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From: Sorensen. Jenifer (DNR) To: Rachel Juba Cc: Petrik. Daniel (DNR) Subject: RE: January Hugo TEP Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 3:43:27 PM Attachments: Shoreland Model Ordinance 010917 with commentarv.odf Sec. 90 137 SLDistrict Downloaded072415.docx 2004-03-OOH uaoSLControls. odf 1995-12-21 H ugoSLOrdAoorovalwithFlex. pelf 1995-08-07HuaoSLOrd.Ddf Shoreland Ordinance Review Checklist.dooc Rachel — Attached is DNR's recently updated shoreland (SL) model ordinance, including a section with the SL PUD standards. Right now, Hugo's SL ordinance does not include SL PUD standards. When a community does not have SL PUD standards in its SL ordinance, DNR is required to approve SL PUDs to make sure they meet the SL PUD density and open space requirements. The last time that DNR reviewed and approved Hugo's SL ordinance was in 1995 (see attached approval letter and Hugo's 1995 SL ordinance). At that time, the City's SL ordinance contained the SL PUD standards. In 2004, area hydrologist Travis Germundson contacted the City of Hugo to state that the City's SL ordinance was no longer substantially compliant with state standards (see attached). I don't think any action has been taken since 2004 to get a compliant ordinance in place. So, there is a need to look at Hugo's latest SL ordinance (attached) for compliance with state SL standards and update 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 ordinance review checklist (attached), to see what language is in and what language is not in the current City ordinance. If all of the language is within one ordinance, this is pretty straightforward; if the SL standards are embedded in other city code, it's harder. If the SL ordinance is a standalone ordinance, the model ordinance can be used as a template for an updated City SL ordinance, making the whole process a lot easier. 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 up to Hugo's City Hall. I'm available: • Tuesday, February 7 — Any time before 2 pm • Wednesday, February 8 —Before 12 pm • Friday, February 10 — Before 3 pm • Tuesday, February 14—Anytime • Wednesday, February 15 —Anytime We can sure discuss the Creekside PUD concept layout as well and what they need to be incorporating into their concept plan to meet the SL PUD standards. Jen Jenifer Sorensen East Metro Area Hydrologist (Ramsey and Washington Counties) Division of Ecological and Water Resources Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 1200 Warner Road St Paul, MN 55106 Phone: 651-259-5754 Email: ienifer.sorensen(@state.mn.us