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Harstad Wetland Permit March 12, 2007 Page 2 Permit Criteria. Section 1010.08, Subd. 4 outlines the criteria that have to be addressed in consideration of such a permit. These criteria, along with individual responses, are as follows: (1) Any alteration shall not cause a reduction in the flood storage capacity of the wetland. Flood storage capacity shall be determined by analysis of the runoff from the entire developed wetland drainage district resulting from both the two (2) year and one hundred (100) year frequency, twenty four (24)hour SCS Type I distribution storms. No grading activity has been undertaken within the wetland area; the flood storage capacity of this wetland basin has not been altered. (2) An alteration shall not reduce the existing water quality enhancement value of a wetland under conditions of ultimate development, during both the two (2)year and one hundred (100) year frequency, twenty four (24) hour SCS Type I distribution storms. Water quality enhancement value of a wetland shall be determined using methods approved by the City. The removal of trees will not in and of itself reduce the water quality enhancement value of the wetland. Rice Creek Watershed District inspectors were asked if silt fencing or other means of stabilization would be desirable to prevent erosion into the wetland. RCWD indicated that the change in property elevation did not warrant silt fencing and since no grading activity occurred, no further remediation would be necessary. (3) Any alteration shall not reduce the existing wildlife habitat value of a wetland as measured using methods approved by the City. While there is no question that the tree removal activity has impacted the wildlife habitat on this tract of land, the extent of tree removal from within the wetland itself should cause only marginal habitat loss. This assessment is however difficult to objectively measure, as even one tree removed would have the potential for impacting habitat value. (4) Alterations shall be carried out so as to minimize the impact on vegetation. Removal of vegetation within a wetland zoning district shall be permitted only when reasonably required for the placement of structures and use of property. (Ord. 602, 8-25-97) Mr. Harstad submitted a tree removals plan indicating the areas in which trees would be removed in preparation for an eight-lot major subdivision. Trees were preserved on the north, south and west sides of the property. (5) Alterations shall not adversely affect the water flow characteristics within the wetland as determined by the City. Based on the City’s review and the review of the Rice Creek Watershed District inspectors, water flow through this property will not be affected as a result of the tree removals.