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r 277 Coon Riptfi Boulevard. Suite 304 MinnMpoii. Miorefoti 55433 763-7I&1445 FaR763-786-1030 wvvwproeourcetcchconit exhibit C3 iete«. II January 9,2004 Mr. Jack Y. Perry Briggs & Morgan, P.A. 2200 IDS Center 80 South S’” Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Re: Environmental Concerns Proposed Subdivision of 3250 Fox Street (a/k/a Maxwell Bay Estates) Dear Jack: The purpose of this letter is to evaluate the environmental concerns associated with the proposed subdivision of the property located at 3250 Fox Street (a/k/a Maxwell Bay Estates) in 0:ono, Minnesota (Site). Specifically, ProSource Technologies, Inc. (ProSource) has been asked to give its opinion as to whether the proposed Maxwell Bay Estates subdivision poses the “potential for significant environmental effects," to support a Citizens ’ Petition for preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) in accordance with MinnesoU Environmental Quality Board (MEQB) guidelines. Based on PtoSource's review, several conditions were identified whereby the proposed project poses the “potential for significant environmental effects," including effects to wildlife and ecologically sensitive resources, cultural resources, threatened and endangered species, and water quality. The following discussion summarizes our findings. A. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The Site is 14.5 acres in size, and it is bounded by Lake Minnetonka (Maxwell Bay) to the south and large-lot, single family dwellings (>4.5 acres) to the cast and west, and a single family dwelling to the north. Based on our perimeter visual survey of the Site and our review of aerial photographs of the Site, the Site was previously developed with a single family dwelling within the south-central portion of the Site. The northern half of the Site is undeveloped with numerous mature hardwood trees and grasslands. The Lake Minnetonka shoreline was observed to be mostly unimproved. The proposed project consists of subdividing the Site into six lots of at least 2 acres each. Three of the lots will be located along Lake Minnetonka with the other three non-lakeshore lots located within the northern portion of the Site. Access to the Site is proposed to be via a cul-de-sac constructed within the north central end of the Site and intersecting with a private segment of Fox Street. Fox Street is located along the northern end of the Site, and it provides access to the homeowners located to the west. Environmental • Right of Way • Engineering J