1997-05-27 EAW Worksheet
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Environmental AssessmenfWorksheet (EAW)
NOTE TO PREPARERS
This worksheet is to be completed by the ResPonsible Governmental Unit (RGU) or its agents. The project proposer must supply
any reasonably accessible data necessary for the worksheet, but is not to complete the final worksheet itself. If a complete answer
does not fit in the space allotted, attach additional sheets as necessary.
For assistance with this worksheet contact the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) at (612) 296-8253 or (toll-free)
1-800-652-9747 (ask operator for the EQB environmental review program) or consult "F.A.W Guidelines," a booklet available from the EQB.
NOTE TO REVIEWERS
Comments must be submitted to the RGU (see item 3) during the 3O-day comment period following notice of the EA W in the EQB
Monitor. (Contact the RGU or the EQB to learn when the comment period ends.) Comments should address the accuracy and
completeness of the information, potential impacts that may warrant further investigation, and the need for an EIS. If the EA W has
been prepared for the seoping of an EIS (see item 4), comments should address the accuracy and completeness of the information
and suggest issues for investigation in the EIS.
Center Oaks
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1. Project TItle
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Proposer
Contact person
Address
Pilot Land Development
Donald Jensen
13736 Johnson St. NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304
612-757-4052
3. RGU Ci ty of Albertville
Contact person Garrison Hale
andOOe City Administrator
Address 5975 Main AvenueNE
Albertville, MN 55301
612-497-3384
Phone
Phone
4. Reason for EAW Preparation
o EIS seoping X.:Imandatory EA W 0 citizen petition 0 RGU discretion 0 Proposer volunteered
IfEAW EIS'. . E B ru1 her() 4410 .4300 Susp 19
or IS mandatory glVe Q e category num s
5. Project location N E 2 120 24
1/4 1/4 Section Township , Range
County Wright CitylTwp Albertville
Attach copies of each of the following to the EA W:
a. a county map showing the general location of the project;
b. copyCies) of USGS 7.5 minute, 1:24,000 scale map (photocopy is Ol<) indicating the project boundaries;
C. a site plan showing all significant project and natural features.
d. land use plan e.wetland mitigation.ylan
6. DescrIptlOli Give a complete description of the 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.
See Attached
Provide a 50 or fewer word abstract for use in EQB Monitor notice:
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Proj~t Magnltu~8 Data
Total Project ~ (acres) 63.2
Number of Residential Units
Unattached 108
acres
or Length (miles)
AttaChed
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Commercial / Industrial / Institutional Building Area (gross floor space)
Total square feet;
Indicate area of specific uses:
Office Manufacturing
Retail Other Industrial
Warehouse Institutional
Light Industrial Agricultural
Other Commercial (specify)
Building HeightCs)
8. Permits and Approval$ Required List all known local, state, and federal permits, approvals, and funding required:
Unit of Government Type of Application Status
Wright Soil & Water Distrlct Wetland Mltlgatlon ~e~ml~ ~o be a~yuired
Dept. Natural Resources Wetland Mitigation Permit To be acquired
Ar~y Corp. of Engineers Wetland Mitigation Permit To be acquired
MN Pollution Control Agency Gen. Storm Water DiSCharge Permit To be acquired
MN Pollution Control Agency Sanitary Sewer Extension Permit To be a~quired
Joint Powers Water Board Watermain Extension To be acquired
MN Dept. of Health Watermain Extension To be acquired
City of Albertville Final Plat To be acquired
Wright County Final Plat To be acquired
City of Albertville Stre~t & Utility Improve. Proj. To be acquired
9. Land Use Describe current and recent past land use and'development on the site and on adjacent lands. Discuss the
compatibility of the project with adjacent and nearby land uses; indicate whether any potential conflicts involve enviromnental
matters. Identify any potential environmental hazard due to past land uses, such as soil contamination or abandoned storage
tanks.
See Attached
10. Cover Types Estimate the acreage of the site with each of the following cover types before and after development (before and
after totals should be equal): .
Types 2 to 8 Wetlands ~e:T ~ Urban/Suburban Lawn ~efote Aff: 8
Wood,ed/Forest 1.2 1.2 Landscaping
Brush/Grassland 15 . 2 2 . 8 Impervious Surface 0 5 . 0
Cropland 42 : b 0 Other (describe) Ponds U .L . 0
11. FIsh, Wildlife, and Ecologically Sensitive Resources
a. Describe fish and. wildlife resources on or near the site and discuss how they would be affected by the project. Describe any
~ures to be taken to minimize or avoid adverse impacts.
