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Northfork Planned Unit Develot~ent Envtronmental Assessment Worksheet North Fork, Inc. is proposing to develop Northfork P.U.D. which includes 255 single family residential lots and approximately 140,000 square feet of commercial/retail construction to be developed over several phases. (This project has undergone previous review under the name of West Oaks P.U.D.) An Enviror~ental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) has been prepared pursuant to 6 MCAR 3.039 M (1)(a). ~he EAW and other pertinent information have been reviewed in acoordance with 6 M(i%R 3.030 E to determine the issues regarding significant environmental effects that need to be addressed tn the Environmental Impact Statement (ELS). ~he amm~nts of that review are contained in this document. References are cited in brackets at the end of each section. I. PRflIECT DESCRIPTION AND I:OTENTIAL ]~IVIRONMEN~I%L EFFEC'US A. Project Size The proposed project area is approximately 1,253.6 acres and is located in the southwest portion of the City south of Trott Brook and north of Trunk liighway 10/169, extending to the Ramsey-Elk River municipal boundary along Jarvis Street. ~he development includes 255 single family residential lots averaging 2.5 acres each and approximately 140,000 square feet of retail/commercial sp~ce. B. Permits and Approvals Permits and approvals required for the project are DNR approval for any filling of or around wetlands or flood plain areas and a MN/DOT access permit from Trunk Bighway 10/169 and permit for railroad grade crossing. ~he MPG% ocaa-~-~nted that the project appeared to need an indirect source permit, but clarification of the project plans and subsequent discussion with MP(~ staff have determined that such permit is not necessary. (EAW and c~mlnents from MN/DOT and MP(i~) C. Land Use and Local Plans and Ordinances ~he proposed development is located in the City's rural area. The proposed land use is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the City's Zoning Ordinance. The density of the proposed development is consistent with Ramsey Resolution ~85-82 regarding rural residential densities. (EAW and comments from Metropolitan Council) D. ~bpography, Soils and Geology ~he topography is a mix of open and rolling wooded land. Lake Itasca and related marsh fields dominate the eastern portion of the site. ~he majority of the soils on the site are Hubbard soils which are made up of coarse sand. Other soils include Isan sandy loam, Nymore loamy coarse sand, Nymore loamy sand, Duelm loamy coarse and marshy areas. Elevations on the site range from approximately 866 to 904 feet above sea level. (FAW)