HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2013-54 Savona EAW-EIS Declartation 7-2-131 Resolution No. 2013-53
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON CITY OF LAKE ELMO Resolution No. 2013-53 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SAVONA 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 Savona residential subdivision.
WHEREAS, 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:
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).
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2) The EAW, combined with the supplemental information contained in the Response to
Comments, satisfactorily addressed all the issues raised and comments received for which existing information could have been reasonably obtained, and further investigation is therefore not required. 3) Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules Part 4410.1700, the project does not
have the potential for significant environmental effects. 4) City of Lake Elmo makes a “Negative Declaration” on the need for an EIS. 5) The City of Lake Elmo City Council adopts a “Negative Declaration”.
6) An EIS is not required, and 7) The City of Lake Elmo shall maintain a Record of Decision, including the Response to Comments on the EAW, and will notify in writing, within five days, all persons on the
EAW distribution list, all persons who commented in writing during the 30-day comment period, and any other person upon written request. City of Lake Elmo will also send notice of this decision to the project proposer and the EQB. Passed and duly adopted on this 2nd day of July 2013 by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota. ___________________________________
Mike Pearson, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Adam Bell, City Clerk
(SEAL)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
_____________________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against same:
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.