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Project Name and/or Number: Attachment C Avoidance and Minimization Project Purpose, Need, and Requirements. Clearly state the purpose of your project and need for your project. Also include a description of any specific requirements of the project as they relate to project location, project footprint, water management, and any other applicable requirements. Attach an overhead plan sheet showing all relevant features of the project (buildings, roads, etc.), aquatic resource features (impact areas noted) and construction details (grading plans, storm water management plans, etc.), referencing these as necessary: The applicant (MWF Properties) proposes to construct a 45 unit multi -family complex on the 3 acre commercial property portion located adjacent to Rosemary Way in the south part of Frenchman 15` Addition, Outlot B. In addition to underground parking, there would be 43 outdoor parking stalls. There would be one stormwater pond and one rain garden area to control and treat impervious surface runoff as required by the City of Hugo (see grading plans). The need for the residential development comes from the lack of affordable single-family homes in the City of Hugo area. The closeness to the Twin City metropolitan area makes Hugo and idea distance for commuting, while providing the services of a large metropolitan area. Therefore, the applicant is striving to provide affordable housing where there is a demand. Avoidance. Both the CWA and the WCA require that impacts to aquatic resources be avoided if practicable alternatives exist. Clearly describe all on -site measures considered to avoid impacts to aquatic resources and discuss at least two project alternatives that avoid all impacts to aquatic resources on the site. These alternatives may include alternative site plans, alternate sites, and/or not doing the project. Alternatives should be feasible and prudent (see MN Rules 8420.0520 Subp. 2 Q. Applicants are encouraged to attach drawings and plans to support their analysis: There have been four concept/grading plans since late summer 2018 when the applicant had initially purchased the property. The wetland delineation was done during the growing season in 2018 and approved in late summer of 2018. This delineation had also included the in -advance wetland mitigation area. Delineation results found that, due to the careful management during establishment of the in -advance mitigation area, the 2018 wetland boundary had generally expanded compared to the 2012 boundary which had been performed prior to the creation of the in -advance mitigation area. Therefore, under WCA, the expanded areas included in the 2018 delineation are considered "incidental wetland" (Minn. R. 8420.0105 Subp. 2. D.) since these areas were not intended to be wetland, and would, therefore, be exempt from wetland replacement. Concept/grading plans considered include the following: 1. 57 unit site plan with 65 outdoor parking stalls — 0.42 acres of wetland fill 2. 45 unit site plan with 45 outdoor parking stalls — 0.32 acres 45 unit site plan with 45 outdoor parking stalls, shifted south — 0.30 acres 45 unit site plan with 43 parking stalls, shifted south — 0.18 acres Preferred Alternative Minnesota Interagency Water Resource Application Form February 2014 Page 8 of 16