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From:Sorensen, Jenifer (DNR) <br />To:Rachel Juba <br />Cc:Petrik, Daniel (DNR) <br />Subject:RE: January Hugo TEP Meeting <br />Date:Tuesday, January 31, 2017 3:43:27 PM <br />Attachments:Shoreland Model Ordinance_010917_with commentary.pdf <br />Sec._90_137_SLDistrict_Downloaded072415.docx <br />2004-03-00HugoSLControls.pdf <br />1995-12-21HugoSLOrdApprovalwithFlex.pdf <br />1995-08-07HugoSLOrd.pdf <br />Shoreland Ordinance Review Checklist.docx <br />Rachel – <br /> <br />Attached is DNR’s recently updated shoreland (SL) model ordinance, including a section with the SL PUD standards. <br /> Right now, Hugo’s SL ordinance does not include SL PUD standards. When a community does not have SL PUD <br /> standards in its SL ordinance, DNR is required to approve SL PUDs to make sure they meet the SL PUD density and open <br /> space requirements. <br /> <br />The last time that DNR reviewed and approved Hugo’s SL ordinance was in 1995 (see attached approval letter and <br /> Hugo’s 1995 SL ordinance). At that time, the City’s SL ordinance contained the SL PUD standards. In 2004, area <br /> hydrologist Travis Germundson contacted the City of Hugo to state that the City’s SL ordinance was no longer <br /> substantially compliant with state standards (see attached). I don’t think any action has been taken since 2004 to get a <br /> compliant ordinance in place. <br /> <br />So, there is a need to look at Hugo’s latest SL ordinance (attached) for compliance with state SL standards and update <br /> the language for approval by DNR. The first step in the review is to compare the City’s current SL standards to DNR’s SL <br /> ordinance review checklist (attached), to see what language is in and what language is not in the current City <br /> ordinance. If all of the language is within one ordinance, this is pretty straightforward; if the SL standards are <br /> embedded in other city code, it’s harder. If the SL ordinance is a standalone ordinance, the model ordinance can be <br /> used as a template for an updated City SL ordinance, making the whole process a lot easier. <br /> <br />Would you like to visit first by phone to discuss approach, or would you like to set up an in-person meeting? I can come <br /> up to Hugo’s City Hall. I’m available: <br /> <br />· Tuesday, February 7 – Any time before 2 pm <br />· Wednesday, February 8 – Before 12 pm <br />· Friday, February 10 – Before 3 pm <br />· Tuesday, February 14 – Any time <br />· Wednesday, February 15 – Any time <br /> <br />We can sure discuss the Creekside PUD concept layout as well and what they need to be incorporating into their <br /> concept plan to meet the SL PUD standards. <br /> <br />Jen <br />  <br />  <br />Jenifer Sorensen <br />East Metro Area Hydrologist (Ramsey and Washington Counties) <br />Division of Ecological and Water Resources <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br />1200 Warner Road <br />St Paul, MN 55106 <br />Phone: 651-259-5754 <br />Email: jenifer.sorensen@state.mn.us <br />