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construct a pasteurized area for agricultural animals as it has less wetland impact. The <br /> applicant has been working with the Soil and Water Conservation District along with City <br /> staff to develop a plan that ensures the quality and protection of the wetland for a pasteurized <br /> area. Wetlands are not unique to properties in Elk River.The subject property has <br /> approximately 66 percent of this property covered in wetland and approximately 80 percent <br /> of the property is encompassed by the wetland setback. As the ordinance is written today a <br /> pasture area would not be feasible on the subject property. <br /> Environmental <br /> Wetlands are not unique to properties in Elk River. However,the wetland on this property <br /> spans the full width of the property,making the upland beyond the wetland inaccessible by <br /> animals or humans.This project has been developed in coordinate with the Sherburne SWCD <br /> to develop a usable portion of land for pasture and upland access,while improving the water <br /> quality of the wetland. <br /> 5. The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> To the best of our knowledge,fencing has existed on the property since it was built. The property is not and <br /> will not be altered from its previous state by this variance, rather, the quality of the wetland will be increased <br /> By allowing this variance, it will protect the quality of the wetland and vegetation by creating this fenced path, <br /> limiting travel through the wetland by following through with this project. Completing it according to code with <br /> an eye on keeping it safe to move from the back to the front. <br /> Planning <br /> The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The proposed fence would <br /> be consistent with other pastured land in Elk River and will provide increased protection to <br /> the wetland. <br /> Environmental <br /> The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The proposed additional <br /> fence would be consistent with other pastured land in Elk River and will provide increased <br /> protection to the wetland.The water quality and appearance of the wetland will improve <br /> dramatically. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> • Location Map <br /> • Applicants Narrative <br /> • Site Plan Exhibit <br /> • Wetland Conservation Act Notice of Decision <br /> • Section 30-803—Animals <br /> N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\V\V 16-14 Gayle Murray\3-Planning Commission\V 16-14 sr BA 10-25-16.docx <br />