See Attached
b. Are there any state-listed endangered, threatened, or spedal-concern species; rare plant communities; colonial waterbird
nesting colonies; native prairie or other rare habitat; or other sensitive ecological resources on or near the site? 0 Yes UNo
If yes, describe the resource and how it would be affected by the project. Indicate if a site survey of the resources was
conducted. Describe measures to be taken to minimize or avoid adverse impacts.
See Attached
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12. Fhyslcallmpac~on Water R880urcea Will the project involve the physical or hydrologic alteration. (dredging, filling, stn>am diversion,
outfall structure, diking, impoundment) of any surface water Qa.ke, pond, wetland, strean1; drainage ditch)? ~Yes 0 No .
if yes, identify the water resource.to be affected and describe: the alteration, including the construction process; volumes of
dredged or fill material; area affected; length of stream diversion; water surface area affected; timing and extent of fluctuations
in water surface elevations; spoils disposal sites; and proposed mitigation measures to minimize impact~.
See Attached
13. Water Use
a. Will the project involve the installation or abandonment of any wells? ex: Yes 0 No
For abandoned wells give the location and Unique well number. For new wells, or other previously unpermitted wells, give
the location and purpose of the well and the Unique well number (if known).
See Attached
b. Will the project require an appropriation of ground or surface water (including dewatering)? 0 Yes ~ No
If yes, indicate the source, quantity, duration, purpose of the appropriation, and DNR water appropriation permit number of
any existing appropriation. Discuss the impact of the appropriation on ground water levels.
See Attached
C. Will the project require connection to a public water,wpply? UYes 0 No
If yes, identify the supply, the DNR water appropriation permit number of the supply, and the quantity to be used.
See Attached
14. Water.related Land Usa Management Districts Does any part of the project site involve a shoreland zoning district, a delineated lOO-year
flood plain, or a state or federally designated wild or scenic river land use district? 0 Yes I!; 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 any water body? 0 Yes ~ No
If yes, indicate the current and projected watercraft usage and discuss any potential overcrowding or conflicts with other users
or fish and wildlife resources.
16. SoIt. Approximate depth fm feet) to:
Ground water: minimum 0 average 10-15 Bedrock: minimum N/A average N/A
Desaibe the soils on the site, giving SCS classifications, if known. (SCS interpretations and soil boring logs need !!Q! be attached.)
Dundas and Ames Silt Loams
Hayden-Loams
17. erosion and Sedimentation Give the acreage to be graded or excavated and the cubic yards of soil to be moved:
acres 56.5 ; cubic yards 170, 9UO
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 after construction of the project.
See Attached
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19. Water Ouallty.'. Surface Water Runoff
a. Compare the quantity and quality of site runoff before and after the project. Describe methods to be used to managea.I\41or..
treat runoff.
See Attached
b. Identify the route{s) and receiving water bodies for runoff from the site. Estimate the impact of the runoff on the quality of
the receiving waters. (If the ruM!! may affect a lszk consult "EA W Guidelines" about whether a nutrient budget analysis is needed.)
See Attached
19. Water Quality. Wastewaters.
a. Describe sources, quantities, and composition (except for normal domestic sewage) of all sanitary and industrial wastewaters
produced or treated at the site.
See Attached
b. Describe any waste treatment methods to be used and give estimates of composition after treatment, or if the project
involves on-site sewage systems, discuss the suitability of the site conditions for such systems. Identify receiving waters
\mcluding ground water) and estimate the impact of the discharge on the quality of the receiving waters. (If the disc1uuge
may affect a lake consult "EA W Guidelines" about whdhc a nutrient {nIdgd analysis. is neede!l.)
See Attached
C. If wastes will be discharged into a sewer system or pretreatment system, identify the system and discuss the ability of the
system to accept the volume and composition of the wastes. Identify any improvements which will be necessary.
See Attached
20. Ground Water - Potential for Contamination
a. Approximate depth (in feet) to ground water: IIUIUIIlum; average.
b. Descn"be any of the following site hazards to ground water and also identify them on the site map: sinkholes; shallow
limestone formations/karst conditions; soils with high infiltration rates; abandoned or unused wells. Describe measures to
avoid or minimize environmental problems due to any of these ~s.
