1999-01-28 EAW Signed/CompletedCivil Engineering John Oliver & Associates, Inc.
Land Surveying 580 Dodge Avenue, Elk River, MN 55330
Land Planning 1 (612) 441-2072 • Fax. 441-5665
January 28, 1999
Mr. Greg Downing
Environmental Review Program
300 Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
Re: EAW - ALBERTVILLE CROSSING - Albertville, MN
Dear Mr. Downing:
Enclosed is a copy of the completed and signed EAW for the subject project. Please publish the
EAW in the EQB Monitor dated February 8, 1999.
Copies of the EAW have been sent to the specified agencies on the EAW distribution list. Any
comments should be sent within the 30 day review period ending March 10, 1999.
If you have any questions please contact me.
Sincerely,
JOHN OLIVER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Todd W. McLouth, PE
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Enclosure
cc: Marly Glines, Cascade II
Linda Goeb, City of Albertville
File: 7701.10-05
LettmNAlbatville Cmuing.0126
Offices in Elk River & Burnsville
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (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 "EAW Guidelines", a booklet available from the EQB.
NOTE TO REVIEWERS
Comments must be submitted to the RGU (see item 3) during the 30-day comment period following notice of the EAW 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 EAW has been prepared for the scoping
of an EIS (see item 4), comments should address the accuracy and completeness of the information and suggest issues for investigation in
the EIS.
1. Project Title ALBERTVILLE CROSSING
2. Proposer
Cascade II
3. RGU City of Albertville, MN
Contact person
Marly Glines
Contact person
Linda Goeb
Address
544 Third Street NW
and title
City Administrator
Elk River, MN 55330
Address
P. O. Box 9
Phone
612-441-8591
Albertville, MN 55301
Phone
612-497-3384
4. Reason for EAW Preparation
❑ EIS Scoping ■ mandatory EAW ❑ citizen petition ❑ RGU discretion ❑ Proposed volunteered
If EAW or EIS is mandatory give EQB rule category number(s) 4410.4300 subpart 32
5. Project Location
NW '/< Section 1 Township 120N Range 24W
County Wright City Albertville
Attach copies of each of the following to the EAW.
A. a County map showing the general location of the project;
B. copy(ies) of USGS 7.5 minute, 1:24,000 scale map (photocopy is OK) indicating the project boundaries;
C. a site plan showing all significant project and natural features.
6. Description 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.
This project involves the construction of a retail shopping center and a mix of multi -family and single family residential areas. The shopping
center will provide 214,345 square feet of retail, office and restaurants, 13 quad type townhomes and 31 single family lots. Construction
will consist of general site grading, installation of public water supplies, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, natural gas, telephone and other
utilities common to commercial and residential developments, public roadways, commercial building construction and home building. The
project is proposed to be phased with phase I being the easterly residential area and phase II the remaining residential area and the
commercial area.
The City of Albertville is currently in the process of improving 57th Street NE from Lander Avenue NE, west, through the project site, to
County Road 19.
Provide a 50 or fewer word abstract for use in EQB Monitor notice:
ALBERTVILLE CROSSING is a proposed 214,345 square foot commercial/retail center with a mix of 13 multi -family townhomes and 31
single family residential lots. It is located at County Road 19 and 57th Street. Current land uses are agricultural with row crops and former
pasture land.
7. Project magnitude Data
Total Project Area (acres) 69.7
or length (miles)
N/A
Number of Residential Units
Unattached 31
Attached
13 Quads (52 units)
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Building Area (gross floor space)
Total 214,345 square feet;
Indicate area of specific uses:
Office 2100
Manufacturing
0
Retail 185,745
Other Industrial
0
Warehouse 0
Institutional
0
Light Industrial 0
Agricultural
0
Other Commercial (specify) Restaurant - 4000, Bank - 2000, Senior Housing Complex - 20,500
Building Height(s) Approximately 30 feet
8. Permits and Approvals Required List all known local, state, and federal permits, approvals, and funding required:
Unit of Government
Type of Application
Status
City of Albertville
Platting & Site Plan
Pending
City of Albertville
Grading & Building Permits
Future
Wright County SCS (LGU)
Wetland Modification
Pending
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wetland Modification
Pending
MN Pollution Control Agency
Grading (NPDES)
Future
MN Pollution Control Agency
Sanitary Sewer Extension Permit
Future
MN Department of Health
Watermain Extension Permit
Future
Wright County Highway Department
Grading Permit
Future
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 environmental matters. Identify any
potential environmental hazard due to past land uses, such as soil contamination or abandoned storage tanks.
In the recent past and at present, the site is farmed with row crops with a portion of the site used as pasture for livestock. Land use east,
south and west of the site is single and multi -family residential. North of the site is platted commercial property, including an undeveloped
parcel proposed for a new fire station. South of the site is platted residential areas and undeveloped areas. Several wetlands exist on
the site with the majority of the wetlands being a single wetland in the easterly portion of the site.
The wetland connects to a larger wetland complex along the north side of the site and is controlled with an existing storm sewer on the
southeast end of the site. This wetland is not impacted by the proposed development. Several other small, isolated wetlands exist in the
southwestern part of the site which will be impacted. Mitigation measures will be made and approved by the permitting authorities.
There is no indication at this time of any fuel tanks onsite. There is no indication of any hazardous materials being currently stored onsite.
There is no other record, of which we are aware of, of any potential environmental hazard due to past land uses.
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):
Before
After
Before
After
Types 2 to 8 Wetlands
12.4
15.8
Urban/Suburban Lawn
0
12.6
Wooded/Pasture
5.5
0
Landscaping
Brush/Grassland
0
0
Impervious Surface
0
39.8
Cropland
51.8
0
Sedimentation/Detention Ponds
0
1.5
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
measures to be taken to minimize or avoid adverse impacts.
There are no lakes onsite so there will be no impact to fish. Wildlife on or near the site includes a variety of birds and small mammals
such as rodents, squirrels and rabbits. Upland plant communities include row crops, grasses and intermittent woods. The primary
land use will be converted from agricultural to commercial and residential use. Construction will temporarily disrupt wildlife with
permanent impacts within the interior of the project.
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b. Are there any state -listed endangered, threatened, or special -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? ❑ Yes ■ No
If yes, describe the resource and how it would be affected by the project. Indicate if a site surrey of the resources was conducted.
Describe measures to be taken to minimize or avoid adverse impacts.
The Minnesota Natural Heritage database was reviewed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Based upon their
review, no known occurrences of rare species or natural communities exist in the area searched.
12. Physical impacts on Water Resources Will the project involve the physical or hydrologic alteration (dredging, filling, stream diversion,
outfall structure, diking, impoundment) of any surface water (lake, pond, wetland, stream, drainage ditch)? ■ Yes ❑ No
If yes, identify the water resources 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 impacts.
The proposed project will impact 3.4 acres of type 1 wetlands. There are 4.0 acres of mitigated wetlands proposed on the site. The
remaining 2:1 mitigation ratio will be made offsite or use wetland banking credits. Therefore, there will be 3.4 acres more wetland with
the proposed project. The goal is to achieve a type 3 wetland (inland shallow marsh) for the mitigated areas. Stormwater runoff from the
site will be collected in a storm sewer system and the runoff treated in detention/sedimentation ponds prior to outletting into the wetland
areas. All wetland impact and mitigation measures will be reviewed and approved by the L.G.U., Wright County Soil and Water
Conservation District, and other required agencies.
13. Water Use
a. Will the project involve the installation or abandonment of any wells? ❑ Yes ■ No
For abandonment 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).
b. Will the project require an appropriation of ground or surface water (including dewatering)? ■ 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.
It is anticipated that the connection to the existing sanitary sewer system will require temporary dewatering of the sewer trench. The
duration of pumping should be one day to one week depending on the dewatering method. Impact beyond the localized area of sewer
installation is anticipated to be negligible.
c. Will the project require connection to a public water supply? ■ Yes ❑ No
If yes, identify the supply, the DNR water appropriation permit number of the supply, and the quantity to be used.
Water will be supplied by the City of Albertville public water system. Amount to be supplied is approximately 18,300 gallons per day.
14. Water -related Land Use Management District Does any part of the project site involve a shoreland zoning district, a delineated 100-year
flood plain, or a state or federally designated wild or scenic river land use district? ❑ Yes ■ No
If yes, identify the district and discuss the compatibility of the project with the land use restrictions of the district.
15. Water Surface Uses Will the project change the number or type of watercraft on any water body? ❑ 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. Soils Approximate depth (in feet) to:
Ground water. minimum 0 average 4-10 Bedrock: minimum > 50 average 150
Describe the soils on the site, giving SCS classifications, if known. (SCS interpretations and soil boring logs need not be attached).
