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4. CUP Application Better Place ForestsBETTER PLACE -* FORESTS Date: April 14, 2020 To: The City of Scandia From: Better Place Forests Re: Project Statement (Parcel Nos. 21-032-20-33-0004, 28-032-20-22-0001, 28-032-20-21-0001, 28-032-20-12-0003, and 28-032-20-24-0002) 1.0 Introduction Better Place Forests (BPF) is creating America's first conservation memorial forests. Our mission is to provide a natural, sustainable, and cost-effective alternative to traditional burial options. Through the purchase of a tree dedication in one of our forests, our customers are granted the exclusive right to place their cremated remains (cremains), or those of their family, around a private memorial tree. By doing so, our customers are able to leave a legacy supporting large-scale forest conservation efforts. To achieve this mission, BPF acquires beautiful properties within communities and permanently protects their forests, open spaces, and wildlife habitats. We seek to place conservation easements on all BPF properties, working with local land trusts to ensure that our forests will be protected in perpetuity and never developed. During memorial ceremonies, cremains are mixed with native soil and spread topically under personally dedicated memorial trees. A 3-4" USGS style marker is placed at the foot of each memorial tree. Nothing is interred into the ground and no memorials are placed on the trees themselves. Our vision in the City of Scandia is to preserve a local forest while providing the option of a natural resting place to local residents and the regional population of the Twin Cities Metro area. Through minor site improvements, we intend to facilitate visitation and access to the forest for those choosing our services while effectively managing the property to improve overall forest health. 2.0 Project Overview BPF plans to preserve a 112 -acre property in Scandia, Minnesota, for use as a memorial conservation forest. To meet this objective, BPF is seeking a Conditional Use Permit from the City of Scandia. Located on Lakamaga Trail North, the property is comprised of five contiguous parcels (Parcel Nos. 21-032-20-33-0004, 28-032-20-22-0001, 28-032-20-21-0001, 28-032-20-12-0003, and 28-032-20- 24-0002). An aerial image of the property is provided in Figure 1. Site improvements will include the future construction of an approximate 1,500 square foot operation center which will provide office space, restroom facilities, and a welcome area for guests. An entry driveway and parking area will be constructed to facilitate site access. The proposed site improvements will be low impact and limited to a small portion of the property. BPF has commissioned a Forest Management Plan to guide our efforts in enhancing tree health, increasing biodiversity, and managing non-native species on the property. Under our management, the land will continue to function ecologically, providing watershed and viewshed protection, wildlife habitat and passage, and carbon sequestration. BPF aims to mitigate human impact on the forest as the number of 3717 Buchanan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94123 1 rig visitors will be limited, visitation will be restricted to the daytime by appointment, and guests will be guided along a mapped trail system. Figure 1. Project area boundary of the Scandia property under review. 3.0 Zoning Classification and Property Use On December 3, 2019, BPF representatives presented the project to the City of Scandia Planning Commission to establish the appropriate permitting pathway under which to process our Conditional Use Permit application. The subject property is zoned General Rural (GR). BPF's proposed use is not contemplated in the City of Scandia's Development Code and therefore not explicitly listed as a conditionally permitted use in General Rural zoning districts. Upon careful review, the Planning Commission determined that BPF's proposed use is most consistent with that of a Cemetery and therefore will be processed as such. It is important to note that while we may be considered a cemetery for zoning purposes, BPF has no plans to, nor will allow, the practice of traditional or green burials on our properties. BPF only permits the spreading of cremains and no other form of human remains dispersal will be permitted. We will limit this through our rules and regulations and through a partnership with a land trust for a future conservation easement on the 3717 Buchanan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94123 rig property. We hope to communicate this nuance clearly to the public and would prefer that our business be described as a "memorial forest" rather than a cemetery to prevent misinterpretation. 4.0 Regulations Regarding Spreading of Cremated Remains Minn. Stat. Ann. § 307.08(13)(g) defines a "cemetery" as "a discrete location that is known to contain or intended to be used for the interment of human remains". The word "interment" is standardly defined as "the burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb" which does not describe BPF's proposed use. The concept of a "cemetery" as used in Minnesota statutes does not contemplate a conservation memorial forest. Minnesota law does contemplate scattering cremated remains outside a dedicated cemetery. "'Scattering' means the authorized dispersal of hydrolyzed or cremated remains in a defined area of a dedicated cemetery or in areas where no local prohibition exists provided that the hydrolyzed or cremated remains are not distinguishable to the public, are not in a container, and that the person who has control over disposition of the hydrolyzed or cremated remains has obtained written permission of the property owner or governing agency to scatter on the property" (Minn. Stat. Ann. § 149A.02(37c). BPF will need to ensure that its contract in Minnesota expressly gives permission for cremated remains to be commingled. BPF's counsel reached out to the Minnesota Department of Health, Mortuary Science Section to confirm our reading of the statutes. As of the date of this report, no official response has been received. 5.0 Proposed Improvements The development plan proposed in this application includes the construction of an entry driveway, a parking area with approximately 20 parking spaces (including at least two ADA -accessible spaces), and an approximate 1,500 square foot operation facility. This operation center will function as a gathering place for families, containing sitting rooms, equipment and storage areas, employee offices, and restrooms. No food preparation will occur in the operation center. The attached Site Plan includes a footprint for a conceptual building. Detailed drawings of conceptual building designs from a Better Place Forests project in California are also attached. BPF has not engaged a building architect at this phase and plans to do so in preparation of a building permit application. No overnight accommodations are proposed, as the property will be open for day use only as described below in Section 8.0 Program Statement. The proposed development is designed to minimize environmental disturbance. The operation center and parking area are proposed along a pre-existing natural pathway. The proposed driveway follows the existing routing and adheres to all fire access requirements as detailed in the attached Site Plan. The driveway is 20 feet wide and the entry is well over the required 200 feet setback from the intersection of Lakamaga Trail North and Meadow Ridge Lane. The proposed building area is setback over 200 feet from the nearest neighboring property boundaries. The building site was selected and the building layout designed in such a way that minimal tree removal will be required. We plan to install a new well and septic system that will meet the City of Scandia and Washington County requirements. ADA accessibility is a significant consideration for Better Place Forests and our customers. Although all forest trails cannot be made "accessible" given the topography of the natural environment, we have planned for ADA accessibility to the operation center and surrounding areas. We also plan to utilize a small all -terrain vehicle that can transport people with limited mobility to various areas of the forest along the existing trail systems to provide guests with limited mobility an experience comparable to all other visitors. 3717 Buchanan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94123 rig 6.0 Forest Management Plan BPF plans to manage the property to promote a healthy forest ecosystem as detailed in the attached Forest Management Plan. Management will include selective thinning to restore and enhance existing trees and the eradication of invasive species. Through proper management, BPF intends to protect the forest and reduce the risk of disease, pests, and wildfire. All forest management will be directed by an accredited forester or arborist. Implementation of the Forest Management Plan will be an ongoing process, with initial steps including selective thinning, invasive species eradication, and pest management. These items will be rolled out in phases across the 112 -acre property. Due to the size of the property and accumulation of deferred maintenance, it is infeasible to complete a thoughtful management plan in one season. Implementation will occur each year in new zones of the forest to ensure long-term forest health. 7.0 Wetland Determination Due to scheduling constraints and local seasonality, it was not feasible to complete a full wetland delineation for this application package. As recommended by Jay Riggs, District Manager of Washington Conservation District, we have included the attached (7) Preliminary Wetland Locations. This wetland determination was generated by a team of biologists at Midwest Natural Resources (MNR). We have a signed agreement with MNR to perform a full wetland delineation of the property and accompanying report as soon as the growing season begins and plan to share this study with the city upon completion. We understand that wetlands are a valuable ecological resource to the region and will implement a plan for total avoidance of wetland disturbance throughout our development and ongoing operations. 8.0 Program Statement Once improvements are completed, the property will be open to visitors during select daytime hours. Depending on seasonality, and the number of pre -scheduled visits, the forest will receive guests from a minimum of two days a week to a maximum of seven. A Better Place Forests Forest Steward will be present during all public operating hours. BPF plans to employ a minimum staff of three full-time Forest Stewards who will rotate working schedules throughout the week. Once physical site improvements are completed, BPF anticipates daily visitation to be limited, with a maximum of 20 vehicles on site at any time. Experience shows that the majority of visitors arrive at our properties in small groups with most of them carpooling with two to four people per vehicle. Due to family carpooling, the site is likely to experience limited traffic with an average of 22 cars or fewer visiting on weekend days. Further estimates of site visitation are included in the attached Traffic Analysis. People will visit the forest for multiple reasons, including tree selection, memorial ceremonies to rest the cremains of a loved one, walking the trails, or visiting trees dedicated to family and friends. We aim to comfortably host visitors while preserving the natural state of the forest. All visitation to the site will be on an appointment -only basis. This allows BPF to limit the volume of visitors on a daily basis, minimizing human impact, and creating as peaceful as possible experience for guests. 3717 Buchanan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94123 4 rig Memorial ceremonies are typically limited to close friends and family members only and are not intended to function as large funeral gatherings. Prior to the ceremony, a BPF Forest Steward mixes the cremated remains with local soil at a ratio determined by an independent third -party geologist to ensure the cremains are not visually distinguishable in the mixture and to limit any adverse environmental impacts. Cremains will never be spread within the active bed or banks of any watercourse or in wetland habitats and 50 -foot buffers shall be observed adjacent to watercourses. As part of our application, we have included a memo prepared by a certified soil scientist at WSB Engineering outlining the limited effects a 3:1 soil to cremains mixture may have on the local soil, groundwater, and ecosystem. 9.0 Conformance with General Criteria for Conditional Use Permit The proposed use conforms with the General Criteria for a Conditional Use Permit as defined in Chapter One, Section 8.4 of the City of Scandia's Development Code as follows: (1) The conditional use will be in compliance with and shall not have a negative effect upon the Comprehensive Plan. Please see Section 10.0 Compliance to the City of Scandia's Comprehensive Plan. (2) The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the conditional use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, morals or comfort. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use will promote and enhance public welfare by preserving a natural local landscape, maintaining a variety of ecological features. The proposed use does not pose any threats to public health, safety, morals, or comfort. (3) The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values or scenic views. BPF will avoid and mitigate any negative impacts to neighboring properties through a variety of practices, so none can be anticipated. The proposed site improvements will be small in scale and set back appropriately from property lines, having negligible impacts on surrounding areas. The remainder of the property will remain primarily undeveloped and BPF plans to work with a local land trust to hold a conservation easement on the property. For these reasons, the proposed use is anticipated to be both complementary and compatible with surrounding land uses. (4) The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. The proposed use is a non -intensive land use which will not impede the development and improvements on surrounding properties. (5) Adequate public facilities and services are available or can be reasonably provided to accommodate the use which is proposed. An on-site well and septic system will be introduced to accommodate site operations. No food preparation will occur on site and drinking water will be provided by well water or water coolers. 3717 Buchanan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94123 rig (6) The conditional use shall conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. The proposed use conforms with all applicable regulations of the General Rural District (GR) as defined by Chapter Two, Section 2.6 of the Development Code. "Cemetery" is a conditionally permitted use within this district. All applicable lot area and setback requirements will be observed. (7) The conditional use complies with the general and specific performance standards as specified by Chapter One, Section 8. Please see Section 11.0 Conformance with Performance Standards. 10.0 Compliance to the City of Scandia's Comprehensive Plan The proposed use is consistent and conforms with the goals and objectives of the City of Scandia Comprehensive Plan. A detailed review of this project's compliance with several of the Plan's goals are as follows: Land Use Goals Conduct development in a manner that is sensitive to The proposed project includes limited development the impact upon natural features and to environmental and minimal disturbance of the property and constraints, including but not limited to scenic views, natural features. The majority of the site's natural surface water, wetlands, slopes, woodlands, vegetation, resources and open spaces will be preserved and drainage ways, shorelands, and flood plain areas. remain undeveloped. Explore programs and development concepts that The proposed project presents a unique encourage creative methods to preserve rural opportunity to diversify conservation efforts in character and natural resources. Scand ia. Natural Resources Goals Preserve high quality natural areas. The property is located within an area identified by Washington County as a Top 10 Priority Conservation Area. BPF plans to work with a local land trust to hold a conservation easement on the property, protecting it in perpetuity. Eliminate, reduce or mitigate the negative effects of BPF will engage a local licensed forester to create a invasive species on natural areas Forest Management Plan which will be implemented on an ongoing basis by BPF staff. This work will include efforts to combat invasive species on the property. 3717 Buchanan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94123 rl rig Economic Competitiveness Goals Promote appropriately -sized new businesses that The proposed project presents a unique business create synergy with existing businesses and venture which will expand and diversify the city's overarching goals. current economy while also preserving natural resources. Forest Stewards will be local residents and will draw people to the City of Scandia that otherwise may not visit. 11.0 Conformance with Performance Standards The proposed use conforms with the Performance Standards for a Conditional Use Permit as defined in Chapter One, Section 8.5 of the City of Scandia's Development Code as follows: (1) The use and site in question shall be capable of supporting the wastewater disposal needs of the proposed use and shall meet all applicable standards and regulations necessary to protect public health and to protect surface and groundwater resources. BPF has commissioned a septic designer to ensure that development will be in compliance with all applicable wastewater standards. No negative impacts to public health or water resources will occur. (2) Adequate parking shall be provided, and the site design for access, circulation, parking and loading areas shall minimize internal and external traffic conflicts. BPF will provide adequate parking to prevent overflow onto neighboring roadways. Traffic to and from the site will be minimal, so no significant operational impacts are anticipated. (3) An adequate pedestrian circulation system shall be clearly defined and appropriate provisions made to protect such areas from encroachment by parked or moving vehicles. No formal pedestrian circulation system is proposed. A network of pedestrian trails will be utilized throughout the property. These walking trails will be distanced from vehicular areas, mitigating any risk of encroachment. (4) All landscaping, screening, woodland, and tree preservation requirements shall be met. BPF has commissioned a landscape architect to ensure that our development will be in compliance with all applicable landscaping standards. (5) All exterior lighting shall be so directed as to not cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring property and be in compliance with all city lighting requirements. Because our site will operate during daytime hours, BPF does not anticipate the use of exterior lighting. If exterior lighting is proposed in the future, BPF will ensure compliance with all city lighting requirements. 