4.a Variance from wetland setback for the construction of a driveay - Olinda Trail (Krause)
Memorandum
To: Scandia Planning
Commission
Reference: Krause Variance Request
Copies To: Neil Soltis, City
Administrator
Brenda Eklund, City Clerk Project No.: 16322.017
Brent and Jane Krause,
applicants
From: Sherri Buss, RLA AICP,
Planner
Routing:
Date: August 28, 2017
SUBJECT: Krause Request for Variance from the Required Wetland Setback for
Proposed Driveway Location
MEETING DATE: September 5, 2017
LOCATION: 19590 Olinda Trail North
APPLICANTS: Brent and Jane Krause
17590 Henna Avenue North
Hugo, MN 55038
ZONING: General Rural (GR) District and Shoreland District of Long Lake
60-DAY PERIOD: October 9, 2017
ITEMS REVIEWED: Application and Plan received August 10, 2017
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST:
The applicants are requesting a variance to construct a driveway within a required wetland
setback. The property is 19.47 acres in size and is located in the General Rural (GR) District
and the Shoreland District of Long Lake, a Natural Environment Lake.
Krause Variance Request
Scandia Planning Commission Page 2 September 5, 2017
DETAILED EVALUATION OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST:
The applicants are proposing to develop a home, accessory structures and driveway on a
vacant parcel located at 19590 Olinda Trail North. The parcel includes several wetlands that
are located between the home and Olinda Trail North. The City’s Development Code requires a
75’ setback from the boundaries of unclassified water bodies (wetlands that are not classified as
Public Waters by the DNR).
The applicants have proposed a location that would maintain the required setback from all but
one of the wetlands on the site, and the proposed location would be 45’ from that wetland. The
results of the wetland delineation indicate that applicants are requesting the variance from the
wetland with the lowest quality among those on the parcel.
Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan states that the General Rural (GR) District is a residential area of
mixed lot sizes. The intent of the district is to establish a rural residential area that meets the
Metropolitan Council requirement for rural communities that overall densities shall not exceed 1
housing unit per 10 acres. Residential accessory structures, including driveways, are a
permitted use in the GR District, and a driveway access is required for a residential use. The
Comprehensive Plan also includes goals to protect wetlands, mature woodlands, and other
natural resources.
The proposed variance is requested to permit the location of driveway where the required
wetland setbacks will be maintained from most of the wetlands on the property, with a proposed
45’ setback (rather than the required 75’) from one wetland that is the lowest quality wetland on
the site, based on the assessment included with the wetland delineation. The proposed location
also protects a high quality woodland. The proposed use and variance request for the driveway
location is generally consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
Lot Size and Setbacks
The applicants’ lot is approximately 19.5acres in size, and exceeds the minimum 2.0-acre lot
size permitted in the GR District.
The required structure setbacks from property lines in the GR District include the following:
Front: 40 feet
Side: 20 feet
Rear: 50 feet
Unclassified water bodies: 75 feet
The proposed locations of the home, accessory building, and septic field meet the setback
requirements. The driveway requires a variance from the required setback from unclassified
water bodies.
Krause Variance Request
Scandia Planning Commission Page 3 September 5, 2017
Accessory Structures
There are no existing residential accessory structures on the parcel. The Development Code
permits up to 2 residential accessory structures with a total area of 3,500 square feet on the
parcel and an unlimited number of agricultural structures. The applicants have proposed one
accessory building with an area of 2400 square feet. The number and size of accessory
buildings proposed meets the ordinance requirement.
Lot Coverage
The GR District allows up to 25% lot coverage by impervious surfaces.
The Planner calculated the lot coverage to be approximately 10% of the parcel. The lot
coverage meets the Code requirement.
Structure Height
The designs for the proposed structures were not included in the application. The Development
Code permits a maximum structure height of 35’ in the GR District. The Planner has included a
condition for the variance that the structures developed on the property shall comply with the
height standard in the Development Code.
Wastewater Treatment
The plans show the proposed location of the septic drainfield. The proposed drainfield meets
the setback requirements from structures, wetlands, and the proposed well. The Planner has
included a condition that the applicants shall apply for and obtain County approval of the
proposed septic system.
Stormwater Management and Wetlands
The Washington Conservation District (WCD) reviewed the wetland delineation and proposed
driveway location. Jay Riggs, WCD Administrator, provided the following comment: “From a
setback perspective, the new driveway location reduces tree impacts, reduces grading, reduces
impervious area, and places the driveway further away from the eastern higher quality wetland.
It does put it closer to the drainage way wetland, but this is a lower quality wetland that will likely
not be adversely impacted by the driveway.” Jay’s comments noted that there is a location for a
10’ driveway that could achieve all required setbacks and would not require a variance, but he
did not recommend this location due to the resulting impacts to high quality woods on the
parcel.
The Planner sent the application to the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District for
review. Jim Shaver, the District Administrator, provided the following comment: “The District
supports this request in that if favors the higher quality wetlands on the site and there is not a
reasonable alternative for the driveway. It will not require a District permit as it is a lot over 10
acres with the house pad well over 1,000 feet from a District water resource.”
Krause Variance Request
Scandia Planning Commission Page 4 September 5, 2017
Driveway/Access
The proposed driveway access is from Olinda Trail North, a County roadway. The County
approved an access permit for the driveway, with conditions regarding the construction of the
driveway.
Scandia’s Fire Chief reviewed the access, and requested that the following conditions be
included for approval of the variance:
The driveway should be 12 feet wide.
The location where the driveway connects with Olinda Trail should be as close to a right
angle as possible for proper sight lines.
DETAILED DISCUSSION OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST
Chapter 1, Section 6.0 of the Development Code includes the criteria and required process for
considering variance requests. Variances may only be granted when the terms of the variance
are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and in harmony with the general purpose and
intent of the development code. The variance criteria include:
1. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the
Development Code.
2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created
by the landowner.
3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
4. Economic conditions alone shall not constitute practical difficulties.
5. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the
danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property
values within the neighborhood.
6. The required variance is the minimum action required to eliminate the practical difficulty.
7. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight
for solar energy systems.
Applicants’ Rationale for the Variance
The applicants identified the following practical difficulties that require a variance in order to
construct a viable accessory solar system on their property:
The property includes several wetlands.
The proposed location protects the higher-value wetlands and is unlikely to have
negative impacts on the lower-quality wetland on the property.
The proposed location protects more mature trees than other potential driveway
locations.
Findings
The following bullets present the Planner’s findings related to the Krause request for a variance,
based on the statutory criteria for granting a variance. Each of the criteria are shown in italics:
Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of the official control.
Krause Variance Request
Scandia Planning Commission Page 5 September 5, 2017
Granting the requested variance is in harmony with the purposes and intent of the
Comprehensive Plan and Development Code based on the following:
o The proposed residential use is permitted in the General Rural District, and a
driveway is required to support that use.
o The proposed location will meet goals and policies in the Comprehensive plan
because it will protect the higher quality wetlands on the site, is not likely to have
negative impacts on the wetland where the setback will be reduced, will minimize
impacts to mature trees and grading, and will minimize impervious cover in
comparison to other potential driveway locations.
The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner under the
conditions allowed by official control(s).
Single-family residences and driveways are reasonable uses in the GR District. The
proposed use could not be developed without a driveway.
The practical difficulties are not caused by the landowner, and are unique to the
property.
The practical difficulties are caused by the locations of several wetlands and a higher
quality woodland on the property within the parcel. It is not possible to develop a
driveway on the site that would avoid impacts to all of these features.
The variance would not alter the essential character of the area.
Granting the variance would not alter the essential character of the area. The
applicants’ property is surrounded by parcels with single-family residences and vacant
parcels.
Economic conditions alone shall not constitute practical difficulties.
