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• July 6, 2001 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Mr. Jeff Smyser, City Planner City of Lino Lakes 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014-1182 RE: Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) — Lino Lakes Marketplace Dear Mr. Smyser: RECEIVED JUL 0 9 2001 CITY OF LJNO LAKES Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the EAW for the proposed project by Ryan Companies, for the construction of a retail center at the intersection of Highway 35W and Lake Drive in Lino Lakes (city). The proposed project would include a Super Target Retail Store, Kohl's Retail Store, and other retail land uses for a total of 326,400 square feet on a 40 -acre parcel. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, (MPCA) staff has reviewed the EAW for this project. The staff has provided the following comments for your consideration and response in determining the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Traffic and Air Quality Analysis An Indirect Source (ISP) permit is not required for the project since the ISP program has ended effective July 1, 2001. The project proposer, however, must still ensure that carbon monoxide (CO) standards are not violated. A detailed traffic impact analysis was conducted for the proposed project and included as an appendix to the EAW. The traffic analysis identified and evaluated traffic impacts associated with the proposed. The traffic analysis report recommended installation of several traffic signals and other roadway improvements including road widening in order to improve traffic flow within the vicinity of the project. The EAW also conducted a detailed air quality analysis to assess CO emissions generated by traffic from the proposed project by estimating CO concentrations at sensitive receptor sites at congested traffic areas near the project site. The results of the analysis showed that CO concentrations are well below the state ambient standards. Therefore, no significant air quality impacts are expected from the proposed project. You may contact Innocent Eyoh at (651)- 296 -7739, if you have any questions about the above comments. Wetlands Wetland filling and excavation are a part of this project. If the filling is conducted as non - exempt and in jurisdictional wetlands, then Item 8 must indicate that the following approvals and permits are required regarding the wetland fill: a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the MPCA. It should be noted that the creation of storm water management basins shall not be considered as wetland compensatory mitigation. Also, any existing wetlands that are altered by excavation or other construction to function as storm water retention basins should be counted as being adversely impacted. As noted in the EAW, an evaluation for avoidance of that impact must be conducted. If the proposed construction impact is considered unavoidable, then compensatory wetland mitigation may be required to offset that impact. Questions regarding wetland requirements may be directed to Larry Zdon at (651) 297 -8219. 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155 -4194; (651) 296 -6300 (Voice); (651) 282 -5332 (TTY) St. Paul • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Duluth • Mankato • Marshall • Rochester • Willmar, www.pca.state.mn.us Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers.