Board approves Forest Ridge rezoning and preliminary plat with wetland-permit condition and added North Shore sidewalks

During new business the board approved rezoning two parcels to single-family residential and then considered the preliminary plat for the Forest Ridge subdivision. Staff explained several parcels in the plat are subject to wetland regulations and that, under state rules, developers must obtain DNR permits before permanently filling wetlands. "By DNR requirements, they need to go to a permitting process to be able to get those permanent to fill them," staff said, adding that lots may not be sold until required wetland permits are secured.