3717 Buchanan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94123 rig (6) Potential exterior noise generated by the use shall be identified and mitigation measures as may be necessary shall be provided to ensure compliance with the city's noise ordinance. Due to the low -intensity nature of our business operations, it is not anticipated that our project will generate any significant noise beyond that expected from initial site construction. Our construction phase will be short-term, limited to daytime hours, and utilize industry -standard best practices to mitigate noise and ensure compliance with the city's noise ordinance. (7) The site drainage system shall meet all applicable standards for management of water quality and water quantity. BPF has commissioned a civil engineer to ensure that our development will be in compliance with all applicable drainage requirements. Please see the attached (7) Stormwater Management Memo and Worksheet. (8) The architectural appearance and functional design of non-residential buildings and sites shall be in harmony with the Scandia Architectural Design Guidelines and with the character of the surrounding buildings and sites. BPF will commission an architect for our building permit to ensure our building concept will be in compliance with the Scandia Architectural Design Guidelines. (9) All signs and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with applicable regulations. As part of our application package, BPF has provided a signage plan to demonstrate our compliance with this standard. (10) The use and site shall be in compliance with any federal or state laws or regulations which are applicable and any other required permits are obtained and documented to the city. Prior to the development of the site, BPF will ensure any necessary federal or state permits that are required are obtained and shared with the city. (11) Any applicable business licenses that may be mandated by city ordinance are approved and obtained. Upon receiving an approved CUP, BPF will apply for any applicable business licenses that are required by the city. (12) The hours of operation may be restricted when there is potential negative impact upon the surrounding area or neighboring uses. 3717 Buchanan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94123 8 rig No negative impacts to the surrounding area or neighboring uses are expected, so hourly restrictions should not be necessary. (13) Any costs that may be incurred by the city to monitor compliance with the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit shall be paid by the applicant and/or owner of the property. BPF accepts responsibility for any costs that may be incurred pursuant to this performance standard. 12.0 Community Outreach Community engagement is a cornerstone of Better Place Forests' business model. We actively seek input from the community to inform our decision-making process. As part of implementing what we consider "Real Estate Best Practices", we commit to holding a community meeting to introduce ourselves to our neighbors, discuss our project and hear input from the various stakeholders. Prior to the public hearing, BPF plans to hold a community meeting for the neighbors and interested community members in the immediate vicinity of our property to discuss the project. This will allow any comments or ideas generated by neighbors to be included in our business model prior to the public hearing. Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, BPF is uncertain whether it will be possible to hold an in-person meeting for neighbors within the timeframe of our application process. BPF had reserved the Scandia Community Center for a neighbor meeting on March 27, 2020, however shortly thereafter the outbreak of the pandemic escalated and we were forced to postpone the meeting. Depending on the duration of shelter in place policies, BPF plans to hold a community meeting prior to the public hearing. If this is not feasible, BPF will do independent outreach to all neighbors within 1,320 feet of the property boundary in addition to the required noticing of the public hearing. Separately, we received multiple support letters from the neighbors in the community of our first forest in Point Arena which are included in the attached Customer Testimonials and Neighbor Letters. It has been a pleasure to establish our first location there, and incredibly meaningful to have such strong support within the local community. We plan to extend this positive relationship and approach to our neighbors and the local community in Scandia. 13.0 Benefits to the City of Scandia Cremation rates are at 62% in Minnesota and rising, with more than 80% of baby boomers planning to choose cremation at the end of their lives nationwide. In Scandia, 42% of the population is over the age of 55 and there are extremely limited (legal) end of life memorial options. Our project will provide an affordable, beautiful, and protected resting place for Scandia's local population, their families, and future generations to come. Our project will also provide an economic benefit to the greater region as we plan to hire three to six full time Forest Stewards from within the region for this project and spend several million dollars with numerous local consultants and contractors for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of the property. Our Forest Steward roles would provide an exciting opportunity to retain local talent in Scandia and integrate our site with the local community. Our customers will also increase commerce at local businesses, restaurants, and accommodations in the surrounding community. 3717 Buchanan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94123 rig 14.0 Closing Statement We are encouraged by the feedback we received from the City of Scandia in their pre -application review worksheet and in various correspondence with city staff. We are very excited by the prospect of a Better Place Forest in Scandia and respectfully request a conditional use permit for this purpose. If there is any additional information staff may need to process this request, please do not hesitate to reach out at any time. Sincerely, Liam McNally Land Specialist 801712 2607 I iamObetterDlaceforests.com BETTER PLACE # FORESTS Gia DeBartolo Land Analyst 630 2721013 giaC@betterDlaceforests.com BETTER PLACE J* FORESTS 3717 Buchanan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94123 10 M N N M v O CL I I J � I I .0:11 CA I I 1I BIG MARINE LAKE OHWL 943.08 / /I I IIIIIIIIIIIII�,�� IIII//�, .,X Ig / 1 # 797 ,1 III �ERTY B00 �vr►� �a* /y NR �1\\ � I r l `� > ,\�\\%ll �/ t�� r 11 fr )z \ v1 \I\�.... \(� �.� \ \� ''� l\0MIllN Nl loo,/ �_. LEGEND \/ Ir � /l' —*L— WETLANDSI(rr, CICU I AVE �JI IVVL NJ`+. 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FENCE SHALL BE PLACED AT THE DRIP EDGE OR CRITICAL ROOT ZONES OF THE TREES. FENCING SHALL BE NO CLOSER THAN 6' TO THE TRUNK OF ANY TREE TO BE PROTECTED. THE PERIMETERS FOR TREES BEING PROTECTED SHALL BE DESIGNATED AT ALL TIMES DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AND SIGNAGE SHALL BE INSTALLED AT ALL TREE PROTECTION AREAS THAT INSTRUCTS WORKERS TO STAY OUT. CONTRACTOR SHALL AVOID ALL AREAS WITHIN TREE PROTECTION FENCE. SOIL SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM EROSION AND CHANGES IN CHEMISTRY FROM CONCRETE OR TOXIC MATERIALS SUCH AS FUELS AND PAINTS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE "TREE PAINT" ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. IF AN OAK IS WOUNDED DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR MUST IMMEDIATELY APPLY PAINT TO THE WOUND IN ORDER TO PREVENT OAK WILT. ALL DAMAGE TO TREES TO BE PROTECTED SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTFNTICIN C)F THF CIWNFR ANn I ANFISC'APF ARC'HITFC'T TREE PROTECTION SCALE 112" = V-0" EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN DRIP EDGE OF TREE 2" X 4" WOOD STAKE, POSITIONED AS NOTED. STRING 4' HIGH, ORANGE POLYETHYLENE LAMINAR SAFETY NETTING BETWEEN WOOD STAKES PLACED 5' ON CENTER AND PLACED BETWEEN TREE PROTECTION AND DISTURBED AREAS. EXISTING GRADE Tree Protection.DWG BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS THE BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS (FEMA MAP) LISTS AS FOLLOWS: FISH LAKE - 854.08* (FLOOD ZONE AE) BIG MARINE LAKE - 843.08* (FLOOD ZONE AE) *SURVEY PERFORMED WITH THE NGVD 28 ELEVATION DATUM. THE FEMA MAP LIST ELEVATIONS AS NAVD 88. THE DIFFERENCE IN ELEVATIONS IS +0.078. SITE DATA TOTAL SITE AREA 4,888,225 SF / 112.2 ACRES TOTAL DISTURBED AREA 75,450SF / 1.7 ACRES SOIL CONDITIONS AND TYPE DEMONTREVILLE SERIES: CONSISTS OF WELL DRAINED SOILS ON SAND CAPPED GROUND MORAINE. THESE SOILS FORMED IN A MODERATELY THICK SANDY MANTLE OF EOLIAN OR LACUSTRINE MATERIAL AND THE UNDERLYING LOAMU GLACIAL TILL. THEY HAVE RAPID PERMEABILITY IN THE UPPER SANDY MANTLE AND MODERATELY SLOW PERMEABILITY IN THE UNDERLYING GLACIAL TILL. SLOPE RANGES FROM 1 TO 25 PERCENT. LEGEND CONSTRUCTION / GRADING LIMITS t • S TREE TO BE RETAINED f TREE TO BE PROTECTED � SEE 1/C1-1 4% 10 xTREE TO BE REMOVED ER -OSI -ON CrJNTRDL SEE SHEETS 0-1 AND 0-2 CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! % Gopher State One Call TWIN CITY AREA: 651-454-0002 �a V TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-1166 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CALLING FOR LOCATIONS OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES. THEY SHALL COOPERATE WITH ALL UTILITY COMPANIES IN MAINTAINING THEIR SERVICE AND / OR RELOCATION OF LINES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT GOPHER STATE ONE CALL AT 651-454-0002 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE FOR THE LOCATIONS OF ALL UNDERGROUND WIRES, CABLES, CONDUITS, PIPES, MANHOLES, VALVES OR OTHER BURIED STRUCTURES BEFORE DIGGING. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ABOVE WHEN DAMAGED DURING CONSTRUCTION AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. '. Ln U C KS PLANNING CIVIL ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ENVIRONMENTAL 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300 Maple Grove, MN 55368 763.424.5505 www.Ioucksinc.com CADD files prepared by the Consultant for this project are instruments of the Consultant professional services for use solely with respect to this project. These CADD files shall not be used on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this project by others without written approval by the Consultant. With the Consultant's approval, others may be permitted to obtain copies of the CADD drawing files for information and reference only. All intentional or unintentional revisions, additions, or deletions to these CADD files shall be made at the full risk of that party making such revisions, additions or deletions and that party shall hold harmless and indemnify the Consultant from any & all responsibilities, claims, and liabilities. 04/14/2020 CITY SUBMITTAL I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Paul A. Kangas - LA License No. 26017 Date 04/14/2020 Loucks Project No. 20072 ZI PAK Drawn By GAJ W NN Review Date 04/14/2020 Zz\ I I J � I I .0:11 CA I I 1I BIG MARINE LAKE OHWL 943.08 / /I I IIIIIIIIIIIII�,�� IIII//�, .,X Ig / 1 # 797 ,1 III �ERTY B00 �vr►� �a* /y NR �1\\ � I r l `� > ,\�\\%ll �/ t�� r 11 fr )z \ v1 \I\�.... \(� �.� \ \� ''� l\0MIllN Nl loo,/ �_. LEGEND \/ Ir � /l' —*L— WETLANDSI(rr, CICU I AVE �JI IVVL NJ`+. 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FENCE SHALL BE PLACED AT THE DRIP EDGE OR CRITICAL ROOT ZONES OF THE TREES. FENCING SHALL BE NO CLOSER THAN 6' TO THE TRUNK OF ANY TREE TO BE PROTECTED. THE PERIMETERS FOR TREES BEING PROTECTED SHALL BE DESIGNATED AT ALL TIMES DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AND SIGNAGE SHALL BE INSTALLED AT ALL TREE PROTECTION AREAS THAT INSTRUCTS WORKERS TO STAY OUT. CONTRACTOR SHALL AVOID ALL AREAS WITHIN TREE PROTECTION FENCE. SOIL SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM EROSION AND CHANGES IN CHEMISTRY FROM CONCRETE OR TOXIC MATERIALS SUCH AS FUELS AND PAINTS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE "TREE PAINT" ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. IF AN OAK IS WOUNDED DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR MUST IMMEDIATELY APPLY PAINT TO THE WOUND IN ORDER TO PREVENT OAK WILT. ALL DAMAGE TO TREES TO BE PROTECTED SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTFNTICIN C)F THF CIWNFR ANn I ANFISC'APF ARC'HITFC'T TREE PROTECTION SCALE 112" = V-0" EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN DRIP EDGE OF TREE 2" X 4" WOOD STAKE, POSITIONED AS NOTED. STRING 4' HIGH, ORANGE POLYETHYLENE LAMINAR SAFETY NETTING BETWEEN WOOD STAKES PLACED 5' ON CENTER AND PLACED BETWEEN TREE PROTECTION AND DISTURBED AREAS. EXISTING GRADE Tree Protection.DWG BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS THE BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS (FEMA MAP) LISTS AS FOLLOWS: FISH LAKE - 854.08* (FLOOD ZONE AE) BIG MARINE LAKE - 843.08* (FLOOD ZONE AE) *SURVEY PERFORMED WITH THE NGVD 28 ELEVATION DATUM. THE FEMA MAP LIST ELEVATIONS AS NAVD 88. THE DIFFERENCE IN ELEVATIONS IS +0.078. SITE DATA TOTAL SITE AREA 4,888,225 SF / 112.2 ACRES TOTAL DISTURBED AREA 75,450SF / 1.7 ACRES SOIL CONDITIONS AND TYPE DEMONTREVILLE SERIES: CONSISTS OF WELL DRAINED SOILS ON SAND CAPPED GROUND MORAINE. THESE SOILS FORMED IN A MODERATELY THICK SANDY MANTLE OF EOLIAN OR LACUSTRINE MATERIAL AND THE UNDERLYING LOAMU GLACIAL TILL. THEY HAVE RAPID PERMEABILITY IN THE UPPER SANDY MANTLE AND MODERATELY SLOW PERMEABILITY IN THE UNDERLYING GLACIAL TILL. SLOPE RANGES FROM 1 TO 25 PERCENT. LEGEND CONSTRUCTION / GRADING LIMITS t • S TREE TO BE RETAINED f TREE TO BE PROTECTED � SEE 1/C1-1 4% 10 xTREE TO BE REMOVED ER -OSI -ON CrJNTRDL SEE SHEETS 0-1 AND 0-2 CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! % Gopher State One Call TWIN CITY AREA: 651-454-0002 �a V TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-1166 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CALLING FOR LOCATIONS OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES. THEY SHALL COOPERATE WITH ALL UTILITY COMPANIES IN MAINTAINING THEIR SERVICE AND / OR RELOCATION OF LINES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT GOPHER STATE ONE CALL AT 651-454-0002 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE FOR THE LOCATIONS OF ALL UNDERGROUND WIRES, CABLES, CONDUITS, PIPES, MANHOLES, VALVES OR OTHER BURIED STRUCTURES BEFORE DIGGING. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ABOVE WHEN DAMAGED DURING CONSTRUCTION AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. '. Ln U C KS PLANNING CIVIL ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ENVIRONMENTAL 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300 Maple Grove, MN 55368 763.424.5505 www.Ioucksinc.com CADD files prepared by the Consultant for this project are instruments of the Consultant professional services for use solely with respect to this project. These CADD files shall not be used on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this project by others without written approval by the Consultant. With the Consultant's approval, others may be permitted to obtain copies of the CADD drawing files for information and reference only. All intentional or unintentional revisions, additions, or deletions to these CADD files shall be made at the full risk of that party making such revisions, additions or deletions and that party shall hold harmless and indemnify the Consultant from any & all responsibilities, claims, and liabilities. 04/14/2020 CITY SUBMITTAL I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Paul A. 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L�ucKs PLANNING CIVIL ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ENVIRONMENTAL 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300 Maple Grove, MN 55369 763.424.5505 www.loucksinc.com CADD files prepared by the Consultant for this project are instruments of the Consultant professional services for use solely with respect to this project. These CADD files shall not be used on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this project by others without written approval by the Consultant. With the Consultant's approval, others may be permitted to obtain copies of the CADD drawing files for information and reference only. All intentional or unintentional revisions, additions, or deletions to these CADD files shall be made at the full risk of that party making such revisions, additions or deletions and that party shall hold harmless and indemnify the Consultant from any & all responsibilities, claims, and liabilities. 'i11:i1V41■Id\WINaV61[GL 1.7 04/14/2020 CITY SUBMITTAL I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Paul A. Kangas - LA License No. 26017 Date 04/14/2020 QUALITY CONTROL Loucks Project No. 20072 Project Lead PAK Drawn By GAJ Checked By PAK Review Date 04/14/2020 SHEETINDEX C1-1 EXIST COND / DEMOLITION C2-1 LAYOUT /GRADING PLAN C3-1 SWPPP PLAN C3-2 SWPPP DETAILS C4-1 DETAILS �7 M N O N M O N O CL ■ LnuCKS ■ LnuCKS RAINGARDEN SECTION: SANDY SOILS FINISHED GRADE 2" CLASS 2 MNDOT 3138 6" CLASS 5 UNDISTURBED OR COMPACTED SUBGRADE LOUCKS PLATE NO. GRAVEL PAVEMENT SECTION 1 2031 DRAWN 12/2016 GRAVEL PAVEMENT SECTION SEE C3-1 ENCASEMENT BEDDING NOTE: GRANULAR MATERIALS FURNISHED FOR USE IN FOUNDATION, BEDDING, ENCASEMENT, OR BACKFILL CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: • FOUNDATION MATERIALS SHALL HAVE 100 PASSING THE 1 1/2" SIEVE AND A MAXIMUM OF 10�L PASSING THE No. 4 SIEVE. NOT LESS THAN 50eL OF THE MATERIAL RETAINED BY THE No. 4 SIEVE SHALL HAVE ONE (1) OR MORE CRUSHED FACES. HARD, DURABLE CRUSHED CARBONATE QUARRY ROCK MAY BE USED FOR FOUNDATION MATERIALS. • BEDDING AND ENCASEMENT MATERIALS FOR FLEXIBLE PIPE SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF MNDOT SPECIFICATION 3149.261, GRANULAR BORROW, EXCEPT THAT 100P/ SHALL PASS THE ONE INCH (1 ") SIEVE. • BACKFILL MATERIALS SHALL CONSIST OF SUITABLE EXISTING TRENCH MATERIALS, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. SUITABLE MATERIAL SHALL BE DEFINED AS A MINERAL SOIL FREE OF FOREIGN MATERIALS (RUBBISH, ORGANICS & DEBRIS), FROZEN CLUMPS, OVERSIZE STONE, ROCK, CONCRETE OR BITUMINOUS CHUNKS, AND OTHER UNSUITABLE MATERIALS THAT MAY DAMAGE PIPE, PREVENT THOROUGH COMPACTION, OR INCREASE THE RISKS OF SETTLEMENT. LOUCKS PLATE NO. PLASTIC PIPE 4008 BEDDING DRAWN 2/2016 LAY -OUT NOTES 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION IS BASED ON A FIELD SURVEY BY LOUCKS. 