11/19/2008 Env Bd Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

• roads classified as rural principal arterials, rural minor arterials, rural major collectors, urban principal arterials, urban minor arterials, rural minor collectors and urban collectors. Rule F, as recently revised and readopted by the RCWD, incorporates terms better suited to address the specific circumstances of work on roadways with these classifications. Wetland Replacement Credit Banking. A wetland replacement obligation may be satisfied in whole or part by the use of banked wetland credits created through prior actions. However, only credits created by actions within the RMP area may be used to satisfy a replacement requirement for wetland impacts within the RMP area. Conversely, replacement credits created within the RMP area may be banked for use either within or outside of the RMP area. Because replacement credits under Rule RMP -3 will be calculated differently from those under WCA rules (Minnesota Rules 8420), credits created within the RMP area that the holder would like to have available for use either within or outside of that area will need to be calculated under both "currencies." For use outside of the RMP area, the holder will follow the standard banking procedures specified in WCA rules and deposit credits with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. At a holder's request, the RCWD also will calculate credits under Rule RMP -3 and maintain a record of such credits for potential use within the RMP. Vegetated Buffers on Wetlands and Upland Habitat Area. A declaration recorded on the title for the property would establish a vegetated buffer around all wetlands within the WPC and around other buffer and upland habitat area for which the property owner is receiving replacement credit. Vegetated buffer is a strip of land bordering a waterbody in which primarily native or restored vegetation is maintained largely undisturbed, and serves a critical role in protecting water resources. Buffers stabilize the wetland edge; prevent erosion; filter nutrients, sediments and other pollutants from storm flows; moderate peak flows into and within the wetland; regulate temperatures; preserve aquatic and terrestrial habitat; protect scenic resources, and maintain property values. The buffer would need to average 50 feet in width, but could be as narrow as 25 feet at any point. It would be identified by monuments at least every 200 feet. Monumentation alternatives are proposed for public land or right -of -way. Also, 6 RCWD Rule RMP -3 SONAR Letter October 23, 2008