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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-094 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 15-94 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UPDATE TO THE ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW (AUAR) FOR THE LINO LAKES I -35E CORRIDOR WHEREAS, an AUAR Update has been completed for the project pursuant to Minnesota Rules 4410 and identifies and assesses the environmental impacts and mitigation measures associated with the I -35E Corridor Area; WHEREAS, the I -35E Corridor Area is located on approximately 4,500 acres located in the northeastern portion of Lino Lakes; WHEREAS, the AUAR was updated pursuant to Minnesota Rules 4410.3610; WHEREAS, the AUAR Update was distributed for the required 10 -day comment period and published in the EQB Monitor; WHEREAS, comments received on the AUAR Update have generated information adequate to determine mitigation measures associated with the potential development in this area; WHEREAS, no agency objections were filed for the AUAR Update; WHEREAS, the comments received and responses developed are included in the public record for the AUAR; WHEREAS, development in the I -35E Corridor Area is expected to comply with all Lino Lakes and review agency standards as well as the mitigation measures outlined in the AUAR Update. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by The City Council of The City of Lino Lakes hereby adopts the I -35E Corridor Area Alternative Urban Areawide Review Update dated June 29, 2015. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 14th day of September, 2015. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member Roeser and was duly seconded by Council Member Kusterman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Roeser,. Kusterman Stoesz, Reinert The following voted agams"t same: none (Absent - Rafferty) ATTEST: e Bartell, Ci Cl Jeff Reinert, a or CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6D STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala MEETING DATE: September 14, 2015 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 15-94 Adopting AUAR Update for I -35E Corridor VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting City Council action to adopt the AUAR update for the I -35E Corridor. BACKGROUND The I -35E Corridor Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) is an environmental review document that analyzed potential impacts of development within a study area of 4660 acres. The City of Lino Lakes prepared the AUAR in accordance with MN Rules 4410. The final document was adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council on October 24, 2005. The AUAR serves as a substitute environmental review. As long as a development project is consistent with the assumptions of the analyses in the AUAR, no additional environmental review is required. In order to remain valid as a substitute form of environmental review, the AUAR must be revised under certain criteria. One of the criteria is the passing of five years. The AUAR was last updated in October of 2010. Since that time the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan was adopted. Transportation improvements including the reconstruction of the 35E/CSAH 14 Interchange, and extensions of both Otter Lake Road and 21st Avenue to the north of Main Street have been completed. New development has also begun to take place within the corridor including McDonald's, Northern Wholesale expansion, the Metro Transit Park and Ride and the NorthPointe residential development. The update was authorized by the City Council in November of 2014. A draft copy of the document was distributed for agency review on July 1, 2015. The comment period closed on July 17, 2015. The City received comments from the following agencies: • Anoka County • City of Hugo • Metropolitan Council • Mn/DNR • Mn/DOT A summary of their comments and the City's response is included in the attached response matrix. The comments received did not require any substantial changes to the plan. 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. ATTACHMENTS 1. Response to Comments Matrix 2. Resolution No. 15-94 3. AUAR Update L.