Resolution 2014-93 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INWOOD PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) AND FINDING NO NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON CITY OF LAKE ELMO Resolution No. 2014-93 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INWOOD PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) AND FINDING NO NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) 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 Subp 6. (EAW Decision) the City of Lake Elmo ordered the preparation of an EAW for the InWood PUD Mixed -Use Development Project. WHEREAS, on August 19, 2014, an EAW was completed for the InWood Project, which will be located on approximately 157 acres of primarily agricultural land in the southwestern portion of Lake Elmo. The project is proposing 275 single-family lots, 264 multi- family units, and 90,870 square feet of commercial space; and WHEREAS, beginning on September 8, 2014, 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 September 29, 2014, the EAW was publicly noticed in the EQB Monitor, commencing the 30 -day public comment period; and WHEREAS, the 30 -day comment period ended on October 29, 2014 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: FINDINGS 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).