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)%* of Memorandum akTO: Planning Commission River FROM: Rebecca Haug, Environmental Tech. 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River,MN 55330 DATE: August 24, 2004 SUBJECT: Wetland Conservation Act Decision — Schuer, Inc. -WCA 04-07 Proposal— Schuer, Inc. is proposing to impact 8,280 square feet of Type 2 wetland, all in one location, to accommodate the excavation of gravel. A map showing the proposed wetland impact and replacement is attached as part of the Planning Commission's memo on the Conditional Use Permit for this same request (see Development Plan). The Elk River City Council is the Local Unit of Government charged with decision- making authority for the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). The wetland information has been provided to the Planning Commission so they have all relative information that may affect this project. Schuer, Inc. is proposing to expand a gravel mining operation adjacent to the J & B Mining site, which also has wetland impacts. The wetland restoration for the two projects ties together. Wetland restoration can't be deemed complete for either project until both are finished. Further, J & B Mining is purchasing some of the excess wetland credits from the Schuer site. FINDINGS Liesch Companies prepared a Wetland Delineation Report for the property. Combined notification of the proposed wetland impact and replacement plan was mailed out to the appropriate governmental agencies on June 2, 2004. The Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) reviewed the delineation and replacement plan on May 5, 2004 and June 8, 2004. The minutes of these meetings are attached. The comment period on this issue ended on June 23, 2004. The appeal period for this issue is 15 working days after the Council's decision. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the filling and mitigation plan for this project with the following stipulations: Phone: 763.635.1000 Fax:763.635.1090 www.ci.elk-riveunn.us