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3. The City of Ramsey is the Responsible Governmental Unit(RGU)for the EAW, and therefore owns <br /> the document and has final decision power on the content of the document. <br /> Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) <br /> An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is mandatory for this project due to the number of <br /> proposed lots. An EAW is a baseline environmental review that studies traffic, congestion, air quality, <br /> ecological resources, historical resources, etc. It is a simple planning tool that helps entities that approve <br /> projects that will alter the physical development of a property better understand the potential impacts. <br /> An EAW requires a specific project to be under review. An EIS is a much more in depth environmental <br /> review for significantly large project or project with the potential for significant environmental impacts. <br /> Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) <br /> The City does not believe an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will ultimately be required for this <br /> project. <br /> Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) <br /> An Alternative Urban Areawide Review(AUAR)is an option in lieu of an EAW.An AUAR is a tool that allows <br /> communities to look more comprehensively and proactively and potential environmental impacts. It does <br /> not require a specific project to be under review. The project is part of a broader small area planning <br /> effort. Other future uses adjacent to the project include a 1)future business park, 2) redevelopment of an <br /> existing industrial park to retail, and 3) a future high density residential area. If timing were not a concern <br /> with a specific project desiring to commence this year, the City would recommend this approach. <br /> However, as there is a specific project with a specific timeline, the City supports forgoing this option in <br /> lieu of the traditional AUAR. <br /> Park Dedication <br /> 1. It is the policy of the City to favor larger, accessible neighborhood and community public parks <br /> with quality amenities and improvements over smaller, pocket parks with few to no 'destination' <br /> improvements. <br /> 2. The Master Park and Trail Plan for the project area is to be serviced by improvements (existing <br /> and proposed) within Lake Itasca Park, the Lake Itasca Trail, and The COR. The area is further <br /> served by greenway trail connections between these two significant recreation opportunities <br /> (Lake Itasca Park and The COR). <br /> 3. The City supports smaller recreational areas and open space within individual developments when <br /> properly maintained by homeowners. <br /> 4. The City supports pursuing the following in negotiations for cost-share/Park Dedication and Trail <br /> Fee credit: <br /> a. Mass grading of Lake Itasca Park predicated upon an approved concept plan, which may <br /> include export of fill from the park for the proposed subdivision. <br /> b. Specific stand-alone improvements to Lake Itasca Park. For example, future parking <br /> parking areas and boardwalk/pier to Lake Itasca, canoe/kayak station, or establishment <br /> of native landscapes (following grading). <br /> c. Alpine Drive Roundabout (Staff recommended exploration only). <br /> i. The Developer shall be responsible for the design and construction consistent <br /> with the phasing of the project. <br />