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Adelaide Landing Residential Development EAW, Hugo January 31, 2017 from existing conditions. Consequently, the project is not expected to result in a regionally significant decline in wildlife abundance or species diversity. Measures expected to provide additional habitat for wildlife and help mitigate adverse effects include the preservation of approximately 55 acres of wetland area, avoidance or native plant communities, and the creation of a 17.4-acre community park. In addition, Project development will maintain connections between existing wetlands and woodlands through buffers and landscaped areas. Such efforts will reduce habitat fragmentation and allow for wildlife movement on the property and from adjacent, off -site resource areas. The increased acreage of large ponds within the Project area may also increase habitat availability and suitability for trumpeter swans. The project proposer understands that the introduction and spread of invasive weed species from project construction and operation requires consideration. While there is the opportunity for invasive weed species to be introduced during project construction, it is unlikely that these species would persist in a meaningful way following construction. The Adelaide Landing project will be fully landscaped with turf grass and landscape trees and shrubs per a city -approved landscaping plan. Consequently, large areas of exposed soils where invasive weed species might appear is not anticipated, or expected. If present, large areas of invasive species will be controlled by the applicant in accordance with local and state invasive and noxious weed regulations. 14. Historic properties Describe any historic structures, archeological sites, and/or traditional cultural properties on or in close proximity to the site. Include: 1) historic designations, 2) known artifact areas, and 3) architectural features. Attach letter received from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Discuss any anticipated effects to historic properties during project construction and operation. Identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to historic properties. A database search request was made to the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) who conducted a search of the Minnesota Archaeological Inventory and Historic Structure Inventory for the project area (Appendix D). Based on their review, no previously recorded archaeological sites, historic structures, or traditional cultural properties were identified in the database for the project area or immediately adjacent to the project area. Four archaeological sites and 64 inventoried architectural/historic resources were identified within the City of Hugo between 0.25 mile and one mile north and northwest of the project area. Two of the inventoried architectural/historic resources (Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Corridor: Lower St. Croix Segment and St. John the Baptist Church and Cemetery) have been evaluated as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, five archaeological "alpha" sites are located within one mile of the project area. Alpha sites are sites that have been reported by a landowner or identified through historic documentation, but have not been officially recorded by an archaeologist. None of the archaeological sites or architectural/historic resources will be impacted by the proposed project. Background research was also conducted at the MN SHPO and the MN Office of the State Archaeologist. No other previously recorded archaeological sites or historic properties were identified at, or immediately adjacent to, the project area. A farmstead property is located in the southeast portion of the site that dates back to 1890. This property was not identified in the Minnesota Historic Structure Inventory for the project area, and its listing eligibility is currently unknown. A request for the farmstead to be inventoried would need to be made, along with a preliminary assessment of its eligibility for the National Register of Historic 28