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Comment Response Page 46, Rare Features. The DNR concurs that impacts to rare features are unlikely to occur as a result of this project. While impacts to rare features are not anticipated, there is the potential to retain wildlife habitat and reduce fragmentation and loss of habitat by retaining existing groups of trees and wetlands. Opportunities include: the small group of trees on the eastern side of the property that are proposed to be incorporated into a park, the rectangular small chunk of forest on the northwest side of the project area, the small groupings of trees on the south side of 34th Street N along the eastern part of the property (especially nearest to the pond), and the small, younger patch of woods in the northeast corner of the property. In the metro area, retaining forest, even the small and isolated remnants on the landscape, is especially important for wildlife habitat, clean water, and for the recreation/aesthetic values to the residents of Lake Elmo. We encourage the City to learn more about the DNR’s School Forest Program, which provides and opportunity to use some of the retained forest as an outdoor classroom in one or more of its schools. Comment noted. Page 49, Rare Features. We appreciate that the development will use native seed mixes and plants in landscaping and encourage the City to utilize native plantings to the greatest degree possible. Comment noted. Air (Item 16) Page 51, Dust and Odors. Should water for dust control be taken from a lake, wetland, river, or stream in volumes that exceed 10,000 gallons of water in a single day, then a DNR Water Appropriation Permit will be needed for the taking of water. Please do not use products containing chloride for dust control in areas that drain to Public Waters. Comment noted. A DNR Water Appropriation Permit will be applied for, if necessary. Products containing chloride will not be used in areas that drain to Public Waters.