5.3. PCSR 08-24-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Comment—The EAW references periodic washing of gravel associated with the project, but does not identify the source of the wash water or the treatment and disposal of wastewater. Response—Washing of gravel has been eliminated from the project since the EAW was prepared, therefore these comments are no longer relevant. Comment—Former Judicial Ditch#1 is referenced in the EAW, but its location is not delineated. Response—Although Judicial Ditch# 1 has been formerly abandoned, it will be used as an outlet for run-off from the site. Abandoned Judicial Ditch#1's branches ultimately discharge to the Trott Brook. Because the elevations of the inlet and outlet of the ditch on the subject property will remain unchanged, post-restoration run-off rates are anticipated to be similar to predevelopment run-off rates. The outlet will be protected from erosion with rip rap, silt fence and a vegetative buffer to remove nutrients. To ensure consistency with the Wetland Conservation Act, the Technical Evaluation Panel for the City of Elk River has looked at this issue in detail. Comment—Whether or not temporary or portable storage tanks will be used to store fuel. Response—There will be no temporary or portable storage tanks for the storage of fuels. The petitioner will be using refueling trucks at designated locations on the site for refueling vehicles. Comment - Would like to see the "Potential to Emit" calculations to see if the project has the potential to significantly impact air quality. Response—City Staff has informed the petitioner that "Potential to Emit" calculations are required for the project. If a MPCA Air Quality Permit is required, the city will copied. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)—letter from Kathleen Wallace, dated August 18, 2004. Comment— Waterfowl habitat and a fishing pond are problematic and shallower slopes will allow for better vegetation establishment, less erosion and better water quality. Response—All of the issues raised in this letter have been reviewed by the City of Elk River's Technical Evaluation Panel, which includes a DNR Fisheries Biologist. Adjustments to wetland mitigation plan for the project have been made in an attempt to address these concerns. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)— letter from Claudia Dumont, dated August 9, 2004.