2. MINNESOTA STATE STATUTE REQUIRES NOTIFICATION PER "GOPHER STATE ONE CALL" PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY GRADING, EXCAVATION OR UNDERGROUND WORK. 3. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND ELEVATIONS OF EXISTING UTILITIES AND TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURES PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES OR VARIATIONS FROM THE PLANS. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN A COUNTY PERMIT FOR OBSTRUCTIONS AND WORK WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY. PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO REMOVALS OR INSTALLATION. 5. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN TO THE EDGE OF BITUMINOUS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. GRADING NOTES BACKGROUND INFORMATION IS BASED ON A FIELD SURVEY BY LOUCKS. 1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THIS PROJECT. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES OCCURRING DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THIS PROJECT. 2. IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE SOLELY AND COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDITIONS ON THE JOB SITE, INCLUDING SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK. THIS REQUIREMENT WILL APPLY CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT BE LIMITED TO NORMAL WORKING HOURS. 3. BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL A TEMPORARY ROCK ENTRANCE PAD AT ALL POINTS OF VEHICLE EXIT FROM THE PROJECT SITE. SAID ROCK ENTRANCE PAD SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT. 4. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE ESTABLISHED AROUND THE ENTIRE SITE PERIMETER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND CITY REQUIREMENTS. 5. ALL SPOT ELEVATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT FINISHED SURFACE ELEVATIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 6. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY EXISTING INFORMATION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFY ENGINEER OF ANY PLAN DISCREPANCIES. 7. GENERAL CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALL TIE IN GRADES. ABBREVIATION LEGEND FFE=FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION HP=HIGH POINT LP=LOW POINT SEEDING NOTES COORDINATE THE PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION AND SEED INSTALLATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS WORKING ON SITE. NO PLANTING WILL BE INSTALLED UNTIL COMPLETE GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. SEED ALL AREAS DISTURBED DUE TO GRADING. NATIVE SEED SHALL BE SHORTGRASS WOODS EDGE OR SAVANNA MIX FROM PRAIRIE MOON NURSERY (866-417-8156) INSTALLED AT 9.64 LBS/ACRE. MULCH FOR TURF SEEDED AREAS SHALL BE TYPE 5 WOOD FIBER HYDROMULCH CONFORMING WITH MNDOT 3884. MULCH FOR SEEDED AREAS WITH SLOPES 15� OR GREATER SHALL BE MNDOT CATEGORY 1, STRAW RD 1S BLANKET CONFORMING WITH MNDOT 3885. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR THE OWNER ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION OF ALL LANDSCAPE AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ON-GOING MAINTENANCE OF ALL NEWLY INSTALLED MATERIALS UNTIL TIME OF OWNER ACCEPTANCE. ANY ACTS OF VANDALISM OR DAMAGE WHICH MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO OWNER ACCEPTANCE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE OWNER WITH A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM INCLUDING, BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, PRUNING, FERTILIZATION AND DISEASE/PEST CONTROL. CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE NEW PLANT MATERIAL THROUGH ONE CALENDAR YEAR FROM THE DATE OF OWNER ACCEPTANCE. WARRANTY (ONE FULL GROWING SEASON) FOR LANDSCAPE MATERIALS SHALL BEGIN ON THE DATE OF ACCEPTANCE BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AFTER THE COMPLETION OF PLANTING OF ALL LANDSCAPE MATERIALS. NO PARTIAL ACCEPTANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE THE APPROPRIATE DATES FOR SPRING SEEDING IS FROM THE TIME GROUND HAS THAWED TO JUNE 15. FALL SEEDING FROM AUGUST 15 - SEPTEMBER 15; DORMANT SEEDING IN THE FALL SHALL NOT OCCUR PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1. 1'(12"-27" DIA. PIPE) 1.5' (30" AND LARGER PIPE) RIPRAP-,,, 6" GRANULAR FILTER MATERIAL GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, TYPE IV SECTION B -B NOTE: ONE CUBI APPROXIN A L DIA. ■ LnuCKS GENERAL NOTES: Project Lead 1. INSTALL ALL TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL MEASURES PRIOR TO THE START OF RCP QUANTITY (C.Y.) CMP/HDPE QUANTITY (C.Y.) ANY CONSTRUCTION OPERATION THAT MAY CAUSE ANY SEDIMENTATION OR 12 8 SILTATION AT THE SITE. 5 2. INSTALL STORM DRAIN INLET PROCTECTION TO PREVENT CLOGGING OF THE STORM 8 5 SEWER AND SEDIMENT LOADS TO DOWNSTREAM STORM WATER FACILITIES OR III 18 WATERBODIES. 6 3. IF THE STORM WATER BMP IS BEING DESIGNED TO SERVE AS A TEMPORARY 24 12 SEDIMENT BASIN, GRADE THE BMP TO WITHIN THREE (3) FEET OF FINAL GRADE TO PLANT MATERIAL TOLERANT OF III PROTECT THE UNDERLYING MATERIAL FROM CLOGGING. ONCE CONSTRUCTION IN INUNDATION AND DROUGHT. 12 THE CONTRIBUTING DRAINAGE AREA HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THE SITE IS NATIVE PLANTS RECOMMENDED 36 STABILIZED, EXCAVATE THE RAINGARDEN TO FINAL GRADE AND COMPLETE SEE C2-1 17 CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAINGARDEN. 42 4. GRADING OF THE RAINGARDENS SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED USING LOW -IMPACT 27 IV EARTH -MOVING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT COMPACTION OF THE UNDERLYING SOILS. DEPTH REQUIRED TO DRAIN 26 SMALL TRACKED DOZERS AND BOBCATS WITH RUNNER TRACKS ARE PRACTICE IN 48 HOURS OR LESS, >48 RECOMMENDED. NOT TO EXCEED 18". 5. EXCAVATE THE RAINGARDEN TO THE SPECIFIED DEPTH (ELEVATION). ALL SUB MATERIAL BELOW THE SPECIFIED ELEVATION SHALL BE LEFT UNDISTURBED, UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER. 6. GRADE TO THE DEPTH (ELEVATION) SPECIFIED IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER. PAVEMENT 7. IN THE EVENT THAT SEDIMENT IS INTRODUCED INTO THE BMP DURING OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EXCAVATION, THIS MATERIAL WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED RIBBON CURB FROM THE RAINGARDEN PRIOR TO INITIATING THE NEXT STEP IN THE RAINGARDEN 3H:1 L MAX. CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IF THE RAINGARDEN HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO INFILTRATE STORM WATER: SEDIMENT THAT HAS BEEN WASHED INTO THE RAINGARDEN DURING THE EXCAVATION PROCESS CAN SEAL THE •r w IN 1/ii_ PERMEABLE MATERIAL, SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING THE INFILTRATION CAPACITY OF If I I I -III- I THE SOILS. _ _ I -III- I _ I El III __ I - III _ 8. MATERIAL EXCAVATED FROM THE RAINGARDEN(S) SHALL BE DISPOSED OF ON-SITE -III -III _III -III -III -I I -I I I I I I -III I I -III I I_ AT LOCATIONS (STOCKPILE AREAS) DESIGNATED BY ENGINEER. -I -I -I 9. NON-STANDARD COMPONENT: CLEAN, WASHED 1 TO UNCH GRAVEL SHALL BE PRE-TREATMENT STRIP -III I -I I I -I I I- PLACED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RAINGARDENS TO THE DEPTH SPECIFIED IN THE IIII I I I I I I I CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. GRAVEL SHOULD BE PLACED IN LIFTS AND LIGHTLY -I -I COMPACTED WITH PLATE COMPACTORS UNDISTURBED, UNCOMPACTED -III--III-III-III- 10. NON-STANDARD COMPONENT: THE PERFORATED PIPE (UNDERDRAIN) SHALL BE LAID INSITU SOIL = I I I I I MI MI I-II DIRECTLY ON THE GRAVEL BED. GRADE AND ALIGNMENT SHALL NOT VARY FROM -III -I -III I I _-_-_-_-_-_ III-III- III -III -III -III -I I I THE PRESCRIBED GRADE BY MORE THAN 0.03 FEET (9 MM) AT ANY POINT. THE 3" SHREDDED WOOD MULCH � -- - I I � -III -III -III- I JOINTS BETWEEN SECTIONS OF PIPE SHALL BE CONNECTED IN A FASHION (MnDOT TYPE 6) III -III -I I -III I I- _I I I I III -III -III ACCEPTABLE TO ENGINEER. ONCE THE PIPE IS IN PLACE, IT SHALL BE COVERED -_= III I I I I I III- I -III-III IMMEDIATELY WITH GRANULAR MATERIAL AS SPECIFIED IN THE CONSTRUCTION RAINGARDEN BIOMEDIA: -I I -III DOCUMENTS. THE GRANULAR MATERIAL SHALL BE OF UNIFORM DEPTH ON BOTH 2" CERTIFIED ORGANIC SIDES OF THE PIPE. SPECIAL INLETS AND SPECIAL DEVICES AT THE OUTLET END OF COMPOST - MNDOT GRADE 2 BOTTOM SHALL BE GRADED THE PIPE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AS SHOWN IN THE PLANS. TILL IN 6" DEEP FLAT WITHOUT DIPS OR SWALES 11. RAINGARDEN SHALL BE OVER -EXCAVATED TO SPECIFIED DEPTH AND BACK FILLED WITH A WELL BLENDED MIXTURE OF 60-70P/ HOMOGENOUS CONSTRUCTION SAND, DECOMPACT SUBGRADE 20-306� MnDOT GRADE 2 COMPOST AND 10-206� NATIVE TOPSOIL BY VOLUME. MINIMUM 18" 12. PORTIONS OF RAINGARDENS TO BE PLANTED SHALL RECEIVE 3" OF SHEDDED WOODCHIP MULCH (MNDOT TYPE 6). 13. PORTIONS OF RAINGARDENS TO BE SEEDED SHALL BE MULCHED WITH CLEAN GRAIN STRAW (MNDOT TYPE 3) AT A RATE OF 2 TONS PER ACRE. 14. SEEDING AND INSTALLATION OF EROSION CONTROL BLANKET SHALL BE LOUCKS PLATE NO. ■ LnuCKS ■ LnuCKS RAINGARDEN SECTION: SANDY SOILS FINISHED GRADE 2" CLASS 2 MNDOT 3138 6" CLASS 5 UNDISTURBED OR COMPACTED SUBGRADE LOUCKS PLATE NO. GRAVEL PAVEMENT SECTION 1 2031 DRAWN 12/2016 GRAVEL PAVEMENT SECTION SEE C3-1 ENCASEMENT BEDDING NOTE: GRANULAR MATERIALS FURNISHED FOR USE IN FOUNDATION, BEDDING, ENCASEMENT, OR BACKFILL CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: • FOUNDATION MATERIALS SHALL HAVE 100 PASSING THE 1 1/2" SIEVE AND A MAXIMUM OF 10�L PASSING THE No. 4 SIEVE. NOT LESS THAN 50eL OF THE MATERIAL RETAINED BY THE No. 4 SIEVE SHALL HAVE ONE (1) OR MORE CRUSHED FACES. HARD, DURABLE CRUSHED CARBONATE QUARRY ROCK MAY BE USED FOR FOUNDATION MATERIALS. • BEDDING AND ENCASEMENT MATERIALS FOR FLEXIBLE PIPE SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF MNDOT SPECIFICATION 3149.261, GRANULAR BORROW, EXCEPT THAT 100P/ SHALL PASS THE ONE INCH (1 ") SIEVE. • BACKFILL MATERIALS SHALL CONSIST OF SUITABLE EXISTING TRENCH MATERIALS, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. SUITABLE MATERIAL SHALL BE DEFINED AS A MINERAL SOIL FREE OF FOREIGN MATERIALS (RUBBISH, ORGANICS & DEBRIS), FROZEN CLUMPS, OVERSIZE STONE, ROCK, CONCRETE OR BITUMINOUS CHUNKS, AND OTHER UNSUITABLE MATERIALS THAT MAY DAMAGE PIPE, PREVENT THOROUGH COMPACTION, OR INCREASE THE RISKS OF SETTLEMENT. LOUCKS PLATE NO. PLASTIC PIPE 4008 BEDDING DRAWN 2/2016 LAY -OUT NOTES 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION IS BASED ON A FIELD SURVEY BY LOUCKS. 2. MINNESOTA STATE STATUTE REQUIRES NOTIFICATION PER "GOPHER STATE ONE CALL" PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY GRADING, EXCAVATION OR UNDERGROUND WORK. 3. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND ELEVATIONS OF EXISTING UTILITIES AND TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURES PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES OR VARIATIONS FROM THE PLANS. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN A COUNTY PERMIT FOR OBSTRUCTIONS AND WORK WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY. PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO REMOVALS OR INSTALLATION. 5. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN TO THE EDGE OF BITUMINOUS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. GRADING NOTES BACKGROUND INFORMATION IS BASED ON A FIELD SURVEY BY LOUCKS. 1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THIS PROJECT. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES OCCURRING DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THIS PROJECT. 2. IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE SOLELY AND COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDITIONS ON THE JOB SITE, INCLUDING SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK. THIS REQUIREMENT WILL APPLY CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT BE LIMITED TO NORMAL WORKING HOURS. 3. BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL A TEMPORARY ROCK ENTRANCE PAD AT ALL POINTS OF VEHICLE EXIT FROM THE PROJECT SITE. SAID ROCK ENTRANCE PAD SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT. 4. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE ESTABLISHED AROUND THE ENTIRE SITE PERIMETER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND CITY REQUIREMENTS. 5. ALL SPOT ELEVATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT FINISHED SURFACE ELEVATIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 6. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY EXISTING INFORMATION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFY ENGINEER OF ANY PLAN DISCREPANCIES. 7. GENERAL CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALL TIE IN GRADES. ABBREVIATION LEGEND FFE=FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION HP=HIGH POINT LP=LOW POINT SEEDING NOTES COORDINATE THE PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION AND SEED INSTALLATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS WORKING ON SITE. NO PLANTING WILL BE INSTALLED UNTIL COMPLETE GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. SEED ALL AREAS DISTURBED DUE TO GRADING. NATIVE SEED SHALL BE SHORTGRASS WOODS EDGE OR SAVANNA MIX FROM PRAIRIE MOON NURSERY (866-417-8156) INSTALLED AT 9.64 LBS/ACRE. MULCH FOR TURF SEEDED AREAS SHALL BE TYPE 5 WOOD FIBER HYDROMULCH CONFORMING WITH MNDOT 3884. MULCH FOR SEEDED AREAS WITH SLOPES 15� OR GREATER SHALL BE MNDOT CATEGORY 1, STRAW RD 1S BLANKET CONFORMING WITH MNDOT 3885. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR THE OWNER ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION OF ALL LANDSCAPE AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ON-GOING MAINTENANCE OF ALL NEWLY INSTALLED MATERIALS UNTIL TIME OF OWNER ACCEPTANCE. ANY ACTS OF VANDALISM OR DAMAGE WHICH MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO OWNER ACCEPTANCE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE OWNER WITH A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM INCLUDING, BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, PRUNING, FERTILIZATION AND DISEASE/PEST CONTROL. CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE NEW PLANT MATERIAL THROUGH ONE CALENDAR YEAR FROM THE DATE OF OWNER ACCEPTANCE. WARRANTY (ONE FULL GROWING SEASON) FOR LANDSCAPE MATERIALS SHALL BEGIN ON THE DATE OF ACCEPTANCE BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AFTER THE COMPLETION OF PLANTING OF ALL LANDSCAPE MATERIALS. NO PARTIAL ACCEPTANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE THE APPROPRIATE DATES FOR SPRING SEEDING IS FROM THE TIME GROUND HAS THAWED TO JUNE 15. FALL SEEDING FROM AUGUST 15 - SEPTEMBER 15; DORMANT SEEDING IN THE FALL SHALL NOT OCCUR PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1. 1'(12"-27" DIA. PIPE) 1.5' (30" AND LARGER PIPE) RIPRAP-,,, 6" GRANULAR FILTER MATERIAL GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, TYPE IV SECTION B -B NOTE: ONE CUBI APPROXIN A L DIA. ■ LnuCKS U Ur,HINVLH r, FILTER MATERIAL SECTION A -A 11 RIPRAP 1' (12"-27" DIA. PIPE) 1.5' (30" AND LARGER PIPE) RANDOM / HAND PLACED RIPRAP GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, TYPE IV EXTEND 1' UNDER APRON LOUCKS PLATE NO. 4308 DRAWN 2/2016 :. LOUCKS PLANNING CIVIL ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ENVIRONMENTAL 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300 Maple Grove, MN 55369 763.424.5505 www.loucksinc.com CADD files prepared by the Consultant for this project are instruments of the Consultant professional services for use solely with respect to this project. These CADD files shall not be used on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this project by others without written approval by the Consultant. With the Consultant's approval, others may be permitted to obtain copies of the CADD drawing files for information and reference only. All intentional or unintentional revisions, additions, or deletions to these CADD files shall be made at the full risk of that party making such revisions, additions or deletions and that party shall hold harmless and indemnify the Consultant from any & all responsibilities, claims, and liabilities. 04/14/2020 CITY SUBMITTAL I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws Df the State of Minnesota. Paul A. Kangas - LA License No. 26017 Date 04/14/2020 Loucks Project No. MINIMUM RIPRAP REQUIRED Project Lead DIA. OF PIPE (IN.) L (FT.) RCP QUANTITY (C.Y.) CMP/HDPE QUANTITY (C.Y.) CLASS 12 8 5 5 III 15 8 5 5 III 18 10 6 7 III 24 12 8 10 III 30 14 12 13 III 36 16 14 17 III 42 18 22 27 IV 48 20 26 32 IV >48 22-28 30-40 32-40 IV U Ur,HINVLH r, FILTER MATERIAL SECTION A -A 11 RIPRAP 1' (12"-27" DIA. PIPE) 1.5' (30" AND LARGER PIPE) RANDOM / HAND PLACED RIPRAP GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, TYPE IV EXTEND 1' UNDER APRON LOUCKS PLATE NO. 4308 DRAWN 2/2016 :. LOUCKS PLANNING CIVIL ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ENVIRONMENTAL 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300 Maple Grove, MN 55369 763.424.5505 www.loucksinc.com CADD files prepared by the Consultant for this project are instruments of the Consultant professional services for use solely with respect to this project. These CADD files shall not be used on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this project by others without written approval by the Consultant. With the Consultant's approval, others may be permitted to obtain copies of the CADD drawing files for information and reference only. All intentional or unintentional revisions, additions, or deletions to these CADD files shall be made at the full risk of that party making such revisions, additions or deletions and that party shall hold harmless and indemnify the Consultant from any & all responsibilities, claims, and liabilities. 