HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.04.06 RESO 2026-7 Distribution of 165th AUAR RESOLUTION 2026- 7
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE DRAFT
ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW AND MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE
165Tn STREET CORRIDOR AREA TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD
FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
WHEREAS, The City of Hugo anticipates development in the area surrounding 165th Street; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo has determined environmental review is prudent to develop the
165`h Street Corridor area; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410.3610 provides for a substitute form of
environmental review known as an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR); and
WHEREAS, an AUAR allows for environmental review of development and associated
infrastructure in a particular geographic area within a jurisdiction if the local government unit
has an Adopted Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo is the Responsible Government Unit(RGU) pursuant to
Minnesota Rules Part 4410.3610 Supb 1; and
WHEREAS, the AUAR study area is approximately 784 acres along 165`h Street North, east of
Elmcrest Avenue North to east of Trunk Highway 61; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Hugo deems an AUAR to be the most appropriate form of
environmental review for the study area; and
WHEREAS, three proposed development scenarios have been identified to evaluate as part of
the AUAR as follows:
Scenario 1 is consistent with the existing 2040 Comprehensive Plan. It includes industrial,
low density residential,medium density residential,high density residential, and mixed use.
Scenario 2 involves a higher density of residential development and mixed use, including
industrial,mixed use, low density residential,medium density residential, and high density
residential as planned unit developments.
Scenario 3 consists of no industrial development and a higher density of residential
development, including mixed use, low density residential, medium density residential, and
high density residential as planned developments.
WHEREAS, a Draft AUAR and Mitigation Plan have been prepared for the 165"h Street Area per
Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410.3610 Subp 4 and 5; and
Resolution 2026-7
Distribution of AUAR
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410.3610 Subp. 5B, a public comment
period is required for review of the Draft AUAR and Mitigation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Hugo authorizes the distribution of the
Draft Alternative Urban Areawide Review and Mitigation Plan for the proposed 165t' Street
Corridor area to the Environmental Quality Board for public comment.
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City o igo on the 6th day of April
2026.
By: "L
Tom Weidt,Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk