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2. Page 11, Zoning. The EAW should discuss how the project is or is not in compliance with local <br />shoreland ordinances. <br />Response: The project has been designed to meet local shoreland ordinances. <br />3. Page 13, Surface Water. This section does not discuss Lake Amelia to the east, even though much of <br />the eastern development is located within the shoreland of Lake Amelia, which is also a Lake of <br />Moderate Biodiversity Significance. Wilkinson Lake is mapped as a Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) <br />Site of Outstanding Biodiversity Significance. <br />Response: Lake Amelia is not anticipated to be affected by the project as the project is outside its watershed. <br />Current geography and wooded areas adjacent to the lake will provide a buffer from the sightlines of the <br />proposed project. No impacts to Lake Amelia or its watershed will occur from the project and the project has <br />been designed to meet local shoreland ordinances. <br />4. Page 15, Groundwater. There is one identified well (#420603, a domestic well) located within the <br />Project site. The DNR regulates water use, depending on use type and volume. However, if the well is <br />not in use and does not have a Water Well Maintenance Permit, or the well poses a threat to health or <br />safety, Minnesota law requires that the well be sealed. <br />Response: The well, and any other potential unknown wells, will be dealt with per Minnesota Department of <br />Health standards prior to development. <br />5. Page 15, Groundwater. Is the site currently tile -drained? If so, what is the depth to groundwater <br />expected to be after development? <br />Response: The site is not currently known to be tile drained. <br />6. Page 16, Stormwater. Please ensure that the NPDES/SDS Construction Stormwater Permit, the <br />Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, and project construction plans include the requirements for <br />state -listed species that are identified in the June 21, 2024 Natural Heritage Review letter, and also <br />include the required Blanding's turtle avoidance plan. <br />Response: The listed requirements will be included in the referenced documents. <br />7. Page 16, Stormwater. The DNR recommends that stormwater be used for landscape irrigation. The re- <br />use of stormwater for irrigation will reduce the volume of stormwater and stormwater pollution flowing <br />downstream of the site. In addition, the use of stormwater for irrigating landscaping will conserve <br />valuable groundwater. <br />E <br />