Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/04/2017 - Special

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Pearson Farm Residential Development EAW Draft — March XX, 2017 the Comprehensive Plan and related growth management tools at the time that such proposals are brought forward. Over time, much of Ramsey may develop into a combination of residential, commercial, and public uses. Consequently, cumulative effects on public infrastructure are not expected to be significant. Potential cumulative effects of anticipated future projects on natural resources depend largely on the type, density, and location of future developments. Potential effects on natural resources such as wetlands and wildlife habitat typically vary with project location and the extent of habitat diversity. Effects of the project on wetlands, vegetation communities, and wildlife resources may combine with effects of nearby or nearly concurrent projects in a manner that results in local and subtle cumulative effects. Cumulative effects of suburban development on natural resources can include the loss of agricultural land and the loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat. Surface water runoff from the project area will infiltrate into the soil and some treated runoff may discharge to the Mississippi River. However, the highly -regulated nature of stormwater runoff and the ubiquitous implementation of BMPs to control erosion and sedimentation is expected to minimize cumulative effects of post -development runoff on downstream waters. The policies and regulations set forth by the City of Ramsey, the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization, and other government agencies provide the impetus for certain mitigation measures discussed in this EAW. These mitigation measures will help ensure the minimization of cumulative effects on the environment and the capacity for municipal services. 20. Other Potential Environmental Effects If the project may cause any additional environmental effects not addressed by items 1 to 19, describe the effects here, discuss the how the environment will be affected, and identify measures that will be taken to minimize and mitigate these effects. No other additional environmental effects are anticipated as a result of development of the project area. Potential environmental effects have been addressed in Items 1 through 19. RGU CERTIFICATION. (The Environmental Quality Board will only accept SIGNED Environmental Assessment Worksheets for public notice in the EQB Monitor.) I hereby certify that: • The information contained in this document is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. • The EAW describes the complete project; there are no other projects, stages or components other than those described in this document, which are related to the project as connected actions or phased actions, as defined at Minnesota Rules, parts 4410.0200, subparts 9c and 60, respectively. • Copies of this EAW are being sent to the entire EQB distribution list. Signature Date Title 28