The practical difficulties are caused by the locations of the existing wetlands and
woodland on the parcel, and are not related to economic conditions.
The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the
danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property
values within the neighborhood.
The proposed variance will not impair the supply of light or air to adjacent properties.
The addition of the driveway meeting the County’s conditions for the access permit will
not increase congestion or endanger public safety. The proposed driveway location will
not impair property values in the neighborhood.
The required variance is the minimum action required to eliminate the practical difficulty.
Krause Variance Request
Scandia Planning Commission Page 6 September 5, 2017
Construction of the proposed driveway within the setback of the lowest quality wetland
on the parcel and maintaining a setback of 45’ from that wetland to minimize potential
impacts to the wetland is the minimum action required to eliminate the practical difficulty.
Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight
for solar energy systems.
Granting the variance will provide adequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy
systems.
ACTION REQUESTED:
The Planning Commission can recommend the following:
1. Approval
2. Approval with conditions
3. Denial with findings
4. Table the request
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planner recommends that the Planning Commission approve the variance to permit
construction of the proposed driveway that is a minimum of 45’ from the boundary of the
wetland identified as Basin 3 on the parcel located at 19590 Olinda Trail North, with the
following conditions:
1. The applicants shall construct the driveway in the location consistent with the plans
submitted to the City on August 10, 2017 and the conditions of the County access
permit.
2. The driveway shall be a minimum width of 12 feet.
3. The location where the driveway connects with Olinda Trail shall be as close to a right
angle as possible for proper sight lines.
4. The applicants shall obtain a building permit for construction of the home and accessory
building. The buildings constructed on the parcel shall comply with the Development
Code.
5. The applicants shall obtain a County permit for the proposed septic system on the
property.
6. The Applicant shall pay all fees and escrows related to this application.
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August 3, 2017
RE: Project Name: Krause – Olinda Trail Driveway Delineation Report
Project Location: Scandia – Washington County
PID# 27.032.20.13.0003
T32N, R20W, Section 27
Project Description: Wetland Delineation Report
Jacobson Environmental, PLLC. (JE) visited the above referenced site on June 22, 2017 to perform an
official wetland delineation in accordance with the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland
Delineation Manual and the 2012 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation:
Northcentral and Northeast Region. The site was revisited on August 2, 2017 to delineate a drainage way
that was found by the July 27 TEP.
The investigated area included the southern portion of the above-mentioned parcel located north of
19540 Olinda Trail in Scandia, Minnesota. See Figure 1 for a Site Location Map. The DNR National
Wetlands Inventory (NWI) identified two wetlands on the investigated portion of the parcel. The Web Soil
Survey identified the soils Santiago silt loam (rating=0), Ronneby fine sand (rating=5), and Duluth silt
loam (rating=3) in the investigated region. The DNR Public Waters Inventory identified no PWI wetlands
or public waterways within the investigated boundaries. Three basins were delineated on the southern
portion of the parcel, which are summarized below.
Basin
ID
Wetland Type
Dominant Vegetation Circular
39 Cowardin Eggers & Reed
1 Type 2/3 PEM1B/C Shallow marsh w/wet
meadow fringe
Reed canary grass and narrowleaf
cattail
2 Type 2/3 PEM1B/C Shallow marsh w/wet
meadow fringe
Reed canary grass and narrowleaf
cattail
3 Type 1 PEM1A Seasonally flooded
basin White grass
The growing season in this area is approximately from mid-April to mid-October, when the air temperature
averages above 28 degrees F. This delineation was completed during the growing season. The previous
three month’s precipitation data suggests that the delineation and sampling were conducted during wetter
than normal conditions, though it is unlikely this affected delineated boundaries. Antecedent precipitation
data is located in Appendix A.
All figures and appendices referenced by this report are presented at the end of the text. The purpose of
this study was to investigate the project area, identify areas meeting the technical criteria for wetlands,
delineate the jurisdictional extent of the wetland basins, and classify the wetland habitat.
This wetland delineation was performed and reported by Wayne Jacobson, Minnesota Professional Soil
Scientist #30611, Society of Wetland Scientists – Professional Wetland Scientist #1000, University of
Minnesota / BWSR Wetland Delineator, Certified #1019, American Fisheries Society – Associate
Fisheries Scientist #A-171.
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Methodology
The wetlands on the subject property were delineated using the routine determination methodology set
forth in the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Wetland boundaries were
determined through a routine analysis of the vegetation, soils and hydrology which must all show wetland
characteristics in order for an area to be delineated as a wetland. Wetlands are areas that are saturated
or inundated with surface and or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that
under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in hydric soil
conditions. Examples of wetlands include seasonally flooded basins, floodplain forests, wet meadows,
shallow and deep marshes, shrub swamps, wooded swamps, fens, and bogs.
Vegetation
The plant species within the parcel were catalogued and assigned a wetland indicator status according to :
Lichvar, R.W., Butterwick, N.C. Melvin, and W.N. Kirchner, 2014. The National Wetland Plant List: 2014
Update of Wetland Ratings, Phytoneuron 2014-41: 1-42.
In the text of this report and on the enclosed data forms, the plant indicator status follows the plant’s
scientific name unless a status has not been assigned. The hydrophytic plant criterion is met when more
than 50 percent of the dominant species by the 50/20 rule for each stratum (herb, shrub/sapling, tree, and
woody vine) were assigned an obligate (OBL)1, facultative wet (FACW), and/or facultative (FAC) wetland
status.
With the 50/20 rule, dominants are generally measured by absolute % cover in each stratum which
individually or collectively account for more than 50% of total vegetative cover in the stratum, plus any
other species which itself accounts for at least 20% of the total vegetative cover.
Soils
A hydric soil is a soil formed under conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding long enough during the
growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part. If a soil exhibits the indicators of a
hydric soil or is identified as a hydric soil the hydric soil criterion is met.
The break between hydric and non-hydric soils was determined by excavating soil pits along transects
crossing the wetland/upland eco-tone and evaluating the soil colors, textures, and presence or absence
of redoximorphic indicators (i.e., mottles, gley or oxidized rhizospheres). Hydric Soil Indicators for the
Midwest Region were noted as presented in the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils Field
Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States version 7.0 (USDA NRCS 2010) if present at each sample
point. Also, upper soil profiles were compared to the mapped or inclusionary soil series found in the
sample area for soil identification purposes.
1 OBL=Obligate Wetland, occurs an estimated 99% in wetlands. FACW=Facultative Wetland, has an estimated
67%-99% probability of occurrence in wetlands. FAC=Facultative, is equally likely to occur in wetlands and non -
wetlands, 34%-66% probability. FACU=Facultative Upland, occurs in wetlands only occasionally, 1%-23%
probability. UPL=Upland, almost never occurs in wetlands, <1% probability. NI= No Indicator, insufficient
information available to determine an indicator status. Positive or negative sign previo usly indicated a frequency
toward higher (+) or lower (-) frequency of occurrence with an category.
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Cautions used in applying the Field Indicators of Hydric Soils
There are hydric soils with morphologies that are difficult to interpret. These include soils with black, gray,
or red parent material; soils with high pH; soils high or low in content of organic matter; recently
developed hydric soils, and soils high in iron inputs. In some cases we do not currently have indicators to
assist in the identification of hydric soils in these situations. As long as the soil meets the definition of a
hydric soil, the lack of an indicator does not preclude the soil from being hydric. The indicators were
developed mostly to identify the boundary of hydric soil areas and generally work best on the margins.
Not all of the obviously wetter hydric soils will be identified by the indicators. Redoximorphic features are
most likely to occur in soils that cycle between anaerobic (reduced) and aerobic (oxidized) conditions.
