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1 <br /> RECEIVED MAR 04 1993 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY <br /> F <br /> r/�, \fin\ ST.PAUL DISTRICT,CORPS OF ENGINEERS <br /> wl '. et <br /> o:z:' .yl 180 E.KELLOGG BLVD.,ROOM 1421 <br /> 4.' SLP MIN ES A 51091973 march-:',1111i:'.. /,,7�• ` <br /> L. <br /> REPLY TO <br /> Construction-Operations <br /> Regulatory (93-02310-SF-GAE) <br /> Mr. Scott Erickson <br /> Nu-Western Development Company <br /> 6489 City West Parkway <br /> Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 <br /> Dear Mr. Erickson: <br /> We have reviewed the information provided us about a project proposed by <br /> Nu-Western Development Company to grade and fill isolated wetland basin(s) to <br /> facilitate commercial development (Elk Park Center) at a site located in the <br /> S 1/2 Section 27, T. 33 N. , R. 26 W. , of Sherburne County, at Elk River, <br /> Minnesota. <br /> We believe that a Department of the Army permit may be required for this <br /> proposed commercial development because of the proximity of the project to a <br /> wetland basin(s) located in the area and its potential to have an adverse <br /> impact on this wetland resource. Enclosed are application materials. The <br /> orange booklet (EP-1145-2-1) gives background information about our program <br /> III <br /> and instructions for preparing the application. <br /> Because we must notify certain other agencies about your project and <br /> provide them a reasonable opportunity to comment, our review for most projects <br /> may take at least 90 days. You can help expedite this procedure if you -- <br /> * Fill out the application completely and specifically. Please note the <br /> instructions on pages 10 and 11 of the orange booklet. <br /> * Send accurate drawings, including smaller 8 1/2 by 11 inch copies for our <br /> public notice, illustrating the wetland areas to be filled and/or altered <br /> for the proposed project. See the check list on pages 14 and 15 and the <br /> examples on pages 16 and 17 of the booklet. Following these examples <br /> will help ensure that the drawings will be accurate and usable. <br /> * Describe any and all alternatives to the project as planned that have <br /> been considered. This consideration should include other potential sites <br /> and other methods of accomplishing the proposed activity. Federal laws <br /> and guidelines often prevent issuance of permits when there are less <br /> environmentally damaging alternatives available. For instance, if the <br /> project involves placing fill in a waterbody or wetland, there may be <br /> alternatives available that would accomplish the project purpose but <br /> would not require filling, or would not require as much fill in as large <br /> an area. <br /> • <br /> If your project would include any temporary placement of excavated or <br /> • fill material into a waterbody or wetland, you may need authorization for that <br />