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City Council Legacy at Woods Edge March 22, 2004 • PROJECT LOCATION The 48.84 acre property is located in the southeast quadrant of the Interstate 35 /Lake Drive Intersection. It is bounded on the west by Lake Drive, on the north by I -35W, on the east by Rice Creek Regional Park, and on the south by the Civic Complex and the Marshan Lane residential area. The Civic Complex, an additional 10.01 acres, is included in the plat. PROJECT SUMMARY Project Data: Total Site Area: 42.05 acres (58.82 including Civic Complex & YMCA) Upland Area: 34.55 acres Number of residential units: 450 Commercial sq. ft. 348,492 sq. ft. Net Residential Density: 13.02 units per acre Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410.4300, subpart 32 requires the preparation of an EAW for mixed residential and industrial - commercial projects of this size for 3rd or 4th class cities. Subsequently an EAW was prepared. A determination of No Significant Impact was made by the City Council on February 9, 2004. Existing Land Uses The southerly end of the site is developed with the Lino Lakes City Hall complex that includes the City Hall offices, police station, and an early childhood learning center. Two existing businesses are located along the west side of the site. The Lino Lakes State Bank and Fairview Clinic have frontage along Lake Drive (CSAH 23), but receive access on Village Drive, which is a backage road connected to Town Center Parkway. The northern portion of the site is currently occupied by Arctic Sandblasting Company and one single - family residence and is bound by I -35W on the north, the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park on the east and CSAH 23 on the west. This privately held business has been in operation since 1975. The commercial business consists of several structures, service roads, and includes a large semi - tractor trailer storage area. Access to the business is along a service road that intersects with Lake Drive north of Fairview Clinic near the I -35W access ramp. Both the business and existing single - family residence will be removed as part of the development project. •