01-06-25 - Council Work Session Agenda

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The development is in the 1-35E Corridor Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) which was completed in 2005 and subsequently updated. All development within the study area must comply with the AUAR mitigation plan. Staff Comment: 1. The applicant shall show compliance with the AUAR mitigation plan. Wetlands There are nineteen (19) wetlands indicated on the proposed project site. A majority of the wetlands (13) are shown within the currently farmed area of the parcel. These wetlands are considered degraded and have a lower biological value. Any wetlands that are impacted will need to meet mitigation requirements. Larger wetlands on the south side are within the RCWD wetland management corridor and will require a 50' buffer. Floodplain The 2015 FEMA Floodplain Map indicates Zone A flood plain over the large wetland on the south side of the site. It does not appear there are any floodplain impacts. Any floodplain impacts are subject to City requirements per City Code Chapter 1103. Staff Comments: 1. A Base Flood Elevation is required to be determined, using detailed methods acceptable by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 2. A FEMA CLOMR and LOMR may be required for development if there are floodplain impacts. Additional City and Government Agency Review Comments Anoka County Anoka County Highway Department comments are provided in the attached memo. City of Centerville The City of Centerville provided the following comments: 1. A trail should be considered along the west side of 20t" Avenue between the southern border of Lino Lakes and the entrance road to the development. 2. The east -west road through the high density townhome area should be designed to handle traffic from the future development area directly to the west. 3. Further information on the uses proposed for the lakeside park should be provided. 13