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April 11, 2017 Page 3 Pond 9 has an outlet elevation of 927.0; the Wetland 2 boundary in this location is about 928.0. Pond 8 has an outlet elevation of 930.0; adjacent Wetland 2 is generally at a 930.0 elevation in this location. Ponds 5, 6, and 7 have outlet elevations of 930.0 and 930.5, the adjacent Wetland 2 boundary ranges between 930.0 and 932.0 in this area. Pond 3 has an outlet elevation of 930.0; the Wetland 2 boundary nearest this pond is at a 930.0 elevation. 3. Please provide an updated purchase agreement that shows the correct amount of replacement credit and an extended expiration date. Response: Attachment C includes the revised purchase agreement. 4. Please provide a more specific narrative on what flexibility is being requested based on 8420.0520. In this narrative, please address 8420.0520 Subp. 3.A as well. Response: The applicant is requesting sequencing flexibility for 8420.0520 Subp. LA as a second alternative that avoids all wetland impacts is not feasible in the context of the Project because of the City requirement to extend 137th Street east, then south through the site. With this requirement there is no feasible alternative that entirely avoids wetland impacts. In addition, please consider the following language regarding the basis for sequencing flexibility as incorporated into Attachment C of the application: "The Applicant is requesting sequencing flexibility for the 1.32 acres of impact to Wetlands 2 and 3. Wetland 3, and the edges of Wetland 2 where impacts are proposed have been degraded to a point where the proposed replacement will result in an overall gain in function and public value. Wetland 3 is a Type 1/2, farmed wetland with marginal hydrology. Avoiding Wetland 3 with the Project would further reduce the hydrologic support to the wetland, resulting in further degradation in its ability to function and provide public value in the developed landscape. The impact locations on Wetland 2 occur along disturbed edges which are generally dominated by reed canary grass or on Type % farmed wetland portions of Wetland 2." The following text addresses 8420.0520 Subp.3.A Blanding's Turtle have been documented in the vicinity of the Project. The Project proposer is sensitive to the fact that state -listed (Threatened) Blanding's turtles could potentially be found in the vicinity of the Project area, and is therefore taking actions to avoid impacts to the species during and after Project construction.