Morphological features of hydric soils indicate that saturation and an aerobic conditions have existed
under either contemporary or former hydrologic regimes. Where soil morphology seems inconsistent with
the landscape, vegetation, or observable hydrology, it may be necessary to obtain the assistance of an
experienced soil or wetland scientist to determine whether the soil is hydric.
To clarify on some Washington County sites,
1. Many of these soils have black or gray parent materials
2. Many of the soils have a high organic matter content
3. The hydric soil margin is typically higher than the wetland boundary margin on the site
4. Not all of the obviously wetter soils will be identified by the indicators
5. Many of the hydric soils are Mollisols which are classic problem hydric soils in many cases
Wetland Classification
Wetland classifications discussed in the text are set forth in Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the
United States (FWS/OBS Publication 79/31, Cowardin et al. 1979) and Wetlands of the United States
(USFWS Circular 39, Shaw and Fredine, 1971.) Additionally, plant community types as named by Eggers
and Reed (1998) are given.
Topographic maps, National Wetlands Inventory maps, the Web Soil Survey, Aerial Photographs, and
DNR Protected Waters maps were consulted to locate potential wetland habitats.
The Routine On-site Determination Method was used on this site. In this method, the following
procedures were used:
1) The vegetative community was sampled in all present strata to determine
whether 50% of the dominant plant species were hydrophytic using the 50/20 method.
2) Soil pits were dug using a dutch auger to depths of 18”-40”, noting soil profiles and any
hydric soil characteristics.
3) Signs of wetland hydrology were noted and were compared to field criteria such as depth
to shallow water table and depth of soil saturation found in the soil pits.
Wetland edges were marked with orange numbered pin flags. 4-foot wood lath marked with orange
“wetland boundary” flagging tape or flagging tied on vegetation may be use d if site conditions warrant.
Any wetlands were mapped using modern survey methods by others. At least one sample point transect
crosses each delineated wetland edge. These transects consist of an upland sample point, and a
wetland sample point. Other sample points may be located in areas which have one or more of the
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wetland vegetation, soils, or hydrologic characteristics present, or where questionable conditions exist.
Sample points are marked with orange pin flags with a pink ribbon tied on them. Sample data sheets are
found in Appendix B.
Basin 1
Basin 1 was a PEM1B/C Type 2/3 shallow marsh with a wet meadow fringe. The wet meadow was
dominated by reed canary grass and the shallow marsh was dominated by narrowleaf cattails. The basin
continued to the northeast of the investigated region of the parcel. A ditch r an from the west end of the
basin and connected to the north end of Basin 2. The basin edges were typically saturated at or near the
surface at the time of the field visit.
Adjacent upland was typically sparsely vegetated with a canopy of red oaks, quaking aspen, and green
ash. Primary and secondary indicators were not observed in the upland, and hydric soil indicators were
not found in upland soils.
The wetland boundary typically followed a gradual change in vegetation from wetland to upland plant
communities, as well as a more distinct change in topography. Basin 1 was identified by the DNR NWI as
a PEM1C. It was located within an area mapped Duluth silt loam by the Web Soil Survey.
Sample data sheets 1-UP and 1-WET correspond to this basin.
Basin 2
Basin 2 was a PEM1B/C Type 2/3 shallow marsh with a wet meadow fringe. The wet meadow was
dominated by reed canary grass and a few sedge species and the shallow marsh was generally
dominated by narrowleaf cattail. The basin continued to the south off of the property. The basin edges
were typically saturated at or near the surface at the time of the field visit.
Adjacent upland was typically sparsely vegetated with some common buckthorn and black cherry shrubs
and a canopy of oak and green ash. Primary and secondary indicators were not observed in the upland,
and hydric soil indicators were not found in upland soils.
The wetland boundary typically followed a gradual change in vegetation from wetland to upland plant
communities, as well as a distinct change in topography. Basin 2 was identified by the DNR NWI as a
PEM1C and was located within an area mapped as Ronneby fine sandy loam by the Web Soil Survey.
Sample data sheets 2-UP and 2-WET correspond to this basin.
Basin 3
Basin 3 was a PEM1A Type 1 seasonally flooded drainageway dominated by white grass. No primary
hydrology indicators were observed at the t ime of the field visit, but the area met hydrology indicators for
soil surface cracks, geomorphic position, and the FAC-neutral test. The soils within the drainageway
generally exhibited extensive depletions.
Adjacent upland was typically sparsely vegetated with some common buckthorn shrubs and a canopy of
box elders and oaks. Depletions were not observed in the upland soils.
The wetland boundary followed a change in vegetation from FACW vegetation to FAC or FACU
vegetation in the upland, following a gradual change in topography. This basin was not identified by the
DNR NWI, and was located within an area mapped as Santiago silt loam by the Web Soil Survey.
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Sample data sheets 4-UP and 4-WET correspond to this basin.
Confirmation of Jurisdictional Status
We are submitting this report to the client and regulatory agencies to request a wetland boundary and
type determination. We have enclosed an official WCA Approval of Wetland Type and Boundary form in
Appendix D along with a USCOE wetland delineation concurrence request.
Conclusion
This wetland delineation meets the standards and criteria described in the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and the 2012 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation: Northcentral and Northeast Region. This was a Routine On Site Determination and
the results reflect the conditions present at the time of the delineation.
If any wetland impacts are planned for this project, permits would be necessary from the LGU and other
agencies.
I certify that I performed the field analysis and wrote the report for this wetland delineation. Thank you for
the opportunity to provide wetland services on this important project.
8/3/17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIGURES
1.Site Location Map
2.NWI Map
3.Soils Map
4.PWI Map
5.Wetland Delineation Map
6.Topographic Map
7.Hydric Soils Map
APPENDICES
A.Precipitation Data
B.Sample Data Sheets
C.Site Photographs
D.Wetland Delineation Approval Forms
FIGURES
Figure 1 - Site Location Map
Located north of 19540 Olinda Trail
in Scandia, MN
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Soil Map—Washington County, Minnesota
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MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION
Area of Interest (AOI)
Area of Interest (AOI)
Soils
Soil Map Unit Polygons
Soil Map Unit Lines
Soil Map Unit Points
Special Point Features
Blowout
Borrow Pit
Clay Spot
Closed Depression
Gravel Pit
Gravelly Spot
Landfill
Lava Flow
Marsh or swamp
Mine or Quarry
Miscellaneous Water
Perennial Water
Rock Outcrop
Saline Spot
Sandy Spot
Severely Eroded Spot
Sinkhole
Slide or Slip
Sodic Spot
Spoil Area
Stony Spot
Very Stony Spot
Wet Spot
Other
Special Line Features
Water Features
Streams and Canals
Transportation
Rails
Interstate Highways
US Routes
Major Roads
Local Roads
Background
Aerial Photography
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
1:15,800.
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause
misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil
line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of
contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed
scale.
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
measurements.
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey URL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts
distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the
Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more
accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as
of the version date(s) listed below.
Soil Survey Area: Washington County, Minnesota
Survey Area Data: Version 11, Sep 19, 2016
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales
1:50,000 or larger.
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Mar 16, 2012—Apr
26, 2012
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor
shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
Soil Map—Washington County, Minnesota
(Figure 3 - Soils Map)
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Map Unit Legend
Washington County, Minnesota (MN163)
Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI
153B Santiago silt loam, 2 to 6
percent slopes
3.9 44.3%
166 Ronneby fine sandy loam 1.1 12.0%
504B Duluth silt loam, 1 to 6 percent
slopes
3.9 43.7%
Totals for Area of Interest 8.8 100.0%
Soil Map—Washington County, Minnesota Figure 3 - Soils Map
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Figure 4 - PWI Map
Basin 1
Basin 2
2-UP
2-WET
1-WET 1-UP
Ditch
Area Delineated
Drainage way
Driveway location
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Washington County, Minnesota
(Figure 7 - Hydric Soil Rating)
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513700 513740 513780 513820 513860 513900 513940 513980 514020 514060
513700 513740 513780 513820 513860 513900 513940 513980 514020 514060
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Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 15N WGS84
0 50 100 200 300
Feet
0 25 50 100 150
Meters
Map Scale: 1:1,720 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet.
Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION
Area of Interest (AOI)
Area of Interest (AOI)
Soils
Soil Rating Polygons
Hydric (100%)
Hydric (66 to 99%)
Hydric (33 to 65%)
Hydric (1 to 32%)
Not Hydric (0%)
Not rated or not available
Soil Rating Lines
Hydric (100%)
Hydric (66 to 99%)
Hydric (33 to 65%)
Hydric (1 to 32%)
Not Hydric (0%)
Not rated or not available
Soil Rating Points
Hydric (100%)
Hydric (66 to 99%)
Hydric (33 to 65%)
Hydric (1 to 32%)
Not Hydric (0%)
Not rated or not available
Water Features
Streams and Canals
Transportation
Rails
Interstate Highways
US Routes
Major Roads
Local Roads
Background
Aerial Photography
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
1:15,800.
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause
misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil
line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of
contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed
scale.
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
measurements.
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey URL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts
distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the
Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more
accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as
of the version date(s) listed below.
Soil Survey Area: Washington County, Minnesota
Survey Area Data: Version 11, Sep 19, 2016
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales
1:50,000 or larger.
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Mar 16, 2012—Apr
26, 2012
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor
shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Washington County, Minnesota
(Figure 7 - Hydric Soil Rating)
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
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Hydric Rating by Map Unit
Hydric Rating by Map Unit— Summary by Map Unit — Washington County, Minnesota (MN163)
Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI
153B Santiago silt loam, 2 to 6
percent slopes
0 3.9 44.3%
166 Ronneby fine sandy
loam
5 1.1 12.0%
504B Duluth silt loam, 1 to 6
percent slopes
3 3.9 43.7%
Totals for Area of Interest 8.8 100.0%
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Washington County, Minnesota Figure 7 - Hydric Soil Rating
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
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7/18/2017
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APPENDIX A
Precipitation Data
Minnesota Climatology Working Group
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Precipitation Worksheet Using Gridded Database
Precipitation data for target wetland location:
county: Washington township number: 32N
township name: New Scandia range number: 20W
nearest community: Scandia section number: 27
Aerial photograph or site visit date:
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Score using 1981-2010 normal period
values are in inches
A 'R' following a monthly total indicates a provisional value derived
from radar-based estimates.
first prior
month:
May 2017
second prior
month:
April 2017
third prior
month:
March 2017
estimated precipitation total for this location:4.74R 4.17R 0.66
there is a 30% chance this location will have less than:2.87 1.86 1.20
there is a 30% chance this location will have more than:4.18 3.37 2.01
type of month: dry normal wet wet wet dry
monthly score 3 * 3 = 9 2 * 3 = 6 1 * 1 = 1
multi-month score:
6 to 9 (dry) 10 to 14 (normal) 15 to 18 (wet)16 (Wet)
Other Resources:
retrieve daily precipitation data
view radar-based precipitation estimates
view weekly precipitation maps
Evaluating Antecedent Precipitation Conditions (BWSR)
Minnesota Climatology Working Group
State Climatology Office - DNR Division of Ecological and Water Resources University of Minnesota
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Precipitation Worksheet Using Gridded Database
Precipitation data for target wetland location:
county: Washington township number: 32N
township name: New Scandia range number: 20W
nearest community: Scandia section number: 27
Aerial photograph or site visit date:
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Score using 1981-2010 normal period
values are in inches
A 'R' following a monthly total indicates a provisional value derived
from radar-based estimates.
first prior
month:
July 2017
second prior
month:
June 2017
third prior
month:
May 2017
estimated precipitation total for this location:missing missing 4.74R
there is a 30% chance this location will have less than:2.99 3.36 2.87
there is a 30% chance this location will have more than:5.13 5.97 4.18
type of month: dry normal wet missing missing wet
monthly score missing missing 1 * 3 = 3
multi-month score:
6 to 9 (dry) 10 to 14 (normal) 15 to 18 (wet)missing
Other Resources:
retrieve daily precipitation data
view radar-based precipitation estimates
view weekly precipitation maps
Evaluating Antecedent Precipitation Conditions (BWSR)
7.504.552.64
normaldry
3 * 1 = 3 2 * 2 = 4
10 - normal
Minnesota Climatology Working Group
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Nearest Station Precipitation Data Retrieval
Minnesota's precipitation data archive is searched for data closest to a selected target location for each month. Values
from the site closest to the target location are returned below after clicking the retrieve monthly data or retrieve daily
data buttons. The precipitation data are made up of measured rainfall and the measured liquid content of snowfall.
Temperature, snowfall, and snow depth data from National Weather Service reporting stations are no longer retrieved
from this application. To obtain those data, see our newest data retrieval tool (May 2014). National Weather Service
precipitation data continue to be available from this application.
Obtaining data for legal purposes
Guide for column headers in the data table
target location: Washington-New scandia-Scandia 32N 20W S27 (latitude: 45.23151 longitude: 92.82490)
click to select target location
years: 2017 to 2017
number of missing days allowed per month: 3
retrieve monthly data retrieve daily data
results:
Target: T32 R20 S27
mon year cc tttN rrW ss nnnn oooooooo pre (inches) dis
Jan 2017 82 31N 20W 30 SWCD .98 6 mi.
Feb 2017 82 31N 20W 30 SWCD .65 6 mi.
Mar 2017 82 31N 20W 30 SWCD .95 6 mi.
Apr 2017 90 31N 19W 9 BYRG 3.42 5 mi.
May 2017 90 31N 19W 9 BYRG 7.50 5 mi.
Jun 2017 90 31N 19W 9 BYRG 4.55 5 mi.
Jul 2017 62 30N 22W 12 SWCD 2.64 12 mi.
Aug 2017 m 999 mi.
Sep 2017 m 999 mi.
Oct 2017 m 999 mi.
Nov 2017 m 999 mi.
Dec 2017 m 999 mi.
Where indicated: Missing values are shown as 'm'. Days on which precip accumulated in the gage are shown as '-'.
'TTTT RR SS' is the 'public land survey(PLS)' or 'legal' location of the observed data. Section values greater 36 are
SECTIC 'TIC' locations plus 100. 'NWS ID' the National Weather Service Cooperative station number. Note that the 'PLS'
will always be correct for precipitation data while the 'NWS ID' will always be correct for the temperature data. If no PLS
info is supplied the the 'NWS ID' number applies to all shown data.
State Climatology Office - MnDNR - Ecological and Water Resources
APPENDIX B
Sample Data Sheets
Slope (%):
NWI Classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology significantly disturbed?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology naturally problematic?
(If needed, explain any answers in remarks)
Hydrophytic vegetation present?Is the sampled area within a wetland?
Hydric soil present?
Indicators of wetland hydrology present?If yes, optional wetland site ID:
Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
Describe recorded data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
2%Long.:
No
Inundation Visible on Aerial
Imagery (B7)
Soil Map Unit Name:Duluth silt loam
Lat.:
High Water Table (A2)
Surface Water (A1)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Marl Deposits (B15)
6/22/17Sampling Date:Krause - Olinda Trail Driveway
Brent Krause 1-UPSampling Point:MN
Project/Site:City/County:
Applicant/Owner:State:
Scandia
Investigator(s):CMC Section, Township, Range:
Datum:
Sec. 27, T32N, R20W
(If no, explain in remarks)
Are "normal
circumstances" present?
