Agenda - Council - 08/22/1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

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maximum of 750 trips per day. A "no build" aitemafve is thus not an option. The City has reviewed a vau'Setv of possible aiignments in order to find the alignment tha~ would best fi! with the communitv's needs and the environmental concerns of' the area. This ahgnmem proves to best fit this crileri~. Steep Slopes and Soiis: The slopes south of Sunfish Lake vary from approximately a 9 percent slope on the ,.vesl to approximate}y } 6 percent at the steepest portion. With the proposed alignment a portion of the hillside would be cleared and appropriate ~ades wouJd be cut. Cut materials will be used to balance ill] reouirements elsewhere within the project. A segment of this roadway may require retaining walls for u distance of 400', more or ]ess. As design phases proceed, the extent of wall verses ~ading will become clearer. In any event, the proposed construct/on will include slope stab/Jization through grading, retaining wall(s) as approphate, and revegetafion. An unfortunate result of the WCA, but common c~currence with projects, is that woodiands are being seer/riced in order to avoid or minirmze wetland impacts, regard}ess of the functional value of the particular wetland. III. CONCLUSIONS The proposed project will meet all MPCA, DNR, and Corps of .Engineers requirements and standards. Areas which could have had a potential for significant environmental effects have been idenrifi~ and evaluated. No porentJal]), significam negative impacts were identified; therefore, no environmental impact statement is required. Based on the findings and conclusions contained herein and in the reference documents, inclucSng al) comments received in the envLronmentaJ assessment worksheet, the City of Ramsey deterrmneA on August 22, 1994, that an environmental impact staremem is not required on the proposed pr~ect. Mayor