See Attached
C. Identify any tbxic or hazardous materials to be used or present on the project site and identify measures to be used to
prevent them from contaminating ground water.
See Attached
21. Solid Wastesj Hazardous Wastes; Storage Tanks
a. Describe the types, amounts, and compositions of solid or hazardous wastes to be generated, including animal manures,
sludges and ashes. Identify the method and location of disposal. For projects generating municipal solid waste indicate if
there will be a source separation plan; list type(s) and how the project will be modified to allow recycling.
See Attached
b. Indicate the number, location, size, and use of any above or below ground tanks to be used for storage of petroleum
products or other materials (except water).
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22. Traffic Parking spaces added None-Existing spaces (if project involves expansion) 0 Estimated total Average
Daily Traffic (Arm generated. . 1210 Estimated maximum peak hour traffic generated (if knoWn) and its tinting:
. For each affected road indicate the ADT and the directional distribution of traffic with and without the project. .
Provide an estimate of the impact on traffic congestion on the affected roads and describe any traffic improvements which will
be necessary.
The ADT estimate was achieved by assuming 10 trips per household per day
108 lots x 10 trips + 12% = 1209.6 use 1210
23. Vehicle-related aIr emissions Provide anestlmate of the effect of the project's traffic generation on air quality, including carbon
monoxide levels. Discuss the effect of traffic improvements or other mitigation measures on air quality impacts. (If the project
involves 500 or more parking spaces, consult "EA W Guidelines" about whether a. detailed air quality analysis is needed.)
See attached
24. Stationary source air emissIons Will the project involve any stationary sources of air emissions (such as boilers or exhaust
stacks)? 0 Yes UNo
If 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? ~ Yes 0 No
If 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.
See attached
26. Are any of the following resources on or in proximity to the site:
8. archeological, historical, or architectural resources? 0 Yes lj No
b. prime or unique farmlands? 0 Yes rn No
c. designated -parks, recreation areas, or trails? Kl Yes 0 No
d. seenic views and vistas? 0 Yes XX No
e. other unique resources? 0 Yes UNo
If any items are answered Yes, describe the resource and identify any impacts on the resource due to the project. Describe
any measures to be taken to minimize or avoid adverse impacts.
c. The development immediately to the north, Parkside Third Addition, has a
designated neighborhood park. The Center Oaks Development will expand the
park by land dedication. No impact to the park is anticipated.
27. Will the project create adverse visual impacts? (Examples include: glare from intense lights; lights Tlisible in wilderness areas; and la.rge
'Oisible plumes from cooling towers or exhaust stacks.) 0 Yes UNo
If yes, explain.
28. Compatibility with plans Is the project subject to an adopted lcx:a1 comprehensive land use plan or any other applicable land use, water,
or resource management plan of an local, regional, state, orkderal agency? XXYes 0 No
If yes, identify the applicable planes), discuss the compatibility of the project with the provisions of the planes), and explain how
any conflicts between the project and the planes) will be resolved. If no, explain.
The project is in conformance with the City Comprehensive Use Plan, dated
June 17, 1996. The land use designated for this property is low density
residential. There is no conflict between the proposed project and the
City Comprehensive Plan. See attached Map D for the City Land Use Plan.
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29. Impact on Infrutructure and Public Services Will new or expanded utilities, roads, other infrastructure, or public services be
reqtllred to'serve the project?lX Yes - 0 No .. .
If yes, describe the new or additionalinfrastrui:ture /services needed; (Any infrastructure that is a "connected action" with respect
to the project must be assessed in this EA Wi sa "EA W Guidelines" for ddails.)
See Attached
30. Related Developments; CUmulative Impacts
a. Are future stages of this development planned or likely? 0 Yes 0 No ,Unknown
If yes, briefly describe future stages, their timing, and plans for environmental review.
b. Is this project a subsequent stage of an earlier project? 0 Yes IXI No
If yes, briefly describe the past development, its timing, and any past environmental review.
c. Is other development anticipated on adjacent lands or outlots? ID Yes 0 No
If yes, briefly describe the development and its relationship to the present project.
d. If a,b, or c were marked Yes, discuss any cumulative environmental impacts resulting from this project and the other
development.
See Attached
31. Other Potential environmental Impacts If the project :r;nay ~use any adverse environmental impacts which were not addressed by
items 1 to 28, identify and discuss them here, along with any proposed mitigation.
Impacts have been addressed
32. SUMMARY OF ISSUES (This secticm need not be completed if the EA W is being dcne for EIS scaping; instemi, add.ress remnt issues in the
draft 5coping Decision document which must accompany the EA W.) List any impacts and issues identified above that may require
further investigation before the project is commenced. Discuss any alternatives or mitigative measures that have been or may
be considered for these impacts and issues, including those that have been or may be ordered as permit conditions.
Further investigation of issues identified above before the project
is commenced is not deemed necessary.
CERTIFICATIONS BY THE RGU (all 3 certifications must ~e signed for EOB acceptance of the EA W for publication of
notice in the fOB Monitor)
A. I.hereby certify ~ information conta,in~)t(~ document is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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B. I hereby certify that the project described in this EA W is the complete project and there are no other projects, project stages, or
project components, other than those described in this document, which are related to the project as "connected actions" or
"phased actions~~ed, resP.$!ivei~~~. Rules, pts. 4410.0200, subp. 9b and subp. 60.
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C. I .hereby ~ copies of th. e completed .&<~are being sent to all points on the official EQB EA W distribution list.
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6. DESCRIPTION
This Project consists of developing residential property on a 63.2 acre parcel of
property in the City of Albertville, Minnesota (the "Project"). The planned residential
development consists of 108 single family lots. The design of the development strives to
achieve a lot size of 15,000 square feet. A total of 103 lots are over 15,000 square feet, slots
are less than 15,000 square feet, and the average lot size is 16,739 square feet for the
development. The remainder of property consists of parks, wetlands and outlots.
The City of Albertville is included in the Joint Powers Water Board System along with
the cities of Hanover and St. Michael. Domestic water and fire protection service will be
provided to the Project by the Joint Powers Board Water System.
In 1993, Albertville 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 accommo~ate the wastewater flow from adjacent properties
that are expected to be developed in the futUre and for which sanitary sewer service will be
required. It is estimated that approximately 300 acres to the south and west 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 south and west of
the Project is not known. However, the utilities within the project will be designed so that
subsequent extensions to the south and west 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 ont? 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.
9. LAND USE
The majority of the existing land use is agricultur~, 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 and agricultural.
The City Approved Land Use Plan is attached as Map D.
The proposed development is adjacent to a recently constructed residential
development within the city of Albertville, Parkside Third Additio~. 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 prope>sed Project,
no environmentally negative impacts are anticipated.
The majority of the 300 acres to the south and west of the Project are also primarily
agricultural with portions of the property existing as wetlands. Future residential
development of the acreage to the south of the Project is compatible with adjacent and nearby
land uses because it abuts the northerly boimdary of the City of St. Michael which currently
consists of agriculture and residential developments. Also, the Albertville-St. Michael High
School is located 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.
Preliminary plans for residential development of a 40 acre parcel adjacent to the east
has been submitted by others and approved by the City. Outlots B and C have been sold to
another developer. Preliminary plans have been submitted to the City proposing a multi-
family development. Outlot A is proposed to be developed in association with the property
adjacent to the west. Conceptual discussions have been initiated on the property by others for
development of a golf course. The schedule for development is unknown at this time.
Preliminary pl~s have not been submitted for adjacent parcels to the south and west.
There are no known past land uses that would contribute to present environmental
concerns in the Project.
11. FISH, WILDLIFE, AND ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE RESOURCES
Attached is the letter sent to the Department of Natural Resources requesting its
review of the Project regarding ecologically sensitive resources. The DNR response, when
received, will be provided as a supplement to this EA W.
An EA W was prepared in 1995 for the residential development abutting the north
boundary of the Project, Parkside Third Addition. Attached is the DNR review of
ecologically sensitive resources provided for the Parkside Third AdditionEA W. No known
occurrences of rare species or natural features were found within a one mile radius of the
Parkside Third Project. Therefore, no conflicts are anticipated for this Project, as the total
boundary of the project is within the one mile radius.
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 3,180 square feet, will not'be disturbed by the Project. In excess of 61,000
square feet in "wetland replacement" will be created by the Project. This area, with the
exception of the amount required for mitigation for this Project, will be used for mitigation in
future projects, if any.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
51. Paul, Minnesota 55155-40_
May 27, 1997
Scott Dahlke
Professional Engineer
Meyer-Roblin, Inc.
