Section 3-840 Wetland Setback Disturbance Plan
3-840.A. Plan Requirements for Wetland Setback Disturbance Plan. Where soil disturbance and\or other activities are proposed in the wetland setback, an applicant shall submit a wetland setback disturbance plan that shows:
3-840.A.1. Wetland Delineation. A wetland delineation prepared by a qualified professional (as describe above in Section 3-820.F) that delineates the wetland area (as defined in Article 2) boundary and surveyed by a Colorado Licensed Surveyor.
3-840.A.2. Project Narrative. A description of the proposed activity causing disturbance in the wetland setback, including the proposed amount, location and area of wetland setback area soil disturbance, and a description of how the applicant is meeting the criteria contained in Section 3-830.
3-840.A.3. Schedule. A detailed timeline and description of the proposed best management practices throughout the construction process, including subsequent monitoring after the completion of construction.
3-840.A.4. Grading Plan. Details about grading and erosion control, including use of soil stabilization measures and practices to minimize the impacts of the proposed disturbance on the wetland setback. No disturbance in the 25-foot wetland setback shall be permitted until approved measures are in place unless disturbance is to install an approved measure. The grading plan details shall be consistent with the site construction mitigation plan as required by Title 15, Chapter 15.35 of the Town Municipal Code.
3-840.A.5. Construction Plan. A construction plan showing how the wetland setback will not have any development activity, including but not limited to construction activity, shall be submitted. No staging, scaffolding, grading equipment or other construction equipment can be conducted within the wetland setback and the setback line shall have appropriate fencing in place prior to mass excavation to ensure the integrity of the wetland setback is protected.
3-840.A.6. Site Plan. The proposed site plan for the entire property, including but not limited to existing conditions (topography in two foot contours), and proposed buildings and other structures.
3-840.A.7. Mitigation Plan. Details regarding the mitigation of impacts caused by the proposed activity in the 25-foot wetland setback, clearly stating whether the proposed mitigation will occur on site or off site. The following shall be included:
a. A clear illustration of the proposed setback area to be restored or created, supporting hydrology, and the location of the improvement.
b. Authority to conduct mitigation measures if the proposed mitigation is off site.
c. A revegetation and monitoring plan:
(i) The plan shall be prepared by an engineer or scientist trained in wetlands area mitigation.
(ii) A detailed planting plan that shows the location, quantity, species and size of plants to be installed.
(iii) Detailing methods and materials for interim soil stabilization.
(iv) Mitigation per the provisions of Section 3-850.
3-840.A.8. Mitigation Criteria. The following criteria shall be used by applicants in creating proposed mitigation plans. The following criteria shall also be used in evaluating a proposed mitigation plan:
a. Wetland setback area restoration, enhancement or creation shall be considered on-site first, then, if such is determined to not be practical, mitigation may be considered in the close proximity to the impacted area, preferably contiguous with existing wetland areas, or identified wildlife habitats or wildlife corridors, where practical. Mitigation shall not be proposed for sites outside of the Telluride Town Limits.
b. Mitigation shall provide the functional equivalent of the disturbed 25-foot wetland setback, to the extent that such functions and values can be practically replicated. It is preferred that a restored or created wetland setback area be in close proximity to the impacted wetland area and\or wetland setback and is of similar type and function and value.
c. General conformance with the mitigation provisions of Section 3-850, unless other mitigation is approved by the Town as provided for in that section.