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Record of Decision — Riverstone Addition Environmental Assessment Worksheet INTRODUCTION Riverstone Addition is proposed on 89.44 acres of land in the southwestern part of the City of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota. The project will include up to 246 single-family homes and 98 townhome units, municipal sewer and water, mass grading, and stormwater features. The project will convert approximately 85.48 acres of annually -tilled cropland and small areas of trees to streets, homes, lawns, landscaping, and stormwater features. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was prepared pursuant to Minnesota Rules 4410.4300, Subp. 19.c (Residential Development). The EAW and the respective comments have been reviewed in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4410.1700 to determine if the project has potential for significant environmental effects. This document includes responses to comments received by City of Ramsey (City), the Findings of Fact supporting the decision, and the Record of Decision indicating an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not necessary for this project. EAW Notification, Distribution, and Comment Period In accordance with Minnesota Rules 4410.1500, the EAW was completed and distributed to persons and agencies on the official Environmental Quality Board (EQB) distribution list. The notification was published in the EQB Monitor on April 24, 2017, initiating the 30-day public comment period. A press release and public notice were submitted to Anoka County Union Herald. The comment period ended on May 24, 2017. COMMENTS RECEIVED The City received written comment letters from five agencies: 1. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR), 2. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), 3. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), 4. Minnesota Historic Preservation Office (MHPO), and 5. Metropolitan Council (Met Council). None of the comments recommended preparation of an EIS. The Metropolitan Council found the EAW to be complete and accurate with respect to regional concerns. The City of Ramsey did not receive comments from residents or individual members of the public. RESPONSE TO COMMENTS This document responds to comments on a letter -by -letter basis. It includes summaries of comments followed by responses. Complete comment letters are included in Appendix A. Responses to comments are generally confined to substantive issues that "address the accuracy and completeness of the material contained in the EAW, potential impacts that may warrant further investigation before the project is commenced, and the need for an EIS on the proposed project." (MN Rules 4410.1600). Some comments included general remarks, recommendations, or permit requirements. Such comments are noted for the record.