- See attached map.
Soil Types
Approximate %
of Land Area
Cw
Cordova and Webster silty clay loams
8%
Du
Dundas and Ames silt loam
57%
HIB
Hayden loam, 2 - 6% of slopes
8%
HIB2
Hayden loam, 2 6% slopes - moderately eroded
16%
Pm
Peat and Muck
11%
17. Erosion and Sedimentation Give the acreage to be graded or excavated and the cubic yards of soil to be moved:
Acres 60 cubic yards 100,000 .
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 after construction of the project.
Erosion and sedimentation control practices will comply to the Best Management Practices (BMP's) by the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency, and will satisfy the requirements for a general stormwater permit. Silt fence, detention basins and sedimentation ponds will be
included as part of the construction activities. Final stabilization will include re -vegetation of disturbed areas.
18. Water.Quality - Surface Water Run-off
a. Compare the quantity and quality of site runoff before and after the project. Describe methods to be used to manage and/or treat
runoff.
Water quality can be expected to decline slightly due to road oils and salts from residential roadways and parking lots and the use
of residential fertilizers. Sedimentation basins will be provided to treat stormwater runoff prior to discharging into the existing wetland
areas. Detention basins will be provided to reduce the proposed runoff rates to be equal or less than the existing runoff rates.
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 runoff may affect a lake consult "EAW Guidelines" about whether a nutrient budget analysis is needed).
The onsite storm sewer system will collect the runoff and discharge into the detention/sedimentation ponds. The allowable discharge
from the ponds will be outlet into onsite wetland areas. These wetlands outlet into an existing storm sewer system in the southeast
portion of the site.
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.
No onsite treatment is proposed and no industrial wastewater will be generated. Domestic sewage usage is estimated to be 100
gallons per capita per day and commercial sewage is estimated to be 0.1 gallons per building square foot per day. It is estimated
that the total average daily sewage flow from the site will be 0.048 MGD.
b. Describe any waste treatment methods to be used and give estimates of composition after treatment, or if a project involves on -site
sewage systems, discuss the suitability of the site conditions for such systems. Identify receiving waters (including ground water)
and estimate the impact of the discharge on the quality of the receiving waters. (If the discharge may affect a lake consult "EAW
Guidelines" about whether nutrient budget analysis is needed).
None
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 a composition of the wastes. Identify any improvements which will be necessary.
Wastewater will be discharge into the City of Albertville's sanitary sewer systems. It will be treated at the Albertville wastewater
treatment facility. Capacity has been reserved at the plant for this development.
20. Ground Water - Potential for Contamination
a. Appropriate depth (in feet) to ground water: 0 minimum; 4-10 average.
b. Describe 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 hazards.
There are no known hazards to the groundwater on the site.
c. Identify any toxic 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.
None
21. Solid Waste; 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.
Commercial/Retail Area - Solid waste generated will be predominately durable goods including paper and plastic containers and
packaging, corrugated paper and cardboard, a small amount of metal and glass containers and food wastes. The amount of solid
waste generated is estimated to be approximately four (4) tons per day.
Residential Area - Wastes generated will be limited to typical municipal solid waste. Waste generated is estimated to be 2.5 pounds
per capita per day.
Waste collection is performed by several independent haulers who contract directly with business owners and private residences.
The City of Albertville participates in a recycling program for glass, metal and paper.
b. Indicate the number, size, and use of any above or below ground tanks to be used for storage of petroleum products or other materials
(except water).
None
22. Traffic Parking spaces added 1256 Existing spaces (if project involves expansion) 0 Estimated total Average Daily Traffic (ADT)
generated 6680 Estimated maximum peak hour traffic generated (if known) and its timing: not known . 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 majority of the traffic will use 57th Street and County Road No. 19. It is estimated that the ADT for County Road 19 will increase from
6232 (1997 measurement) to approximately 11,576. 57th Street is currently being improved to a four lane roadway by the City. The north -
south frontage road along County Road 19 is proposed to be a four lane roadway. All other residential streets will be the City typical street
design. The intersection of 57th Street and County Road 19 is proposed with raised islands to channelize traffic flow. It is anticipated that
this intersection will be signalized in the near future.
