1995 EAW Worksheet
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. . any reasonably accessible data necessary for the worksheet, but is not to cOmplete the final worksh~ it~. .,U a co,plplete -~nswer
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~ For a~s!~~ ~,~ii:~hI~~~orkSlleetco;,t;-d- th~' Mi~~ta En~~~~tai~ality Board (EQB) at (612) 296-8253 or (toll-free)'~: . '
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Comments mustbifsubmitted to the RGU ~see item}) durlng the 3O-<iaY'CoIllil'lel'ltperl.od following notice of the EA W in the EQB
Monitor. (Contact the RGU or tlle, EQBto leat:Jl when the COmment period ends.) Comments should address the. accuracy and
completeness of the information, potential impactS that may' warra.ntfurther investigation, and the need for, an EIS." If the EA W has
been prep~ ~~~~.scoping ~fan EIS (see i.tern 4),'~In}J'\en~.should~add,ress ~e aC~~cYand completeness'ofthe-infOrmation
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1. ProJect Title '- r Parkside Third Addition-
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City 6f~Albert~ili~"
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Contact person: Garrison Hale
and title City Administrator
Address 5975 Main Avenue NE
Phone
Albertville. MN 55301
612-497-3384
Phone
4. Reason for EAW Preparation
.:;: 0 EIS scoping e;a mandatory EAW 0 citizen petition 0 RGU discretion 0 Proposer volunteered
If EAW or EIS is mandatory give EQB rule category number{s) 4410.4300 Subo. 18
5. ProJect Location
1/4 NF. 1/4 Section
County Wri ght
Attach copies of each of the following to the fA W:
( a. a county map showing the general.1~ation of the project;
( b. copy(ies) of USGS 7.5 minute, 1:24,000 scale map (photocopy is OJ<) indicating the project boundaries;
* C C. a site plan showing all significant project and natural features.
( d. Zonlng map
6. . Description Give a complete description oCthe proposed project and ancillary facilities (attach additional sheets as necessary).
Emphasize construction and operation methods and features that will cause physical manipulation of the environment or
. produce wastes., Indicate the timing and duration of construction activities. .
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City of Albertville
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Provide a 50 or fewer word abstract for use in EQB Monitor notice:
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12. ehyslcallmpacls on Water Resources Will the project involve the physical or hydrologic alteration ,(d~ging, filling, ,stream cyversion,
outfall structure, diking, impoundment) of any ~urface water Oake, pond, wetland, stre.am. drainageditch)? sa Yea 0 N~':. '
, .. :', ,'If)'es,}den.tifY~~~ .~at~.I.:esouTce ,to be affected aI)d describe: the alteration, including the construction p'rOcess; volUmes of
' ",: dredged or fill material; area a1fected; length of stream diversion; water surface area a1fected; timing and extent of fluctuations
') i~ water surfac~ elevations; spoils disposal sites; and proposed mitigation measures to min!I"I:l~~~_P;~~ J ,,~ ~ c" ~
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13. Water Use
a. Will the project involve the installation or abandonment of any wells? 18I Yea 0 No
For abandoned wells give the location and Unique well number. For new wells, or other previouslY~permitfe<;i w~, give
the location and purpose of th.e ~ell and the Unique weUnumber (if known). .' . . . -, .'~-_ .', _ . '
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b. Will the project require an appropriation of ground or surface water (including dewatering)iO Y;; 0 No (unknown)
If yes, indicate the source, quantity, duration, purpose of the appropriation, and DNR wa.ter appropriation permit number of
any ~ting appropriation. Discuss the impact of the appz:opriatio~ on gl?~ciwa!E;!:l~Ye1s~,.;......_, .' '-
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C. Will the project require connection to a public water supply? ~ Yes 0 No
If yes, identify the supply, the DNR water appropriation permit number of the supply, and the quantity to be used.
