need to be revised to <br />change the rate. Mr. Linton advised staff recommends forwarding the Storm Water Pollution <br />Control Ordinance to the City Council for adoption <br />Chairperson Elvig clarified with Civil Engineer II Linton that this escrow is only required while <br />the building is occumng. <br />Chairperson Elvig questioned why this ordinance would be more impacting in the rural area <br />versus urban areas. <br />Civil Engineer II Linton explained a lot of record in the rural area will not have a Stage I Surety, <br />which provides the City with a letter of credit that is released as the project goes forward. <br />Chairperson Elvig asked whether this escrow would be in addition to the Stage I Surety currently <br />in place by developers. <br />Civil Engineer II Linton explained the Stage I Surety is all that is required. However, if the <br />developer were to sell sites to builder a letter would need to be signed stating that builder is <br />authorized to use the developer's Surety to cover their erosion control requirements. <br />Public Works Committee /October 17, 2006 <br />Page 2 of 11 <br />