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PHONE NO. <br /> <br />STATE OF <br /> <br /> EPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br /> Division of Waters, 4140 Thielman Lane, Suite 203, St. Cloud, MN 56301 <br /> 320/255-2976 F~LE NO. <br /> <br />August 20, 1996 <br /> <br />Steve Rohlf, Zoning Administrator <br />City of Elk River <br />PO Box 490 <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Rohlf: <br /> <br />Mississippi Oaks Second Addition Grading Plan <br /> <br />As you requested, I have reviewed the grading plan for the proposed Mississippi Oaks <br />Second Addition development adjacent to the Mississippi River. A portion of this <br />development lies within the Wild and Scenic River district. As such, grading and filling of <br />the natural topography shall be performed in a manner which minimizes earth moving, <br />erosion, tree removal, and the destruction of natural amenities. <br /> <br />Originally, the lots within the Wild and Scenic River district were planned for houses with <br />full basements. This plan resulted in very little disturbance to the natural topography. <br />Currently, the original plan has been revised to incorporate houses with full basement <br />walk-outs. This modification will require considerably more alteration to the landscape. <br />A minimum six (6) foot cut appears necessary to accommodate the revised plan. This will <br />result in major changes to the natural topography, increase erosion, and destroy most of <br />the natural tree cover. Thus, it appears that the current grading plan is inconsistent with <br />the intent of the land use district requirements. I would also encourage the city to limit <br />excessive tree removal and grading outside of the Wild and Scenic district boundary. <br /> <br />Please give me a call if you have further questions or need additional assistance on this <br />matter. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Dan Lais <br />Area Hydrologist <br /> <br />hh <br /> <br />Dave Hills, Regional Hydrologist <br />Todd McLouth, John Oliver & Associates, Inc. <br /> <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br /> <br /> <br />