HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-93 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INWOOD PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) AND FINDING NO NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)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).
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 2"d day of December, 2014 by the City Council of the City of
Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Mike earson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adam Bell, City Cle c
(SEAL)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
ig &0 Ye R, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: 5 -
and
and the following voted against same: Q
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.