Updated Wetland Boundaries - WCA_NOD_1620ArboretumBlvd_5.29.2025BWSR NOD Form –September 3, 2024 1
Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act
Notice of Decision
Local Government Unit: Chanhassen County: Carver
Applicant Name: Deena Laugen
Applicant Representative: Wayne Jacobson, Jacobson Environmental, PLLC
Project Name: 1620 Arboretum Blvd (2025-74) LGU Project No. (if any): WCA 2025-005; 024533
Date Complete Application Received by LGU: 4.14.2025
Date of LGU Decision: 5.29.2025
Date this Notice was sent: 5.29.2025
WCA Decision Type - check all that apply
☒ Wetland Boundary/Type ☐ Sequencing ☐ Replacement Plan ☐ Bank Plan (not credit purchase)
☐ Exemption ☐ No-Loss (8420.0415)
MN Rules 8420.0420 Part: ☐ A ☐ B ☐ C ☐ D ☐ E ☐ F ☐ G ☐ H
Subpart: ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 7 ☐ 9
MN Statutes 103G.2241
Subdivision: : ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 6 ☐ 9
Replacement Plan Impacts (replacement plan decisions only)
Total WCA Wetland Impact Area:
Wetland Replacement Type: ☐ Project Specific Credits - Number of Credits:
☐ Bank Credits – Number of Credits: 0.3158 ac
Bank Account Number(s):
Technical Evaluation Panel Findings and Recommendations (attach if any)
☒ Approve ☐ Approve w/Conditions ☐ Deny ☐ No TEP Recommendation
LGU Decision
☒ Approved with Conditions (specify below)1 ☐ Approved1 ☐ Denied
List Conditions: Submit GIS shapefile of approved boundary.
Decision-Maker for this Application: ☐ Staff ☒ Governing Board/Council ☐ Other:
Decision is valid for: ☒ 5 years (default) ☐ Other (specify):
1 Wetland Replacement Plan approval is not valid until BWSR confirms the withdrawal of any required wetland bank credits. For project-
specific replacement a financial assurance per MN Rule 8420.0522, Subp. 9 and evidence that all required forms have been recorded on
the title of the property on which the replacement wetland is located must be provided to the LGU for the approval to be valid.
LGU Findings – Attach document(s) and/or insert narrative providing the basis for the LGU decision1.
☒ Attachment(s) (specify):
☒ Summary: The TEP met on site 4.23.2025 to review the wetland boundary and requested that changes to
the wetland boundary line. The TEP approves the updated wetland boundary/type.
1 Findings must consider any TEP recommendations.
BWSR NOD Form –September 3, 2024 2
Attached Project Documents
☒ Site Location Map ☐ Project Plan(s)/Descriptions/Reports (specify):
Appeals of LGU Decisions
If you wish to appeal this decision, you must provide a written request within 30 calendar days of the date you
received the notice. All appeals must be submitted to the Board of Water and Soil Resources Executive Director
along with a check payable to BWSR for $500 unless the LGU has adopted a local appeal process as identified
below. The check must be sent by mail and the written request to appeal can be submitted by mail or e-mail.
The appeal should include a copy of this notice, name and contact information of appellant(s) and their
representatives (if applicable), a statement clarifying the intent to appeal and supporting information as to why
the decision is in error. Send to:
Appeals & Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
Minnesota Board of Water & Soils Resources
520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155
travis.germundson@state.mn.us
Does the LGU have a local appeal process applicable to this decision?
☐ Yes1 ☒ No
1If yes, all appeals must first be considered via the local appeals process.
Local Appeals Submittal Requirements (LGU must describe how to appeal, submittal requirements, fees, etc. as applicable)
Notice Distribution (include name)
Required on all notices:
☒ SWCD TEP Member: Tyler Polster ☒ BWSR TEP Member: Alyssa Core
☐ LGU TEP Member (if different than LGU contact):
☒ DNR Representative: Taylor Huinker
☒ Watershed District or Watershed Mgmt. Org.: RPBCWD, Zach Dickhausen; Matt Nicklay
☒ Applicant: Deena Laugen
☒ Agent/Consultant: Wayne Jacoson, Jacobson Environmental, PLLC
Optional or As Applicable:
☒ Corps of Engineers:
☐ BWSR Wetland Mitigation Coordinator (required for bank plan applications only):
☐ Members of the Public (notice only): ☐ Other:
Signature: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen
Date: 5.29.2025
This notice and accompanying application materials may be sent electronically or by mail. The LGU may opt to send a
summary of the application to members of the public upon request per 8420.0255, Subp. 3.