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):Local relief (concave, convex, none):hillslope
Sparsely Vegetated Concave
Surface (B8)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
N
N
Y
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Water Marks (B1)
Saturation (A3)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery
(C9)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled
Soils (C6)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on
Living Roots (C3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region
>24
Yes
According to three month antecedent precipitation data, sampling was conducted during wetter than normal
climate conditions
N
HYDROLOGY
No
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
No
Indicators of
wetland
hydrology
present?N
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two
required)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
convex
Drainage Patterns (B10)
No X
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
(includes capillary fringe)
Field Observations:
Surface water present?
Water table present?
Saturation present?
Depth (inches):Yes X
Depth (inches):>24
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Yes X -Depth (inches):
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
N N
NNN
N
50/20 Thresholds
Tree Stratum
1 Sapling/Shrub Stratum
2 Herb Stratum
3 Woody Vine Stratum
4
5 Dominance Test Worksheet
6
7
8 (A)
9
10 (B)
=Total Cover
(A/B)
1 Prevalence Index Worksheet
2 Total % Cover of:
3 OBL species x 1 =
4 FACW species x 2 =
5 FAC species x 3 =
6 FACU species x 4 =
7 UPL species x 5 =
8 Column totals (A)(B)
9 Prevalence Index = B/A =
10
=Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
X Dominance test is >50%
1 Prevalence index is ≤3.0*
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
=Total Cover
1
2
3
4
5
=Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
(explain)
50%20%
19
5
14
13
35
Sampling Point:1-UPVEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants
Morphogical adaptations* (provide
supporting data in Remarks or on a
separate sheet)
0
N
Indicator
Status
Number of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Percent of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of
Dominant Species Across
25
0
190
0
35
0
95
Galium boreale
30' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Solidago canadensis 5
FACU
Woody Vine
Stratum Plot Size (
Matteuccia struthiopteris 10 N FAC
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 5 N FACU
5 N FACAmphicarpaea bracteata
5 N FAC
Taraxacum officinale 5 N FACU
25
Herb Stratum Plot Size (5' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Bryophyte spp 60 Y FAC
Rhamnus cathartica 10 Y FAC
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Alnus incana 15
Y
N
FACW
70
Sapling/Shrub
Stratum Plot Size (15' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 10
Tree Stratum Plot Size (30' radius
20
Populus tremuloides
Quercus rubra
0
140
390
50
0
)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
40 Y
Y
FAC
FACU
FACW
Y
Hydrophytic
vegetation
present?
*Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter
at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and
greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of
size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
580
4
80.00%
3.05
5
130
48
0
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
Histisol (A1)2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B
Histic Epipedon (A2)Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3)5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L
Stratified Layers (A5)Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
Depleted Below Dark Suface (A11)Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Matrix (F3)Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Dark Surface (F6)Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)Red Parent Material (F21)
Stripped Matrix (S6)Redox Depressions (F8)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
*Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
100
sandy clay loam
sandy loam
Type*
Redox Features Texture
loam0-6 10010YR4/2
Sampling Point:1-UPSOIL
*Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
**Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Depth
(Inches)
Matrix
%Color (moist)Color (moist)%Loc**
20-24 10YR4/2 100
6-20 10YR3/2
Remarks
Polyvalue Below Surface
(S8) (LRR R, MLRA
Thin Dark Surface (S9)
(LRR R, MLRA 149B
Loamy Mucky Mineral
(F1) (LRR K, L)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA
149B)
Depth (inches):
NHydric soil present?
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Type:
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Slope (%):
NWI Classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology significantly disturbed?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology naturally problematic?
(If needed, explain any answers in remarks)
Hydrophytic vegetation present?Is the sampled area within a wetland?
Hydric soil present?
Indicators of wetland hydrology present?If yes, optional wetland site ID:
Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
X
X
Describe recorded data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
2%Long.:
No
Inundation Visible on Aerial
Imagery (B7)
Soil Map Unit Name:Duluth silt loam
Lat.:
High Water Table (A2)
Surface Water (A1)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Marl Deposits (B15)
6/22/17Sampling Date:Krause - Olinda Trail Driveway
Brent Krause 1-WETSampling Point:MN
Project/Site:City/County:
Applicant/Owner:State:
Scandia
Investigator(s):CMC Section, Township, Range:
Datum:
Sec. 27, T32N, R20W
(If no, explain in remarks)
Are "normal
circumstances" present?
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):Local relief (concave, convex, none):depression
Sparsely Vegetated Concave
Surface (B8)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
Y
Y
Y
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Water Marks (B1)
Saturation (A3)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery
(C9)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled
Soils (C6)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on
Living Roots (C3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region
3
Yes X
According to three month antecedent precipitation data, sampling was conducted during wetter than normal
climate conditions
Y
X
HYDROLOGY
No
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
No
Indicators of
wetland
hydrology
present?Y
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two
required)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
PEM1C
concave
Drainage Patterns (B10)
No
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
(includes capillary fringe)
Field Observations:
Surface water present?
Water table present?
Saturation present?
Depth (inches):Yes
Depth (inches):surface
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Yes X -Depth (inches):
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
N N
NNN
N
50/20 Thresholds
Tree Stratum
1 Sapling/Shrub Stratum
2 Herb Stratum
3 Woody Vine Stratum
4
5 Dominance Test Worksheet
6
7
8 (A)
9
10 (B)
=Total Cover
(A/B)
1 Prevalence Index Worksheet
2 Total % Cover of:
3 OBL species x 1 =
4 FACW species x 2 =
5 FAC species x 3 =
6 FACU species x 4 =
7 UPL species x 5 =
8 Column totals (A)(B)
9 Prevalence Index = B/A =
10
=Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
X Dominance test is >50%
1 X Prevalence index is ≤3.0*
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
=Total Cover
1
2
3
4
5
=Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
(explain)
50%20%
19
0
0
0
0
Sampling Point:1-WETVEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants
Morphogical adaptations* (provide
supporting data in Remarks or on a
separate sheet)
0
Indicator
Status
Number of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Percent of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of
Dominant Species Across
90
0
95
0
0
0
95
30' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Woody Vine
Stratum Plot Size (
Bryophyte spp 5 N FAC
0
Herb Stratum Plot Size (5' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Phalaris arundinacea 90 Y FACW
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
0
Sapling/Shrub
Stratum Plot Size (15' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Tree Stratum Plot Size (30' radius
0
0
15
180
0
)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Y
Hydrophytic
vegetation
present?
*Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter
at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and
greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of
size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
195
1
100.00%
2.05
1
5
48
0
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
Histisol (A1)2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B
Histic Epipedon (A2)Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3)5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L
Stratified Layers (A5)Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
X Depleted Below Dark Suface (A11)Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Matrix (F3)Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Dark Surface (F6)Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)Red Parent Material (F21)
Stripped Matrix (S6)Redox Depressions (F8)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
*Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
97 7.5YR4/6
sandy clay loam
PL sandy loam
Type*
Redox Features Texture
mucky loam0-5 10010YR3/2
Sampling Point:1-WETSOIL
*Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
**Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
3 C PL
Depth
(Inches)
Matrix
%Color (moist)Color (moist)%Loc**
20-24 10YR5/2 97 7.5YR4/6
5-20 10YR4/1
Remarks
3 C
Polyvalue Below Surface
(S8) (LRR R, MLRA
Thin Dark Surface (S9)
(LRR R, MLRA 149B
Loamy Mucky Mineral
(F1) (LRR K, L)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA
149B)
Depth (inches):
Y
X
Hydric soil present?
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Type:
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Slope (%):
NWI Classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology significantly disturbed?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology naturally problematic?
(If needed, explain any answers in remarks)
Hydrophytic vegetation present?Is the sampled area within a wetland?
Hydric soil present?
Indicators of wetland hydrology present?If yes, optional wetland site ID:
Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
Describe recorded data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
(includes capillary fringe)
Field Observations:
Surface water present?
Water table present?
Saturation present?