04/14/2020 CITY SUBMITTAL I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws Df the State of Minnesota. Paul A. Kangas - LA License No. 26017 Date 04/14/2020 Loucks Project No. 20072 Project Lead PAK Drawn By GAJ Checked By PAK Review Date 04/14/2020 C1-1 EXIST COND / DEMOLITION C2-1 LAYOUT/ GRADING PLAN C3-1 SWPPP PLAN C3-2 SWPPP DETAILS C4-1 DETAILS ro SWPPP NOTES 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION THE NATURE OF THIS PROJECT WILL CONSIST OF CONSTRUCTING A GRAVEL ROAD AND PARKING SPOTS, AS WELL AS RAINGARDENS. THIS SITE IS LOCATED WITHIN A ONE MILE RADIUS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER -AN IMPAIRED RIVER. 2. SEQUENCING OF MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. INSTALL PROTECTIVE FENCE AROUND PERIMETER OF CONSTRUCTION AREA AND BASIN AREAS 2. CLEAR AND GRUB SITE 3. STRIP AND STOCKPILE TOPSOIL 4. REMOVE PAVEMENTS 5. ROUGH GRADE SITE 6. INSTALL UTILITIES 7. INSTALL GRAVEL 8. FINAL GRADE SITE 9. REMOVE ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT FROM BASINS 10. SEED AND MULCH 11. WHEN ALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IS COMPLETE AND THE SITE IS STABILIZED, REMOVE SILT FENCE AND RESEED ANY AREAS DISTURBED BY THE REMOVAL. 3. SITE DATA: AREA OF DISTURBANCE: 1.81 ± AC PRE -CONSTRUCTION IMPERVIOUS AREA: 0.20 AC TOTAL PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS AREA: 0.69 AC GENERAL SOIL TYPE: HSG A 4. THE LOCATION OF AREAS NOT TO BE DISTURBED MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH FLAGS, STAKES, SIGNS, SILT FENCE, ETC. BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. 5. ALL DISTURBED GROUND LEFT INACTIVE SHALL BE STABILIZED BY SEEDING OR SODDING (ONLY AVAILABLE PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 15) OR BY MULCHING OR COVERING OR OTHER EQUIVALENT CONTROL MEASURE. STABILIZATION MUST BE INITIATED IMMEDIATELY AND COMPLETED WITHIN SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS AFTER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IN THAT PORTION OF THE SITE TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY CEASES, STOCKPILING INCLUDED. 6. ON SLOPES 3:1 OR GREATER MAINTAIN SHEET FLOW AND MINIMIZE RILLS AND/OR GULLIES, SLOPE LENGTHS CAN NOT BE GREATER THAN 75 FEET. DENOTES SLOPES GREATER THAN 3:1. ALL 3:1 SLOPES TO BE STABILIZED WITH EROSION CONTROL BLANKET 7. ALL STORM DRAINS AND INLETS MUST BE PROTECTED UNTIL ALL SOURCES OF POTENTIAL DISCHARGE ARE STABILIZED. 8. TEMPORARY SOIL STOCKPILES MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE SEDIMENT CONTROL AND CAN NOT BE PLACED IN SURFACE WATERS OR STORM WATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS. TEMPORARY STOCKPILES WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SILT, CLAY, OR ORGANIC COMPOUNDS ARE EXEMPT EX: CLEAN AGGREGATE STOCK PILES, DEMOLITION CONCRETE STOCKPILES, SAND STOCKPILES. 9. SEDIMENT LADEN WATER MUST BE DISCHARGED TO A SEDIMENTATION BASIN WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE, IT MUST BE TREATED WITH THE APPROPRIATE BMPS. 10. SOLID WASTE MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AND MUST COMPLY WITH MPCA DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS. 11. THE WATERSHED DISTRICT OR THE CITY MAY HAVE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTIONS OR AS -BUILT DRAWINGS VERIFYING PROPER CONSTRUCTION OF THE BMPS. 12. THE OWNER WHO SIGNS THE NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION IS A PERMITTEE AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT. THE OPERATOR (CONTRACTOR) WHO SIGNS THE NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION IS A PERMITTEE FOR PARTS II.B., PART II.C, PART II.B-F, PART V, PART IV AND APPLICABLE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND IN APPENDIX A, PART C. OF THE NPDES PERMIT AND IS JOINTLY RESPONSIBLE WITH THE OWNER FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THOSE PORTIONS OF THE PERMIT. 13. TERMINATION OF COVERAGE-PERMITTEE(S) WISHING TO TERMINATE COVERAGE MUST SUBMIT A NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT) TO THE MPCA. ALL PERMITTEE(S) MUST SUBMIT A NOT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN MET: A. FINAL STABILIZATION, PER NPDES PERMIT PART IV.G. HAS BEEN ACHIEVED ON ALL PORTIONS OF THE SITE FOR WHICH THE PERMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE. B. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AS DESCRIBED IN THE PERMIT. 15. INSPECTIONS A. INITIAL INSPECTION FOLLOWING SILT FENCE INSTALLATION BY CITY REPRESENTATIVE IS REQUIRED. B. EXPOSED SOIL AREAS: ONCE EVERY 7 DAYS AND WITHIN 24 HOURS FOLLOWING A 0.5" OVER 24 HOUR RAIN EVENT. C. STABILIZED AREAS: ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS D. FROZEN GROUND: AS SOON AS RUNOFF OCCURS OR PRIOR TO RESUMING CONSTRUCTION. E. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS MUST BE RETAINED FOR 3 YEARS AFTER FILING OF THE NOTICE OF TERMINATION AND MUST INCLUDE: DATE AND TIME OF ACTION, NAME OF PERSON(S) CONDUCTING WORK, FINDING OF INSPECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION, DATE AND AMOUNT OF RAINFALL EVENTS GREATER THAN 0.5 INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. 16. MINIMUM MAINTENANCE A. SILT FENCE TO BE REPAIRED, REPLACED, SUPPLEMENTED WHEN NONFUNCTIONAL, OR 1/3 FULL; WITHIN 24 HOURS B. SEDIMENT BASINS DRAINED AND SEDIMENT REMOVED WHEN REACHES 1/2 STORAGE VOLUME. REMOVAL MUST BE COMPLETE WITHIN 72 HOURS OF DISCOVERY. C. SEDIMENT REMOVED FROM SURFACE WATERS WITHIN MSEVEN DAYS D. CONSTRUCTION SITE EXITS INSPECTED, TRACKED SEDIMENT REMOVED WITH 24 HOURS. E. PROVIDE COPIES OF EROSION INSPECTION RESULTS TO CITY ENGINEER FOR ALL EVENTS GREATER THAN Y" IN 24 HOURS 17. THE SWPPP, INCLUDING ALL CHANGES TO IT, AND INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS MUST BE KEPT AT THE SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY BY THE PERMITTEE(S) WHO HAVE OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF THE SITE. 18. OWNER MUST KEEP RECORDS OF ALL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT, THE SWPPP, ALL INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE, PERMANENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS, AND REQUIRED CALCULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. THESE RECORDS MUST BE RETAINED FOR THREE YEARS AFTER FILING NPDES NOTICE OF TERMINATION. 19. SWPPP MUST BE AMENDED WHEN: A. THERE IS A CHANGE IN DESIGN, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, WEATHER OR SEASONAL CONDITIONS THAT HAS A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON DISCHARGE B. INSPECTIONS INDICATE THAT THE SWPPP IS NOT EFFECTIVE AND DISCHARGE IS EXCEEDING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS. C. THE BMPS IN THE SWPPP ARE NOT CONTROLLING POLLUTANTS IN DISCHARGES OR IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT. D. AT ANY TIME AFTER PERMIT COVERAGE IS EFFECTIVE, THE MPCA MAY DETERMINE THAT THE PROJECT'S STORMWATER DISCHARGES MAY CAUSE, HAVE REASONABLE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE, OR CONTRIBUTE TO NON -ATTAINMENT OF ANY APPLICABLE WATER QUALITY STANDARD, OR THAT THE SWPPP DOES NOT INCORPORATE THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS IN PART III.A.8., (IMPAIRED WATERS AND TMDLS). IF A WATER QUALITY STANDARD CHANGES DURING THE TERM OF THIS PERMIT, THE MPCA WILL AKE A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A MODIFICATION OF THE SWPPP IS NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE NEW STANDARD. IF THE MPCA MAKES SUCH DETERMINATION (S) OR ANY OF THE DETERMINATIONS IN PARTS 111.13.1.-3., THE MPCA WILL NOTIFY THE PERMITTEE(S) IN WRITING. IN RESPONSE, THE PERMITTEE(S) MUST AMEND THE SWPPP TO ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED CONCERNS AND SUBMIT INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE MPCA, WHICH MAY INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL PERMIT APPLICATION. IF THE MPCA'S WRITTEN NOTIFICATION REQUIRES A RESPONSE, FAILURE TO RESPOND WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME CONSTITUTES A PERMIT VIOLATION. 20. CONCRETE WASHOUT AREA A. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE PREFABRICATED CONCRETE WASH-OUT CONTAINER WITH RAIN PROTECTION PER PLAN. B. CONCRETE WASH-OUT TO BE IDENTIFIED WITH SIGNAGE STATING "CONCRETE WASHOUT AREA DO NOT OVERFILL" C. CONCRETE WASHOUT WATER NEEDS TO BE PUMPED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF STANDING WATER IN WASHOUT AREA. 21. IN THE EVENT OF ENCOUNTERING A WELL OR SPRING DURING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR TO CEASE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AND NOTIFY ENGINEER. 22. PIPE OULTETS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT ENERGY DISSIPATION WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER CONNECTION TO A SURFACE WATER. 23. FINAL STABILIZATION FINAL STABILIZATION REQUIRES THAT ALL SOIL DISTURBING ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT DISTURBED AREAS ARE STABILIZED BY A UNIFORM PERENNIAL VEGETATIVE COVER WITH 70% OF THE EXPECTED FINAL DENSITY, AND THAT ALL PERMANENT PAVEMENTS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. ALL TEMPORARY BMP'S SHALL BE REMOVED, DITCHES STABILIZED, AND SEDIMENT SHALL BE REMOVED FROM PERMANENT CONVEYANCES AND SEDIMENTATION BASINS IN ORDER TO RETURN THE POND TO DESIGN CAPACITY. 24. TEMPORARY SEDIMENTATION BASINS A. THE TEMPORARY SEDIMENTATION BASINS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AND MADE OPERATIONAL PRIOR TO DISTURBANCE OF 10 OR MORE ACRES DRAINING TO A COMMON LOCATION. B. TEMPORARY SEDIMENTATION BASINS ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO RUNOFF LEAVING THE CONSTRUCTION SITE OR ENTERING SURFACE WATERS WHEN 10 OR MORE ACRES OF DISTURBED SOILS DRAIN TO A COMMON LOCATION. THE BASIN MUST PROVIDE 3,600 CUBIC FEET OF STORAGE BELOW THE OUTLET PER ACRE DRAINED. IF HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS ARE AVAILABLE, THE TEMPORARY SEDIMENTATION BASIN MUST PROVIDE A STORAGE VOLUME EQUIVALENT TO THE 2 -YEAR, 24-HOUR STORM, BUT IN NO CASE LESS THAN 1800 CUBIC FEET PER ACRE DRAINED. THE TEMPORARY SEDIMENTATION BASIN MUST BE CONSTRUCTED AND MADE OPERATIONAL CONCURRENT WITH THE START OF SOIL DISTURBANCE UP GRADIENT OF THE POND. THE TEMPORARY SEDIMENTATION BASIN SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT SHORT CIRCUITING. THE OUTFALL SHALL BE DESIGNED TO REMOVE FLOATABLE DEBRIS, ALLOW FOR COMPLETE DRAWDOWN OF THE POND FOR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES, AND HAVE ENERGY DISSIPATION. THE EMERGENCY SPILLWAY SHALL BE STABILIZED. C. TEMPORARY SEDIMENTATION BASINS SHALL BE SITUATED OUTSIDE OF SURFACE WATERS AND ANY REQUIRED BUFFER ZONE, AND MUST BE DESIGNED TO AVOID DRAINING WETLANDS, UNLESS THE IMPACT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PERMIT. D. EXCESSIVE SEDIMENT -LADEN WATER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY FILTERED WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO DISCHARGE FROM SIRE. 25. DEWATERING AND BASIN DRAINING A. TURBID OR SEDIMENT -LADEN WATERS RELATED TO DEWATERING OR BASIN DRAINING SHALL BE DISCHARGED TO A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SEDIMENTATION BASIN ON THE PROJECT SITE UNLESS INFEASIBLE. THE TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT BASIN MAY DISCHARGE TO SURFACE WATERS IF THE BASIN WATER HAS BEEN VISUALLY CHECKED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE TREATMENT HAS BEEN OBTAINED IN THE BASIN AND THAT THE NUISANCE CONDITIONS WILL NOT RESULT FROM THE DISCHARGE. DISCHARGE POINTS SHALL BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM EROSION AND PROPER VELOCITY DISSIPATION PROVIDED. B. ALL WATER FROM DEWATERING OR BASIN -DRAINING ACTIVITIES MUST BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT CAUSE NUISANCE CONDITIONS, EROSION IN THE RECEIVING CHANNELS OR ON DOWN SLOPE PROPERTIES, OR INUNDATION IN WETLANDS CAUSING SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACTS TO THE WETLAND. C. IF FILTERS WITH BACKWASH WATERS ARE USED, THE BACKWASH WATER SHALL BE HAULED AWAY FOR DISPOSAL, RETURNED TO THE BEGINNING OF THE TREATMENT PROCESS, OR INCORPORATED INTO SITE IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT CAUSE EROSION. BACKWASH WATER MAY BE DISCHARGED TO SANITARY SEWER IF PERMISSION IS GRANTED BY THE SANITARY SEWER AUTHORITY. MORE INFORMATION ON INFILTRATION DESIGN, PROHIBITIONS AND APPROPRIATE SITE CONDITIONS. 31. RESPONSIBILITIES A. THE OWNER MUST IDENTIFY A CONTRACTOR WHO WILL OVERSEE THE SWPPP IMPLEMENTATION AND THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE: B. THE OWNER MUST IDENTIFY THE A PERSON WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LONG TERM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PERMANENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: 32. TRAINING REQEMENTS THE PERMITTES(S) SHALL ENSURE THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFIED IN THIS PART HAVE BEEN TRIANED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PERMIT'S TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. 1. WHO MUST BE TRAINED: A. INDIVIDUAL(S) PREPARING THE SWPP FOR THE PROJECT B. INDIVIDUAL(S) OVERSEEING IMPLEMENTATION OF, REVISING, AND AMENDING THE SWPPP AND INDIVIDUALS(S) PERFORMING INSPECTIONS AS REQUIRED IN PART IV.E. ONE OF THESE INDIVDUAL(S) MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR AN ONSITE INSPECTION WITHIN 72 HOURS UPON REQUEST BY THE MPCA. C. INDIVIDUAL(S) PERFORMING OR SUPERVISING THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF BMPS. AT LEAST ONE INDIVIDUAL ON A PROJECT MUST BE TRAINED IN THESE JOB DUTIES. 2. TRAINING CONTENT: THE CONTENT AND EXTENT OF TRAINING MUST BE COMMENSURATE WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITH REGARD TO ACTIVITIES COVERED UNDER THIS PERMIT FOR THE PROJECT. AT LEAST ONE INDIVIDUAL PRESENT ON THE PERMITTED PROJECT SITE (OR AVAILABLE TO THE PROJECT SIRE IN 72 HOURS) MUST BE TRAINED IN THE JOB DUTIES DESCRIBED IN PART III.F.1.13. AND PARTIII.F.1.C. 3. THE PERMITTEE(S) SHALL ENSURE THAT THE INDIVIDUALS ARE TRAINED BY LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AGENCIES, PROFESSIONAL OR OTHER ENTITIES WITH EXPERTISE IN EROSION PREVENTION, SEDIMENT CONTROL, PERMANENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND THE MINNESOTA NPDES/SDS CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER PERMIT. AN UPDATE REFESHER-TRAINING MUST BE ATTENDED EVERY THREE (3) YEARS STARTING THREE (3) YEARS FROM THE ISSUANCE DATE OF THIS PERMIT. 33. LIST OF CONTACTS TILE NAME COMPANY PHONE NUMBER OWNER GAJ Checked By PAK PROJECT MANAGER PAUL KANGAS LOUCKS 763-496-6713 ENGINEER SWPPP VAL ANDERSON LOUCKS 763-496-6728 CONTRACTOR SITE MANGER * MPCA 24HR. HAZARDOUS SPILL HOTLINE: 651-649-5457 OF 80420798 26. POLLUTION PREVENTION A. BUILDING PRODUCTS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LEACH POLLUTANTS MUST BE UNDER COVER TO PREVENT DISCHARGE OR PROTECTED BY AN EFFECTIVE MEANS DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE CONTACT WITH STORMWATER. B. PESTICIDES, HERBICIDES, INSECTICIDES, FERTILIZERS, TREATMENT CHEMICALS, AND LANDSCAPE MATERIALS MUST BE UNDER COVER. C. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND TOXIC WASTE MUST BE PROVIDED TO PREVENT VANDALISM. CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER SPECIAL WATERS SEARCH MAP D. SOLID WASTER MUST BE STORED, COLLECTED AND DISPOSED OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH MINN. R. CH 7035. E. PORTABLE TOILETS MUST BE POSITIONED SO THAT THEY ARE SECURE AND WILL NOT BE TIPPED OR KNOCKED OVER. SANITARY WASTE MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINN. R. CH 7041. F. DISCHARGE OF SPILLED OR LEAKED CHEMICALS, INCLUDING FUEL, FROM ANY AREA WHERE PROJECT SITE CHEMICALS OR FUEL WILL BE LOADED OR UNLOADED SHALL BE PREVENTED USING DRIP PANS OR ABSORBENTS. SUPPLIES SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO CLEAN UP DISCHARGED MATERIALS AND THAT AN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL METHOD MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR RECOVERED SPILLED MATERIALS. 27. DESIGN CALCULATIONS TEMPORARY & PERMANENT STORMWATER TREATMENT ARE DESIGNED TO MEET MPCA GENERAL & SPECIAL WATER REQUIREMENTS. CALCULATIONS ARE PART OF THE HYDROLOGY REPORT, WHICH IS TO BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE SWPPP DOCUMENTS. SEE HYDROLOGY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 28. GENERAL STORMWATER DISCHARGE REOUIREMENTS ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN PART III OF THE PERMIT FOR DESIGN OF THE PERMANENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND DISCHARGE HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE PREPARATION OF THIS SWPP. THESE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: A. THE EXPECTED AMOUNT, FREQUENCY, INTENSITY, AND DURATION PRECIPITATION B. THE NATURE OF STORMWATER RUNOFF AND RUN-ON AT THE SITE. C. PEAK FLOW RATES AND STORWATER VOLUMES TO MINIMIZE EROSION AT OUTLETS AND DOWNSTREAM CHANNEL AND STREAM BANK EROSION. D. THE RANGE OF SOIL PARTICLE SIZES EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT ON THE SITE. 29. CONSTRUCTION OF FILTRATION BASINS A. NO HEAVY TRAFFIC ON FILTRATION AREAS. CONSTRUCTION TO BE DONE WITH MINIMAL COMPACTION COMPACTION TO FILTRATION AREAS. IF COMPACTION IS ENCOUNTERED, BASIN SOILS FOR THE FIRST & MUST BE REMOVED & RELAID. B. INFILTRATION SYSTEMS MUST NOT BE EXCAVATED TO FINAL GRADE UNTIL THE CONTRIBUTING DRAINAGE AREA HAD BEEN CONSTRUCTED AND FULLY STABILIZED UNLESS RIGOROUS EROSION PREVENTION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS ARE PROVIDED(PART III.D.1.C.). C. WHEN AN INFILTRATION SYSTEM IS EXCAVATED TO FINAL GRADE (OR WITHIN THREE (3) FEET OF FINAL GRADE), THE PERMITTEES) MUST EMPLOY RIGOROUS EROSION PREVENTION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS (E.G., DIVERSION BERMS) TO KEEP SEDIMENT AND RUNOFF COMPLETELY AWAY FROM THE INFILTRATION AREA. THE AREA MUST BE STAKED OFF AND MARKED SO THAT HEAVY CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT WILL NOT COMPACT THE SOIL IN THE PROPOSED INFILTRATION AREA. D. TO PREVENT CLOGGING OF THE INFILTRATION OR FILTRATION SYSTEM, THE PERMITTEE(S) MUST USE A PRETREATMENT DEVICE SUCH AS A VEGETATED FILTER STRIP, SMALL SEDIMENTATION BASIN, OR WATER QUALITY INLET (E.G., GRIT CHAMBER) TO SETTLE PARTICULATES BEFORE THE STORMWATER DISCHARGES INTO THE INFILTRATION OF FILTRATION SYSTEM. 30. POST CONSTRUCTION THE WATER QUALITY VOLUME THAT MUST BE RETAINED ON SITE BY THE PROJECT'S PERMANENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DESCRIBED IN PART III.D. SHALL BE ONE (1) INCH OF RUNOFF FROM THE NEW IMPERVIOUS SURFACES CRATED BY THE PROJECT. SEE PART III.D.1. FOR r a Y Z i k - 18.1h 51 N CERTIFICATION off LAKE PAIRED W 7 16 Marine l ain Lake}, r D \y UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Val Anderson �1"Izz - 6�2� Design of Construction SWPPP- 4",6 WIwi ri. ,N �4 Z F o OIL 4VI, Washington yaunty, MN, Esn Can2d1A(,R%F FiE, Gamun, INC% JEC il,_ BIG MARINE LAKE IMPAIRED WATER ER NOTES: 1. PLACE BOTTOM EDGE OF WIRE FENCE INTO 6 IN DEEP TRENCH. 