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Chanhassen’s 2006 Surface Water Management Plan : 

Chanhassen’s 2006 Surface Water Management Plan Carver County WENR Meeting March 27, 2007 Lori Haak Water Resources Coordinator 952.227.1135 lhaak@ci.chanhassen.mn.us

Overview: 

Overview Chanhassen at a Glance Review of Process Products Outcomes Work Plan Tools Challenges Questions

Chanhassen at a Glance: 

Chanhassen at a Glance

Why Update?: 

Why Update? Compliance Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program WMO Plans Improve accuracy & efficiency Infrastructure Goals & Policies Development Standards

SWMP Update Process: 

SWMP Update Process Update of Water Quantity Model Lake Management Strategies Public Input & Involvement Public hearings 7 Task Force meetings Technical subcommittee Funding Revisions City Code Update

New & Refined Tools: 

New & Refined Tools Goals & Policies

Goals: 

Goals

New & Refined Tools: 

New & Refined Tools Goals & Policies Water Resource Classification System

Water Resource Classification: 

Water Resource Classification

New & Refined Tools: 

New & Refined Tools Goals & Policies Water Resource Classification System Stormwater System Inventory

Stormwater System Inventory: 

Stormwater System Inventory

New & Refined Tools: 

New & Refined Tools Goals & Policies Water Resource Classification System Stormwater System Inventory Hydrologic Model Update

Hydrologic Model Update: 

Hydrologic Model Update

New & Refined Tools: 

New & Refined Tools Goals & Policies Water Resource Classification System Stormwater System Inventory Hydrologic Model Update Wetland Inventory, Assessment & Plan

Wetland Inventory: 

Wetland Inventory

New & Refined Tools: 

New & Refined Tools Goals & Policies Water Resource Classification System Stormwater System Inventory Hydrologic Model Update Wetland Inventory, Assessment & Plan Water Body Evaluation Update Standards (in progress)

Outcomes: 

Outcomes Work Plan Prioritization Physical system improvement needs NPDES Permit compliance Ordinance updates Budgeting/Financing the program Efficient & Effective Delivery Development reviews Taking advantage of higher return opportunities

Work Plan : 

Work Plan Water Quantity Reduce impact of high water levels on Lotus Lake Review easements & emergency overflows Reduce flows in Bluff Creek Water Quality Protect Seminary Fen; Assumption Creek Improve Lotus & Riley Lakes; Bluff & Riley Creeks Maintain other water bodies/steady trends Inspections & maintenance

Work Plan: 

Work Plan Wetlands Buffers & setbacks Use MnRAM data to guide decisions Erosion & Sediment Control Development review Construction site inspection → CSWCD Restore & stabilize scours Finance & Regulatory Responsibilities Maintain adequate funding Remain primary permitting authority

Surface Water Management Plan: 

Surface Water Management Plan Available on the City’s website at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us Departments and Services Natural Resources Second Generation Surface Water Management Plan

Tools: 

Tools Stormwater ponds Swales Rain gardens & infiltration/filtration Clustering development Alternatives to impervious surfaces Green roofs Underground retention Cooperation!

General Challenges: 

General Challenges Managing expectations Aesthetics Development Retrofitting Non-degradation Funding E&SC on individual home sites Effective educational programs Stabilizing waterways Multiple WMOs

Specific Challenges: 

Specific Challenges Implementation Capabilities Soils Groundwater Inspection Maintenance Tracking/Enforcement

What We’ve Learned…: 

What We’ve Learned… Think ahead Start now to identify and protect exceptional resources Use available resources County/State/Federal Seasoned veterans Establish funding sources If possible, acquire property now that you’ll need later Embrace creativity

Slide25: 

Questions? Lori Haak Water Resources Coordinator Phone: 952.227.1135 Email: lhaak@ci.chanhassen.mn.us Web Site: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us Seminary Fen Wetland Complex