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separate escrows for erosion control and grading. It is currently defined on square <br />footage of area disturbed or if it is in the shoreland and they would now add the <br />amount of dirt moved as a trigger. A grading escrow is required for projects that <br />move over 250 cubic yards of material. The Public Works department will approve <br />the permit requests. <br />Member Trainor inquired how this ordinance addresses contractor changes to <br />originally approved grading to make sure changes are completed. <br />Mr. Freihammer stated the ordinance includes language that states the grading <br />permit must meet the current approved grading plan. If staff feels it has not been <br />met, they will require an as -built. Their escrow will not be returned until the <br />grading plan has been met. <br />Member Trainor inquired how it relates to an area that has many different builders <br />and one builder's permit. He inquired if there is an opportunity to catch a change <br />to the grading plan while the project is underway. <br />Mr. Freihammer commented the grading will be reviewed before the escrow is <br />returned because there is an additional permit tied to it. Previously, there was a <br />chance it could be signed off on without the grading checked, but that can no longer <br />occur. They can also do weekly erosion control inspections. <br />Member Trainor inquired if this should be tied to the surface water management <br />plan. <br />Mr. Freihammer commented it is already tied to it because it is tied to the erosion <br />control ordinance. <br />Member Misra moved, Member Wozniak seconded, to recommend to the City <br />Council approval of the revisions to Chapter 803 Storm Water Drainage. <br />Ayes: 5 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Abstain: 1 (Trainor) <br />Member Trainor noted he abstained because he needs more time to review the <br />proposed ordinance. <br />Motion carried. <br />Chapter 1017: Shoreland. Wetland and Storm Water Management, Section <br />1017.26: Stormwater Management. <br />Mr. Johnson reported this ordinance update is needed to better address private storm <br />water facilities. The new ordinance adds more clear language on maintenance and <br />inspection requirements for private best management practices. It clarifies <br />Page 14 of 16 <br />