Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 08/21/2023

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According to the City of Ramsey Planning Department Interactive Zoning Map, existing zoning is designated as R-1 MUSH-80, R-2 Medium Density Residential, R-3 High Density Residential (see Figure 6). The R-1 zone is designated to accommodate single-family dwelling units on suitable land. The R-2 zone is designated to accommodate multiple dwellings at a density of four to seven dwelling units per acre and multiple-dwelling complexes. The R-3 zone is designated to accommodate high density residential housing at a density greater than seven units per acre but not to exceed 15 units per acre. The site is not within any overlay districts. iv. If any critical facilities (i.e., facilities necessary for public health and safety, those storing hazardous materials, or those housing occupants who may be insufficiently mobile) are proposed in floodplain areas and other areas identified as at risk for localized flooding, describe the risk potential considering changing precipitation and event intensity. No critical facilities are proposed as part of the project, and the project is not located within a FEMA 100-Year floodplain area. b. Discuss the project's compatibility with nearby land uses, zoning, and plans listed in Item 1Oa above, concentrating on implications for environmental effects. The proposed residential development is generally compatible with existing and future land uses. There are three different zoning districts within the site that have differing requirements for density and building requirements. c. Identify measures incorporated into the proposed project to mitigate any potential incompatibility as discussed in Item 1Ob above and any risk potential. It is anticipated that the developer will work with the city on unifying the proposed zoning through a Planned Unit Development to comply with building and design requirements for the site. 11.Geology, Soils, and Topography/Landforms a. Geology— Describe the geology underlying the project area and identify and map any susceptible geologic features such as sinkholes, shallow limestone formations, unconfined/shallow aquifers, or karst conditions. Discuss any limitations of these features for the project and any effects the project could have on these features. Identify any project designs or mitigation measures to address effects to geologic features. According to the Geologic Atlas of Anoka County (2013)', bedrock geology of the project site consists of St. Lawrence Formation, dolomitic, feldspathic siltstone with interbedded very fine-grained sandstone and shale, and Tunnel City Group, fine- to medium grained, cross- stratified, generally friable, quartz sandstone; or very fine- to fine-grained, glauconitic, feldspathic sandstone. The estimated depth to bedrock is approximately 151-250 feet below grade. The surficial geology consists of Richfield terrace, which consists of sand and gravelly sand, and peat and much which consists of partially decomposed plant matter. Available at https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/l 1 299/1 1 61 1 9 Haviland Fields EAW 10 July 2023