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Home My WebLink About2005-03-14 Applicant Ltr to OPH Re MERP Projectt?, )(cell Energy March 14, 2005 Mr. Eric Johnson City Administrator Oak Park Heights, MN 55330 RE: Additional trailers — MERP King Rehabilitation Project Dear Mr. Johnson: As we progress in the execution of the MERP King Rehabilitation, we have identified the need to add additional trailers to our previously approved construction trailer offices. We request that the City amend the Conditional Use Permit to approve the addition of 4 trailers of similar construction to the original 9 trailers. The 4 new trailers will be set just to the east of the existing trailers in a space that is currently used as a parking area and will utilize all of the existing utility services. Since we will lose a large portion of the parking lot, we also plan to fill in a drainage ditch to the west of the existing trailers. Upon your agreement that we can proceed, we will obtain all necessary fill permits from the City. We have contacted Mr. Ben Meyer of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc. to obtain a determination of the drainage area as related to the Wetlands Conservation Act. Mr. Meyer has approved an exemption for the area based on the determination that the area is an incidental wetlands. A copy of the determination is attached. We request approval of this activity on or before April 1, 2005. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Russ Girtz Engineering Manager King Rehabilitation Project 1103 King Plant Road Bayport, Minnesota 55003-1000 nnesota Wetkirid Conservation Act �tice� of Wet land Conservation Act Decisi Name of Applicant: Xcel Energy, Sharon Sarappo Project Name: MERP Parking Expansion Application Number: 55 -04 -000 (2005) A.S. King Plant Type of Application (check one): Date of Decision: March 8, 2005 Check One: R Summary of Project /Decision (indicate exemption number per MN Rule 8420.0122, if applicable): Subp. 5 Incidental Wetlands. Applicant has shown that impact will occur to a ditch area that was constructed in a historic upland location, but that currently exhibits wetland characteristics. The impact area is from the expansion of a gravel parking lot (see attached supporting documents). List of Addressees: Landowner: A.S. King Generating Plant Attn: Mr. Darrell Knutson 1103 King Plant Road Bayport, MN 55003 Xcel Energy Attn: Ms. Sharon Sarappo 414 Nicollet Mali, RS 8 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Notice of WCA Decision.doc Name and Address of Local Government Unit: City of oak Park Heights Attn: Mr. Eric Johnson 14168 Oak Park Boulevard Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 WCA Agent Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc. Attn: Mr. Ben Meyer 2335 West Highway 36 St. Paul, MN 55113 Exemption Decision No Loss Decision Replacement Plan Decision Banking Plan Decision Wetland Type /Boundary Decision Approved Approved with conditions (see note on page 2 regarding use of wetland banking credits) Denied - Page 1 of 3 911 6104 Members of Technical Evaluation Panel: MN Board of Water and Soil Resources Attn: Mr. Les Lemm 520 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55155 Washington Conservation District Attn: Ms. Jyneen E. Thatcher 1380 W Frontage Rd, Highway 36 Stillwater, MN 55082 Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization (If Applicable): Middle St. Croix WMO 294 North 3r Street Bayport, MN 55003 Department of Natural Resources Regional Office: DNR Ecological Services Section Attn: Mr. Wayne Barstad 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 DNR TEP Representative (if different than above) MN DNR Water Resources Division Attn: Ms. Molly Shodeen 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 cam__ of En ineers Pro'ect 1Vlana�er Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District ATTN: Mr. Dan Seeman 190 Fifth Street East St. Paul, MN 55101 -1638 Individual members of the public who requested a copy, summary only City Engineer, Oak Park Heights ATTN: Mr. Dennis Postler Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc. 2335 W. Hwy 36 St. Paul, MN 55113 You are hereby notified that the decision of the Local Government Unit on the above- referenced application was made on the date stated above. A copy of the Local Government Unit's Findings and Conclusions is attached. Pursuant to Minn. R. 8420.0250 any appeal of the decision must be commenced by mailing a petition for appeal to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the mailing of this Notice. Notice of WCA Decision.doc - Page 2 of 3 9/16/04 NOTE: Approval of Wetland Replacement Plan Applications involving the use of wetland banking credits is conditional upon withdrawal of the appropriate credits from the state wetland bar {. No wetland impacts may commence until the applicant receives a copy of the fully signed and executed "Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits," signed by the BWSR wetland bank administrator certifying that the wetland bank credits have been debited. THIS DECISION ONLY APPLIES TO the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. Additional approvals or permits from local, state, and federal agencies may be required. Check with all