HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2012-048CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2012-048
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE
WETLAND BANKING PLAN AND
DESIGNATING CREDITS FOR THE
HAMPTON HILLS WETLAND BANK
WHEREAS, Hampton Hills, LLC proposes to establish a wetland bank for the purpose of
utilizing credits deposited in the bank as mitigation for wetland impacts; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Hampton Hills Wetland Bank includes a total of 5.87 acres of
wetland credit designated as 0.48 acres of wetland buffer, 4.89 acres of total wetland restoration, 0.50
acres of partial wetland restoration; and
WHEREAS, a perpetual conservation easement is required by the State of Minnesota, prior to
the deposit of credits into the bank; and
WHEREAS, prior to the deposition of credits into the Hampton Hills Wetland Bank, credits
must be certified by the City of Plymouth, as the local government unit for administration of the
Wetland Conservation Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA:
I. The Hampton Hills Wetland Bank is hereby approved.
2. Wetland credits are designated as 0.48 acres of wetland buffer, 4.89 acres of total wetland
restoration, and 0.50 acres of partial wetland restoration.
3. A perpetual conservation easement shall be approved by the State of Minnesota, in
accordance with MN Rule 8420.0705 Subp. 5, prior to the deposition of credits into the
Hampton Hills Wetland Bank.
4. The City of Plymouth shall certify credits prior to the deposition of credits into the Hampton
Hills Wetland Bank.
5. Credits shall be made available according to the following schedule:
a. 2012 — 15% of 5.87 acres or 0.88 acres.
b. 2013 —
35% of 5.87 acres or 2.05 acres.
c. 2014 —
25% of 5.87 acres or 1.47 acres.
d. 2015 —
25% of 5.87 acres or 1.47 acres.
Approved this 14th day of February, 2012.