2. POSTS SHALL BE: • 6 FT MAX. SPACING. • STANDARD STEEL T -TYPE POSTS. • 5' MIN. LENGTH POSTS, DRIVEN 2 FT INTO THE GROUND. 3. ATTACH WIRE FENCE TO STEEL POSTS WITH NO. 9 GA. ALUMINUM WIRE DR NO. 9 GALVANIZED STEEL PRE-FDRMED CLIPS. 4. ATTACH FABRIC TO WIRE FENCING WITH WIRE DR ZIP TIES. A MIN. OF 3 ZIP TIES PER POST. EXTEND BDTTDM DF FABRIC INTO TRENCH. 5. BACKFILL TRENCH & COMPACT. WIRE MESH STEAL FENCE POST G EDTEXTI LE FABRIC PER IN M N DDT 3886 WIRE MESH G EDTEXTI LE IN IN IN IN N,F�,�?� FABRIC PER MN DDT 3886 6„ 6° LrJUCKS PLATE NO. ■■ LOUCKS FENCE DUTY SILT 3001 FENCE DRAWN 12/2016 NOTES: 1. RDCK SIZE SHOULD BE 1" TO 2" IN SIZE SUCH AS MN/DDT CA -1 OR CA -2 COURSE AGGREGATE. (WASHED) 2. A GEOTEXTILE FABRIC MAY BE USED UNDER THE ROCK TO PREVENT MIGRATION OF THE UNDERLYING SOIL INTO THE STONE. ■■ DUCKS ROCK ENTRANCE TO CONSTRUCTION SITE LDUCKS PLATE NO. 3004 DRAWN 2/2016 i� LnuCKS PLANNING CIVIL ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ENVIRONMENTAL 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300 Maple Grove, MN 55369 763.424.5505 www.loucksinc.com CADD files prepared by the Consultant for this project are instruments of the Consultant professional services for use solely with respect to this project. These CADD files shall not be used on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this project by others without written approval by the Consultant. With the Consultant's approval, others may be permitted to obtain copies of the CADD drawing files for information and reference only. All intentional or unintentional revisions, additions, or deletions to these CADD files shall be made at the full risk of that party making such revisions, additions or deletions and that party shall hold harmless and indemnify the Consultant from any & all responsibilities, claims, and liabilities. 04/14/2020 CITY SUBMITTAL I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Paul A. 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DATE. SCALE 1/411 = 1'-0" SECTIONS A21 FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN BETTER PLACE FORESTS SEC 21 & 28, TOWNSHIP 32N, RANGE 20W I SCANDIA, MN APRIL 1, 2020 Prepared for: Better Place Forests 3717 Buchanan Street San Francisco, CA 94123 WSB PROJECT NO. 15709-000 wsb-" FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN For: BETTER PLACE FORESTS April 1, 2020 Prepared by: wsb Forest Management Plan Title Page Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 CERTIFICATION The report was prepared by: Michael Rask Date: April 1, 2019 Title: Environmental Scientist Luke W. Lunde, PSS, PSC, CPSS Date: April 1, 2019 Title: Professional Soil Scientist Forest Management Plan Certification Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE CERTIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction......................................................................................................................................4 A. Project Purpose...................................................................................................................4 B. Project Scope......................................................................................................................4 C. Landowner Information.......................................................................................................4 D. General Property Description..............................................................................................4 II. Forest Resources............................................................................................................................. 5 A. Soils and Geology...............................................................................................................5 III. Forest Resources............................................................................................................................. 8 A. Forest Stands......................................................................................................................8 B. Forest Inventory .................................................................................................................. 8 C. Forestry Management.........................................................................................................8 D. Forest Insects and Disease................................................................................................9 IV. Biological Resources...................................................................................................................... 12 A. Habitat and Ecologically Unique Areas.............................................................................12 B. Aquatic Diversity...............................................................................................................13 C. Terrestrial Diversity...........................................................................................................13 D. Invasive Species...............................................................................................................14 E. Recreational Resources....................................................................................................16 F. Permitting..........................................................................................................................16 Appendix A: Figure 1 — Project Location Figure 2 — Site Location Figure 3 — Washington County Soil Survey Figure 4 — National Wetlands Inventory Figure 5 — Land Use / Land Cover Figure 6 — Forest Diversity Appendix B: Zoning and Land Use Information Forest Management Plan Table of Contents Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 SECTION II I. Introduction A. Project Purpose WSB was retained by Better Place Forests to develop a Forest Management Plan (FMP) to be used as a guide for future land management practices or development of the property. The FMP contains information to guide future decisions for developing a healthy forest community. B. Project Scope The scope of this project was to complete a Forest Management Plan outlining current conditions of the site and provide recommendations for planned development or management of the property to ensure long-term success of existing resources. C. Landowner Information Property Name: Scandia, MN Property Owner: Better Place Forests Primary Contact: Liam McNally Phone Number: 801.712.2607 Email Address: liam@betterplaceforests.com D. General Property Description The project is located near the intersection of Lakamaga Trail N and Meadowridge N, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the City of Scandia located in Washington County, Minnesota. The project area consists of approximately 112 acres in Section 21 & 28 of Township 32N and Range 20W (Figure 1, Appendix A). Access to the property is provided through gated access off Lakamaga Trail N. The property also has a few low - maintenance two -track roads which can be used by ATVs, snowmobiles and smaller passenger vehicles. Property information obtained includes several parcels (Figure 2, Appendix A), all of which are zoned General Rural (GR). The City of Scandia Zoning Map and information regarding allowable land uses within zoning defined as General Rural are included as Appendix B. A portion of the property also resides within a designated Shoreland Overlay District which is governed under the City of Scandia Ordinance No. 198. Chapter 5 of the Scandia Development Code, Shoreland Management Regulations. LiDAR-derived topography indicates the site consists of rolling hills and ridges with land elevations ranging from 940 to 1016 feet MSL (Figure 2, Appendix A). Lower land elevations within the property consist of lowland mixed -deciduous communities, shallow marsh wetlands and depressional forest wetlands. The property is also located adjacent to Fish Lake, designated as public waters in accordance with the MN DNR. Higher land elevations consist of eskers and ridges dominated by mixed hardwoods including oaks, maples and aspen trees. A review of historical aerial photos indicates the site has been relatively undisturbed since at least 1964, the date of the first available aerial photograph. Minor harvesting and conversion to pasture or conifer plantings has occurred, though were historically disturbed. Forest and wetlands communities that currently exist within the property are likely similar in composition to historical conditions. Forest Management Plan Page 4 Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 SECTION II II. Forest Resources A. Soils and Geology The US Geological Survey indicates the site is located within area containing terrigenous sediment that is unsorted to poorly sorted and contains particles ranging from clay to boulders. Portions of the site are also mapped and field verified to be located within an esker formation, a sinuous ridge of cobbles, gravel, and sand interpreted to have been deposited in a subglacial or ice -walled channel by flowing water, commonly found in a broad trough and flanked by wetlands or lakes parallel to the ridge axis. The site contains seven dominant soils series (greater than 2 acres) within the project (Figure 3, Appendix A). Information derived from each soil unit is summarized below as defined within the Official Soil Series Descriptions and Washington County Soil Survey. 158C — Zimmerman fine sand, 6-12% slopes The Zimmerman series consists of very deep, excessively drained soils that formed in sandy glacial outwash or eolian sediments on glacial outwash plains, stream terraces, deltas, lake terraces, dunes, beach deposits and valley trains. The Zimmerman series has rapid permeability with slopes that range from 0 to 60 percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 28 inches and air temperature is about 41 degrees. Elevation above sea level ranges from 670 to 1600 feet. The upper 7 inches of the soil profile consists of very dark grayish brown fine sand overlying brown fine sand with weak structure from 7-27 inches. From 27-80 inches, the typical profile consists of very pale brown fine sand that is structureless. Minor map unit components are the Cantlin, Lino, Isanti and Soderville series. The Cantlin series consists of very deep, well drained soils formed in sandy eolian or glaciofluvial sediments on outwash plains. The Cantlin series are typically loamy fine sand soils that have rapid permeability. The Lino series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in sandy glacial outwash or eolian sediments on outwash plains and valley trains. Lino soils are typically loamy fine sand soils that have rapid permeability. The Isanti series consists of very deep, poorly and very poorly drained soils that formed in sandy glacial outwash or eolian sediments on outwash plains and valley trains. These soils have moderately rapid or rapid permeability in the upper part and rapid permeability in the lower part. The Soderville series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils formed in sandy eolian or glacial outwash on outwash plains with rapid permeability in the upper part and moderately rapid in the lower part. 1598 — Anoka loamy fine sand, 3-9% slopes The Anoka series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in sandy and coarse -loamy glacial outwash or lacustrine sediments on outwash plains, stream terraces, and lake plains. The Anoka series has moderate permeability with slopes that range from 0-18%. Mean annual precipitation is about 28 inches and mean annual air temperature is about 44 degrees. Elevation above sea level are typically around 900 feet. The upper 10 inches of the soil profile consists of dark grayish brown very fine sand overlying grayish brown or dark grayish brown very fine sand with no structure from 10-36 inches. From 36-70 inches, the typical profile consists of brown or grayish brown very fine sand that is primarily structureless. Minor map unit components are the Lino and Soderville series. The Lino series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in sandy glacial outwash or eolian sediments on outwash plains and valley trains. Lino soils are typically loamy fine sand soils that have rapid permeability. The Soderville series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils formed in sandy eolian or glacial outwash on outwash plains with rapid permeability in the upper part and moderately rapid in the lower part. Forest Management Plan Page 5 Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 SECTION II 169C — Braham loamy fine sand, 6-15% slopes he Braham series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in a sandy glacial outwash or eolian mantle and underlying calcareous, loamy till. These soils are commonly encountered on moraines and have rapid permeability in the upper mantle and moderate to moderately slow permeability in the underlying till. Slopes range from 6 to 30 percent. Mean annual air temperature is about 42 degrees and mean annual precipitation is about 25 inches. Elevation above sea level ranges from 670 to 1,500 feet. The upper 8 inches of the soil profile consists of dark grayish brown loamy fine sand overlying brown loamy sand with weak structure from 8-12 inches. From 12-28 inches, the typical profile consists of brown loamy sand that is structureless. The remaining soil profile from 28-80 inches typically consists of brown loam or clay loam with subangular block structure. Minor map unit components include the Blomford, Zimmerman, Kratka and Cathro series. The Blomford series consists of very deep, poorly drained soils that formed a sandy glacial outwash or eolian mantle and underlying calcareous, loamy till. These soils are on moraines, lake washed till plains and glacial beach ridges. The Zimmerman series consists of very deep, excessively drained soils that formed in sandy glacial outwash or eolian sediments on glacial outwash plains, stream terraces, deltas, lake terraces, dunes, beach deposits and valley trains. The Kratka series consists of very deep poorly and very poorly drained soils that formed in a mantle of sandy glacial lacustrine or outwash sediments over lacustrine sediments or loamy glacial till on glacial lake plains, glacial deltas of former glacial lakes, stream terraces, and moraines. The Cathro series consists of very deep, very poorly drained organic soils moderately deep to loamy materials. They formed in organic material 16 to 51 inches thick overlying loamy glacial deposits on ground moraines, end moraines, outwash plains, lake plains, stream terraces, and flood plains. 453B,C,D — DeMontreville loamy fine sand, 2-25% slopes The DeMontreville series consists of very deep, well drained and moderately well drained soils formed in a moderately thick sandy mantle of aeolian or glacial lacustrine or outwash sediments and the underlying loamy glacial till on glacial moraines. Permeability is rapid in the sandy mantle and moderately slow in the rest of the soil. These upland soils have slopes ranging from 1 to 45 percent and are commonly found in within elevations ranging from 670 to 1450 feet. Mean annual temperature is about 41 degrees and mean annual precipitation is about 29 inches. The upper 7 inches of the soil profile consists of dark grayish brown loamy fine sand overlying brown loamy sand with weak structure from 7-11 inches. From 11-24 inches, the typical profile consists of brown loamy sand overlying dark reddish -brown sandy loam from 24-60 inches. Minor map unit components include the Mahtomedi, Rifle and Ronneby series. The Mahtomedi series consists of very deep, excessively drained, rapidly permeable soils formed in sandy outwash of Late Wisconsinan Age on glacial moraines and outwash plains. The Rifle series consists of very deep, very poorly drained soils formed in organic deposits more than 51 inches thick in bogs and depressional areas within ground moraines, end moraines, outwash plains, and lake plains. The Ronneby series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in loamy glacial till on drumlins and moraines. 454B,D — Mahtomedi loamy fine sand, 0-25% slopes The Mahtomedi series consists of very deep, excessively drained, rapidly permeable soils formed in sandy outwash of Late Wisconsinan Age on glacial moraines and outwash plains. These upland soils have slopes ranging from 0 to 45 percent and are commonly found at elevations ranging from 670 to 1600 feet. Mean annual temperature is about 41 degrees and mean annual precipitation is about 28 inches. The upper 5 inches of the soil profile consists of very dark gray loamy sand overlying brown sand with no structure from 5-8 inches. From 8-15 inches, the typical profile consists of reddish -brown gravelly coarse sand overlying gravelly sand from 15-60 inches. Forest Management Plan Page 6 Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 SECTION II Minor map unit components include the Brill, Antigo, DeMontreville and Kingsley series. The Brill series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils which are moderately deep to stratified sandy outwash. These soils formed mostly in loess or silty alluvium underlain by sandy outwash. The Antigo series consists of very deep, well drained soils formed in 50 to 100 centimeters of loess or silty alluvium and in loamy alluvium and in the underlying stratified sandy outwash. These soils are on outwash plains, stream terraces, eskers, kames, glacial lake plains, and moraines. The DeMontreville series consists of very deep, well drained and moderately well drained soils formed in a moderately thick sandy mantle of aeolian or glacial lacustrine or outwash sediments and the underlying loamy glacial till on glacial moraines. The Kingsley series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy glacial till on glacial moraines. 