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DNR Forestry Fax:651-772-7599 Oct 16 '02 10:46 P.02/02 <br /> t or. nrra,;� <br /> ,�_9 1 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br /> Ire�,.. ,), , .NI. <br /> • k7-3J ;7', 1 {� ti <br /> •?.^^ 2J9 2., (("-�0 1200 Warner Road <br /> K . <br /> �oP� n��� St Paul, Minnesota 55106 <br /> October 16, 2002 <br /> Mr. Stephen Rohlf <br /> Building and Zoning Administrator,City of Elk River <br /> Post Office Box 490 <br /> Elk River, Minnesota 55330-0490 <br /> Dear Mr_ Roblf <br /> The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reviewed the Environmental Assessment Worksheet <br /> prepared for the Elk River Station residential and commercial development project, and has the following <br /> comments. <br /> Localized impacts of residential development projects may include alteration or el iminarion of natural vegetation, <br /> impacts to rare(e.g.,threatened or endangered)or important species,and waterbody and wetland impacts. Greater <br /> impacts to the natural and human environment come from the cumulative effects of these projects when combined <br /> with the effects of similar projects within the county or multi-county area. <br /> This project will not significantly affect natural vegetation,or threatened or endangered species. Wetland impacts <br /> Scan most effectively be addressed through the Wetland Conservation Act process and we will provide comments <br /> through that process. Section 29 of the EAW,which should address cumulative impacts,appears to be <br /> insufficient. The City,as Local Government Unit,is responsible for the preparation of the EAW,not the <br /> developer. As such,the City should be able to address the issue of cumulative impacts in great detail. We urge the <br /> City to assess cumulative effects to the best of its ability. <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to review the Environmental Assessment Worksheet If you have any questions <br /> about this project,please contact staff ecologist Michael North at 218-828-2433. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> /<dru-e----/-Ce) 4444---- <br /> Kathleen A.Wallace <br /> Regional Director <br /> cc: D. Anderson <br /> W. Ba.rstad <br /> S. Colvin , <br /> P. Fowler <br /> J.Hiebert <br /> J. Larsen(EQB) <br /> M. North <br /> SD. Stinnett(USFWS) <br /> C. Vaeek <br /> DNR fniorrnation:651-296-6157 1-868-546-6367 x:6651-295-5484 1-800-657-3929 <br />