1111 Hwy. 25 N.
Buffalo, MN 55313
Re: Center Oaks Plat Residential Development, T120N, R24W, Section 2, WrightCounty
Dear Mr. Dahlke:
The Minnesota Natural Heritage database has been reviewed to determine if any rare
plant or animal species or other significant natural features are known to occur within an
approximate one-mile radius of the above referenced project. Based on this review, there are
no known occurrences of rare species or natural features in the area searched.
The Natural Heritage database is maintained by the Natural Heritage Program and the
Nongame Wildlife Program, units within the Section of Ecological Services, Department of
Natural Resources. It is the most complete source of data on Minnesota's rare, endangered, or
otherwise significant plant and animal species, plant communities, and other natural features,
and is used in fostering better understanding and protection of these rare features.
The information in the database is drawn from many parts of Minnesota, and is
constantly being updated, but it is not based on a comprehensive survey of the state.
Therefore, there are currently many significant natural features present in the state which are
not represented by the database. We are in the process of addressing this via the Minnesota
County Biological Survey (MCBS), a county-by-county inventory of rare natural features,
which is now underway. Because survey work is in progress for Wright County, our
information about natural communities judged to be significant by our program is quite good
for that county. The MCBS survey work for rare and endangered animals and plants is less
comprehensive; it is therefore possible that occurrences of these features exist in the project
area for which we have no records. Because there has not been an on-site survey of the
biological resources of the project area, it is possible that ecologically significant features exist
for which we have no record.
DNR Information: 612-296-6157,1-800-766-6000 . TrY: 612-296-5484,1-800-657-3929
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Thank you for consulting 1.1S on this matter, and for your interest in minimizing impacts
on Minnesota's rare resources. Please be aware that review by the Natural Heritage and
Nongame Research Program focuses only on rare natural features.. It does not constitute
review or approval by the Department of Natural Resources as a whole. An invoice for the
work completed is enclosed. You are being billed for map and computer search and staff
scientist review.
Sincerely,
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Ellen B. Heneghan
Endangered Species Environmental Review Coordinator
Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program
612/296-8279, FAX 612/296-1811
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12. PHYSICAL IMPACTS ON WATER RESOURCES
Physical or hydrologic alteration of surface waters outside the Project area will not
occur. Development of the residential area within the Project will be consistent with the
existing wetlands and wetland regulations. A 3,180 square foot area of the Type IT wetland is
proposed to be filled with approximately 250 c.y. of material native to the Project. Minor
relocation of portions of two existing drainage ways within the Project area will be performed
to conform with overall platting and stormwater and water quality controls. Wetland
replacement is proposed on the Project site which is in accordance with current.wetland
mitigation laws. See attached Map E for the Wetland Mitigation Plan.
Stormwater detention/water quality ponds will be constructed that will control
stormwater outflow rates and that will be designed in accordance with applicable stormwater
quality criteria. The location and size of these facilities and the overall stormwater control for
the Project will be discussed in the Water Quality-Surface Water Runoff section to the
Environmental Assessment Worksheet.
13. WATER USE
a. The abandonment of an existing well for the single farmstead located on the
property is expected. Upon available information and belief, this well does not have a unique
well number. This well will be abandoned and sealed in accordance with Minnesota
Department of Health Requirements. See Map "C" for a location of the existing farmstead.
b. Appropriation of ground or surface waters is not anticipated during construction.
The sole exception to the absence of ground water appropriation is i.f minimal dewatering of
perched water is required for installation of the sanitary sewer collection system. The
determination of whether any dewatering is even needed, or to the extent it may be needed, is
dependent on whether water bearing seams are encountered during installation of the utilities.
Dewatering during construction, if any, should not affect groundwater conditions, but will
only affect perched water during the period of construction.
c. The Project will receive water for domestic ~d fire protection purposes from the
Joint Powers Board System for AlbertYille:;St. Michael and Hanover. The DNR Water
Appropriate Permit Number for the supply is 146359 ~d 455787. Estimated daily water
consumption for the Project upon its completion is approximately 27,000 gallons per day
assuming typical rates (lOOgcd) for water consumption.
17. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
Gradingof streets and lots within the Project will-be performed. See Map "C" for
contours. Grading outSide of street right-of-ways will be performed as necessary, in order to
develop lots and building pad elevations consistent with drainage design criteria.. The
developer's intent is to perform as little grading as possible for the Project and to perform
only that grading which is necessary for home construction and drainage purposes.