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14. Water-related land Use Management DIstrIcts Does any part of the project site mvolve a shoreland zoning district, a delineated 100-year
flood plain, or a state or federally designated wild or scenic river land use district? 0 Yes Kl No
If yes, identify the district and discuss the compatibility of the project with the land use restrictions of the district.
15. Water Surface Use Will the project change the number or type of watercraft on a......y water body? 0 Yes &:J No
If yes, indicate the current and projected watercraft usage and discuss any potential overcrowding oiconflicts with other users
or fish and wildlife resources.
16. Soils Approximate depth (in feet) to:
Ground water: minimum 0 average 10-15 Bedrock: minimum N/A average N/A
Describe the soils on the site, giving SCS classifications, if known. (SCS interpretations and soil boring logs need n2!. be attached.)
Dundas and Ames silt loarns
Hayden. loarns.
17. Erosion and Sedimentation Give the acreage to be graded or excavated and the cubic yards of soil to be' moved:
acres 70 ; cubic yards 35.000 ., \
Describe any steep slopes or highly erodible soils and identify them on the site map.
Describe the erosion and sedimentation measures to be used during and ~fter construction of the projec:-
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22. : Trtlfflc PaJ:king spaces added 178 Existing spaces (if project involves expansion) 0 . ~st~a~ed total,Ave.rage
DailyTr;ufic (ADn generated 500 ',: Esthnated'maximum peak hOUr'tr~c g~;'erated (i~ ~o_W:n) apg its tb~mg:'
. For. .each affected road indicatetheADTand the directional distribution of traffic. with'and~ithout the project.
Provide !in estimate of the impact on traffic rongejti.on 'o.It the:a.~~~r:~~~~.~.~'de~~~_~~arli~~!iflP.:zYYe.ci~~t.s~~J;lich will
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Vehlcle-related air emissions Provide. an eS'timate"o,f the effect of th~ prOjecr~ trafficg~~ti~~ on air quality. including carbon
monoxide levels. Discuss,tlle ~ect of traffic unprovem<<:nts or o~er mitigation Ineasures on, air quality impacts., (1f t~ project
involves 500 or more parking spaies, CD7lsultNEAYVGuidel~~...t!!!pU~_'U!hether Il dd.ailed~ir q~lity-,~Tl.Qly~s is ~')'2"
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Statlonary source air emIssions V.,1il1the project involve any stationary sources of air emissions (such' as boilers..or exhaust
stacks)? 0 Yes oa No
]f yes, describe the sources, quantities, and composition of the emissions; the proposed air pollution control devices; the
quantities and composition of the emissions after treatment; and the effects on air quality.
25. Will the project generate dust, odors, or noise during construction and/or operation? Kl Yes 0 No
]f yes, describe the, sources, characteristics, duration, and quantities or intensity, and any proposed measures to mitigate adverse
impacts. Also identify the locations of sensitive receptors in the vicinity and estimate the impacts on these receptors.
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26. Are any of the following resources on or in proXimitY to the site:' ';;..,
a. archeological, historical, or architectural resources? 0 Yes ~ No See'. attached letter for
b. prime or unique farmlands? 0 Yes 6a No
c. designated parks, recreation areas, or trails? 0 Yes 6a No
d. scenic views and vistas? 0 Yes 5l No
e. other unique resources? 0 Yes c;a No .
]f any items are answered Yes, describe the resource and identify any impacts on the resource due to the project.
any measures to be taken to minimize or avoid adverse impacts.
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27. Will the project create adverse visual impacts? (Examples include: gUlre from intense lights; lights visible in wilderness areas; and Ulrge
visible plumes from cooling towers or ex1u2ust stacks.) 0 Yes KI No
]f yes, explain.
