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BWSR NOD Form – November 12, 2019 2 Wetland boundary and types were approved in March 2023 and two (2) Type 1 (PEM1A) wetlands were delineated. Sequencing The applicant requested sequencing flexibility be applied to the project given the degraded nature of the wetlands. The applicant considered five (5) alternatives for the proposed project, including the No Build and four (4) alignment alternatives. The no build would result in no access to the residential development. Access must be provided so this is not a feasible alternative. The alignment alternatives would each have impacted wetland to varying degrees. Two (2) of the four (4) alternatives were rejected because they would not provide various facilities requested by the city (sidewalk, access to lift station) and one (1) was rejected because it impacted more wetland than the preferred alternative. The applicant minimized impacts to the wetlands through realignments of the street and sidewalks. A detailed discussion of this alternatives analysis and minimization efforts may be found in Attachment C of the Wetland Permit Application document dated March 2023 and meets requirements of MN Rule 8420.0520. The preferred alternative includes two (2) separate wetland impact areas resulting in a total of 0.31 acre (13,549 square feet) of wetland impact all due to wetland fill. This alternative extension/construction of Oneka Parkway by 1,000 feet as well as construction of a bicycle path and sidewalk. An illustrated figure of this proposed alternative can be found on page 22 of the permit application and is titled “Oneka Parkway Wetland Impact Exhibit” and details the 13,549 square feet of impact. Replacement The proposed alternative will result in 0.31 acres of permanent wetland impact in the form of wetland fill. The required replacement ratio is reduced from 2.5:1 to 2:1 as the applicant will be required to replace within the same Major watershed (MS-Metro-#20) and same BSA, which is BSA #7. To meet this requirement, the applicant is proposing to replace these impacts through the purchase of 0.62 acres of wetland credit from Bank #1772. Wetland Bank #1772 is located in the same major watershed and BSA. No wetland credits are available in the same minor watershed as the impacted wetland. Special Considerations The applicant has addressed and submitted information on each of the special considerations identified in MN Rule 8420.0515. These include: • Endangered and threatened species • Rare natural communities • Special fish and wildlife resources • Archeological, historic, and cultural resources • Groundwater sensitivity • Sensitive surface waters • Education or research use • Waste disposal sites • Consistency with other plans The applicant reviewed and submitted data to determine that the project would have no effect on protected species or rare natural communities. The applicant contends that they have no knowledge concerning the remaining special consideration or content that this project will not adversely impact them. No impacts to special considerations are approved under this Notice of Decision, rather this decision applies only to MN Rule 8420.