4 - Call Up: Floodplain Development Permit (LUR2008-00031) and Wetland Permit (LUR2008-00011) for Goose Creek improvementsMEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Board
FROM: Katie Knapp, Civil Engineer, Floodplain and Wetlands Permitting
DATE: March 28, 2007
SUBJECT: Call Up Item: Floodplain Development Permit (LUR2008-00031) and
Wetland Permit (LUR2008-00011) for Goose Creek improvements
A floodplain development permit and a wetland permit for channel improvements in Goose
Creek were approved by Planning and Development staff on March 21, 2008. The project is
located along Goose Creek east of 47`h Street and north of Pearl 5treet. Proposed improvements
include rehabilitation of a drop structure by repiacing grouted boulders and removing sediment
accumulation, and regrading the low flow channel to restore it to its original grade. Also
included in the project is stabilizing the existing multiuse trail by removing loose material from
undercut portions of tbe trail and filling it with a sand/concrete mix.
The proposed Goose Creek improvements occur within the 100-year floodplain and the high
hazard and conveyance zones. The applicant has illustrated that the project will not adversety
impact the floodplain or change Yhe high haaard or conveyance zones. The project includes
impacts to 0.014 acres of wetlands and less than 0.001 acres of impacts to wetland buffer azeas.
Wefland impacts will be mitigated onsite by creating 0.028 acres of new wetland areas along
Goose Creek.
Any person aggrieved by the granting of a floodplain development permit or wetland permit may
appeal this determination within 15 days of the date of issuance, as set forth under Subsection 9-
4-4(a), by filing a written request for appeal by Apri13, 2008. The Floodplain Development
Permit and Wetland Permit will be effective April 4, 2008.
Questions regarding this Floodplain Development Permit and Wetland Permit or any written
appeal may be directed to Katie Knapp in Planning and Development Services, 1739 Broadway,
Suite 300, P.O. Box 791, Boulder, Colorado 80306. Katie may also be contacted at 303-441-
1880 or by e-mail at knappk@bouldercolorado.gov.
CITY OF BOULDER '
_f//~~~ Planning and Development Services
~ ~ 1739 Broadway, Third Floor P.O. Box 791, Boulder, CO 80306-0791
phone 303-441-1880 fax 303-441-3241 web boulderplandevelop.net
Land Use Review Floodplain Development Permit
Date Issued: March 21, 2008 Expiration Date: March 22, 2011
(Pursuant to Subsection 9-3-6(e), B.R.C. 1981)
Permit Number: LUR2008-00031
Contact Information
Eric Lessard
Public Works/Utilities
1739 Broadway, 2ntl Floor
Boulder, CO 80306
Project Information
Location: GOOSE CREEK
Description of Work: Floodplain Dev Permit. Goose Creek drop structure replacement and low flow
channel improvements.
Type of Floodplain Permit: Floodplain Review W/Analysis
Creek Name: Goose
Flood Protection Elevation: Not applicable
Conditions of Approval
' The proposed projecUactivity is approved on the basis that it satisfies applicable requirements of Chapter
9-3, "Floodplain Regulations," Boulder Revised Code 1981. Other floodplain requirements as set forth in
Chapter 9-9 which are not specifically outlined in the conditions of approval below remain applicable to this
project activity.
Inspections
To schedule an inspection, call 303-441-3280 and refer to your permit number (LUR2008-00031).
' Final Floodplain Inspection
CITY OF BOULDER
Planning and Development Services
+ 1739 Broadway, Third Floor P.O. Box 791, Boulder, CO 80306-0791
phone 303-441-1880 fax 303-441-3241 web boulderplandevelop.net
Wetland Permit
Date Issued: 3/21/2008 Expiration Date: March 21, 2011
(Pursuant to Subsection 9-3-9(k), B.R.C. 1981)
Permit Number: LUR2008-00011
Contact Information
ERIC LESSARD
P.O. BOX 791
BOULDER, CO 80306
303-441-4232
Project Information
Location: GOOSE CREEK
Legal Description:
Description of Work: WETLAND PERMIT: Proposal for channel improvements to Goose Creek
including channel restoration and replace drop structure.
Conditions of Approval
The proposed projecUactivity is approved on the basis that it satisfies applicable requirements of Chapter
9-3-9, "Wetlands Protection," Boulder Revised Code 1981. Other wetland requirements as set forth in
Chapter 9-3-9 which are not specifically outlined in the conditions of approval below remain applicable to this
project/activity.
The wetland mitigatin work shall be constructed in accordance with the approved mitigation plan.
The applicant and any successor owner of any portion of the property is responsible for the
implementation of the approved wetland mitigation plan per section 9-3-9(j) B.R.C., 1981. Any failure of
the mitigation plan during the five-year monitoring period shall be remedied by the applicant and any
successor owner of any portion of the property.
The applicant is responsible for maintenance and monitoring of the wetland mitigation site and shall
submit annual monitoring reports to the Department of Planning and Development Services.
Inspections
To schedule an inspection, call 303-441-3280 and refer to your permit number (LUR2008-00011).
Wetland Mitigation Inspection
• Wetland Mitigation 2nd Year
Wetland Mitigation 3rd Year
Wetland Mitigation 4th Year
Final Wetland Mitigation Insp
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Review Type: Wetland Standard Review The information deputed on this map is provided
as graphical representation only. The City of Boulder
Review N umber: LUR2008-00091 provides no warranty, expressed or implied, as to
1 inch equals 200 feet the accuracy and/or completeness of the information
Applicant: City of Boulder PW /Utilities contained hereon.