02-03-25 - Council Work Session Agenda

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Response: As a part of the Preliminary Plan process, the proposed development will be applying for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment at the same time to get the proposed densities in compliance with the City of Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan requirements. Item 10 - Land Use (Colin Kelly, 651-602-1361) There is one unit of the Regional Parks and Trails System in the vicinity (i.e., within 1/2 mile) of the proposed development. Metropolitan Council Parks and Trails staff encourage the City of Lino Lakes to work with Anoka County to develop an off-street bicycle and pedestrian connection from the proposed development to the intersection of Ash Street and 20th Avenue South, to connect with the planned Chain of Lakes -Otter Lake Regional Trail. Local and regional trails benefit residents and businesses alike, providing healthy recreation options and access to key local and regional destinations. Response: These recommendations will be taken into consideration. Off street bike paths are planned with the adjacent interchange reconstruction projects which will link with the existing regional trail system. Item 12- Water Resources (John Clark, 651-602-1452) The EAW states that the water supply source for this development may be the City of Lino Lakes or the White Bear Township, with estimated average day demands of 88,000 gallons per day (GPD) and max day demands of 199,700 GPD. These estimated water demands would account for approximately 4.1% of Lino Lakes' projected average day demand and 2.7% of max day demand in 2030. Similarly, these demands would account for 5.1% of White Bear Township's projected average day demand and 4.8% of max day demand in 2030. If the estimated water demands for this development are not currently accounted for in either community's current approved Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP), the LWSPs for those communities providing water for the development would need to be updated to reflect new water demands and any needed changes to water appropriation permits and be approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Once a LWSP is updated and approved by the DNR, those plans need to be provided to the Metropolitan Council (Council) as part of a comprehensive plan amendment. The Council reviews comprehensive plan amendments for consistency with Water Policy Plan policies related to water resource and supply sustainability. Agreements with the community or communities providing water supply for this development should be reached before proceeding with development. These agreements should be included in LWSP appendices. Potential water supplying communities of Lino Lakes and/or White Bear Township may be impacted by water demand and permit restrictions imposed by the DNR associated with the sustainable management of White Bear Lake. Strategies to conserve water through efficient use and sustainable water and land management practices should be considered during the design and development phases. This development lies adjacent to Lino Lakes and St. Paul Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMA). Note that any changes to Wellhead Protection Areas associated with new wells or updated modeling efforts may include portions of this development within a neighboring DWSMA. Care should be taken to ensure that land use changes and management within these 120 acres align with the Wellhead Protection Plans for Lino Lakes and St. Paul, reflecting best management practices. The project area consists primarily of hydric or drained hydric soils and lies adjacent to large wetland complexes. The water table is within 10 feet of the land surface throughout the project area and could rise during wet climatic periods. Precipitation has been increasing in the area over the past century and some areas where hydric soils have been drained and filled for development have experienced flooding during the past decade. Care should be taken to consider these factors in the climate portion of the EAW and in site design, ensuring that drainage of the project area supports developed infrastructure and adjacent natural areas, as nearby wetlands may serve as important features supporting water infiltration and recharge of underlying aquifers. Buildings withing this project area 7