28. Compatibility with plans Is the project subject to an adopted local comprehensive land use plarior any other applicable land use, 'water.
or resource management plan of an local, regional, state, or federal agency? 0 Yes 0 No unknown _ ..,
]f )'es, identify the applicable planes). discuss the compatibility of the project witl;l the provisions of the planes). and explain how
. anr conflicts between the project arid the 'pian(s>" will be r~lved. ]( no, explain. ' '." ." rr- '
As of July. 1995 ~ the City"of Aiber'tville issued a wOr-k. order for" a
Comprehensi ve Land Use Plan. This proj ect has been. revie'wed under. the
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6. DESCRIPTION
This Project consists of developing residential and business property on a 70
acre parcel of property in the City of Albertville, Minnesota (the "Project"). The
planned residential development consists of 89 single family lots with a typical size
of 12,500 square feet, and the planned business area consists of two lots with a
total area of approximately 11 acres. The remainder of the property, approximately
15 acres, consists of parks and wetland areas.
The City of Albertville is included in the Joint Powers Water Board System
along with the cities of Hanover, St. Michael, and Frankfort Township. Domestic
water and fire protection service will be provided to the Project by the Joint
Powers Board Water System.
Albertville recently upgraded its municipal wastewater treatment facility, and
the wastewater from the Project will be treated at the upgraded facility through an
extension of Albertville's sanitary sewer collection system. The sanitary sewer main
line installed through the Project will be designed to accommodate the wastewater
flow from adjacent properties to the southwest in Albertville that are expected to be
developed in the future and for which sanitary sewer service will be required. It
is estimated that 360 acres to the southwest of the Project will ultimately be
serviced with sanitary sewer from the main lines within the Project. The timing,
extent, and type of residential development of the land area to the southwest of the
Project is not known. However, the utilities within the Project will be designed so
that subsequent extensions to the southwest can be accomplished.
Construction activities for developing the Project include typical earthwork
operations as necessary for grading of streets, installation of piping for extension of
the municipal water and sanitary sewer systems, and minor earthwork operations for
the development. MPCA approved erosion control methods such as silt fencing will
be used to mitigate potential erosion onto adjacent properties or into drainage ways
or wetlands.
The timing and duration of the construction is not established. The proposer
desires to commence development of the area as expeditiously as possible. The rate
of development of the Project is dependent upon timing of approvals as well as the
rate at which housing is needed.
7. PROJECT MAGNITUDE DATA
The total acreage of the Project is 70.7 acres. The residential area consists of
89 single family lots with a minimum lot size of 12,500 square feet. The area
adjacent to County Road 19 consists of two lots with a total area of approximately 11
acres that is zoned as business (B-3). (See Map "D" ) The type of businesses to be
developed are not known, but will be required to meet the City's requirements for
B-3 zoning.
9. LAND USE
The majority of the existing land use is agriculture, with portions of the
property existing as wetlands. The estimated acreage of cover types before and
after development are identified in the following section. Adjacent land uses include
residential, agricultural, and commercial.
The proposed development is adjacent to a recently constructed residential
development within the city of Albertville. See Map "n". The Project is compatible
with adjacent and nearby land uses which consists of recent residential expansions
of the city of Albertville. Because adjacent land uses are consistent with the
proposed Project, no environmentally negative impacts are anticipated.
The majority of the 360 acres to the southwest of the Project are also
primarily agricultural with portions of the property existing as wetlands. Future
residential development of the acreage to the southwest of the Project is compatible
with adjacent and nearby land uses because it abuts the northerly boundary of the
city of St. Michael which currently consists of agriculture and residential
developments. Also, the Albertville-St. Michael High School is located due east of
the future residential development south of the Project. Thus, existing land uses
are compatible with the Project and surrounding areas. The rate of future
development is unknown. In addition, no preliminary plans have been submitted for
review.
There are no known past land uses that would contribute to present
environmental concerns in the Project.
11. FISH. WILDLIFE. AND ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE RESOURCES
(a) & (b) The DNR has determined, as described in the attached letter, that
there are no known occurrences of rare species or natural features in an
approximate one mile radius of the Project.
There are no fish resources on or near the site that could be affected by the
Project.
The existing land area of the Project will be developed to include only those
areas that are currently used for agricultural purposes. The wetland areas, with
the exception of approximately 15,000 square feet proposed for street crossings, will
not be disturbed by the Project.