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Record of Decision — Riverstone South Environmental Assessment Worksheet INTRODUCTION Riverstone South is proposed on 78.63 acres of land in the southwestern part of the City of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota. The project will include 165 detached single-family homes, 78 detached townhomes, and parkland with tree preservation. Site development will include installation of municipal sewer and water, mass grading, and stormwater management practices. The project will convert about 54.14 acres of cropland and 16.17 acres of woodland to streets, homes, lawns, landscaping, and stormwater features. The balance of the site will preserve about 7.73 acres of trees and 0.59 acre of grassland. 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 the 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 February 9, 2021, initiating the 30-day public comment period. A public notice was submitted for publication in the Anoka County Union Herald. The comment period ended on March 11, 2021. COMMENTS RECEIVED The City received written comment letters from five agencies: 1. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT, February 24, 2021); 2. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA, March 8, 2021); 3. Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (MnSHPO, March 8, 2021); 4. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR, March 11, 2021); and 5. Metropolitan Council (MetC, March 11, 2021). 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. 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. 1