504B,C — Duluth silt loam, 1-12% slopes The Duluth series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in a friable mantle of loamy eolian or glaciofluvial deposits and in the underlying firm loamy till on moraines and till plains. Slopes within this soil series range from 6 to 45 percent with elevations ranging from 980 — 1800 feet. Mean annual air temperature is about 39 degrees and mean annual precipitation is about 43 inches. The upper 5 inches of the soil profile consists of very dark grayish brown fine sandy loam overlying brown fine sandy loam with moderate structure from 5-13 inches. From 13- 18 inches, the typical profile consists of brown fine sandy loam overlying reddish -brown clay loam 18 — 80 inches. Minor map unit components include the Mahtomedi, Rifle and Ronneby series. The Mahtomedi series consists of very deep, excessively drained, rapidly permeable soils formed in sandy outwash of Late Wisconsinan Age on glacial moraines and outwash plains. The Rifle series consists of very deep, very poorly drained soils formed in organic deposits more than 51 inches thick in bogs and depressional areas within ground moraines, end moraines, outwash plains, and lake plains. The Ronneby series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in loamy glacial till on drumlins and moraines. 541 — Rifle muck The Rifle series consists of very deep, very poorly drained soils formed in organic deposits more than 51 inches thick in bogs and depressional areas within ground moraines, end moraines, outwash plains, and lake plains. These soils have moderately rapid permeability. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent with typical elevations ranging from 600 to 1950 feet. Mean annual precipitation is about 30 inches and the mean annual temperature is about 42 degrees. The upper 2 inches of the soil profile consists of yellowish -brown peat overlying black peat from 2-8 inches. From 8-60 inches, the typical profile consists of dark reddish -brown mucky peat. Minor map unit components include the Cathro and Markey series. The Cathro series consists of very deep, very poorly drained organic soils moderately deep to loamy materials. They formed in organic material 16 to 51 inches thick overlying loamy glacial deposits on ground moraines, end moraines, outwash plains, lake plains, stream terraces, and flood plains. The Markey series consists of very deep, very poorly drained organic soils. They formed in herbaceous organic material 61 to 51 inches thick overlying sandy deposits in depressions on outwash plains, lake plains, flood plains, river terraces, valley trains, and moraines. Forest Management Plan Page 7 Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 SECTION III III. Forest Resources A. Forest Stands Pre -settlement vegetation for this area included a mosaic of vegetation. Oak and aspen savanna were the primary communities, but areas of tallgrass prairie and maple -basswood forest were common. Tallgrass prairie was concentrated on level to gently rolling portions of the landscape. Bur Oak Savanna developed on rolling moraine ridges at the western edge of the subsection and in dissected ravines at the eastern edge. Maple -basswood forest was restricted to the portions of the landscape with the greatest fire protection, either in steep, dissected ravines or where stream orientation reduced fire frequency or severity (Albert 1993). The property is comprised of mainly productive deciduous forestland with some planted stands of red pine possibly due to homesteading or conifer harvesting. Forest stands and age classes present on the property vary as a result of past activities evident during the on-site review which range from clearing for tree harvest to pastureland. Tree species dominantly encountered onsite include red oak, bur oak, pin oak, sugar maple, red maple, silver maple, bigtooth aspen and quaking aspen. Tree height, quality and condition vary in accordance to existing site conditions that occur at landscape positions within the property. Additional tree and shrub species present onsite include, but are not limited to: red pine, eastern cottonwood, paper birch, cherry, green ash, black ash, boxelder, common buckthorn, prickly ash and American elm. The property does contain moderately diverse vegetative communities with large woody debris, broken crowns, basal hollows, and some dead standing trees which provide habitat value for wildlife. B. Forest Inventory A forest inventory should be completed for the property to collect existing conditions of the forest stand. This information will aid in determining the timber volume, growth rates, timber site quality, stand attributes, and for additional management plan purposes. C. Forestry Management Oak forests (in modern times) began as savannas and open woodlands that typically had oaks with wide -spreading branches, even on their lower trunks. This indicates that they matured without other trees shading them. Without fire, savannas and open woodland locations eventually become maple -basswood forests. Nearly all oak forests in the state of Minnesota were pastures at some point. If the number of cattle grazing in pastures was not excessive, oak forests have few nonnative shrub species in the understory. Tree species dominantly encountered on-site include red oak, bur oak, pin oak, sugar maple, silver maple, red maple, bigtooth aspen and quaking aspen. Minimal understory shrub species were encountered during our on-site review of the site. Timber stand and wildlife habitat improvements are some of the main objectives for this project with the purpose to improve the overall health, timber growing potential, aesthetics, wildlife habitat and/or quality of the existing timber stand. One option is passive management allowing the forest to grow through succession into a maple - basswood forest without management or active treatment of the timber stand. This option allows the stand to naturally thin. Potential issues with this management option can create wildfire risks to the property and adjacent landowners in addition to invasive shrub species overtaking the forest understory. A second option is active management of the timber stand. A variety of tools and techniques can Forest Management Plan Page 8 Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 SECTION III be applied to restore or regenerate a forest to a desired conservation condition. Restoring forest habitats through tree planting, seeding, natural regeneration or a combination of these practices. Other mechanical, silvicultural, and chemical treatments as well as prescribed fire may be used in conjunction with these restoration or regeneration tools to achieve the desired restoration goals. Through previous discussions with Better Place Forests to determine the overall goals of the project, there are four general categories of practices that can be utilized individually, or in combination, to improve timber stand and habitat conditions for the project area. These include thinning, release, pruning, and protection. • Thinning involves the removal of some trees for the betterment of desired tree species. • Release involves removing and chemical treatment of undesired vegetation that is harmfully competing with desirable or significant trees. • Pruning is the removal of branches to improve wood quality. • Protection involves practices that control or eliminate disease, insects, or animals that are harmful to the health of the timber stand. A combination of these practices is a technique that can take advantage of the diversity within the timber stand. Selected significant trees that are left after active management will depend on the goals and design of the overall project. The remaining timber stand will continue to develop taper and tree form capable of resisting windthrow and improve or maintain wildlife habitat, providing shade or protection to the forest floor, controlling erosion, maintaining species diversity within the stand, protecting valuable timber species and aesthetics. Potential issues with this management option are the overall cost of active management of the timber stand. Which will require actively monitoring the timber stand to ensure management of invasive plant species in addition to control of disease, insects and animals that potentially can cause harm to the timber stand. D. Forest Insects and Disease Oak Wilt Oak Wilt is caused by a fungal invasion of an oak tree's water conducting vessels. When a tree detects the fungus, it responds by plugging its vessels to keep the fungus contained, but the fungus remains ahead of the tree and essentially the tree causes its own death by cutting off the water supply. Oak wilt can be spread through direct contact from a beetle carrying the fungus to an open wound or through roots that have grown together between two or more trees. Oak wilt infects the majority of trees through grafted roots. Oak wilt is exclusive to oak trees and does not pose any risk to other tree species. Red oak trees (red and pin oak) are highly susceptible to oak wilt and often die within a few weeks of the first visible symptoms. Oak wilt is first observed as wilting leaves in the upper crown followed by premature leaf fall. Leaf wilting and falling escalates throughout the crown as the disease progresses downward into the root system. Fallen leaves typically appear brown along the edges and inward while major lateral veins and the mid -vein remain green. Once symptoms appear, there is no effective treatment to prevent death. Oak wilt typically spreads into nearby red oaks through grafted roots. Root graft barriers and fungicide injections are recommended preventive practices against oak wilt. Diseased red oak wood must be processed through a woodchipper, properly covered in heavy plastic, or treated in another effective manner to control oak wilt spore pads. Dutch Elm Disease Forest Management Plan Page 9 Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 SECTION III Dutch elm disease is caused by a fungal invasion of an elm tree's water conducting vessels. Dutch elm disease is exclusive to elm trees and does not pose any risk to other tree species. Once disease symptoms are observed, tree death can occur in as little as a few weeks. When a tree detects the fungus, it responds by plugging its vessels to keep the fungus contained, but the fungus remains ahead of the tree and essentially the tree causes its own death by cutting off the water supply. Elm bark beetles carry the disease spores from tree to tree as they feed in small branch crotches. Typically, Dutch elm disease first appears as yellowing and wilting leaves on a single branch in the upper canopy of the tree. Eventually, the wilting progresses down the tree and into the root system. As infected wood dies and dries out it becomes new breeding habitat for bark beetles. Eggs are laid under the bark where they hatch into larvae, feed, pupate, mature, and bore out to feed in other elm trees. Since these beetles have emerged from a diseased elm, they carry disease spores and spread Dutch elm disease, infecting trees they feed on. Dutch elm disease also can spread into nearby healthy elms through roots that have grown together between two or more trees. Emerald Ash Borer Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive forest insect from Asia responsible for the deaths of millions of ash trees throughout the eastern half of the U. S. and southeastern Canada. EAB infests and kills weak and healthy ash trees alike, and all species of ash native to North America are vulnerable to EAB attack. With nearly 1 billion ash trees in the state, the spread of EAB will have a serious impact in Minnesota, and although frigid winter temperatures in northern Minnesota may help to slow the spread and survival of EAB, cold won't stop it completely. EAB is a beetle whose larvae feed on ash trees and at least one other species related to ash. Most of the EAB life cycle takes place below the bark. Woodpeckers readily feed on EAB larvae and often reveal infested trees during the winter months. These trees become covered in light-colored "flecking" as woodpeckers remove the outer bark. As tunnels from feeding larvae accumulate, trees begin to show signs and symptoms of EAB infestation. Once trees have started to show symptoms, trees generally die within one to three years. Pine bark beetles (Ips species) The most damaging bark beetle species attacking Minnesota's pines are native engraver beetles (Ips species), also known as pine bark beetles. Red (Norway) and jack pine are the most common victims of pine bark beetles, although white pine and spruce can also be infested. There are several other bark beetle species that inhabit pines, but they are rarely problematic. The management advice applies to these other bark beetle species as well. Pine bark beetles can quickly kill a few upper -canopy branches and eventually the entire tree. Needles on attacked branches fade from green to yellow -green and then turn completely orange in a matter of weeks. Fortunately, pine bark beetles prefer to attack stressed pine trees or freshly cut pine and spruce branches and trunks (called slash), so healthy trees are not usually harmed. Pine bark beetles cannot live in pines with loose bark or pines that have been dead for over a year. It is not unusual to lose some mature pines in plantations from pine bark beetles occasionally, so the loss of a few stressed trees should not cause concern. In some circumstances, if an area with many pines is damaged by wind, fire, or extreme drought, significant numbers of remaining pines can be attacked and killed by pine bark beetles. Lightning strikes or thinning pines from late winter through summer without promptly removing slash can also promote pine bark beetle attack of the remaining pines. Forest Management Plan Page 10 Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 SECTION III Iron Chlorosis Iron chlorosis is a yellowing of plant leaves caused by iron deficiency that affects many desirable landscape plants in Minnesota. The primary symptom of iron deficiency is interveinal chlorosis, the development of a yellow leaf with a network of dark green veins. In severe cases, the entire leaf turns yellow or white and the outer edges may scorch and turn brown as the plant cells die. It is common for an individual branch or one half of a tree to be chlorotic while the remainder of the tree appears normal. In some areas vegetation from the entire landscape may be affected, while in others only the most susceptible plants show deficiency symptoms. Yellow leaves indicate a lack of chlorophyll, the green pigment responsible for photosynthesis (sugar production) in plants. Any reduction in chlorophyll during the growing season can reduce plant growth and vigor. In addition, chlorotic plants often produce smaller fruits of poor quality with bitter flavor. In severe cases, or if iron chlorosis persists over several years, individual limbs or the entire plant may die. Forest Management Plan Page 11 Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 SECTION IV IV. Biological Resources A. Habitat and Ecologically Unique Areas Minnesota County Biological Survey The Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) does not map any areas within the subject properties as an area with biodiversity significance. One MCBS community is present within 1/4 mile of the property and is listed as an MCBS site with moderate biodiversity significance, which is explained under the DNR Native Plant Communities described below. DNR Native Plant Communities The MN DNR database does not map any native plant communities within the limits of the property, though one feature is listed within '/4 mile. Southern Dry-Mesic Oak (Maple) Woodlands are listed southeast of the project and would be similar in composition of existing plant communities located within the property. Dry-mesic hardwood forests on undulating sand flats, hummocky moraines, and river bluffs. Present mostly on fine sand or sand -gravel soils. Often on south- or west -facing slopes but common also on flat to undulating sandy lake plains. Historically, fires were common in this community, and many stands are on sites occupied by brushlands 100-150 years ago. Young forests recovering from fire are dominated by bur oak with some northern red oak or white oak. Quaking aspen, northern pin oak, and black cherry are minor components. Mature forests are dominated by a mixture of bur oak, white oak, northern pin oak, and some northern red oak, with minor amounts of American elm. There are four geographic sections of Dry Oak Savanna (Southwest, Southeast, Central, and Northwest, and threes subtypes (Barrens, Sand -Gravel, and Hill). The subtypes are closely associated with the equivalent Dry Prairie subtypes. The Sand -Gravel subtype that occur in the project location are typically savannas on alluvium, mostly of glacial origin (glacial lake beachlines, kames, eskers, collapsed outwash, abandoned river terraces, etc.); soils coarse textured, gravel fraction >10%; present on gentle to steep slopes; herbaceous vegetation in open areas similar to Dry Prairie Sand -Gravel Subtype. These sites are more likely to be savanna than prairie in the far northwest and within the deciduous forest -woodland zone. Occurrences tend to be small. The oak species composition has the same geographic pattern as in the Barrens Subtype of Dry Oak Savanna, and again quaking aspen becomes important northwards. The shrub species are essentially the same as in the Barrens Subtype, but the shrub layer is generally denser. American hazels, chokecherries, and juneberries (Amelanchier spp.) predominate. Wolfberries are frequent. DNR Regionally Significant Ecological Areas The MN DNR recognizes the property contains Regionally Significant Ecological Areas (RSEA). The score for the property based on DNR categories ranks this site under classification score 2. These areas tend to be moderate in size and/or with more adjacent land cover types or land uses that could adversely affect the area; may have less diversity of vegetation cover types; or it may be an isolated native plant community mapped and given a score of high biodiversity significance by the Minnesota County Biological Survey. DNR Wildlife Management Areas / Scientific and Natural Areas There are no known or mapped, publicly accessible Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) or Scientific and Natural Areas (SNA) within 2 -miles of the property. DNR National Heritage Information System (NHIS) A formal MN DNR NHIS request can be completed for the project area to determine what Forest Management Plan Page 12 Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 SECTION IV threatened and endangered species occur within the project limits and within a five -mile buffer of the site. B. Aquatic Diversity The property consists of moderate resources available for significant aquatic wildlife habitats. The property encompasses a small portion of an unnamed shallow lake basin which may inhabitant small rough and game fish species. Adjacent to the east property line also resides Fish Lake, a natural public water basin that encompasses approximately 