Erosion control by the use of silt fences will be used to preclude erosion into
downstream water ways or wetland areas.
The Project does not contain steep slopes that will. require additional erosion control
measures.
All erosion control during construction will be performed in accordance with the City
and MPCA's requirements that include th~.measures identified above.
Detention/water quality ponds will be in place during and after construction that will
serve as detention ponds for stormwater purposes as well as sedimentation basins for
stormwater runoff prior to stotmwater entering the existing wetlands and County Ditch No.
9. The sedimentation basins and stormwater runoff will be further discussed in the following
section.
18. WATER QUALITY - SURFACE WATER RUNOFF
a & b The quantity of runoff from the developed Project will not increase the rate of
discharge to downstream water courses nor will the quality of stormwater be adversely
affected. This estimate is based on standard runoff parameters. for the soil.cover conditions
that presently exist on the property, and the soil cover conditions and impervious areas that
are expected to exist at the time the Project is fully completed. The quality of stormwater
runoff is expected to improve during and after construction due to the installation of
detention/water quality ponds.
The stormwater from the Project will ultimately discharge into CoUnty Ditch No.9
(see Map "C") that is located on the west edge of the Project and flows to the south and
empties into the Crow River. Prior to stormwater entering County Ditch No.9, the
majority of stormwater from the Project will enter one of three detention/water quality
ponds prior to being discharged at controlled rates to County Ditch No.9. None of the
stormwater from the Project is discharged into lakes or protected streams of high water
quality. ,:' .
The rate of stormwater discharge to County Ditch No.9 will be controlled by the
three detention/water quality ponds that will store runoff during storm events and then
release stormwater at controlled rates. Thus, the rate of flow of stormwater to County Ditch
No.9 will not be increased as a result of the Project. Stormwater from the Project enters the
detention/water quality ponds through storm sewer piping and overland flow. See Map "C"
for the sedimentation pond locations and storm sewer piping.
Regarding stormwater quality, the Project will not degrade stormwater quality when
compared to existing conditions. At the present time, a substantial percentage of the existing
area is utilized for crops and agricultural purposes. As such, runoff from the existing
agricultural property contains typical nutrients such as phosphorous and nitrogen that exists
in fertilizers' and agricultural waste. Runoff from the existing property also contains silt from
erosion of crop land. Runoff from the completed Project may contain some nutrients from
lawn fertilizers and contain some soil that may wash off streets into the storm sewer system.
The detention/water quality ponds in the Project will, however, provide a mechanism for
sedimentation of soils and other foreign materials prior to the storm water flowing into
County Ditch No.9. Thus, settleable solids should be reduced by construction of the Project.
Therefore, the long term quality of stormwater runoff to County Ditch No.9 is expected to
be improved.
19. WATER QUALITY - WASTEWATERS
a. The residential area of the Project will generate approximately 27,000 gallons of
domestic wastewater per day based on an average of 2.7 persons per residential living unit and
a flow rate of 100 gallons per capita per day. The wastewater generated by the Project will not
include any industrial contributions. The developable land to the south and west is expected
to generate similar residential flows once developed.
b. & c. Albertville upgraded and expanded its wastewater treatment facility in 1993.
All necessary hearings were conducted and permits and approvals obtained from the MPCA
for the upgrade and expansion of the Albertville wastewater treatment system. The
wastewater treatment facility as it currently exists consists of a pond system that provides
secondary treatment prior to tertiary treatment to remove phosphorous before discharge to
Mud Lake. The organic treatment capability of the facility can be expanded by incorporation
of air, if needed, into the pond treatment system. The existing wastewater treatment facility,
is designed to treat 315,000 gallons per day with a CBOD loading of 368 pounds per day. The
wastewater treatment facility averages .approximately 184,000 gallons per day (gpd), using
available flow data, over a 12 month time period (April 1996 - April1997). Higher than
average flows occur during May and June averaging 200,000 gpd. Therefore, excess capacity of
approximately 115,000 gpd currently exist throughout the year without any modification to
the existing wastewater treatment facility. Thus, at the present time, the Albertville
wastewater treatment facility has the capability to accept and treat all wastewater from the
Project.
