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._ Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act
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MNDNR
The Commissioner of Natural Resources hereby orders Joseph D Reinhardt and
his/hers/its heirs, successors, and assigns to complete restoration of the wetland located at (legal
description) parcel adjacent to 18884 Layton Ave N, Scandia, MN PIN:
3103220110039; Subdivision Name BLISS PLAT 2ND DIVISION, BLOCK 3, LOT 19 and
20; Washington (163) County
State of Minnesota.
Name: Joseph D Reinhardt
Address: 18884 Layton Ave N, Scandia, MN 55047
Findings of Fact: A saturated, Type 7 wetland was subject to an unpermitted
impacted (filled) as a result of driveway construction activities at the
location provided above. Pre -impact aerials and the impacted area appears to
have a dense tree canopy; the unaffected area of surrounding wetland was
dominated by a canopy of black ash. On June 7, 2017 the WCA TEP met on the
site mentioned above to identify and quantify WCA impacts. The TEP
determined the driveway gravel fill was placed in wetland and the fill was
placed without an approved replacement plan. The scope of the fill was
marked using a GPS unit and totals 4,608 SF as shown in the attached map.
This order is issued pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103G.2372 and MN Rule part 8420.0900.
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER IS A MISDEMEANOR
AND A DEED RESTRICTION COULD BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY.
You must either:
A. Provide for restoration of the wetland in the manner required by this order. Complete restoration
must be accomplished on or before October 31, 2017; or
B. Submit a complete wetland replacement plan, exemption, or no -loss application to the City of
Scandia within 4 5 days of receipt of this order.
Restoration shall be accomplished by doing the following:
1. Remove all fill material that has been placed within the wetland area shown on attached map;
2. Seed all disturbed areas with a native wet meadow seed mix (state seed mix 34-271 which can
be obtained from seed vendors);
3. Provide notification to the Washington Conservation District upon completion of the
BWSR Forms, March 2015
excavation work and prior to any seeding. A site visit will be scheduled and upon confirmation that
the fill has been adequately removed, the seeding may take place.
4. The removed fill must be placed in an upland location.
Attachments are a part of this document (check one) ® Yes ❑ No
The enforcement authority shall rescind this order if the landowner obtains approval for an after -the -fact
replacement plan, exemption determination, or no -loss determination from the City of Scandia. The
contact person is Neil Soltis at (651) 433-2274. If an after -the -fact approval is not received, the
landowner/responsible party must restore the wetland as specified in this order. Upon completion of the
restoration required by this order, the landowner must contact Jay Riggs at the Washington County Soil
and Water Conservation District (651)330-8220 x 20 and request that a Certificate of Satisfactory
Completion be issued.
If you choose to appeal the terms or conditions of this order, a written request must be submitted to the
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Executive Director within 30 days of receiving
this order, along with a minimum filing fee of $500. If a written request and filing fee is not submitted to
BWSR within 30 days, this restoration order shall become final.
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Distribute Copies To:
DNR Conservation Officer
DNR Water Resources Enforcement Officer
BWSR Wetland Specialist
BWSR Forms, March 2015
Appeal and fee can be mailed to:
Minnesota BWSR
Executive Director
520 Lafayette Road North
7-26-17
Date
Date
Local Government Unit (LGU) ' St. Paul, MN 55155
Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Landowner
BWSR Forms, March 2015