Resolution 2013-053 Approving Savona Project EAW and Finding No Need for EIS

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Resolution No. 2013-53 ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET , E A ',. `. AND NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, under Minnesota Rules Part 4410.1100 Supp d. (EAW Decision) the City of Lake Elmo ordered the preparation of an EAW for the Savona residential subdivision. WHERE AS, on April 3, 2013, an EAW was completed for the Savona Project, which is designed to include 190 single-family lots, and 122 multi -family lots; and WHEREAS, beginning on April 22, 2013, copies of the EAW were distributed to all persons and agencies on the official Environmental Quality Board (EQB) mailing list and other interested parties; and WHEREAS, on April 29, 2013, the EAW was publicly noticed in the EQB Monitor, commencing the 30 -day public comment period; and WHEREAS, on April 22,103, a press release was submitted for publication in the Oakdale/Lake Elmo Review newspaper to announce the completion of the EAW, its availability to interested parties, and the process for submitting comments on the EAW, and WHEREAS, the 30 -day comment period ended on May 29, 2013 at 4:30 p.m., and WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo accepted and responded to all written comments received. NOW, THEREFORE, based on the testimony elicited and information received, the City Council makes the following: 1) The EAW was prepared, published, and distributed in compliance with the procedures of the Minnesota. Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules, Parts 4410.1000 to 4410.1700 (1997). Resolution No. 2013-53