23. Vehicle -related air emissions Provide an estimate 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 "EAW Guidelines' about whether a detailed air quality analysis is needed).
Based upon the air quality study performed for a proposed commercial retail center located across Interstate 94 to the northwest which
stated that there will be no significant adverse impacts to air quality, it is projected that the maximum 1-hour and 8-hour concentrations
of CO (carbon monoxide) will be below the standard requirements and that there will be no significant adverse impacts on air quality from
this project.
24. Stationary source air emissions Will the project involve any stationary sources of air emissions (such as boilers or exhaust stacks)?
■ Yes ❑ No
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.
Stationary sources of air emissions will include heating units for the respective structures which will be fueled by natural gas.
25. Will the project generate dust, odors, or noise during construction and/or operation? ■ Yes ❑ 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.
Construction noise and dust will be controlled by hours of operation and watering when necessary. The City of Albertville will regulate the
hours of construction. Additional vehicular noise will increase during daylight hours only, with the retail development. It is projected that
the estimated noise levels will be below the State noise standards.
26. Are any of the following resources on or in proximity to the site:
a. archeological, historical, or architectural resources? ❑ Yes ■ No
b. prime or unique farmlands? ❑ Yes ■ No
c. designated parks, recreation areas, or trails? ❑ Yes ■ No
d. scenic views and vistas? ❑ Yes ■ No
e. other unique resources? ❑ Yes ■ No
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.
A review by the Minnesota Historical Society indicates that "there are no properties listed on the National and State Registers of Historic
Places, and no suspected archaeological properties in the area that will be affected by this project."
27. Will the project create adverse visual impacts? (Examples include: glare from intense lights; lights visible in wilderness areas; and large
visible plumes from cooling towers or exhaust stacks). ■ Yes ❑ No
If yes, explain.
Parking lots will be lighted per City and safety requirements. Lights will be directed away from the nearby residences. Light pollution will
also be controlled by landscaping and berms.
28. Compatibility with plans Is the project subject to an adopted local comprehensive land use plan or any other applicable land use, water,
or resource management plan of an local, regional, state, or federal agency? ■ Yes ❑ No
If yes, identify the applicable plan(s) discuss the compatibility of the project with the provisions of the plan(s), and explain how any conflicts
between the project and the plan(s) will be resolved. If no, explain.
This project is compatible with Albertville's comprehensive plan.
29. Impact on Infrastructure and Public Services Will new or expanded utilities, roads, other infrastructure, or public services be required
to serve the project? ■ Yes ❑ No
If yes, describe the new or additional infrastructure / services needed. (Any infrastructure that is a "connected action" with respect to the
project must be assessed in this EAW, see "EAW Guidelines" for details)/
The project will require typical extensions of public roadways and utilities to serve the development.
30. Related Developments; Cumulative Impacts
a. Are future stages of this development planned or likely? ❑ Yes ■ No
If yes, briefly describe future stages, their timing, and plans for environmental review.
b. Is this project a subsequent stage of an earlier project? ❑ Yes ■ 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? ❑ Yes ■ 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.
31. Other Potential Environmental Impacts If the project may cause any adverse environmental impacts which were not addressed by items
1 to 28, identify and discuss them here, along with any proposed mitigation.
None anticipated.
32. SUMMARY OF ISSU ES (This section need not be completed if the EAW is being done for EIS scoping, instead, address relevant issues
in the draft Scoping Decision document which must accompany the EAW). 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.
#11 There will be an impact to the existing habitat on the site. Long term impacts will be most evident from the loss of row crop area on
the site.
#12 Approximately 3.4 acres of type 1 wetland will be impacted. Mitigation methods will consist of onsite stormwater ponding, onsite
wetland creation and offsite wetland creation or wetland banking, all according to the L.G.U.'s approval.
#18 Water quality will decrease slightly from road oils and sediment from parking areas and proposed streets. Sedimentation and
detention basins are proposed to treat the runoff and control the discharge rates.
#22 Traffic volumes will increase due to the commercial/retail nature of this project. Improvements to 57th Street and signalizing the
intersection of 57th Street and County Road 19 will help minimize traffic conflicts.
CERTIFICATIONS BY THE RGU (all 3 certifications must be signed for the EQB acceptance of the EAW for publication of notice
in the EQB Monitor)
A. I hereby ertify t he informati contained in this document is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Signature �, J
B. I hereby certify that the project described in this EAW 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",
as defined, respepfi ly, at Minn. Wiles, pts. 4410.0200, subp. 9b and subp. 60.
