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The Environmental Board reviewed the document on August 26, 2015. The board �,, recommended that the following comments be considered by the City Council: • It was suggested that in the purpose statement at the beginning of the document, that language alluding to purposeful elements of the AUAR be used in the design of all projects within the AUAR area, and that with an integrated approach to planned development every effort will be made to coordinate buffers, parks, trails into corridors and mixed use ratios be paid close attention to. Staff Comment: The purpose statement of the update relates specifically to the purpose of the update. No change is proposed. The AUAR document does include an Executive Summary that highlights the City's interest in balancing development with natural resource conservation and acknowledges the AUAR as a tool to help plan for and manage growth in this area. Incorporation of purposeful elements are required to be used in the design of projects as part of the mitigation plan. • Possibly more attention should be given to traffic studies in that there may be a Birch Street back-up from new development. Future City proposed studies may be too late. Staff Comment:: Anoka County requested an update of the AUAR traffic model. The City's response stated that no update was necessary at this time. An updated traffic model will be completed as part of the City's 2018 Comprehensive Plan update. However, as required by the AUAR mitigation plan and City Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances, traffic studies continue to be completed for all new developments. • That Archaeological study information be less specific on locations in the AUAR area. Staff Comment: The information received was provided for by the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO). The information provided gives general locational information, is public data and a required component of the AUAR. Detailed locational information is not published or provided as part of the AUAR • That a statement about "sustainable development" be integrated into the plan. Staff Comment: The idea of "Sustainable Development" is discussed in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Once the update is approved a copy of the resolution will be forwarded to all required government agencies and the Environmental Quality Board (EQB). RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 15-94. L.