60 acres. The Minnesota DNR database indicates this lake is home to many sport fish species described below including. In addition to deepwater habitat described above, the National Wetlands Inventory maps several aquatic resources within the property (Figure 4, Appendix A). Inventory classifications include PEM1 (Palustrine, Emergent, Persistent) and PUB (Palustrine, Unconsolidated Bottom) wetlands which are associated with Shallow Marsh and depressional forested wetlands identified on the property during our review. These features are mainly ephemeral, temporary and/or semi- permanent shallow marsh or forested wetlands which provides minimal aquatic diversity or habitat suitable for aquatic species. The following list of fishes, reptiles and amphibians may inhabit the property or surrounding areas: • AMERICAN TOAD • BULLFROG • GREEN FROG • GARTER SNAKE • FOX SNAKE • NORTHERN LEOPARD FROG • PAINTED TURTLE C. Terrestrial Diversity • BLACK CRAPPIE • BLUEGILL • NORTHERN PIKE • YELLOW BULLHEAD • LARGEMOUTH BASS • GREEN SUNFISH • YELLOW PERCH The property contains a diverse array of terrestrial habitat suitable for many species of animals. The following list of birds and mammals may inhabit the property or surrounding areas: • WHITE-TAILED DEER • EASTERN COTTONTAIL • NORTHERN LONG-EARED BAT" • CHIPMUNK • GRAY FOX • RED FOX • MUSKRAT • GRAY SQUIRREL • RED SQUIRREL • GOPHER • BALD EAGLE" • CANADA GOOSE • MALLARD • RING-NECKED PHEASANT • MOURNING DOVE • SORA • SANDHILL CRANE • DOUBLE -CRESTED CORMORANT • GREAT EGRET • GREEN HERON • TURKEY VULTURE • OSPREY • RED -BELLIED WOODPECKER Forest Management Plan Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 • EASTERN PHOEBE • GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER • EASTERN KINGBIRD • WARBLING VIREO • BLUE JAY • AMERICAN CROW • BLACK -CAPPED CHICKADEE • NORTHERN ROUGH -WINGED SWALLOW • TREE SWALLOW • BANK SWALLOW • BARN SWALLOW • CLIFF SWALLOW • HOUSE WREN • MARSH WREN • GRAY CATBIRD • BROWN THRASHER • EASTERN BLUEBIRD • AMERICAN ROBIN • AMERICAN GOLDFINCH • CHIPPING SPARROW • CLAY -COLORED SPARROW • SONG SPARROW • BALTIMORE ORIOLE Page 13 SECTION IV • RED -WINGED BLACKBIRD • YELLOW WARBLER • BROWN -HEADED COWBIRD • NORTHERN CARDINAL • TENNESSEE WARBLER • ROSE -BREASTED GROSBEAK • COMMON YELLOWTHROAT • BLUE GROSBEAK * MN Rare Species Guide Federally -listed threatened or endangered species Bald Eagle (delisted): The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is widespread throughout Canada and portions of the United States. The decline of the Bald Eagle over its entire range in the contiguous 48 states has been well documented. Environmental contamination by DDT was the primary cause of the decline, and the mechanism was the accumulation of DDT residues in fish, the major food of Bald Eagles. Since the banning of DDT in the United States in 1972, Bald Eagle populations have increased nationwide. Bald Eagles and their nests are still protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Due to continued population increases, expansion of its range and adaptation to human disturbance, the Bald Eagle was delisted in Minnesota in 2013. Northern Long -Eared Bat (FWS Threatened Species): The northern long-eared bat (NLEB) is one of the species of bats most impacted by the disease white -nose syndrome. Due to declines caused by white -nose syndrome and continued spread of the disease, the northern long-eared bat was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act on April 2, 2015. The Us Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) also developed a final 4(d) rule, which published in the Federal Register on January 14, 2016. The 4(d) rule specifically defines the "take" prohibitions The federal 4(d) Rule for conserving the northern long-eared bat is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and may regulate tree removal or other activities if they are conducted: • within '/4 mile of an entrance to a known NLEB hibernaculum (a cave, mine, or other feature in which NLEBs have been documented to overwinter) • within 150 feet of a known NLEB maternity roost tree (a tree in which a female NLEB has been documented to roost) The subject property is not located within a township documented by the Minnesota DNR or FWS, however, additional investigations may be needed if significant stands of trees are to be removed during site development. D. Invasive Species Control of any noxious weeds or invasive species within the property is highly recommended to limit the spread of undesirable species within the plant communities encompassing the property. The following list is a compilation of invasive or noxious weeds regulated in Minnesota. Many of these species are not anticipated to be encountered on the property; this information is intended to guide future management activities. DNR Invasive Terrestrial Plants • AMUR MAPLE • AMUR SILVER GRASS • BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL • BLACK LOCUST • BLACK SWALLOW - WORT • BRITISH YELLOWHEAD • BUCKTHORN • BULL THISTLE Forest Management Plan Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 • BUTTER AND EGGS • CANADA THISTLE • COMMON TANSY • COMMON TEASEL • COW VETCH AND HAIRY VETCH • CREEPING CHARLIE • CROWN VETCH OR AXSEED • CUT -LEAVED TEASEL • DALMATIAN TOADFLAX • EXOTIC HONEYSUCKLES • GARLIC MUSTARD • GIANT HOGWEED • GRECIAN FOXGLOVE • HOARYALYSSUM • JAPANESE BARBERRY Page 14 SECTION IV • JAPANESE HEDGE • NORWAY MAPLE • SIBERIAN ELM • DALMATIAN TOADFLAX PARSLEY • ORANGE HAWKWEED • SIBERIAN PEASHRUB • JAPANESE HOPS • ORIENTAL • SMOOTH BROME • JAPANESE KNOTWEED BITTERSWEET GRASS • LEAFY SPURGE • OXEYE DAISY • SPOTTED KNAPWEED • MEADOW KNAPWEED • PERENNIAL SOW • TREE OF HEAVEN • MULTIFLORA ROSE THISTLE • WHITE AND YELLOW • MUSK OR NODDING • POISON HEMLOCK SWEET CLOVER THISTLE • QUEEN ANN'S LACE • WILD PARSNIP • NARROWLEAF • REED CANARY GRASS • YELLOW IRIS BITTERCRESS • RUSSIAN OLIVE • YELLOW STAR THISTLE USDA Noxious Weeds Eradicate List: Prohibited noxious weeds that are listed to be eradicated are plants that are not currently known to be present in Minnesota or are not widely established. These species must be eradicated, meaning all of the above and below ground parts of the plant must be destroyed, as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.78. Additionally, transportation, propagation, or sale of these is prohibited except as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.82. Measures must also be taken to prevent and exclude these species from being introduced into Minnesota. • BROWN KNAPWEED • JAPANESE HOPS • COMMON TEASEL • MEADOW KNAPWEED • CUTLEAF TEASEL • ORIENTAL BITTERSWEET • DALMATIAN TOADFLAX • PALMER AMARANTH • DIFFUSE KNAPWEED • BLACK SWALLOW -WORT • GRECIAN FOXGLOVE • POISON HEMLOCK • JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE • TREE OF HEAVEN Control List: Prohibited noxious weeds listed to be controlled are plants established throughout Minnesota or regions of the state. Species on this list must be controlled, meaning efforts must be made to prevent the spread, maturation and dispersal of any propagating parts, thereby reducing established populations and preventing reproduction and spread as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.78. Additionally, propagation, sale, or transportation of these plants is prohibited except as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.82. • BOHEMIAN KNOTWEED • CANADA THISTLE • COMMON BARBERRY • COMMON TANSY • GIANT KNOTWEED • JAPANESE KNOTWEED • LEAFY SPURGE • NARROWLEAF BITTERCRESS • PLUMELESS THISTLE • PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE • SPOTTED KNAPWEED • WILD PARSNIP Restricted Noxious Weeds: Plants that are widely distributed in Minnesota and are detrimental to human or animal health, the environment, public roads, crops, livestock or other property, but whose only feasible means of control is to prevent their spread by prohibiting the importation, sale, and transportation of their propagating parts in the state except as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.82. Plants designated as Restricted Noxious Weeds may be reclassified if effective means of control are developed. • AMUR HONEYSUCKLE • BELL'S HONEYSUCKLE • BLACK LOCUST • COMMON OR EUROPEAN BUCKTHORN • CROWN VETCH • EUROPEAN ALDER • GARLIC MUSTARD • GLOSSY BUCKTHORN Forest Management Plan Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 • JAPANESE BARBERRY CULTIVARS • MORROW'S HONEYSUCKLE • MULTIFLORA ROSE • NON-NATIVE PHRAGMITES • PORCELAIN BERRY • SIBERIAN PEASHRUB • TATARIAN HONEYSUCKLE • WILD CARROT/QUEEN ANNE'S LACE Page 15 SECTION IV E. Recreational Resources Limited recreational opportunities are available as the property is currently controlled via private access in two locations through minimal maintenance roads. Once the site is developed, the property is intended for customers, family and guests. These guests may use the grounds to visit memorials and perform light recreational activities including hiking and picnicking. No camping or hunting is permitted on the property. F. Permitting Portions of the property along the lake may lay within the defined 100 -yr floodplain (elev. 954'). DNR Public Waters permitting would be required if placement of fill is proposed along the lake edge. Wetland permitting would also be required if impacts above the ordinary high-water level of the lake (elev. 951') are anticipated. Wetland permitting would involve the state wetland conservation act implemented by the Board of Water and Soil Resources, along with the Local Government Unit, as well as on a federal level with the Army Corps of Engineers. Conditional Use permitting may also be required if the proposed use of the site dictates the need. We recommend contacting Washington County/City of Scandia Planning, Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Washington Conservation District to determine if any additional permits may be required. Forest Management Plan Page 16 Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 APPENDIX APPENDIX A Figure 1 — Project Location Figure 2 — Site Location Figure 3 — Washington County Soil Survey Figure 4 — National Wetlands Inventory Figure 5 — Land Use / Land Cover Figure 6 — Forest Diversity Forest Management Plan Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 Appendix t i6 Forest Lake Project Location i - i i O Alt\ a At n °0// oil46, -<,t� Ld+ � yin 1C h153TChisaac - YVa 5hIrIg10T4 _i Scandia tri Scan (I a FA it lia rn O brie. State Pa rk a r a Marine _ Polk on St ^St Croi Croix { 170th S I N Figure 1: Project Location Better Place Forests Scandia, MN 0 10,000 Feet W S b 1 inch = 10,000 feet x 4 3 --4 m a` z , z S quare- q a Pi rim 'P Point Park ID. Z Q Project Location C►' Figure 1: Project Location Better Place Forests Scandia, MN 0 10,000 Feet W S b 1 inch = 10,000 feet • 1 � ' .1 1 � r ■ • � b 1 a 1p Big Marine (82-52 P) ` '"�-- � a Fish 2 '� o {8-64 P) 709 w - � N C. 6 1 1 (1l fl o ' Project Location �n Ra Parcels Unnamed Public Waters (82-280 W) Figure 2: Site Location 0 500 Better Place Forests MMMMMME=== Feet W S b Scandia, MN 1 inch = 500 feet 1 540 97 e 541 t 1 266 ` 504C Is r 161 Q Project Location Soil Survey ■ Sail Borings Figure 3: Soil Sampling Locations N 0 500 Better Place Forests MMMMMME=== Feet W S b Scandia, MN 1 inch = 500 feet mE M G�m GLS@ 94-p Upm UM r� Rw ( PUBG PUBG PUBG Project Location National Wetlands Inventory Public Waters Figure 4: National Wetlands Inventory N o goo Better Place Forests MMMMMME=== Feet W S b Scandia, MN 1 inch = 500 feet E= Project Location Land Use / Land Cover Cattail marsh - seasonally floode+ Coniferous trees on upland soils Floating vascular vegetation Floating vascular vegetation - int Grassland with sparse deciduous Oak [forest or woodland] with 11 Oak forest mesic subtype Oak woodland-brushland Palustrine open water Pavement with 91-100% impervious cover Seasonally flooded altered/non-native dominated emergent vegetation A# Semipermanently Flooded altered/non-native dominated vegetation •�; Short grasses and mixed trees with 11-25% impervious cover j►' `'• Wet meadow # Wet meadow shrub subtype Willow swamp Figure 5: Land Use 1 Land Cover Better Place Forests Scandia, MN N Jk 0 500 Feet 1 inch = 500 feet WSb 1 e. NI —i Project Location Major Community Type Red Pine Grasslands Shrub Scrub iOak F—I Oak Aspen '—' Oak/ Maple Oak / Maple Aspen Maple / Aspen ' 119 Shallow Marsh Open Water Figure 6: Forest Stands Better Place Forests Scandia, MN wF 7 r �i .. 0 Ip 41 a '�' ��w• ...fix r A 41 '�' ��w• ...fix N ❑ s❑❑ Feet W S 1 inch = 500 feet APPENDIX Appendix B Zoning and Land Use Information Forest Management Plan Better Place Forests — Scandia, MN WSB Project No. R 15709-000 Appendix 240TH 240TH 240TH 0 LU 238TH U 7J Z Sea:237THI al O 23 p- + Bone I ,(53 <M w �: U. f CI .(78 r Nielson 2 09® Saint Croix River District (55 W) I 230TH° a� r� I 0 Mining District o Shoreland Overlay Fal o wi4 Pon o " (5$'W. A '- , Agriculture Preserves (AP) Agriculture - Core (AG C) �KHI��' 57w 3 D R l General Rural (GR) 2 H • (59 Pe �O 220TH Village Neighborhood (VN) TH W os � Rural Commercial (R COMM) TH 218TH >- 21 German o °v 01 - Village Mixed Use A (VMU A) 21sT (56 P) : g ,. 21 TH - Vilalge Mixed Use (VMU B) 3TFi ° 0 w SCAN 'A - Industrial Park (IP) X - -- f LU 209TH' { Village Center (61 f Q� �I ?0sr r y. _�P S a x'(62 ZoSc� �g _ w 2i :.66 w AN -202 am �e 4 wt•— �P�O� f Fish 20 (64 P) J I 197T O H, � 9 ° H Ha �g 195TH IUSSen P 5T+i (65) p San a 192 a k• Long---- (67 P 192ND • OBRIEN 7g (6•$ P) 1 Mite Rock _ 187TH I r f Data sources: Washington County, 2P w ) y , , Ancf Minnesota Department of Natural Y z 18 Big Marine 1 18[H( Resources, City of Scandia (52 P) t Parcel data: 2008 Pi P. d - �� Printed: December 17, 2013 D 0 1 T[ (2 2.. 1'r o a CITY OF SCANDIA o 0.5 1 2 i Miles SCANDU ZONING MAP Adopted December 17, 2013 November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. City of Scandia Allowable Land Uses P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District a1 Reference Land Use U a a Section .y 7 C U U (see see ref erenced sectionf or more e�° ^o '" a information; other requirements may also a l PP Y•) Q > > > AGRICULTURAL AND LAND BASED Aggregate Mining and Related Activities Must be located in Aggregate Mining Overlay District Chapter 4 Agricultural Buildings AP AP AP AP Chapter 2, Section 3.2 Agricultural Business, Seasonal P P P P Chapter 2, Section 4.3 Agricultural Direct -Market Business P P P AP Agricultural Processing P P P Agriculture P P P P P Agritourism Enterprise CUP CUP CUP CUP Feedlots, Less than 10 Animal Units P P P Chapter 2, Section 4.16 Feedlots, 10 or More Animal Units CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.16 Livestock and Livestock Operations P P P P Chapter 2, Section 4.16 Horse Training Facility, Commercial — Accessory to a AP AP AP Chapter 2, Section 4.11 Residential Use 10 or Fewer Horses November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District o a a1 R Reference Land Use U �OW , w _ Z b b � a 00 a Section z ~ 0 U (See referenced section for more yd U OW '' 4 ' 0 b � L � � information; other requirements may also apply) Horse Training Facility, Commercial — Accessory to a CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.11 Residential Use (over 10 Horses) Horse Training Facility, Private A A A A Chapter 2, Section 4.11 Plant Nursery CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP RESIDENTIAL USES Accessory Apartment — Accessory to a Residential Use AP AP AP AP CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.2 Accessory Apartment — Accessory to a Commercial Use CUP CUP CUP CUP Daycare Facility (Nursery, Day), State Licensed, Located within a Residential Setting, Serving 14 or Fewer A A A A A A A Persons Exterior Storage of Personal Property A A A A A A A Home Occupations A A A A A A A Chapter 2, Section 4.10 Kennel, Private — Accessory to a Residential Use IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP Chapter 2, Section 4.14 Multi -Family Residence CUP CUP CUP CUP, Chapter 2, Section 4.20 Open Space Conservation Subdivision CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 6 Recreation Facilities and Equipment A A A A A A A Residence, Assisted Living CUP CUP November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District o a a1 R Reference Land Use U �OW , w _ Z b b � a 00 a Section z ~ 0 U (See referenced section for more yd U OW '' 4 ' 0 b � L � � information; other requirements may also apply) Residential Facility, State Licensed (Serving 1 to 6 P P P P P P Chapter 2, Section 4.21 Persons Residential Facility, State Licensed (Serving 7 to 16 CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.21 Persons Single Family Residence P P P P P P CUP, Chapter 2, Section 3.1 Temporary Dwelling Unit, IiJP IUP IiJP IUP Chapter 2, Section 4.26 Care Facility — Accessory to a Residential Use Temporary Dwelling Unit, Construction IUP IUP IUP Chapter 2, Section 4.27 Temporary Farm Dwelling — Accessory to a Residential IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP Chapter 2, Section 4.28 Use COMMERCIAL USES Antique Shops P P P Appliance sales and repair P P P Art Gallery and Sales P P P I As part of a PUD November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District o a a1 R Reference Land Use U �OW , w _ Z b b � a 00 a Section Z ~ 0 U (See referenced section for more yd U OW '' 4 ' 0 b � L � � information; other requirements may also apply) Bakery Goods and Baking of Goods for Retail Sales on CUP CUP CUP the Premises Banks, Credit Unions, and Other Financial Institutions CUP CUP CUP without Drive Up Tellers Bars and Taverns CUP CUP CUP Beauty Salons, Barbers, Day Spas, Massage Therapy, CUP CUP CUP and Similar Personal Services Bed and Breakfast Inns CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.4 Bicycle Sales and Repair P P P Book, School Supply, Art Supply, or Stationary Stores P P P Boutique Shops P P P Building Supply Stores CUP CUP Candy, Ice Cream, Popcorn, Nuts, Frozen Desserts, and P P P Non -Alcoholic Beverage Sales Catering Services, Without On-site Food Service CUP CUP Catering Services, Including Banquet Halls CUP CUP Clothing Sales P P P Clubs/Lodges CUP CUP CUP November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District o a a1 R Reference Land Use U �OW , w _ Z b b � a 00 a Section z ~ 0 U (See referenced section for more yd U OW '' 4 ' 0 b � L � � information; other requirements may also apply) Commercial Daycare Facilities, State Licensed CUP CUP CUP Commercial Kennel IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP Chapter 2, Section 4.13 Conference Facility CUP CUP