Signature'--� KG t
C. I hereby ertify copies of the mpleted EAW hare being sent to all points on the official EQB EAW distribution list.
Signature
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DESCRIPTION OF RECORD
That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township L 20, Range 24 described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the South line of said Northwest Quarter, and the West line of Marx
First Addition; thence Northerly along said West line of Marx First Addition, and its Northerly
extension, a distance of 1066.6 feet; thence deflecting 89 degrees 26 minutes 30 seconds to the left,
a distance of 250 feet; thence deflecting 90 degrees to the right, a distance of 50 feet; thence
deflecting 90 degrees to the left, a distance of 20 feet; thence deflecting 90 degrees 00 minutes 30
seconds to the right, a distance of 828.3 feet to the Southerly right-of-way line of Burlington
Northern R.R.; thence Northwesteriv along said right-of-way to the North line of said Section 1;
thence West along said North line, a distance of 1235 feet to the North West corner of said Section
1; thence South along the West line of said Section 1, a distance of 2222 feet to the South West
corner of said Northwest Quarter, thence East along the South line of said Northwest Quarter, a
distance of 2109 feet more or less, to the point of beginning.
Except the following described property:
That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 120, Range 24 described as follows:
Beginning at the North West comer of said Section 1; thence East along the :North line of said
Section 1, a distance of 1235 feet to the Southerly right-of-way line of the BurlingtonNorthern R.R.;
thence deflecting to the right 28 degrees 58 minutes, along said Southerly right-of-way, a distance
of 74.3 feet; thence deflecting to the right 62 degrees 06 minutes, a distance of 718.03 feet; thence
deflecting to the right, to a point on the West line of said Section 1, 754 feet South ofthe North West
corner of said Section_ I; thence 'North to the point of beginning.
ALSO EXCEPTING the following described property;
That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 120, Range 24, Wright County,
Minnesota described as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the south line of said Normwest Quarter writh the west fine of
MARX FIRST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence north along said west line
of MARX FIRST ADDITION and its northerly extension, a distance of 1066.6 feet; thence west
deflecting 89 degrees 26 minutes 30 seconds left along a line hereinafter referred to as Line A. a
distance of 250.00 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence north deflecting
90 degrees right, a distance of 50.00 feet; thence west deflecting 90 degrees left, a distance of 20.00
feet; thence north deflecting 90 degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds right, a distance of 828.3 feet to the
southerly right of way line of the Burlington Northern Railroad; thence northwesterly along said
southerly right of way line to the northeasterly corner of BARTHEL COMMERCIAL PARK,
according to the recorded plat thereof, said corner distant 74-30 feet southeast from the north line
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of said Northwest Quarter as measured along said southerly right of way; thence south along the the
east line of said BARTHEL COMMERCIAL PARK and its southerly extension to the intersection
of the westerly extension of said Line A; thence east along said extension and Line A to the point
of beginning.
TOGETHER WITH:
That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, in Township 120 North, of Range 24 West,
according to the U.S. Government Survey thereof, Wright County, Minnesota, described as follows
to wit: Beginning 5 rods South of the Northeast corner of the SW 1/4, of Sec. 1, Twp. 120, Rge. 24;
thence running South on the North and South quarter line, of said Section, Township and Range, 1 I
rods; thence West parallel with the East and West quarter line of said Section, 80 rods; thence North
l l rods; thence East 80 rods to the point of beginning, all in Sec. 1, Twp 120, Rge. 24,
LESS AND EXCEPT therefrom the platted property known M.L.D.C,O. Fist Addition on file and
of record in the office of the Wright County Recorder.
ALSO TOGETHER WITH:
That part of the North 5 rods of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 120,
Range 24 lying westerly of the following described line. Commencing at the northeast comer of the
Southwest Quarter of said Section 1; thence westerly along the north line of the Southwest Quarter
(assumed bearing of North 80 degrees 51 minutes 32 seconds West) a distance of 366.00 feet to the
centerline of Lander Avenue Northeast and to the point of beginning of the line to be described.
Thence southerly along the centerline of Lander Avenue Northeast on anon -tangential curve concave
to the East having a central angle of 4 degrees 27 minutes 41 seconds, a radius of 1060.54 feet, a
chord bearing of South 01 degrees 05 minutes 24 seconds East and a chord distance of 82.56 feet to
the south [in-, of the North 5 rods of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section I Township
120, Range 24, and there terminating.