Depth (inches):Yes X
Depth (inches):>24
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Yes X -Depth (inches):
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region
>24
Yes
According to three month antecedent precipitation data, sampling was conducted during wetter than normal
climate conditions
N
HYDROLOGY
No
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
No
Indicators of
wetland
hydrology
present?N
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two
required)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
convex
Drainage Patterns (B10)
No X
Sparsely Vegetated Concave
Surface (B8)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
N
N
Y
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Water Marks (B1)
Saturation (A3)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery
(C9)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled
Soils (C6)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on
Living Roots (C3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Investigator(s):CMC Section, Township, Range:
Datum:
Sec. 27, T32N, R20W
(If no, explain in remarks)
Are "normal
circumstances" present?
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):Local relief (concave, convex, none):hillslope
6/22/17Sampling Date:Krause - Olinda Trail Driveway
Brent Krause 2-UPSampling Point:MN
Project/Site:City/County:
Applicant/Owner:State:
Scandia
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
4%Long.:
No
Inundation Visible on Aerial
Imagery (B7)
Soil Map Unit Name:Ronneby fine sandy loam
Lat.:
High Water Table (A2)
Surface Water (A1)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Marl Deposits (B15)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
N N
NNN
N
50/20 Thresholds
Tree Stratum
1 Sapling/Shrub Stratum
2 Herb Stratum
3 Woody Vine Stratum
4
5 Dominance Test Worksheet
6
7
8 (A)
9
10 (B)
=Total Cover
(A/B)
1 Prevalence Index Worksheet
2 Total % Cover of:
3 OBL species x 1 =
4 FACW species x 2 =
5 FAC species x 3 =
6 FACU species x 4 =
7 UPL species x 5 =
8 Column totals (A)(B)
9 Prevalence Index = B/A =
10
=Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
X Dominance test is >50%
1 X Prevalence index is ≤3.0*
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
=Total Cover
1
2
3
4
5
=Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
Y
Hydrophytic
vegetation
present?
*Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter
at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and
greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of
size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
475
3
60.00%
2.97
5
60
35
0
Tree Stratum Plot Size (30' radius
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
75
100
180
120
0
)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
50 Y
FACW
Y
FAC
50
Sapling/Shrub
Stratum Plot Size (15' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Prunus serotina 20 Y FACU
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Rhamnus cathartica 20
40
Herb Stratum Plot Size (5' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Bryophyte spp 30 Y FAC
5 N FAC
Onoclea sensibilis 5 N FACW
Carex pennsylvanica 15 Y UPL
Galium boreale 5 N FAC
5 N FACUTaraxacum officinale
Anemone canadensis 5
FACW
Woody Vine
Stratum Plot Size (
Rhamnus cathartica
30' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
0
70
Sampling Point:2-UPVEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants
Morphogical adaptations* (provide
supporting data in Remarks or on a
separate sheet)
0
N
Indicator
Status
Number of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Percent of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of
Dominant Species Across
60
0
160
15
25
25% bare ground at this sample point
Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
(explain)
50%20%
14
8
10
20
25
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
Histisol (A1)2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B
Histic Epipedon (A2)Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3)5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L
Stratified Layers (A5)Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
Depleted Below Dark Suface (A11)Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Matrix (F3)Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Dark Surface (F6)Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)Red Parent Material (F21)
Stripped Matrix (S6)Redox Depressions (F8)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
*Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
Polyvalue Below Surface
(S8) (LRR R, MLRA
Thin Dark Surface (S9)
(LRR R, MLRA 149B
Loamy Mucky Mineral
(F1) (LRR K, L)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA
149B)
Depth (inches):
NHydric soil present?
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Type:
Sampling Point:2-UPSOIL
*Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
**Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Depth
(Inches)
Matrix
%Color (moist)Color (moist)%Loc**
6-24 10YR4/3
RemarksType*
Redox Features Texture
loam0-6 10010YR4/2
100 sandy loam
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Slope (%):
NWI Classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology significantly disturbed?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology naturally problematic?
(If needed, explain any answers in remarks)
Hydrophytic vegetation present?Is the sampled area within a wetland?
Hydric soil present?
Indicators of wetland hydrology present?If yes, optional wetland site ID:
Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
X
X
Describe recorded data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
2%Long.:
No
Inundation Visible on Aerial
Imagery (B7)
Soil Map Unit Name:Ronneby fine sandy loam
Lat.:
High Water Table (A2)
Surface Water (A1)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Marl Deposits (B15)
6/22/17Sampling Date:Krause - Olinda Trail Driveway
Brent Krause 2-WETSampling Point:MN
Project/Site:City/County:
Applicant/Owner:State:
Scandia
Investigator(s):CMC Section, Township, Range:
Datum:
Sec. 27, T32N, R20W
(If no, explain in remarks)
Are "normal
circumstances" present?
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):Local relief (concave, convex, none):depression
Sparsely Vegetated Concave
Surface (B8)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
Y
Y
Y
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Water Marks (B1)
Saturation (A3)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery
(C9)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled
Soils (C6)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on
Living Roots (C3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region
4
Yes X
According to three month antecedent precipitation data, sampling was conducted during wetter than normal
climate conditions
Y
X
HYDROLOGY
No
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
No
Indicators of
wetland
hydrology
present?Y
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two
required)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
PEM1C
concave
Drainage Patterns (B10)
No
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
(includes capillary fringe)
Field Observations:
Surface water present?
Water table present?
Saturation present?
Depth (inches):Yes
Depth (inches):surface
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Yes X -Depth (inches):
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
N N
NNN
N
50/20 Thresholds
Tree Stratum
1 Sapling/Shrub Stratum
2 Herb Stratum
3 Woody Vine Stratum
4
5 Dominance Test Worksheet
6
7
8 (A)
9
10 (B)
=Total Cover
(A/B)
1 Prevalence Index Worksheet
2 Total % Cover of:
3 OBL species x 1 =
4 FACW species x 2 =
5 FAC species x 3 =
6 FACU species x 4 =
7 UPL species x 5 =
8 Column totals (A)(B)
9 Prevalence Index = B/A =
10
=Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
X Dominance test is >50%
1 X Prevalence index is ≤3.0*
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
=Total Cover
1
2
3
4
5
=Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
(explain)
50%20%
19
0
0
0
0
Sampling Point:2-WETVEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants
Morphogical adaptations* (provide
supporting data in Remarks or on a
separate sheet)
0
Indicator
Status
Number of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Percent of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of
Dominant Species Across
95
0
95
0
0
0
95
30' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Woody Vine
Stratum Plot Size (
0
Herb Stratum Plot Size (5' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Phalaris arundinacea 95 Y FACW
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
0
Sapling/Shrub
Stratum Plot Size (15' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Tree Stratum Plot Size (30' radius
0
0
0
190
0
)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Y
Hydrophytic
vegetation
present?
*Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter
at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and
greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of
size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
190
1
100.00%
2.00
1
0
48
0
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
Histisol (A1)2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B
Histic Epipedon (A2)Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3)5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L
Stratified Layers (A5)Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
X Depleted Below Dark Suface (A11)Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Matrix (F3)Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Dark Surface (F6)Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)Red Parent Material (F21)
Stripped Matrix (S6)Redox Depressions (F8)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
*Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
97 7.5YR4/6 PL sandy clay loam
Type*
Redox Features Texture
loam0-6 10010YR3/2
Sampling Point:2-WETSOIL
*Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
**Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Depth
(Inches)
Matrix
%Color (moist)Color (moist)%Loc**
6-24 10YR4/2
Remarks
3 C
Polyvalue Below Surface
(S8) (LRR R, MLRA
Thin Dark Surface (S9)
(LRR R, MLRA 149B
Loamy Mucky Mineral
(F1) (LRR K, L)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA
149B)
Depth (inches):
YHydric soil present?
