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Request for a Wetland Use Permit - Bloomer Woods Site Condominiums, for wetland impacts of up to 14,370 square feet associated with the construction of a proposed 30-unit residential development on 12.8 acres, located on the east side of John R, north of Avon, zoned R-3, One Family Residential with an MR Mixed Residential Overlay; Lombardo Homes, Applicant
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Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby approves a Wetland Use Permit to temporarily and permanently impact approximately 14,370 square feet for the construction of several units, a portion of the proposed road, two culverts and a portion of the storm sewer detention pond for Bloomer Woods Site Condominiums, a 30-unit residential development on 12.8 acres located on the east side of John R, north of Avon, zoned R-3, One Family Residential with an MR, Mixed Residential Overlay, Parcel No. 15-13-301-058, Lombardo Homes, Applicant, based on plans dated received by the Planning Department on January 15, 2016, with the following findings and subject to the following conditions.
Findings:
1. Of the approximately 1.39 acres of City-regulated wetlands on site, the applicant is proposing to impact a little over one-quarter.
2. Per the City's Wetland Consultant, ASTI Environmental, the wetland areas are of medium to low ecological quality and should not be considered a vital natural resource to the City.
Conditions:
1. If required, that the applicant receives all applicable DEQ permits prior to issuance of a Land Improvement Permit.
2. That the applicant provides a detailed soil erosion plan with measures sufficient to ensure ample protection of wetlands areas, prior to issuance of a Land Improvement Permit.
3. As noted on the plans, that any temporary impact areas be restored to original grade with original soils or equivalent soils and seeded with a City approved wetland seed mix where possible, prior to final approval by staff.