In passing upon the application, the department or the responsible political subdivision shall consider in accordance with the minimum standards established by the department:
(1) the danger to life and property by water that may be backed up or diverted by the obstruction or use;
(2) the danger that the obstruction or use will be swept downstream to the injury of others;
(3) the availability of alternate locations;
(4) the construction or alteration of the obstruction or use in such a manner as to lessen the danger;
(5) the permanence of the obstruction or use;
(6) the anticipated development in the foreseeable future of the area that may be affected by the obstruction or use; and
(7) other factors in harmony with the purpose of parts 1 through 4 of this chapter.