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Type:
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Slope (%):
NWI Classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology significantly disturbed?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology naturally problematic?
(If needed, explain any answers in remarks)
Hydrophytic vegetation present?Is the sampled area within a wetland?
Hydric soil present?
Indicators of wetland hydrology present?If yes, optional wetland site ID:
Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
Describe recorded data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
8/2/17Sampling Date:Krause - Olinda Trail Driveway
Brent Krause 4-UPSampling Point:MN
Project/Site:City/County:
Applicant/Owner:State:
Scandia
Investigator(s):CMC Section, Township, Range:
Datum:
Sec. 27, T32N, R20W
(If no, explain in remarks)
Are "normal
circumstances" present?
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):Local relief (concave, convex, none):hillslope
1%Long.:
Yes
Soil Map Unit Name:Santiago silt loam
Lat.:
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Water Marks (B1)
Saturation (A3)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery
(C9)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled
Soils (C6)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on
Living Roots (C3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Inundation Visible on Aerial
Imagery (B7)
Marl Deposits (B15)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
N
N
Y
High Water Table (A2)
Surface Water (A1)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region
>24
Yes
N
HYDROLOGY
No
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
No
Indicators of
wetland
hydrology
present?N
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two
required)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
convex
Drainage Patterns (B10)
No X
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
(includes capillary fringe)
Field Observations:
Surface water present?
Water table present?
Saturation present?
Depth (inches):Yes X
Depth (inches):>24
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Yes X -Depth (inches):
Sparsely Vegetated Concave
Surface (B8)
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
N N
N NN
N
50/20 Thresholds
Tree Stratum
1 Sapling/Shrub Stratum
2 Herb Stratum
3 Woody Vine Stratum
4
5 Dominance Test Worksheet
6
7
8 (A)
9
10 (B)
=Total Cover
(A/B)
1 Prevalence Index Worksheet
2 Total % Cover of:
3 OBL species x 1 =
4 FACW species x 2 =
5 FAC species x 3 =
6 FACU species x 4 =
7 UPL species x 5 =
8 Column totals (A)(B)
9 Prevalence Index = B/A =
10
=Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
X Dominance test is >50%
1 Prevalence index is ≤3.0*
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
=Total Cover
1
2
3
4
5
=Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
50% bare ground at this sample point
Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
(explain)
50%20%
9
4
19
10
48
Sampling Point:4-UPVEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants
Morphogical adaptations* (provide
supporting data in Remarks or on a
separate sheet)
0
Indicator
Status
Number of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Percent of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of
Dominant Species Across
30
0
160
0
50
0
45
Woody Vine
Stratum Plot Size (
Amphicarpaea bracteata
30' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Rhamnus cathartica 10 Y FAC
Leersia virginica 10 Y FACW
5 N FACMatteuccia struthiopteris
5 N FAC
20
Herb Stratum Plot Size (5' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 15 Y FACU
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Rhamnus cathartica 20
Y
N
Y
N
FAC
95
Sapling/Shrub
Stratum Plot Size (15' radius )Absolute
% Cover
FACU
FAC
15
5
Quercus rubra
Acer rubrum
Betula papyrifera
Populus tremuloides
20
15
Tree Stratum Plot Size (30' radius
20
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Acer negundo
0
200
240
60
0
)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
20 Y
Y
FACW
FAC
N
FACU
FAC
Y
Hydrophytic
vegetation
present?
*Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter
at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and
greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of
size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
500
5
71.43%
3.13
7
80
23
0
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
Histisol (A1)2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B
Histic Epipedon (A2)Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3)5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L
Stratified Layers (A5)Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
Depleted Below Dark Suface (A11)Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Matrix (F3)Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Dark Surface (F6)Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)Red Parent Material (F21)
Stripped Matrix (S6)Redox Depressions (F8)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
*Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
80 7.5YR4/6 PL silt
Type*
Redox Features Texture
silt loam0-8 10010YR4/3
Sampling Point:4-UPSOIL
*Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
**Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Depth
(Inches)
Matrix
%Color (moist)Color (moist)%Loc**
8-24 10YR4/4
Remarks
20 C
Polyvalue Below Surface
(S8) (LRR R, MLRA
Thin Dark Surface (S9)
(LRR R, MLRA 149B
Loamy Mucky Mineral
(F1) (LRR K, L)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA
149B)
Depth (inches):
NHydric soil present?
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Type:
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Slope (%):
NWI Classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology significantly disturbed?
Are vegetation , soil , or hydrology naturally problematic?
(If needed, explain any answers in remarks)
Hydrophytic vegetation present?Is the sampled area within a wetland?
Hydric soil present?
Indicators of wetland hydrology present?If yes, optional wetland site ID:
Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
X
X
X
Describe recorded data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
(includes capillary fringe)
Field Observations:
Surface water present?
Water table present?
Saturation present?
Depth (inches):Yes X
Depth (inches):>24
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Yes X -Depth (inches):
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Northcentral and Northeast Region
>24
Yes
Y
HYDROLOGY
No
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
No
Indicators of
wetland
hydrology
present?Y
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two
required)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
PEM1A
concave
Drainage Patterns (B10)
No X
Sparsely Vegetated Concave
Surface (B8)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
Y
Y
Y
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Water Marks (B1)
Saturation (A3)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery
(C9)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled
Soils (C6)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on
Living Roots (C3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Investigator(s):CMC Section, Township, Range:
Datum:
Sec. 27, T32N, R20W
(If no, explain in remarks)
Are "normal
circumstances" present?
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):Local relief (concave, convex, none):depression
8/2/17Sampling Date:Krause - Olinda Trail Driveway
Brent Krause 4-WETSampling Point:MN
Project/Site:City/County:
Applicant/Owner:State:
Scandia
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
2%Long.:
Yes
Inundation Visible on Aerial
Imagery (B7)
Soil Map Unit Name:Santiago silt loam
Lat.:
High Water Table (A2)
Surface Water (A1)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Marl Deposits (B15)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
N N
NNN
N
NN
N
50/20 Thresholds
Tree Stratum
1 Sapling/Shrub Stratum
2 Herb Stratum
3 Woody Vine Stratum
4
5 Dominance Test Worksheet
6
7
8 (A)
9
10 (B)
=Total Cover
(A/B)
1 Prevalence Index Worksheet
2 Total % Cover of:
3 OBL species x 1 =
4 FACW species x 2 =
5 FAC species x 3 =
6 FACU species x 4 =
7 UPL species x 5 =
8 Column totals (A)(B)
9 Prevalence Index = B/A =
10
=Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
X Dominance test is >50%
1 X Prevalence index is ≤3.0*
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
=Total Cover
1
2
3
4
5
=Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
Y
Hydrophytic
vegetation
present?
*Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in diameter
at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/shrub - Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH and
greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless of
size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
430
4
100.00%
2.21
4
40
48
0
Tree Stratum Plot Size (30' radius
30
Ulmus americana
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
0
0
120
310
0
)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
35 Y
Y
FACW
FACW
FAC
FAC
Acer negundo
Acer rubrum
15
10
Y
N
N
FAC
90
Sapling/Shrub
Stratum Plot Size (15' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Rhamnus cathartica 10
10
Herb Stratum Plot Size (5' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
Indicator
Status
Leersia virginica 90 Y FACW
Rhamnus cathartica 5 N FAC
Woody Vine
Stratum Plot Size (
30' radius )Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species
0
95
Sampling Point:4-WETVEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants
Morphogical adaptations* (provide
supporting data in Remarks or on a
separate sheet)
0
Indicator
Status
Number of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Percent of Dominant
Species that are OBL,
FACW, or FAC:
Total Number of
Dominant Species Across
155
0
195
0
0
Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
(explain)
50%20%
19
2
18
5
45
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
Histisol (A1)2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L, MLRA 149B
Histic Epipedon (A2)Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K, L, R)
Black Histic (A3)5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L
Stratified Layers (A5)Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K, L)
Depleted Below Dark Suface (A11)Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K, L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K, L, R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)X Depleted Matrix (F3)Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Dark Surface (F6)Mesic Spodic (TA6) (MLRA 144A, 145, 149B)
Sandy Redox (S5)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)Red Parent Material (F21)
Stripped Matrix (S6)Redox Depressions (F8)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
*Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
Polyvalue Below Surface
(S8) (LRR R, MLRA
Thin Dark Surface (S9)
(LRR R, MLRA 149B
Loamy Mucky Mineral
(F1) (LRR K, L)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA
149B)
Depth (inches):
YHydric soil present?
