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• • AGENDA ITEM V.A STAFF ORIGINATOR: James E. Studenski P & Z MEETING DATE: February 10, 2010 TOPIC: PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Permit Construction of replacement bridges at Chomonix Golf Course, Anoka County Parks and Recreation BACKGROUND Anoka County owns and operates the Chomonix Golf Course within the Anoka County Chain of Lakes Park. Rice Creek crosses Chomonix Golf Course which required the construction of two pedestrian bridges about 25 years ago to access the holes north of Rice Creek. In August 2009, Anoka County inspected the two pedestrian bridges and found structural deficiencies. After completing some temporary stabilization, the County decided to replace both bridges because of their structural deficiencies. A plan set is attached. The bridges will be replaced this winter due to the golf season, wet conditions at the golf course and minimal impact that winter construction will have on the greens. Wetland and floodplain mitigation will occur as part of the project. Wetland mitigation will occur by utilizing wetland bank credits from the Chomonix Wetland Bank. The flood plain mitigation area will take place to the east of the northeast bridge. Construction documents have been prepared and submitted to the City for review. It is estimated that approximately 1,150 cubic yards of material will be hauled in and out of the park equaling about 90 truck loads. Two access routes are proposed. The south access from Lake Drive along Aqua Lane and the north access from Lake Drive down Town Center Parkway to the south of City Hall past the police garage and down the park trails to the golf course. The County is proposing to haul 35 to 40 truckloads through the north access and the remaining 50 to 55 through the south. The County will require the hauling contractors to follow posted speed limits. Haul times and dates will be coordinated between City / County staff, the Police Department, and the contractor to ensure access to the police garage. The substantial completion date for the bridge construction project is March 31, 2010. The final completion date for restoration is July 1, 2010. Section 1103.06 (2) of the City Code requires issuance of a conditional use permit for placement of fill in excess of 1,000 cubic yards in the floodplain overlay district.