HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-035CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2021-035
A RESOL UTIONAPPROVING THE GRADING FOR THE RAPID INFILTRATION BASIN(S) WITHIN
THE CIMARRONMANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, Kimley-Horn ("Applicant") has submitted an application to the City for a grading permit
which is under review by the City but has not been approved; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Council held a public hearing on April 6, 2021 to consider the
request for a grading permit; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Staff has recommended approval of the grading permit with
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the planning report and public comments regarding the
proposed grading permit on April 6t', 2021; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED based upon the testimony elicited and information
received, the City Council makes the following:
FINDINGS
1. That the project is intended to maintain and improve the function of the Rapid Infiltration Basin(s)
(RIBS) within the Cimarron Manufactured Home Park.
2. That the project will consist of excavation and grading of 2,655 cubic yards of material
specifically to improve water mitigation within the RIBS.
3. That grading will be fully conducted on site with no off site impacts beyond normal maintenance
activities.
4. That it is expected that the project will need to remove trees for implementation and completion of
the project.
5. That the grading and erosion control plans will be updated and approved by the City Engineer so
the operations on the site will comply with the City's Storm Water, Erosion, and Sediment
Control, and Tree Preservation ordinances and design standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based on the foregoing, the Lake Elmo City Council
hereby approves the Applicants request for a grading permit for the RIBS at the Cimarron Manufactured
Home Park with the following conditions:
1. That a permit is obtained from the Valley Branch Watershed District. If a permit is not required a
statement from the Watershed District stating that it does not meet the threshold to require a
permit.
2. That a MPCA NPDES Permit are obtained and that all conditions of the permit(s) are met.
3. That the conditions outlined in the City Engineer's Memo dated 3-29-2021 be updated or
incorporated prior to beginning work.
4. That site access to the property be limited to 101h Street North between Layton Ave. and Leeward
Ave.
5. That vegetative and tree protective fencing be installed prior to grading and that the locations be
staked and field inspected by the City prior to installation.
6. That construction hours be updated and limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday — Friday and 8:00
AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays with no construction or grading activity on Sundays.
Passed and duly adopted this Oh day of April 2021, by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
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J (lie J, luisoi ty Clerk