appropriate authorities before commencing work in or near wetlands. LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT City of Oak Park Heights Notice of WCA Decision.doc - Page 3 of 3 9/16/04 March 8, 2005 Date Benjamin L. Meyer, WCA Agent — City of oak Park Heights Name and Title nnesota Wetland C rvation Certificate of Mailing o otice of Wetland Conservation Act Decision Name and address of local government unit: City of Oak Park Heights Attn: Mr. Eric Johnson 14168 Oak Park Boulevard Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 WCA Agent Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc. Attn: Mr. Ben Meyer 2335 West Highway 36 St. Paul, MN 55113 The undersigned certifies on March 8 , 2005 , he/she mailed copies of the attached Notice of wetland Conservation Act Decision to the addressees listed thereon by depositing the same in the United States Mail in the City of Roseville , County of Ramsey and State of Minnesota, properly enveloped with prepaid first class postage. Title WCA Agent -- City of Oak Park Heights March 8, 2005 Date Page 1 of 1 Certificate of Ivlai!ing Decision.doc (April 2003) Xcel Energy Name(s ) Applicant A licant 414 Nicollet Mall, RS Street Address afaneapolis, MN 55401 City, State, Zip Code (612 ) 330 ) Telephone (Day) (Evening) APPLICANT AND PROJECT LOCATION INFORMATION LGU:Cak Park Heights Project Location: 1/4 s w 114N w S 2 T 2 9 R 2 0 UTM Coordinates: X Y County Name/Number: w a s h i n g t❑ on Minor Watershed Name/Number:S t a Croix Size of entire wetland: 1 / 4 acres Wetland type: Circular 39 ; NWT P E M E r x Check one: [J < 50 %, 50% - 80 %, or fl > 80% Check one: Agricultural land JNon -ag. land PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION Describe the nature and purpose of the proposed project: Parking area for staff during at the A.S. King Plant. (attach additional pages if needed) Timetable: rro ect will be in on • 1 1 • o /day/ ) and will be com • Ieted by Z The wetland activity at the above site qualifies for the following under the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) (check one): construction of air quality system upgrade No Loss Determination (attach plans) Description of Exemption Claimed: Exemption # 5 (per MN Rule Chapter 8420.0122) (Note: Applicant is responsible for submitting the proof necessary to show qualification for the exemption claimed) Incidental wetland. Wetland area was constructed on upland and was con- structed for the purpose of.runoff control for stormwatere APPLICANT SIGNATURE The information provided for this determination is truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. 1 ensure that, in draining, excavating, or filling the subject wetland under an exemption noted above; appropriate erosion control measures will be taken to prevent sedimentation of the water; the drain, excavation, or fill will not block fish passage; and the drain, excavation, or fill activity will be conducted in compliance with all other applicable federal, state, and local requirements; including best management practices and water resource protection requirements established under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103H. Signature of Applicant) (Date) Page • of 2 BWSR_ Form _WCA_Exemption_2(App_for_Certif No__Loss).doo (April 2003) 1 i4 ek Note: This approval is not effective until the signatures below are complete. No work should begin until the 30 -day appeal window has lapsed, or, in the event of an appeal, until the appeal has been finalized. FOR LGU USE ONLY A.) LGU has received adequate documentation for claim of No -Loss or Exemption, and approves this certificate as outlined above. (LGU Official Signature If this certificate applies to 8420.0 122, Subp. 1 or Subp. 2B, then Item B below shall be completed and signed by the LGU. If not, the LGU shall write "Not Applicable" in signature block below and the certificate is complete. B.) LGU has received evidence of recording of Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for Impacted Wetland Under Agricultural Exemption (BWSR Form B): (County where recorded) 1 (LGU Official Signature) 3/8 / 5 /}5 (� --�- (Date) (Date recorded) (Date) This certificate expires 31 G (Date) (Document # assigned by recorder) *APPROVAL OF THIS CERTIFICATE ONLY APPLIES TO THE WCA. Permits from local, state, and federal agencies may be required. Check with the appropriate authorities before commencing work in or near wetlands. The Combined Project Application form can be used for this purpose. Notice of the above decision must be mailed to the following parties within 10 working days of the decision: 1. Landowner /Applicant 2. Members of the Technical Evaluation Panel 3. Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization (If Applicable) 4. Department of Natural Resources Regional Office 5. DNR Wetlands Coordinator c( Ecological Services Section 500 Lafayette Road, Box 25 St. Paul, MN 55155 6. Corps of Engineers Project Manager a@ Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District ATTN: CO-R, 190 Fifth Street East St. Paul, MN 55101-1638 7. Members of the public who have requested to receive notice. Page 2 of 2 Application for Certificate of No Loss or Exemption,doc (April 2003) FIGURE 1. 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