Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 10/15/2018

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land in the western portion of the project area being converted to commercial/retail in order to provide a better balance of land uses and respond to the current marketplace. Other changes were made in the undeveloped areas, including the creation of Lake Ramsey in the green way Corridor. This study showed that traffic would increase under this revised scenario by 12.8%. The increased traffic can be accommodated by the improvements previously completed and the improvements planned in the 2011 feasibility study. This work was coordinated with the Armstrong Boulevard and Relocated Sun wood Drive Intersection Improvements Feasibility Report (December 2, 2011). These improvements have been completed. The project combined the Sun wood and EW1 Parkway intersections with Armstrong Boulevard into one fully signalized intersection. Item 22 Mitigation Element. There are no specific air quality mitigation measures proposed for the Ramsey Town Center Development, because implementation of the project does not result in violation of State or National Air Quality Standards. Carbon monoxide concentrations were modeled along the Highway 10 corridor assuming no road improvements in the project vicinity. The road improvements discussed in Section 21 would help to reduce carbon monoxide emissions, although they are not required as a result of the air quality analysis. No change. Item 23 not required in AUAR. No change. Item 24 Mitigation Element. Noise wall mitigation would not be practical along Industry Avenue. Driveways and street intersections would create gaps in the wall, defeating its purpose. It is suggested that the proposed residential units in Blocks 28, 36, 37, and 38 be designed to minimize noise impacts. The noise around the homes and surrounding areas can be reduced by providing climate -controlled units, increasing wall insulation, and providing common areas on the side of the buildings furthest from Industry Avenue. The City will continue to work to implement this measure along Bunker Lake Boulevard (formerly Industry Avenue). Item 25 Mitigation Element. Unidentified Resources. Various circumstances may lead to the discovery of unidentified historic or archeological resources within the project boundaries. When any such new discovery is brought to the attention of the developer or the City, an evaluation of the significance will be conducted and appropriate management measures will be devised in consultation with SHPO. This measure will continue to apply. Although the COR site is not within the geographic area covered by MNRRA, every effort will be made by COR LLC to work with Anoka County Parks, Ramsey Parks and the National Park Service to comply with the policies of these agencies and to minimize or avoid any adverse impacts from development of the COR site. This measure will continue to apply. Item 26 Mitigation Element. Light emissions from commercial and residential areas cannot be avoided because of safety issues and the need for residences and businesses to see clearly at night. City Ordinance 9.11.07 describes any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area, sign, or other structure, must be arranged so that the light is deflected away from residential districts and public streets. Bulbs emitting in excess of 3,000 lumens (150 watts) must be arranged so that the light is not visible outside of the property where the light is located. There are several methodologies of acceptable screening methods for these nuisances that can also be used for transitioning from high- to low -density residential or from residential to commercial areas. Screening methods typically include a vegetative barrier no less than five feet high or other natural materials. Applying shields to street and parking lot lamps directs the light to the ground surface where it's wanted, not into the adjacent neighborhood. All of these practices should Alternative Urban Areawide Review Update The COR (formerly Ramsey Town Center) City of Ramsey, MN Landform Project No. RAM12015.000 10