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Civil Engineering John Oliver & Associates, Inc.
Land Surveying 580 Dodge Avenue, Elk River, MN 55330
Land Planning 1 (612) 441-2072 • Fax: 441-S66S
March 16, 1999
Ms. Linda Goeb, City Administrator
City of Albertville
PO Box 9
Albertville, MN 55301
Re: ALBERTVILLE CROSSING - EAW
Dear Ms. Goeb:
We have prepared responses to the comments received regarding the Environmental Assessment
Worksheet (EAW) prepared for the referenced project. Each comment letter is referenced separately
listing each issue raised by the agency responding. We hope that you find this helpful in your
decision during the Council meeting scheduled for April 5, 1999.
Mr. Eric Kilberia, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Response to question on Item 8: We agree. A Section 401 Certification will need to be obtained
along with the Corps of Engineers 404 permit for wetland alterations. We also agree that an Indirect
Source permit (ISP) is not required.
Response to question on Item 12: The current site and grading plan shows that all of the wetland
mitigation is proposed on -site. The storm water ponds are not considered as wetland replacement.
The type I wetlands impacted on this site are degraded wetlands with little to no value. Avoidance
of these wetlands would only isolate them, further decreasing their value. Sequencing will be
demonstrated as part of the wetland alteration hermit process, as required.
Response to question on Item 18: The detention/sedimentation basin is located in Outlot A adjacent
to Mitigation Area No. 1. The current site plan shows an additional detention/sedimentation pond
located adjacent to the large wetland in Outlot C. The detention basins have been adequately sized
to contain the additional runoff generated by a 100-year storm with discharge rates equal to the
existing condition rates. The sedimentation ponds have been adequately sized to comply with the
NPDES General Storm Water Permit requirements and the MPCA's Best Management Practices,
Section 4.1 Detention Ponds requirements.
All storm water runoff will be treated prior to discharging into any wetland areas.
Response to question on Item 23: We agree.
Offices in Elk River & Burnsville
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Ms. Linda Goeb, City Administrator
Mr. Thomas Balcom, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Response to General Comments: As part of the wetland alteration permit process, sequencing
requirements will be followed. The permit application will be reviewed by the proper agencies as
required by Wright Soil Conservation District, (the LGU), and its Technical Evaluation Panel.
Response to question on Item 10: Based upon the current site and grading plan, all of the wetland
mitigation is proposed to be on -site. This eliminates the need for additional mitigation areas.
Response to question on Item 11 a: Based upon the field observations during the wetland delineation,
the intermittent stream was noted through the large wetland area. The headwater of this stream
is approximately 300 feet north of the site. Area to the north drains towards School Lake and the
intermittent stream drains toward the south into an existing city storm sewer system. To suggest that
this stream has the potential to be a source of forage fishes and spawning grounds for Northern Pike
is an over -reaction and unrealistic. Erosion control devices and practices will be utilized as
recommended in MPCA's "Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas", Best Management Practices
for all improvement work proposed for this project.
Response to question on Item 12: All storm water detention and sedimentation basins will be
designed to function with the mitigation areas. Storm water ponds adjacent to wetlands can be
irregularly shaped.
In summary, we believe the comments that have been received have merit in the final design process
and certainly need to be addressed. We do not believe that these comments are significant enough
to require that an EIS be prepared for this project.
Sincerely,
JOHN OLIVER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Todd W. McLouth, PE
cc: Eric Kilberg, MPCA
Thomas Balcom, MN/DNR
Marly Glines, Cascade II
File: 7701.10-05
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
RESOLUTION # 1999-25
A RESOLUTION MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
ON THE NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT FOR ALBERTVILLE CROSSINGS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Albertville has approved a Response
to Comments and Findings of Fact on the Albertville Crossings Worksheet (EAW); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found the following:
(1) The proposed development conforms to current comprehensive plans.
(2) Environmental impacts are consistent with developments of this type.
(3) Mitigation measures will be incorporated into the construction process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Albertville,
Wright County, Minnesota, finds that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not
required for the Albertville Crossings.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Albertville makes a Negative
Declaration.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
THIS 71h DAY OF JUNE, 1999.
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0 6 i Olson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Goeb, City Clerk