HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-019 Permission RE Conservation Easement 5240 Highwood Drive RESOLUTION NO. 2015-19
RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO WORK WITHIN A CONSERVATION
EASEMENT AT 5240 HIGHWOOD DRIVE FOR MISSY AND LEONARD BLUM
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 Missy and Leonard Blum are requesting permission to perform work within a Conservation
Easement for the purpose of installing retaining walls and a pathway to Mirror Lake within
the easement area.
1.02 Work would include grading,tree removal, tree replanting,installation of retaining walls,a
patio and stairs,and installation of three underground stormwater treatment areas to filter out
sediment before draining into Mirror Lake.
1.03 The applicant is proposing to tear down the existing home on the property and build a new
one outside of the easement area.
1.04 The property is legally described as follows:
Lot 6, Block 1, Emerald Woods Addition.
Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is subject to the following findings:
1. The proposal would meet the intent of the easement to remain generally a natural area,
constitute scenic surroundings suitable for habitat for fish and wildlife.
2. The proposed work would be consistent with other properties on Mirror Lake. The trees
along the shoreline would be preserved; there would be landscaping and access to the
lake.
3. There would be an equal amount of trees/landscaping replanted. A few of the trees
planned for removal are in poor health.The 30 inch Oak has a bad lean and root collar rot
evident at ground line and thus justified for removal. Two other Oaks were previously
topped and did not appear to be in a very healthy state.
4. There may be opportunity to save additional trees working with the city forester.
5. There would be enhanced flood control,water conservation, erosion control and soil
conservation. The stormwater treatment areas will filter out sediment before draining into
Mirror Lake,which would improve the quality of the lake.
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6. Trees along the lake would be maintained,so the views from across the lake would not be
dramatically impacted;wildlife would still be able to access the area as a continuation
from Fox Meadow Park to the north.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE,it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina,grants
permission to work within the easement area subject to the following conditions:
1. Submittal of a landscape and tree removal and replacement plan subject to review and
approval of the city forester.
2. Trees to be removed in the easement area shall be replaced 1 for 1 in the easement area,
and spread out to maintain an over story tree canopy in the easement. Removal and
replacement of trees,including size of replacement trees, shall be subject to review and
approval by the city forester.
3. The proposed plans require review and approval of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed
District.
4. Work in the easement must be consistent with the plans date stamped January 28,2015
and presented to the City Council.
5. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the gineering memo dated January 28,
2015.
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ATTEST:
Debra A. angen,Ci lerk ames B. Hovland,Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of February 3,2015,and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 2015.
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