The wastewater treatment facility is designed in such a manner that it can easily be
modified to treat significantly higher flows and organic loadings. It is estimated that the
wastewater treatment facility can be increased to treat an average daily flow of 1,373,000
gallons per day with a CBOD loading of 2,380 pounds per day with modifications to meet
higher standards. These designs are on fIle with the MPCA for the original treatment facility
permit. Thus, Albertville's wastewater treatment facility has the capability to be easily
modified for future wastewater flows and loadings from areas outside the Project.
20. GROUNDWATER-POTENTIAL FOR CONTIMINA TION
b. The potential for groundwater contamination is not a concern. The property to be
developed does not contain any known special geologic/land form features that would be of a
special concern regarding potential groundwater contamination. Further, the development is
residential and will be totally serviced by Albertville's municipal wastewater collection
system. As existing domestic well on the Project will be abandoned and sealed in accordance
with applicable requirements of the Minnesota Department of Health.
c. Because the Project is residential, no toxic or hazardous materials will be generated
from the Project.
21. SOLID WASTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE: STORAGE TANKS
a.Because the Project is a residential development) no hazardous wastes will be
generated from the Project. Municipal waste will be generated from the Project and this waste
willbe collected and either disposed of or recycled in accordance with thecoritracts that the
City of Albertville hasfor garbage pick-up and recycling.
Construction ofthe Project will generate waste that is typical of residential home
construction. Solid waste from these construction activities will be ~sposed of in accordance
with applicable requirements. The exact location of disposal of construction materials is not
known.
b. No permanent above or below ground tanks used for the storage of petroleum
products or other materials (except water) are expected to exist after construction of the
Project. During construction of the Project) it is expected that mobile fuel tanks will be on
the property for the purpose of providing ~el for construction equipment.
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23. VEHICLE-RELATED AIR EMISSIONS
Based on the traffic data obtained from Question No. 22, and the fact that there is no reason
to expect traffic congestion due to' the Project, the Project will not cause any significant
decrease in air quality due to vehicle related air emissions.
25. DUST: ODORS: NOISE
During construction of the Project, dust may be generated as a result of grading, utility
installation and street construction. The significance of any dust will be minimal and can be
mitigated by the use of water trucks, if needed, during construction of the streets. Once the
streets are paved, dust should not be a factor. The City requires that the streets be paved prior
to occupancy. Therefore, dust generation should not be an issue after street paving is
complete. Further, park acreage, open areas, and County Highway No. 19 are directly
adjacent to the project that provide buffer areas during construction.,
Strong or potential odors will not exist during construction or after project
completion.
Noise generation will be typical of that for grading, utility installation, street
construction, and home building. Major noise sources such as blasting will not occur.
Especially sensitive receptors such as hospitals, . etc., are not located in the vicinity of the
Project. ,: .
29. IMPACT ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SERVICES
As stated in prior sections, sanitary sewer and water utilities will be extended to serve
the Project. The sanitary sewer servicing the Project will be designed to accommodate acreage
in Albertville that is located south and west of the Project.
Both the water supply system and the wastewater treatment system have available
capacity to accommodate the Project.
30. RELATED DEVELOPMENT: CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
a. It is anticipated that the area to the south and west of the Project that is located in
Albertville (approximately 300 acres), will someday be developed for residential use. The
timing of this potential development and how it may be staged is not known. The potential
for development of this area is being considered at this time so that utility extensions into the
Project can be designed to accommodate future development to the south and west.
b. This Project is not a subsequent phase of an earlier project.
c. Development of adjacent land may occur. Outlots B and C have been sold to
another developer. The properties are zoned to be residential developments. Preliminary
plans have been submitted by others to the City proposing a multi-family development.
Outlot A is proposed to be incorporated into the proposed Cedar Creek Golf Course adjacent
to the west. The proposed golf course, to be developed by others, has initiated conceptual
discussions with the City. The Outlot A area is anticipated to be part of a golf fairway, green,
and tee off. The schedule for developme,nt of the golf course is unknown at this time.
d. Future development of other areas will be required to meet all City standards in
place at the time of development. Because the remaining area to the south and west in
Albertville is relatively small, cumulative environmental impact of this Project and.all future
stages to the south and west, even if full residential development occurs, is negligible. The
existing utilities have the capacity to accommodate future development, and a major county
highway runs adjacent to the property which may provide access. Future development in
Albertville to the south of the Project will simply abut against the northerly city limits of St.
Michael which currently consists of. residential development.
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