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19-661: Board Consideration

Posted 05 December 2019

MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
BOARD OF MANAGERS- PERMIT CONSIDERATION NOTICE

MCWD Offices Lower Level Meeting Room
15320 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN
December 19th, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.

The MCWD Board of Managers is considering MCWD permit application 19-661 as described below and is scheduled to take action on permit at the meeting site listed above. MCWD Rules require notice to all property owners within 600' of the proposed permitted area as a courtesy, in the event there are any questions or concerns.

19-661: The MCWD is proposing a Phase I Boardwalk that will be accompanied by a later date Phase II park project and site restoration known as Wassermann West Park located to the east of CSAH 43 and west of Wasseramann Lake (PIDs: 650230600 & 650230700) in the City of Victoria. MCWD regulates the project under our Erosion Control, Floodplain Alteration, Wetland Protection, and Waterbody Crossings & Structures rules. The future Phase II will also be reviewed for Streambank Stabilization. The project is seeking an Exception to the MCWD minimum wetland buffer width requirements for a restoration project that will improve water quality, restore vegetation and provide a public benefit.

If you would like to review the application materials in detail, please contact Heidi Quinn at hquinn@minnehahacreek.org or 952-641-4504 to make an appointment. If you plan to attend this meeting, please call to confirm that the permit application is on the agenda or check the MCWD website at https://www.minnehahacreek.org/about/board-managers/minutes-and-agenda-p....

Hopkins Bank of America

Posted 03 December 2019

This public notice is for the review of Permit #19-653

Ridgecrest Hopkins LLC, on behalf of Bank of America, is proposing a commercial renovation of the former Dairy Queen at 510 Blake Road North in Hopkins. MCWD regulates the project under our Erosion Control and Stormwater Management rules. The project will include on-site stormwater management that meets District requirements for redevelopment sites less than an acre with a decrease in impervious surface.

Contact Grace Barlow with questions or concerns regarding the permit at gbarlow@minnehahacreek.org or (952) 641-4518.

Thanks!

Permit 19-480

Posted 25 November 2019

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is reviewing Permit #19-480 for conformance with the District’s rules. Lakewinds Yacht & Sport Condominiums is proposing a landscaping project at 4379 Wilshire Boulevard in Mound. MCWD regulates the project under our Erosion Control and Stormwater Management rules. A raingarden is proposed to treat stormwater onsite.

Contact Erin Manlick with questions or concerns regarding the permit at EManlick@minnehahacreek.org or 952-641-4586.

Permits are reviewed by staff for compliance with District rules. Interested parties may request that the permit be considered by the MCWD Board of Managers. Requests for board consideration must be in writing and received at the MCWD offices prior to 4:30 PM, December 9, 2019.