Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 10/15/2018

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1. Introduction and Purpose The AUAR study area is the 369.5-acre project known as "The COR" (formerly Ramsey Town Center) in the City of Ramsey. The area is bounded by Highway 10 on the south, Armstrong Boulevard on the west and Ramsey Boulevard (Highway 56) on the east (see Figure 1). The Ramsey Town Center Alternative Urban Areawide Review and Mitigation Plan dated June 24, 2003, (original AUAR), was adopted by the Ramsey City Council in June 24, 2003 by Resolution 2002-104. This AUAR update incorporates this document by reference. The preparation of this AUAR update report has been completed according to guidance prepared by the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) and is based on Minnesota Rules 4410.3610, Subp. 4. The mitigation items in the AUAR update follow the standard Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) form. When an EAW item is not applicable to this AUAR, it is so stated. Responses to the questions are only provided when there has been a change since the 2003 AUAR. Whenever "no changes" is indicated, refer to the original document as listed above to review the original response. The 2003 AUAR included an analysis of existing conditions and the preferred development scenario. The AUAR also included the progression of the conceptual designs to reach the preferred development concept. The AUAR as adopted in 2003 was fully compatible with the 2001 Comprehensive Plan (as amended in 2002) Land Use plan. In September 2010, the City of Ramsey prepared the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update. The land use classifications in this update were fully compatible with the AUAR. The 2003 AUAR is available for review on the City's website at www.citvoframsev.com/plannine-division. This report is intended to serve as an update of the AUAR and includes a review of the areas that have and have not developed, an update to the environmental analysis if needed and a review of the mitigation measures. 2. Approved Development/Current Conditions Figure 2(Development Plan 6.0) shows the location of the approved developments within the AUAR area. Of the 369.5 acres in the AUAR, 106.5 acres (738 residential units, 30.5 acres of commercial, 14.1 acres of public park and numerous road improvements) were approved for development. These areas include: • The Ramsey Municipal Center and Parking Ramp - 5.31 acres • The Veterans Administration Clinic —2.34 acres • Allina Clinic-3 acres • Ramsey Town Center 2nd Addition — 103 units • Ramsey Town Center 3rd Addition (Northstar Marketplace retail) — 8.92 acres • Ramsey Town Center 7th Addition - Symphony at Town Center-152 units • Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition — 23 units (under construction) Alternative Urban Areawide Review Update The COR (formerly Ramsey Town Center) City of Ramsey, MN Landform Project No. RAM12015.000 1