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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FINDINGS OF FACT Northfork Planned Onit i)evelo~ment Environmental Assesment Worksheet North Fork, Inc. is proposing to develop Northfork P.V.D. which includes 213 single family residential lots (in addition, there are 42 existing platted single fm~ily residential lots on the site) and approximately 140,000 square feet of oc~m~rctal/retail ~onstructlon to be developed over several ~hases. An Enviromental Assesment 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 MG~R 3.030 E to determine the issues regarding significant environmental effects that need to be addressed in the Environmental Impact Statement (E/S). ~he findings and oonclusions of that review are oontained in this doc~ent, l%eferences are cited in brackets at the end of each section. A. Project Size and Cost ~e 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 Highway 10/169, extending to the Ramsey-Elk River municipal boundary along Jarvis Street. ~he developuent includes 213 single family residential lots averaging 2.5 acres each and approximately 140,000 square feet of retail/commercial space. The estimated oost of the development excluding the cost of structures is $580,000.00. (FAW) B. l~rmits 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 Highway 10/169 and permit for railroad grade crossing. (EAW and oo~ments fr~m ~/DOT) C. Land Use and Local Plans and Ordinances ~he proposed development is located in the City's rural area. ~be proposed land use is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the City's Zoning Ordinance. ~he density of the proposed development is consistent with Ramsey Resolution $85-82 regarding rural residential densities. (EAW and comments from Metropolitan Gouncil) D. Topogral~hy, Soils and Geoloc~ ~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 sa~ loa~, Nymore loamy coarse sand, Nym~re loamy sand, Duelm loamy ooarse and marshy areas. Elevations on the site range fr~ approximately 866 to 904 feet above sea level. (E~)