CUP CUP Contractor Shops and Storage Yards CUP Copy/Printing Services, Excludes Printing Presses and CUP CUP CUP Publishing Facilities Crematoriums CUP Delicatessens/Coffee Houses without Drive -Through P P P Service Department, Discount, and Warehouse Stores CUP Drive -Through Services CUP CUP Dry Cleaning Pick Up and Laundry Pick Up Stations P P P Includina Incidental Repair but Not Including Processing Exterior Storage — Accessory to a Commercial Use CUP CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 3.4 Farmers Market AP AP AP Feed and Seed Sales — Accessory to Agricultural Use A A A Feed and Seed Sales, Retail CUP CUP CUP November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District o a a1 R Reference Land Use U �, w _ Z b � b � a a, a a Section z ~ 0 U (See referenced section for more yd U OW '' 4 ' 0 b � L � � information; other requirements may also apply) Flower Shops, Retail P P P Food and Beverage Processing CUP CUP Funeral Homes CUP Furniture Stores P P P Garden Supply Stores CUP CUP General Store CUP CUP CUP Gift or Novelty Stores P P P Grocery Store CUP CUP CUP Hardware Stores P P P Hobby and Craft Stores P P P Hotel CUP CUP Jewelry Stores P P P Laboratories CUP Laundromats CUP Leather Goods and Luggage Stores P P P November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District o a a1 R Reference Land Use U �OW , w _ Z b b � a 44 a Section z ~ 0 U (See referenced section for more y d U OW '' .. ' ., b L information; other requirements may also apply) Light Manufacturing and Assembly CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.15 Liquor, Off Sale, Pursuant to the Required Liquor CUP CUP CUP License Locksmiths P P P Meat processing, accessory to a Grocery Store CUP CUP CUP Medical or Dental Offices/Clinics CUP CUP CUP Motel CUP CUP Motor Vehicle, Recreational Vehicle, or Boat Sales CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.17 Motor Vehicle Repair CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.18 Motor Vehicle Repair, including body work and painting CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.18 Motor Vehicle Service Stations CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.19 Music stores P P P Nursing Homes CUP Offices P P P Pet Grooming CUP CUP CUP Pharmacies or drug stores P P P November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District o a a1 R Reference Land Use U �OW , w _ Z b b � a 00 a Section z ~ 0 U (See referenced section for more yd U OW '' 4 ' 0 b � L � � information; other requirements may also apply) Planned Unit Development (PUD) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 7 Plumbing, Television, Radio, Electrical and Related P P P Sales and Repair Printing P Processing of food and beverages, excluding animal CUP slaughtering or rendering plants Radio and television stations CUP CUP Recreation, Indoor Commercial CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.7 Recreation, Outdoor Commercial CUP (Golf Courses), 4.8 (Golf Driving Range) Recreation, Outdoor Private A A A A A A Research Facilities CUP Resorts CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.22 Restaurants CUP CUP CUP Restaurants, Drive -In CUP CUP Seasonal Plant and Plant Materials Retail Sales P P P November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District o a a1 R Reference Land Use U �OW , w _ Z b b � a 00 a Section z ~ 0 U (See referenced section for more yd U OW '' 4 ' 0 b � L � � information; other requirements may also apply) AL U d Self -Storage Facilities, Enclosed CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.23 Shoe Sales and Repair P P P Shopping Center CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.24 Sporting Goods and Recreational Equipment Sales, Not CUP CUP CUP Including Motorized Vehicles or Boats Sports and Fitness Clubs CUP CUP Swimming Pools—Chapter 2, Section 4.25 Studios - Artist, Dance, Health and Fitness, Decorating, P P P Music, Portrait Photography, and Similar Uses Tailoring Services P P P Temporary Outdoor Retail Sales AP AP AP Temporary Produce Stands A A A A A A A A Theaters (Indoor Only) CUP CUP Toy Stores P P P Veterinary Clinic, Small Animal CUP CUP CUP Veterinary Clinic, Large Animal CUP Warehousing and Distribution Businesses CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.29 November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District o a a1 R Reference Land Use U �OW , w _ Z b b � a 00 a Section z ~ 0 U (See referenced section for more yd i C7 OW '' 4 ' 0 b � L � � information; other requirements may also apply) Wholesale Businesses CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.32 Yard Waste Facilities PUBLIC,SEMI-PUBLIC, 1 UTILITY USES Campgrounds, Accessory to a Public Recreation Facility CUP CUP Cemeteries CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.5 Columbaria, Accessory to a Place of Worship A A A A A Essential Services P P P P P P P P Essential Services - Transmission Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP P CUP Essential Services - Utility Substation CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP P CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.6 Golf Courses CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.7 Golf Driving Range CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.8 Government Uses, Buildings and Storage CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.9 Museums CUP CUP CUP CUP Place of Worship CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Public Parks and Recreation Facilities P P P P P P 10 November 3, 2010 Note: this document provides a quick reference guide to the land uses allowed by the City of Scandia Development Code, the district(s) in which they may be located, and what type of Zoning permit or approvals are required. Please consult the full text of ordinance (Chapters I and 2) for all applicable requirements. If there is a conflict between this guide and the ordinance, the text of the ordinance shall govern. P Permitted Use; no Zoning Permit required CUP Conditional Use Permit required A Permitted Accessory Use; no Zoning Permit required, permitted use IUP Interim Use Permit required is a pre -requisite. AP Administrative Permit required Zoning District o a a1 R Reference Land Use U �OW , w _ Z b b 4 a 00 a Section z ~ 0 U (See referenced section for more yd i C7 OW '' 4 ' 0 b 0 Linformation; 9� other requirements may also apply) Schools CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.30 Wireless Communication Antennas and Towers CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Chapter 2, Section 4.31 OTHER ACCESSORY Accessory Structures A A A A A A A A Chapter 2, Section 3.2 Fences A A A A A A A A Chapter 2, Section 3.5 Chapter 2, Section 4.12; Private Kennels, Chapter 2, Keeping of Animals A A A A A A A A Section 4.14; Commercial Kennels, Chapter 2, Section 4.13; Livestock, Chapter 2, Section 4.16 Off-street parking and loading A A A A A A A A Chapter 2, Section 3.10 Signs A A A A A A A A Chapter 2, Section 3.13 11 BETTER PLACE -* FORESTS Date: November 7, 2019 Re: Customer Testimonials and Neighbor Letters Pages 1-2 contain customer testimonials that were provided in customer surveys following tree selection in our Mendocino County forest. These customers have given us permission to use their testimonials. Pages 3-5 are letters received from neighbors adjacent to our Mendocino County forest. • What a wonderful and peaceful place! Our eternity is all set in a beautiful place. A wonderful staff here that love what they do, we are so pleased. • Very impressed with the whole experience and the beauty of the forest. Our guides, Alethea and Jillian, were patient and knowledgeable. Looking forward to spending eternity in "treemation"! • The people and the place are beyond special! I have always wanted my ashes spread beneath a tree, just didn't know where. Today I found the tree of my dreams thanks to Terri and Alethea. • Very great experience—I was almost "excited " about dying, considering the spectacular resting place! • In every part of my experience, Better Place met and exceeded expectations. I believe I have done something wonderful for my family be preparing ahead. I have left them peace and my love. • Better Place Forests staff has given me such a wonderful, peaceful feeling, helping me walk through this decision. I know this is the right choice for me and there is so much freedom in making the decision. • Hard to put down in words other than this team will help to make the decision, the best decision on where the end of life should be. I encourage everyone tojust at least take a tour.... please. • We are pleased to discover a redwood forest that we can be a part of conserving for the future while becoming part of this forest when we are done with our bodies. Death is not a pleasant thing to face, but knowing we will be together in such a beautiful and peaceful place makes the inevitable future easier to think about. • 1 am so happy to share this experience with my sister. We bought our tree together for ourselves and our mother. It is an honor to be amongst the first people to be a part of this awesome idea and it gives me great peace of mind to know that our wishes will be taken care of exactly how we wanted it. • Terri's and Alethea's enthusiasm for the forest and trees was infectious. They were not only knowledgeable and professional, but also compassionate and caring. The process of selecting a tree was deeply spiritual as well as fun. I am a tree -hugging conservationist and Better Place Forests is exactly what I had in mind whenever I contemplated the disposition of my ashes. The ability to spread my pets' ashes in advance of my own gives me a real sense of connection with my tree and the whole forest, the whole earth really! • Hi everyone, I was very blessed to be part of the very first group of online Webinar customers of Better Place Forests. I chose to become a member during the first ever online Webinar, based on a question I asked, "what about family pets"? Their response: Yes they can be included. Then I decided to join Better Place Forests right then. My trip to the Better Place Forests to pick out my area location and tree was an amazing Beautiful experience. • 1 fell in love with the idea of having a tree. When I spoke with the people at Better Places Forests I knew it was the right thing for me. Going to visit was a beautiful experience. The forest is wonderful and I picked a beautiful, strong Hemlock tree. I love the fact that this is a beautiful place to hike, and that I can come visit my tree as often as I like. I look forward to years of visiting my tree before she is needed. • We found Better Place Forests to be the perfect solution for us and our family. Such a beautiful, peaceful, natural soul -filling forest; a place to reflect AND to celebrate memories! The wonderful bonus of additional tree plantings and forest conservation sealed the deal for us, as well as the wonderful "no pressure" caring staff! • Finding the tree and knowing that it is there waiting for us in a beautiful place dedicated to a reverence to the cycle of life. • The entire experience from talking to Marc on the phone to picking the tree with Margaret was wonderful. It didn't feel like picking a cemetery plot. It was more like talking a peaceful walk through the forest and admiring the trees. My mom and I couldn't be happier with Better Place Forests! • "I live now in Cambria california. I chose Better Place Forests because it gave me the answer I was looking for -- a place for my remains where i will continue to be relevant and make a difference. The idea of being part of a forest brought me peace and joy. This is what my tree, our walk through the forest, and my daughters understanding as we walked together brought me and why I chose the tree did. It was an incredible moment in time for us, and an opportunity for my only child and I too face my mortality with peace and love. It gave me peace of mind that she's going to be ok since we did this together" • "In the worst time of my life, losing my son, your staff has been so kind and empathetic. My first steward was amazing, he allowed me to share about my son as we walked. He wasn't afraid of my grief, in fact he cried with me. He gave me all the time I needed, to be with the tree I chose, to look over the paperwork, to decide what I wanted to do. The forest itself is so beautiful and peaceful. I love that people who loved my son can go to such a breathtaking place to remember him. Thank you for giving us such a gift." • "I live in Santa Rosa, California. I chose Better Place Forests after my husband unexpectedly passed away this summer. I know he didn't want a standard burial. He also had a really strong connection to the outdoors, and we spent a lot of time among the redwoods and near/on the California coast. My sister saw an ad on FB while we were in the hospital with him, and it just felt like the right thing to do for him. When I saw his redwood, ferns and mushrooms nearby, it just felt like the right place." • "It is a decision to choose a final resting place that is an alternative to the traditional internment method. It is the decision to be a part of nature and sustaining our beautiful trees and forests. It is a decision to help with reforestation and reverse climate change. And, lastly, it is my decision. My family will have peace of mind." 2 CAROLYN COOKE 25524 Ten Mile Road Point Arena, California 95468 707-882-2106 ccookenciis.edu http://carolyncooke.com July 27, 2019 IN SUPPORT OF BETTER PLACE FORESTS: This letter comes in strong support of Better Place Forests, our neighbors on Off Brush Road in Point Arena, California. My husband and I have lived on our ten -acre property for nearly 30 years and appreciate the tranquility and wildness of the area, as well as the sweeping views of the Mendocino coastline. We first met Jamie and Sandy a couple of years ago when they were just looking at a large property on our road. We appreciated their forthrightness and were intrigued by their vision for a sustainable, permanently protected "conservation spreading forest." Since then, our Road Maintenance Group has worked closely with Jamie, Sandy, and the Forest Stewards (locally employed environmentalists) on every step of integrating Better Place into our rural community, which is organized mainly around maintaining our 1.5 -mile dirt road and assuring common access and neighborly relations. Our friends at Better Place could not be better neighbors. They attend all Association meetings, communicate well about projects that might impact residents, and have been generous patrons of the road, financing improvements beyond our usual means. The Forest is now open, and it's a spectacularly beautiful web of trails and outlooks to the Pacific, one of our favorite walks in the area. Better Place has been a boon to our neighborhood in many ways. Their investment in our road, their light but improving touch on the land itself, and their earnest desire to create a sustainable, ethical business model have endeared these people to residents on our road. As Secretary of our Road Maintenance Group, I can say that we have had no complaints from our members, only expressions of gratitude for Better Place Forests reflected in our meeting minutes. Finally, I'll share anecdotally that the presence of a well-maintained forest and improved road has increased the value of our property, as we recently learned while refinancing our home. My husband, Randall Babtkis, has asked me to add his voice of support to this letter. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact either of us at the phone number or email address above or (for Randall) at tsilentgmcn.org Sincerely, Carolyn Cooke Secretary, Off Brush Road Maintenance Group Point Arena, California August 1, 2019 Hi Terri & Team, From the start, my experience with Jamie and the crew at Better Place Forests has been nothing but positive. They've gone out of their way to keep we rural neighbors informed of their plans and progress, sensitive to our been responsive to our concerns regarding parking and traffic of both construction crews and service attendees, jumped right into our road maintenance association meetings (a feat not for the faint of heart) and did more than their part for the fund. BPF has donated toward our some of our community fund-raising activities such as our local 5K Waves and Whales run for local education partners. Regards, Hal Hal Ferguson Off -Brush Road Point Arena, Ca 95468 ACORN partners in education August 26, 2019 RE: Letter of Support for Better Place Forests To Whom it Concerns: As Director of ACORN Partners in Education, I am writing to express gratitude for Better Place Forests. ACORN Partners in Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports innovative, high-quality educational programs and projects for Mendocino County. Areas of particular emphasis include environmental education, performing arts, appropriate technology, and cross-cultural learning. ACORN educational programs and collaborations foster self-knowledge, motivation, technical skill, social responsibility and a stronger community. Better Place Forests has stepped up in support of ACORN's mission and programs since opening their Point Arena Forest. Initially, Better Place Forests joined us as a sponsor of our 2017 Community Film Festival. Since that time, Better Place Forests has been a generous sponsor of our annual Waves & Whales Trail Run which brings the community together on the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands. The Waves & Whales Run also supports our environmental stewardship program, Students Protecting the Coast. This program is aimed at fostering a sense of appreciation for the natural environment along with an understanding of coastal ecosystems and conservation; we appreciate that this aim is compatible with the forest conservation and stewardship goals that are part of the vision at Better Place Forests. We are situated in a small, rural location and it is important to the local economy that businesses like Better Place Forests choose to become a part of our community and in turn choose to give back to a local nonprofit. As an aside, I have seen that Better Place Forests has also contributed to the economy by creating jobs and employing local residents. In closing, I appreciate the support that Better Place Forests has chosen to offer our organization and look forward to their continued role in our community. Thank you. -Jennifer Ketring Director, ACORN Partners in Education www.ACORNPartnersInEducation.org 9 PO Box 104, Point Arena, CA 95468 e 707-353-0143