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uses, such as soil contamination or ahandoned storage tanlcs, or proximity to nearby hazardous Iiquid or <br />gas pipelines. <br />The Ia�7d use is currently roned i�2dustria7 and is a parking facility for• o��er the road trailei's. The site <br />I�as been consistently used for• this p�.trpose since its inception in the 1950's �+�hen it �vas a farm, OtTser tlzan <br />the srnall stee7 structure o�t tlae property afad the mostly pmred surface no other de��elopntent Izas occured <br />since it rr�as firsr consd-uc�ed. The current zrse is consistent ii�ith fl�e zrse of tJ�e sulrounding proyerties, <br />ho���evei�, the Ci�� has designated this area fo�� redei�elopme�at and has for many years under�take� steps io <br />pronrote zts de»eloynaent consiste�tt i>>ilh ihe comprehe�2sn�e plan. Tlte proposed use is consistent7i�rth the <br />Cit��'s naaster a�ad con�prehensire plai7. The proposed deveiopn�ent is consistellt with other receni <br />developnTerrfs Ihat hm�e beer� xtndertaken bringing those proper•ties in to cotTformance i»ith the <br />contpr-el�e�TSiti�e plan. Nane of the adjacent properties are cur-rently proposing redevelopinertt so it is <br />unla7owra ho�i� this project iviJl relate lo those improvemenls �vhen, and if, ihey are conrpleted. <br />Tlzere cn'e no knoti��n enrironmeMtal lTa-ards ���rtl�in the property. 7'he general area Itas beer� the subject of <br />intense inspeciion for environmental concerns ivilh no spec�c actinrr being requfred at tliis ti�ne. It is not <br />knotv to this applicant ihe extent of arTy conlamination of any adjacent property. I�Villz regard to the <br />proposed dei�elopnre�it no studies lam�e rerealed any environrne�ztal or geotechnical issues requirir�g action. <br />] 0. Cover Lypes. Estimate the acreage of the site with each of the following cover types before and aiter <br />development: <br />Before After Before A.fter <br />Types 1-$ wetlands Lawn/landscaping <br />None None 22,056 s.f. 34,736— after <br />dedication of appro�ma#ely 3,000 for ROW <br />Wooded/%rest Impervious surfaces <br />None None I2b,336 s.f. II4,000 s.f. <br />Brush/Grasslu�d Other (describe} <br />Cropland <br />None None TOTAL 3.42 <br />If Sefore and After totals are not equal, explain w$y: Right of Way {ROW) dedication will reduce the <br />total land size. <br />11. l�sb, wildlife and ecologica�ly sensitive resoarces <br />a. Identify fish and wildlife resources and habitafs on or near the site aud describe how they would be <br />affected by the project_ Describe any measures to be taken to minimize or avoid impacts. <br />None. The site is cur7^ent]y mostly cm�ered ivilh asphalt surface. In ZQ06 ihe Minnesotu 17epartment of <br />Natural Resources N�as asked io determine if lhere ��ere " any rare,plcU�i or animal speiies or other <br />significant natural features... " x�zihin the general `ll��in I.akes arecL T7iey reported 1 knoi��f� occurre�ace <br />of a jumpil�g spider, but faot at rhis property, and concluded aba�t developnrent withirz Tivirz Lakes °I <br />do not believe it will af,fect this rare feature. " <br />b_ Are any state-listed (endangered, threatened or specia3 concem) species, rare �lant communities or <br />othcr sensitive ecological resources such as native prairie hahitat, colonial waterbird nesting colonies <br />or regionally rare plant communities on or near tlie site? Yes X No <br />If yes, describe the resource and haw it would be affected by the project. Indicate if a site survey oithe <br />resources has been conducted and describe the results. If the DNR Natural Heritage and Nongame <br />Research program has bcen contacted give the correspondence reference number: Yes 20010827- <br />OOQ4. Desciibe measures to mininnize or avoid adverse impacfis. None at this property. <br />12. Physical unpacts on water resources. Will ti�e project involve the physical or hydrologic alteration <br />— dredging, filling, stream diversion, outfall structure, diking, and impoundment--- of any surface <br />waters such as a lake, pond, wefland, stream or drair�age ditch7 Yes X No <br />If yes, identify water resource affected and give the DNR Protecied Waters Ii��entory number{s) if the <br />water resources affected are on the PWI: _ Describe alternatives considered and proposed <br />mitigation measures to minimize impacts. <br />13. R'ater use. Will the project involve installation or abandomnent of any water wells, connection to or <br />changes in any public water supply or appropriation of any ground or surface water (including <br />