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Wetland Buffer Report 7654 Woodlawn Drive May 1, 2000 55 feet from the delineated boundary of the wetland. Attached are letters from Rice Creek Watershed District and SEH, the City’s Engineer. Rice Creek indicates that the development should have no impact upon the wetland as long as any fill and construction activity is contained east of the estimated Watershed delineation. RCWD staff also recommends the installation of a retaining wall between the westernmost corner of the building and the wetland as well as the addition of a type of rip/rap feature at the end of the concrete swale that drains onto the property. Staff concurs with these suggestions. After reviewing the survey and delineation report, SEH sent a letter in which a concern is raised about the limited storage capacity of the wetland. Specifically, they recommend that no grading or alteration should occur below the 902 contour on the property, that the building elevation be higher than 904.3, and that a natural buffer be maintained between the wetland and any structure or maintained lawn area. These recommendations, in addition to those made by Rice Creek Watershed District, are included in the attached Resolution. Because of the present condition of the site and the extent to which the site has been disturbed and altered from its natural state, development of the parcel would be an aesthetic improvement to the area. The conditions attached to the resolution are intended to protect and preserve the wetland and to prevent any disturbance within the defined wetland boundary. Recommendation: Given the feedback of the Rice Creek Watershed District and the City’s Engineer, staff would recommend the Council approve Resolution 5437. James Ericson, Planner N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\DEVCASES\WB00-002\Buffer Report -- May 8, 2000.doc