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January 27, 1999 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ! I Mr. Steven Jankowsky, P.E. Ramsey City Engineer 15153 Nowthen Boulevard Ramsey, Minnesota 53303 RE: TH 47 and Sunwood Drive Environmental Assessment Worksheet/Environmental Assessment (EAW/EA) Dear Mr. Jankowsky: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff has completed a review of the above referenced document. We note that, relative to the areas of wetland impacts and water quality, there is insufficient information presented in the EAW/EA document to determine whether the project has the potential for significant environmental impacts. Unless this information can be provided, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) may be required. Moreover, the proposal appears to be inconsistent with some of this agency's requirements and permits regarding Wetland, water quality, and stormwater. EA Item III A 2 Traffic (Questions about traffic and air quality should be addressed to Mary Hoffman- Lynn at 651/297-2331) The projected traffic volumes for the proposed reconstruction project are not expected to increase average daily traffic (ADT) volume by 10,000 vehicles per day (vpd) within ten years of completion of the project, therefore, no Indirect Source Permit (ISP) is required for the project. The projected ADT volumes for the year 2008 are forecast at 20,100 vpd, and 25,500 vpd for the year 2020, which compares with 1998 ADT volumes of 16,600 vpd. The level of service (LOS) capacity analysis conducted at four major intersections in the project corridor using peak hour traffic volumes resulted in a LOS D or better during the a.m. and p.m. peak hour conditions at all intersections for the analysis year 2008. The MPCA staff notes that the capacity analysis assumes the roadway geometries and installation of traffic signals at all four intersections. The MPCA staff also notes the capacity analysis indicates a LOS F during the peak hour conditions at several intersections for the analysis year 2020, and that no additional improvements are planned at this time for the year 2020 since TH 47 is designated'by MnDOT as a preservation roadway. EA Item III B 2. Economic Impacts (Questions about wetlands impacts and the MPCA's 401 Certification requirements should be addressed to Larry Zdon at 651/297-8219) The Item discusses the potential fOr development and redevelopment of adjacent areas as may be generated by this project. The potential for the secondary environmental impacts of these potential developments and particular as they relate to impacting wetlands, should have been discussed in the EA in order to assess the need for further environmental review or finding of no significant impact on this action. This issue should be addressed in the submission to the MPCA of materials for the Section 401 Certification. of the Se, ction 404 Permit. 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 ('I-I-Y) Regional Offices: Duluth · Brainerd · Detroit Lakes · Marshall · Rochester Equal Opportuniiy Employer · Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers.