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Department: Public Works Admin
Case/Project No.: PW22-16
Submitted by: Matthew Cox, Public Works Director | Resolution 23-25
ITEM 4.C. | Council Action: 1/23/2023 |
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| | | | | | | | Description
Resolution approving the Steven Road West, Norwood Drive to State Orchard Road, Woodland Deed Restriction. Project #PW22-16 |
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| | | | | | | | Background/Discussion
The Steven Road West project will construct a new Steven Road segment from Norwood Drive to State Orchard Road. It was determined during the NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) Re-evaluation that approximately 4.97 acres of woodlands will be impacted as part of the project. To meet mitigation requirements under Iowa DOT Policy 11A030, existing woodlands may be acquired and placed under a protective easement.
The deed restriction will protect and conserve existing wooded areas within City owned land at Cook Park (3.87 acres) and a portion of Graham Park (1.1 acre).
These areas were chosen because they are heavily wooded, and the City does not have to acquire additional property to satisfy the NEPA requirement.
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| | | | | | | | Recommendation
Approval of this resolution for the Steven Road West project. The deed restriction will mitigate the NEPA requirement for preserving woodlands.
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