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H~k~nson Anderson Assoc., Inc. 3601Thurston Avenue Anoka, Minnesota 55303 612/427-5860 Fax 612/427-3401- o52o July 8, 1997 Mr. Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator City of Ramsey 15153 Nowthen Blvd. Ramsey, MN 55303 RE: EAW for Apple Ridge Development Dear Mr. Sohroeder: Pursuant to your request, we have reviewed the petition for an EAW for the proposed Apple Ridge Development. We have also reviewed the background information available through the meeting minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council, letters from residents, case presentations, and the Bolton & Menk Traffic Analysis. We also contacted the Minnesota Natural Heritage Data System to ascertain the significance of the biotic community on the parcel. The proposed project is of a size which is neither exempt from nor which is mandated to have an EAW prepared. It, thus, is the City's responsibility to determine whether a discretionary EAW is needed. Nearby residents have petitioned for an EAW. The City requested that we review the arguments and evidence presented to determine whether the project has the potential for significant environmental effects. Based on our review and discussion with DIVR personnel, it is our conclusion that there is not sufficient evidence to determine that significant environmental effects could be attributed to the proposed project. As such, the City need not order an EAW. We have proposed findings which would support such a determination. The City, however, is not precluded from ordering an EAW should there be concerns that have not been addressed. The City, as the RGU, may determine that a discretionary EAW is appropriate "where there is some possiM/ity of significant adverse environmental impacts or where there may be a perception of such" fEQB's Guide to the Rules of the Minnesot¢ Environmental Review Program). l~rs Landscape Architects Surveyors I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I