02-10-25 - Council Meeting Agenda

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The Community Development Director introduced Austin Frosig of WSB and Brandon Ulverness from the Anoka County Highway Department. They responded to City Council questions about the proposed project and further outlined the project details. The City Council discussed the road project plans including the sidewalk/trail design, median design and project schedule. 5. 416 Lilac Street (BRF Enterprises, LLC) CUP The City Planner presented BRF Enterprise, LLC land use application including a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an automobile repair -major and minor, CUP for outdoor storage and a Site and Building Plan Review. She reviewed the Planning and Zoning Board and Environmental Board recommendations. The applicant Brandon Fuhr was present to answer questions of the Council. The Council was generally in favor of the project as presented. This item will be forwarded to the February 10, 2025 regular Council Meeting for formal action. 6. North Oaks EAW The Environmental Coordinator stated that the North Oaks Mixed Use Development Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was approved for distribution by the City Council on December 9, 2024. The document was filed with the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) and circulated for review and comments to the required EAW distribution list. A Notice of Availability was published in the EQB Monitor on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Notice was also provided to properties within 600 feet of the proposed project. The Environmental Coordinator reviewed the feedback received regarding the EAW. He stated that the EAW is not meant to approve or disapprove a project but is a source of information to guide other approvals and permitting decisions. The City is required to the make either a negative declaration or a positive declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The City shall base its decision regarding the need for an EIS on the information gathered during the EAW process. Noth Oaks Company representative Lauren Grouws was present to answer questions of the City Council regarding the development. The Environmental Coordinator stated that based on the report it is recommend that a Negative Declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the North Oaks Mixed Use Development be issued. He noted that this item will be forwarded to the February 10, 2025, regular meeting for formal action. Page 2 of 3