5. SR 09-12-1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

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. . . 12. 9. LAND USE The proposed project site is vacant with the exception of one older single family dwelling. The west boundary is bordered by US Trunk Highway 169. The east, north and south boundaries have adjacent land uses of generally residential .with an exception of the 14 acre parcel designated for commercial development at the northeast corner of Highway 169 and 193rd Street. The majority of this project abuts existing residential uses with proposed single family uses; therefore, the project and the existing land uses are compatible. !.. The exception is the southern 12 acres of commercial property which is being proposed as a professional office campus setting using quality residential type design features, together with the retention of the natural trees on the east property line for screening, and a large wetland area on the south part of the site providing separation from residential areas. Further, the commercial and residential traffic will not mix except for entering onto Highway 169. One (1) well exists on the project site and is associated with the existing residence. It will be properly abandoned when appropriate to the development activities. 11. FISH, WILDLIFE, & ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE RESOURCES a. The project site is used by a typical variety of mammals and birds. However. no fishery resources occur on or near the site. The majority of the site is wooded and the natural vegetation will be maintained through slope easements and the establishment of a neighborhood park and trail system. All natural ponds will be retained, with the exception of a 1/4 acre of the Type 2 Wetland pond that will be filled to accommodate the extension of the localized collector street. The 37 acres of commercial development will displace wildlife, while the residential portion will provide temporary displacement during construction to those species that are compatible with a residential setting. b. Yes; the attached letter from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources mentions two (2) "threatened status" conditions: 1. "...two (2) records for the Blanding's turtle, from within the search area... (a)lthough none of the records are from within the project area." However, the sunny sandy slopes generally needed by the Blanding's turtle as nesting sites do not exist on the project site. The ponds on the site that might be used by these turtles will mostly be retained. 2. An Oak Forest (Central) Dry Subtype. Great efforts will be taken to maximize the number of trees to be retained, especially in the residential site with the wooded areas, natural vegetation slopes and the neighborhood park and trail system. PHYSICAL IMPACTS ON WATER RESOURCES Much of the site will drain to natural ponds internal to the site. All drainage north of 193rd Street that leaves the site will drain into a sedimentation pond prior to its discharge form the site. The 13 acres of commercial area south of 193rd Street will drain into a small natural pond for water clarification before discharging into a larger natural pond which the City of Elk River has identified as having regional significance for storm water activities. The rate of discharge from this regional pond will be metered to avoid a large influx in water level. The bounce is estimated at 5 feet or less. All natural ponds will remain with the exception of the 1/4 acre of the Type 2 Wetland pond which is proposed to be filled for the extension of a localized collector street.