HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-021 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 02-21
REQUIRING PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
WORKSHEET FOR PHEASANT HILLS PRESERVE 12TH ADDITION
WHEREAS, a request has been submitted to the City for the approval of a comprehensive plan
amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat for the Pheasant Hills Preserve 12th Addition project,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings:
1. The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board received a petition requesting the preparation
of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) on the project and has determined that
the petition meets the requirements of MN Rules 4410.1100. The Environmental Quality
Board has determined that the City of Lino Lakes is the responsible governmental unit and
forwarded the petition to the City. The City therefore must determine if an EAW is needed.
2. The purpose of the environmental review program, as described in MN Rules 4410, is to aid
in providing understanding of the impact a project will have on the environment through the
preparation and public review of environmental documents.
3. The project includes three applications that require City approval: 1) an amendment to the
comprehensive plan to include the site within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA)
in order for public sanitary sewer service to be extended to serve the site; 2) a rezoning to a
planned development overlay, and; 3) a preliminary plat.
4. The purpose of a planned development overlay, is to allow for flexibility for more creative
and imaginative design than is generally possible under conventional zoning regulations, and
to promote more economical and efficient use of the land, while providing: a harmonious
variety of housing choices; a higher level of urban amenities; and preservation of natural
scenic qualities of open space.
5. The project requires considerable flexibility from typical zoning and street requirements,
including structure setbacks, road/driveway setbacks, cul de sac length, street width,
prohibition of a private street, and possibly others.
6. The project site is completely within a shoreland overlay district around Wards Lake, as
defined in Ordinance 04-95, the City's Shoreland Management Overlay Ordinance required
by MN Stat 103F.221. The purpose of regulating shoreland development, as stated in MN
Stat. 103F.201, is: to promote state policies on public waters, it is in the interest of the public
health, safety, and welfare to: (1) provide guidance for the wise development of shorelands of
public waters and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters; (2) preserve the
economic and natural environmental values of shorelands; and (3) provide for the wise use of
water and related land resources of the state. The City ordinance echoes this purpose.
7. As stated in the City's shoreland ordinance, placement and design of roads and driveways is
to achieve maximum screening from view from public waters, meet structure setbacks, and
avoid shore impact zones or minimize adverse impacts if placed in the impact zone.
8. The project will require considerable clearing of trees and other vegetation for a bridge, an
access road, house pads, and stormwater management facilities in the shore impact zone and
elsewhere on the site.
9. The project will require the construction of a bridge of approximately 300 feet in length. The
City will need definitive information describing the bridge type, materials, soils, and
construction methods. The City must assess the potential impacts of the bridge on wetlands,
public waters, other elements of the natural environmental as well as on existing residential
development.
10. The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has jurisdiction to review the grading, drainage,
and wetland impacts of the project. The RCWD review of September 26, 2001 notes the
need for additional information on: bridge construction plans and specifications including
erosion and sediment control; verification of wetland boundaries; floodplain fill and
compensatory storage; and other issues.
11. The Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board conducted a public hearing on the project on
January 9, 2002.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that,
because of its nature and the location, the project may have the potential for significant
environmental effects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet is needed and
shall be prepared according to MN Rules 4410.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the project proposer shall submit a cash escrow to cover
the anticipated cost of City staff review, revision, and administration of the EAW.
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Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this — day of 'yYv,L,rc f\ , 2002.
ATTEST:
Ann Blair, CiClerk
Resolution 02-21
Councilmember
introduced Resolution 02-21 and moved its adoption.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
The following voted against same:
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted.