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RECORD OF DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND The City of Lino Lakes is the responsible governmental unit (RGU) for this project. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) has been prepared for this project as prescribed by environmental review requirements. Lino Lakes prepared the EAW. The EAW was filed with the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (MEQB) and circulated for review and comments to the required EAW distribution list. A Notice of Availability was published in the EQB Monitor on July 21, 2003. The thirty -day comment period closed August 20, 2003. Written comments received from agencies and citizens are summarized and responded to in this report in the section "AGENCY COMMENTS AND RESPONSES ". Copies of the comments are attached to the end of this document. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project consists of development of one 13.4 -acre parcel and future development of three outlots totaling 16.2 acres of a plat called the Marshan Lake Industrial Park in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. The initial development includes a 265,000 square foot building for light industrial /warehouse use Development of the initial site will include construction of a street connection to Lake Drive (CSAH 23), extension of public and private utilities (sewer, water, gas, etc.), installation of storm water ponds and /or infiltration basins and site grading. In addition, a storm sewer system will be installed to replace an existing ditch that conveys drainage to Anoka County Ditch No. 10. A conservation easement will be secured along Anoka County Ditch No. 10 to preserve the integrity of the ditch within the boundaries of the property. The City of Lino Lakes anticipates future development of Outlots A, B, and C and as the RGU has included them in the EAW document. Development of the three outlots is expected to be for contemporary light industrial uses. Conceptual uses are as follows: • Outlot A (3.9 acres) - -Light mfg., Office, Retail Sales and Service Establishment. • Outlot B (5.4 acres) -- Professional Offices • Outlot C (7.0 acres) - -Light mfg., Office, Retail Sales and Service Establishment. The conceptual uses are allowed in the LI, Light Industrial District of Lino Lakes. The identified uses are only three of 15 allowable uses in the LI district. Other permitted uses include building material sales, greenhouses, nurseries, warehousing, and distribution facilities. Street and utility improvements for the outlots will be installed with the initial phase of development.