10-03-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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1 1. INTRODUCTION The Robinson project is a proposed low, medium, and high density residential development on an existing 158-acre agricultural area in the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota that is located to the southeast of Sunset Avenue and 125th Ave NE (Main Street, CSAH 14). Two site plan alternatives have been developed for the project which include the PUD Concept Plan expected to consist of 557 dwelling units and the Yield Plan that is expected to consist of 707 dwelling units. These plans include single family detached homes, townhomes, and multi-family units. The project will include new roads, stormwater features, and the installation of municipal sewer and water systems. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was prepared pursuant to Minnesota Rules Part 4410.4430, Subp. 19. Residential Development. The EAW and the respective comments have been reviewed in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4410.1700 to determine if the project has potential for significant environmental effects. This document includes responses to comments received by the City of Lino Lakes, the Findings of Fact supporting the decision, and the Record of Decision indicating an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not necessary for this project. 2. EAW NOTIFICATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMMENT PERIOD In accordance with Minnesota Rules 4410.1500, the EAW was completed and distributed to persons and agencies on the office of Environmental Quality Board (EQB) distribution list. The notification was published in the EQB Monitor on August 16, 2022, initiating the 30-day public comment period. A public notice and press release was submitted to the Quad newspaper, the local newspaper. The comment period ended on September 15, 2022. 3. COMMENTS RECEIVED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: The City received comment letters from four government agencies. These include: • Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) – September 9, 2022 • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) – September 13, 2022 • Metropolitan Council – September 13, 2022 • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – September 15, 2022 None of the comments recommended the preparation of an EIS.