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August 28, 2017 Page 7 Development Agreements/Contracts: A series of development agreements and contracts will be required for this project. These legal documents will be drafted and prepared at appropriate times during the final plat/final development plan stage. Other Agency Requirements: In addition to city code requirements for the review and consideration of a Planned Unit Development preliminary development plan, re-zoning and subdivision application, this re-development is subject to many other jurisdictional requirements including the following: State Rules Governing Completion of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). Due to its size (over 375 attached units), State Rule 4410 requires preparation of an EAW to evaluate and identify existing environmental conditions and identify the impacts of this proposed development with regard to land use, soils, fish/wildlife, historical property, water resources, sewer, water, and transportation infrastructure and any potential noise, odor, light, or visual impacts. This document has been completed and several recommendations listed in this staff report are a result of this study. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. As part of the developer’s purchase of the property, Phase I and Phase II Environment Assessments were completed and identified several sources of contamination on the property, which will need to be properly handled and remediated through the process established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Additionally, sanitary extension and construction permits will also be needed. Copies of all required permits will be required to be submitted prior to final approval of the development. Hennepin County Transportation. Kenzie Terrace is a County Road and coordination with their plans and needs regarding changes or upgrades to Kenzie Terrace is required. Copies of all access permits will be required to be submitted to the city prior to final approval of the development. Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. MPRB has submitted comments regarding the proposed development, outlining the process and permits required. The land under which Stinson Parkway is built is considered MPRB parkland, not right-of-way. Therefore, special review and provision must be made for any upgrades or impacts to Stinson Parkway, given its designation as parkland and the MPRB jurisdiction. Copies of all required Park Board permits will be required to be submitted prior to final approval of the development. Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. This development will be subject to the rules of the MWMO and the city regarding pollutant loading reduction, discharge rates and volumes, and flood elevations. The city is the permitting agency for the MWMO. COMMUNITY INPUT TO DATE There has been much interest in this proposal, starting last year and continuing to-date. Staff has received almost 100 emails since the sketch plan phase, and has included them as an attachment. Additionally, staff has spoken with many residents and concerned neighbors and has summarized the concerns as follows: 11