Resolution - #94-08-167 - 08/22/1994

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maXimum of 750 trips per day. A "no build" alternative is thus not an option. The City has reviewed a variety of ,possible alignments in order to find the alignment that would begt fit with the community s needs and the environmental concerns of the area. This ~ignment proves to best fit this criteria. Steep Slopes and Soils: The slopes south of Sunfish Lake vary from approximately a 9 percent slope on the west to approximately 16 percent at the steepest portion. With the proposed alignment a portion of the hffiside would be cleared and appropriate grades would be cut. Cut materials will be used to balance fill requirements elsewhere within the project. A segment of this roadway may r~quire retaining walls for a distance of 400', more or less. As design phases proceedt, the extent of wall verses grading will become clearer. In any event, the proposed construction will include slope stabilization through grading, retaining wall(s) as appropriate, and revegetation. An unfortunate result of the WCA, but common occurrence with projects, is that woodlands are being sacrificed in order to avoid or minimize wetland impact~, regardless of the functional value of the particular wetland. III. CONCLUSIONS The proposed project will meet all MPCA, DNR, and Corps of Engineers requirements and standards. Areas which could have had a potential for significant environmental effects have been identified and evaluated. No potentially significant negative impacts were identified; therefore, no environmental impact statement is required. Based on the findings and conclusions contained herein and in the reference documents, including all comments ,received in the environmental assessment worksheet, the City of Ramsey determined on August 22,: 1994, that an environmental impact statement is not required on the proposed project.