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CASE #: q DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR ENVIONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (ELS) FOR OAKWOOD LAND DEVELOPMENT'S BROOKFIELD ADDITION; CASE OF CITY OF RAMSEY By: Amy Geisler, AICP, Associate Planner Background: Oakwood Land Development has submitted a subdivision plan to develop 156 acres located west of Nowthen Blvd and south of Trott Brook. The proposed development, Brookfield Additionl wi 11 contain approximately 235 single-family lots with a net density of 1.9 units per acre. The City Council has approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment request to change the subject property's land use designation from Rural Developing to Low Density Residential. Based on the area of the development site, a mandatory Environmental AssesSment Worksheet (EAW) is required under State of Minnesota Rules. The City released a draft EAW on June 14, 2005 tar comments by governmental agencies and the public. The public comment period ended on July 20, 2005. Under the State of Minnesota Rules, the City must now make a determination on whether further environmental review is warranted for Sommerset Station. The fl~llowing items are enclosed for your information: a) Site Location Map b) Draft EAW dated June 9, 2005 (under separate cover in the agenda packe0 c) Comments and responses regarding the Draft EAW d) Resolution creating Findings of Fact e) Resolution making determination on need for EIS Obserwttions: The City received comments from five governmental agencies regarding the Draft. EAW (Anoka County, MnDOT, Minnesota DNR, Anoka Conservation District and the Metropolitan Council). Responses to their comments have been included with this case. Under Minnesota Rules, the City must now make a decision on whether the EAW and responses to the comments are adequate in addressing environmental issues regarding the proposed development. Based on findings of fact, the City needs to determine whether additional environmental review through an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is needed.