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2. Findings of Fact 2.1 Project Description Lennar Corporation is proposing construction of a residential development located at in the CityT of Elk River, Sherburne CountyT, Minnesota. The project �uill include the construction of approximatel�T 433 single-family- homes and 180 multi-family housing units as well as infrastructure such as roads, utilities, walks/trails, and storm`vater ponds. 2.2 Corrections to the EAW or Changes to the Project since the EAW was Published. There have been no changes or updates to the EAW since publication on DecembeY 13, 2023. The summary of impacts and mitigation outlined belo�v reflect the current proposed design. 2.3 Agency and Public Comments on the EAW The CityT of Elk River received written comments during the comment period from the following four agencies: ■ l��innesota DepaYtment of TranspoYtation ■ Mirinesota Department of Natural Resources ■ Minnesota State Historic PYeservation Office ■ ArmyT Corps of Engineers Consistent with state environmental review rules, Yesponses have been pYepaYed foY all substantive comments submitted during the comment period. Written responses have been provided for substantive comments pertaining to analyTsis conducted for and documented in the EAW (see Appendix A). Original comments in their entiretyT are included in Appendix B. 2.4 Decision Regarding Need for an Environmental Impact Statement The CityT of Elk River finds that the analyTsis completed for the EAW and the additional information considered in this Findings of Fact and Conclusions document are adequate to determine whether the pYoject has the potential foY significant environmental effects based on consideYation of the fouY criteria identified in Minnesota Rules, Part 4410.1700, Subd. 7(described in the sections that follo`v). 2.4.1 Type, Extent, and Reversibiliry of impacts The CityT of Elk River finds the analyTsis completed for the EAW is adequate to determine whether the pYoject has the potential for significant environmental effects. The EAW described the tyrpe and extent of impacts to the natural and built environment anticipated to result from the proposed project The proposed design for the project includes features to mitigate the identified impacts. Based on the EAW analyrsis and mitigation commitments, the pYoposed pYoject is not anticipated to result in substantial impacts. Belo�v is a summaryT of the findings regarding potential environmental impacts of the proposed project and the design features included to avoid, minimize, and mitigate those impacts.