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METROPOLITAN <br /> c O U N 0 I L <br /> August 29, 2023 <br /> Todd Larson, Planning Manager <br /> City of Ramsey <br /> 2823 Hamline Avenue North <br /> Ramsey, MN 55113 <br /> RE: Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) — Haviland Fields <br /> Metropolitan Council Review File No. 22890-1 <br /> Metropolitan Council District No. 9 <br /> Dear Todd Larson: <br /> Council staff reviewed the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the Haviland Fields project. <br /> The proposal involves an anticipated development consisting of 22 townhomes and three multifamily <br /> residential buildings located between MN Highway 47 and County Rd 5 in the city of Ramsey. <br /> Staff finds this EAW to be incomplete. Consequently, we are unable to determine at this time whether the <br /> project is in conformity with regional system plans and whether an EIS may be needed. As the RGU, if <br /> the City finds the missing information is not critical to the EIS need decision, in its record of decision, the <br /> City can describe the missing information and how it will be obtained and used. The City can also <br /> withdraw and republish the EAW with the missing data, or issue a supplemental EAW to address the <br /> missing data. <br /> Incomplete Items <br /> Item 12—Water Resources (John Clark, MCES 651-602-1452) <br /> The Haviland Fields EAW for the city of Ramsey appears incomplete. The following is needed <br /> before an EIS determination is made. <br /> The EAW does not include information under the water appropriation section regarding the water <br /> supply source. If connecting to the municipal system, please ensure the water demand for the <br /> development can be met and aligns with the Ramsey local water supply plan. <br /> Please consider having the project proposer add supplemental information to the EAW that <br /> sufficiently addresses water supply. <br /> Advisory Comments <br /> Forecasts (Todd Graham, 651-602-1322) <br /> The development proposal includes 498 housing units, mainly in multifamily buildings. This <br /> equates to one-quarter of the current decade growth forecasted in Ramsey. Council and City staff <br /> can discuss this at the time of the next comprehensive plan amendment. <br /> Should this project advance, Transportation Analysis Zone allocations for Ramsey will need <br /> updates. The Haviland Fields site is the southern end of TAZ#54. The City anticipated minimal <br /> Metropolitan Council(Regional Office&Environmental Services) <br /> 390 Robert Street North,Saint Paul,MN 55101-1805 <br /> P 651.602.1000 1 F 651.602.1550 1 TTY 651.291.0904 <br /> metrocouncil.org <br /> An Equal Opportunity Employer <br />