2014/02/12 - OTHER - (NA) - Note

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FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Carl Bandt has filed an application for a permit to place riprap or vegetated armoring on the banks of Sand Lake, in the Town of Jackson, Burnett County, also described as SWI/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 26, T40N, R15W. 2. The project will consist of placing 30 feet of rock riprap along the shoreline to prevent further erosion. 3. The Department has completed an investigation of the project site and has evaluated the project as described in the application and plans. 4. Sand Lake is a navigable water and no bulkhead exists at the project site. 5. The proposed project, if constructed in accordance with this permit will not adversely affect water quality, will not increase water pollution in surface waters and will not cause environmental pollution as defined in s. 283.01(6m), Wis. Stats. 6. The proposed project, if constructed in accordance with this permit will not adversely affect wetlands. 7. The Department of Natural Resources and the applicant have completed all --- procedural requirements and the project as permitted will comply with all applicable requirements of Sections 1.11, 30.12(3), Wisconsin Statutes and Chapters NR 102, 103, 150, 299, and 328, of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. 8. The structure or deposit will not materially obstruct navigation because the rock will be placed up against the existing bank. 9. The structure or deposit will not be detrimental to the public interest because the rock will prevent soil from eroding into the lake and wildlife will still be able to access the shoreline. 10.The structure or deposit will not materially reduce the flood flow capacity of a stream because the project is located in Sand Lake. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The Department has authority under ch. 30, Wis. Stats., and ch. NR 328, Wis. Adm. Code, to issue a permit for the construction and maintenance of this project. 2. The Department has complied with s. 1.11, Wis. Stats.