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Type:
Sampling Point:4-WETSOIL
*Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
**Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
30 RM M
Depth
(Inches)
Matrix
%Color (moist)Color (moist)%Loc**
10YR6/1
4-24 10YR5/2
Remarks
10 C
Type*
Redox Features Texture
siltPLC0-4 47.5YR4/69610YR4/2
60 7.5YR4/6
silt
PL silt
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeast Region
APPENDIX C
Site Photographs
Sample point 1-UP Sample point 1-WET
Basin 1 Continuation of Basin 1 to the northeast
Sample point 2-UP Sample point 2-WET
Basin 2
APPENDIX D
Wetland Delineation Approval Forms
Project Name and/or Number:
PART ONE: Applicant Information
If applicant is an entity (company, government entity, partnership, etc.), an authorized contact person must be identified. If the
applicant is using an agent (consultant, lawyer, or other third party) and has authorized them to act on their behalf , the agent’s
contact information must also be provided.
Applicant/Landowner Name: Brent Krause
Mailing Address: 17590 Henna St, Hugo, MN 55038
Phone:
E-mail Address: bkrause@c-70builders.com
Authorized Contact (do not complete if same as above):
Mailing Address:
Phone:
E-mail Address:
Agent Name: Wayne Jacobson, WPC, PSS, Jacobson Environmental
Mailing Address: 5821 Humboldt Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Phone: (612) 802-6619
E-mail Address: jacobsonenv@msn.com
PART TWO: Site Location Information
County: Washington City/Township: Scandia
Parcel ID and/or Address: 27.032.20.13.0003
Legal Description (Section, Township, Range): Section 27, T32N, R20W
Lat/Long (decimal degrees):
Attach a map showing the location of the site in relation to local streets, roads, highways. See Figure 1
Approximate size of site (acres) or if a linear project, length (feet): 10 acres
If you know that your proposal will require an individual Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, you must provide the
names and addresses of all property owners adjacent to the project site. This information may be provided by attaching a list to
your application or by using block 25 of the Application for Department of the Army permit which can be obtained at:
http://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Portals/57/docs/regulatory/RegulatoryDocs/engform_4345_2012oct.pdf
PART THREE: General Project/Site Information
If this application is related to a delineation approval, exemption determination, jurisdictional determination, or other
correspondence submitted prior to this application then describe that here and provide the Corps of Engineers project number.
Describe the project that is being proposed, the project purpose and need, and schedule for implementation and completion. The
project description must fully describe the nature and scope of the proposed activity including a description of all project elements
that effect aquatic resources (wetland, lake, tributary, etc.) and must also include plans and cross section or profile drawings
showing the location, character, and dimensions of all proposed activities and aquatic resource impacts.
Driveway crossing the ditch connecting Basins 1 & 2
Project Name and/or Number:
PART FOUR: Aquatic Resource Impact1 Summary
If your proposed project involves a direct or indirect impact to an aquatic resource (wetland, lake, tributary, etc.) identify each
impact in the table below. Include all anticipated impacts, including those expected to be temporary. Attach an overhead view map,
aerial photo, and/or drawing showing all of the aquatic resources in the project area and the location(s) of the proposed impacts.
Label each aquatic resource on the map with a reference number or letter and identify the impacts in the following table.
Aquatic Resource
ID (as noted on
overhead view)
Aquatic
Resource Type
(wetland, lake,
tributary etc.)
Type of Impact
(fill, excavate,
drain, or
remove
vegetation)
Duration of
Impact
Permanent (P)
or Temporary
(T)1
Size of Impact2
Overall Size of
Aquatic
Resource 3
Existing Plant
Community
Type(s) in
Impact Area4
County, Major
Watershed #,
and Bank
Service Area #
of Impact Area5
1If impacts are temporary; enter the duration of the impacts in days next to the “T”. For example, a project with a temporary access fill that
would be removed after 220 days would be entered “T (220)”.
2Impacts less than 0.01 acre should be reported in square feet. Impacts 0.01 acre or greater should be reported as acres and rounded to the
nearest 0.01 acre. Tributary impacts must be reported in linear feet of impact and an area of impact by indicating first the linear feet of impact
along the flowline of the stream followed by the area impact in parentheses). For example, a project that impacts 50 feet of a stream that is 6
feet wide would be reported as 50 ft (300 square feet).
3This is generally only applicable if you are applying for a de minimis exemption under MN Rules 8420.0420 Subp. 8, otherwise enter “N/A”.
4Use Wetland Plants and Plant Community Types of Minnesota and Wisconsin 3rd Ed. as modified in MN Rules 8420.0405 Subp. 2.
5Refer to Major Watershed and Bank Service Area maps in MN Rules 8420.0522 Subp. 7.
If any of the above identified impacts have already occurred, identify which impacts they are and the circumstances associated
with each:
PART FIVE: Applicant Signature
Check here if you are requesting a pre-application consultation with the Corps and LGU based on the information you have
provided. Regulatory entities will not initiate a formal application review if this box is checked.
By signature below, I attest that the information in this application is complete and accurate. I further attest that I possess the
authority to undertake the work described herein.
Signature: Date:
I hereby authorize Wayne Jacobson to act on my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon
request, supplemental information in support of this application.
1 The term “impact” as used in this joint application form is a generic term used for disclosure purposes to identify
activities that may require approval from one or more regulatory agencies. For purposes of this form it is not meant to
indicate whether or not those activities may require mitigation/replacement.
Project Name and/or Number:
Attachment A
Request for Delineation Review, Wetland Type Determination, or
Jurisdictional Determination
By submission of the enclosed wetland delineation report, I am requesting that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District
(Corps) and/or the Wetland Conservation Act Local Government Unit (LGU) provide me with the following (check all that apply):
Wetland Type Confirmation
Delineation Concurrence. Concurrence with a delineation is a written notification from the Corps and a decision from the LGU
concurring, not concurring, or commenting on the boundaries of the aqu atic resources delineated on the property. Delineation
concurrences are generally valid for five years unless site conditions change. Under this request alone, the Corps will not a ddress
the jurisdictional status of the aquatic resources on the property, only the boundaries of the resources within the review area
(including wetlands, tributaries, lakes, etc.).
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination. A preliminary jurisdictional determination (PJD) is a non-binding written indication
from the Corps that waters, including wetlands, identified on a parcel may be waters of the United States. For purposes of
computation of impacts and compensatory mitigation requirements, a permit decision made on the basis of a PJD will treat all
waters and wetlands in the review area as if they are jurisdictional waters o f the U.S. PJDs are advisory in nature and may not be
appealed.
Approved Jurisdictional Determination. An approved jurisdictional determination (AJD) is an official Corps determination that
jurisdictional waters of the United States are either present or absent on the property. AJDs can generally be relied upon by the
affected party for five years. An AJD may be appealed through the Corps administrative appeal process.
In order for the Corps and LGU to process your request, the wetland delineation must be prep ared in accordance with the 1987
Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, any approved Regional Supplements to the 1987 Manual, and the Guidelines for
Submitting Wetland Delineations in Minnesota (2013).
http://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/DelineationJDGuidance.aspx
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