Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/10/2002

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Response [o the EAW Request The Ponds Residential Development Proiect Page 5 Issue 3 ~ Yhe r~eed JT>r more ii~jbrmarioi~ regarding how the £roposed development will hande waste treatment and how that treatment will affect local water and wildlife. According to Royal Oaks, the proposed development will be connected to the City of Ramsey's existing municipal sewer and storm water system. There will be no individual sewer systems (septic) constructed on the site. If any septic systems, water supply or irr/gation wells are found on the Site, they will be abandoned as per any applicable local, state and/or federal regulations. As a result, no detrimental effects on local water and wildlife should occur. Conclusions Based on the findings of the Limited EAW and the responses to the citizens petition discussed above, ProSource makes the following conclusions: 1. A mandatory, EAW is not required for this project since the number of new residential units is below the requirements as outlined in Mn. Rules Part 4410.4300. 2. No dredging, filling or significant modifications appear to be proposed in wetland areas as part of the project. The development plans call for the construction of four new storm water infiltration ponds to accon-m'~odate storm water runoff. Additional vegetative buffer strips are also Proposed to further reduce surface water runoff into wetland areas. 3. No protected animals, plant species or habitats have been identiSed within or adjacent to the project. Wetland areas will remain undisturbed and urban wildlife species will benefit from the proposed additionai vegetative buffer and tree plantings. Wastes generated by the development will be handled by the municipal sewer system and safeguards during site grading. Stom'~ water runoff will be managed by the construction of the new infiltration ponds. Wells, septic systems or waste disposal areas are not proposed, thereby further diminishing the potential detrimental effects on local waters and/or wildlife. ' ' Recommendations It is ProSource's opinion that the proposed development will not have a significant environmental effect. It appears that the proposed residential development project is compatible with adjacent and nearby land uses which is primarily residential with some limited retail/commercial. Given this compatibility and the added vegetative setbacks, tree preservation practices and storm water runoff enhancements to minimize the potential of environmental effect{; it does not appear that this project warrants preparation of a full EAW. -18- ProSource Technologies, Inc. August 3,200l