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The proposal fails to consider the community characteristics that make higher density development <br />challenging. The anticipated increase in the number of cars will have significant environmental consequences <br />for the area surrounding this development. The additional vehicles will necessitate the construction of more <br />roads, and the current road infrastructure will be insufficient to support the population growth. Traffic <br />congestion already occurs on Ash Street even with the current density. It is unclear how a road from County J <br />to Centerville will alleviate this traffic issue. <br />Response: A Traffic Impact Study was completed and included within the EAW. The report concluded that the <br />planned intersection geometry and traffic control is sufficient to accommodate the opening year and design <br />year vehicular traffic. Additionally, the report recommended that the study area be re-evaluated if growth <br />projections change. If future re-evaluations determine that improvements to the surrounding transportation <br />network are necessary, the developer will work with the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, and MnDOT to <br />ensure all design guidelines and standards are met. <br />The proposed building heights, intended to increase the density of the development area, appear to serve no <br />purpose other than to enhance the developers' profits. These buildings will be an eyesore for the <br />neighborhood, towering over all surrounding structures. They will obstruct the path of migratory birds and <br />block the sweeping views of the conserved area. Previous developments by the North Oaks Company have <br />been designed to preserve views of green spaces. This proposal, however, seems focused on cramming too <br />many people into a small space. <br />Response: The project has been designed to meet all city codes, including those regarding green spaces, and <br />unit densities. If necessary, variances will be requested during the city's site plan review process. <br />FINDINGS OF FACT <br />Environmental Assessment Worksheet for North Oaks Mixed Use Development - Lino Lakes, Anoka County, <br />Minnesota <br />Proposed Project Description <br />The North Oaks Mixed Use Development is a 120-acre proposed construction of senior housing, market -rate <br />apartments, affordable housing, commercial space, and single-family lots located in the City of Lino Lakes, <br />Anoka County, Minnesota. The proposed Project is expected to consist of: <br />• Residential units <br />o Single Family: 71 Lots (71 Units) <br />0 4-Plex: 5 Buildings (20 Units) <br />0 6-Plex: 6 Buildings (36 Units) <br />o Apartment: 2 Buildings (200 Units) <br />o Senior Living: 1 Building (100 Units) <br />• Commercial buildings <br />o 4.1 acres (178,596 sf) <br />The Project is located to the northwest of Wilkinson Lake Boulevard and Centerville Road, southeast of Ash <br />Street and Centerville Road, and northeast of Monarch Way and Ash Street. The Project will include the <br />construction of roads, walks/trails, stormwater ponds, and sanitary sewer lines. <br />Site Description and Existing Conditions <br />16 <br />