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April 12, 2017 Page 4 Contractors, and homeowners, working or living within the project area will be provided the DNR's Blanding's turtle flyer so they are aware what the species looks like, and what to do should an animal be encountered. The project will also be required to adhere to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and actively monitored during construction. Construction zones will be cordoned off with silt fence and monitored for turtles by SWPPP and construction staff. Open trenches will be inspected prior to backfilling, and the DNR will be immediately notified of any turtle sightings. Turtles will be moved by hand, out of harm's way, if they are in imminent danger. Turtles not in imminent danger will be left undisturbed. In addition, the project proposer will evaluate use of wildlife -friendly erosion control products to prevent animals from being entangled during construction. Comment 4: The EAW references an incorrect ERDB number for the NHIS review letter that is included in Appendix C. For future reference, the correct number is 20160443. Response: Noted for the record. Comment 5: Appendix C includes an "Eagle Nest Assessment Summary" dated July 2016. This summary indicated that bald eagles were observed in the project vicinity, however no eagle nests were observed within the project boundary at the time of the survey. It is unclear if all tree clearing activities related to this project will occur at one time, or during multiple phases of the project (extending out to 2021). As such, the DNR recommends that trees be surveyed for eagle nests each year, prior to any tree cutting activities. Response: Tree clearing will likely occur with grading in two separate phases. As recommended, the project proposer will review the previous nest survey prior to each tree removal event to ensure eagles have not moved into the project area since the previous survey. Should an eagle's nest be discovered on the project area, the project proposer will notify the DNR. Comment 6: Page 3 notes that the Comprehensive Plan calls for two future wells to be located outside of the project boundary. As a reminder, the City of Hugo will need to submit a "Well Construction — Preliminary Assessment" request to the DNR for the location and depth of each of the two proposed wells. Depending on results of our review, the locations and aquifers for each of the proposed wells may need to be changed and the City of Hugo may be required to conduct aquifer tests and construct observation wells for measuring the impacts of water use on the aquifers as a result of these wells. After the wells have been constructed, the DNR Water Appropriation Permit for the City of Hugo Water Supply System will need to be amended to reflect the existence of the new wells. Response: It is not anticipated that a new well will need to be constructed with this development. The City is currently updating its Comprehensive Plan and will evaluate whether the number or proposed locations of any wells will change from the last update. When a well is deemed necessary based on the City's maximum daily demand, the City will follow the appropriate procedures for assessing the location and constructing the well, including conducting aquifer tests and placing observation wells, as necessary. K:\03288-040\Admin\Dots\EAW\EAW Responses to Comments 041217.docx