10. Gateway/Opus Request for and AUAR Environmental AssessmentI
CITY OF Jo
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Astioa by City Adminfs dot
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
Endorse ✓ TWA-
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Date Submitted to Commission
FROM: Kate Aanenson, Senior Planner -- —"
Date t0 L0061
DATE: March 9, 1994
SUBJ: Gateway /Opus Request for an Alternative Urban Area Review Environmental
Assessment
BACKGROUND
The Gateway (Opus) development, located at the southeast corner of Hwy. 5 and 41 was given
conceptual PUD approve by the City Council on January 11, 1993. The applicant was required
to wait until the Highway 5 Corridor Study was developed and prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) before additional approvals (preliminary) can be given. This project includes
178 acres and will include over 900,000 square feet of buildings.
In the past months, the applicant has sought to revise their plan to incorporate the design issues
recommended in the corridor study. The applicant has requested that staff review other options
for an environmental assessment rather than an EIS. Staff is in concurrence that the requirement
for an EIS, which is precipitated' by the square footage of proposed buildings, is a lengthy
process that would not provide any additional information that would be revealed through an
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW).
ANALYSIS
Paul Krauss and the applicant meet with Greg Downing, from the Environmental Quality Board
(EQB), and reviewed alternatives for an` environmental assessment.: Mr. Downing recommended
an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) „process as a mbF- F'ute for an environmental
review.
The AUAR is a hybrid of the EIS and EAW process. The process uses a standard list of
questions like an EAW but provides a level of analysis for typical urban area impacts comparable
to an EIS. Because the city has an approved comprehensive plan, we can use the AUAR process.
Staff supports the AUAR process for the Gateway project. The boundaries of the project is
limited to 184± acres of the Gateway development (Attachment #2).
MEMORANDUM
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Don Ashworth
March 9, 1994
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The city will act as the Responsible Government Unit (RGU). The applicant has completed a
Phase I Environmental Audit. This will be a part of the AUAR document.
The applicant is being asked to prepare the AUAR to address the issues as outlined in the EAW
process (see Attachment #3). The city has contracted Strgar Roscoe Fausch, Inc. to complete the
traffic element. All other issues in the assessment will be completed by the applicant.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the a resolution recommending an Alternative
Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) be completed for the property known as the Gateway
development as identified on Attachment #2 with the issues addressed and identified in
Attachment #3.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY: SECONDED BY:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREA WIDE REVIEW
(AUAR) PROCESS BE COMPLETED FOR THE GATEWAY /OPUS DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, on January 11, 1993, the City Council gave conceptual PUD approval for
the Gateway /Opus Development located at the southeast comer of Hwy. 5 and Hwy. 41; and
WHEREAS, due to the intensity of the development, an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) is required; and
WHEREAS, the developer /applicant, Gateway, is requesting that an Alternative Urban
Area wide Review (AUAR) process be completed rather than an Environmental Impact
Statement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council has determined that an
EIS will not provide any additional information and directs that an Alternative Urban Area wide
Review for the environmental assessment be prepared and submitted by the applicant.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this day of , 1994.
ATTEST:
Don Ashworth, City Clerk/Manager
YES
NO
Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor
ABSENT
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Pre ar�n the EAW:
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t -B - tem Guidance
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This chapter provides guidance for each item of the EAW form kftmal guidance for V=& types of
projects is given in a folm* draper and should dw be oonSWwd. Also be sere to co stA the preAM
` &raptor far general infannation on the pep¢ation of the foan.
Pi> odTW The most impactau things about tt>c tide ft EAW purposes ace that it indicate what land
of protect is mvdved (&& " "gtavd mine," - May coed sesubeW ev-) and which
Otte it is (&g, "Joe Smartt gravel mitre —fit Townft," `Rmn COWUY ROW 17 huMvernen s—TH
10 St. Paul City Cants'').
i 2 8114 3 Self-ettplanatory.
4 — R8a m for EAW Rspmthn This item refers to why the EAW was prepared. Most EAWs ace
prepared be== of mandatary regtm rents Cmandavy EAW" should be marked for these). If the EAW
was not mandatory, rank either "citizen pewon," "RGU diwreaorC or `proposer vdunoe=C as appropriate
m indicate how the EAW process was initiated `W scoparg" should be maeked only if an EM is mandatory
or the proposer has vdu nrarrly agreed to bduating an EIS.
If the EAW or EIS is mandatay, list the rule ckedion fcr the applicable mandatory categOryCres) from the
EQB's Hiles. The citation can be famd in either the miles themselves (at parts 44104300 or 44104400) or in
the back of the Guide to the Rules
5 — Project LocOm Townstap, range, and wcam numbers we fotmd on deeds, US. GoalogW Suvey
topographic maps, and county highway maps. The MM wM also have this kimmadaL
Maps and site plan Maps may be obtained from map stores, the US. Geological Survey, a for county
maps, the MN Dept. of Tmkgpertaaon (MnDO'I) or the oamty in question. (See AvPm& B)•
Mwoopm of maps are pedealy aaxpmble as kmg as they ore dearty legible; if ess than the complete
map is copied, be sure drat the label of the map is h chrdod so revieweas can refer to the acigi nal map if
necessary. Be sloe to clearly mwk the project boundaries on dr. map.
The sue plan ShoUld provide a grapt» c "CIONA " of the project in surWmt detar7 to idetnafy the key
physical cot>stnr= feati= of the pojxt This includes roods, utch= bue3di119s, drainage situ h=
cta and fill areas, materials or waste swap seas, paddng lots. ad projea boudwes. S*mfi = rural
feahm should also be kxbc m d.
A190 note drat some of the later kerns an the EAW form ask drat certain special feames be noted on the
site plan if they ace pesern.
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6 — Desai*n This is the single most anpo m item in the EAW, and care sbuld be taken to ensure
that it is completed thoroughly and ac ctnaately. Additional sheets should be added to the EAW as needed to
10 provide a complete rewonse.
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The description should be focused on aspects of the project that may directly or indirectly maniptilae, alter, or
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impact the physical envi omnent. This includes construction methods, especially with respect to site
preparation; the operational features of the project especially with respect m waste production and
management; and in appropriate cases, (e.g., mining activities) project closrme actions.
The EAW desar;poOn should not include infwnation which saves mainly to justify or "promote" the project;
that sort of information is indevant to the EAW process. The p rpose of the EAW is to identify and assess
impacts.
environmental
Abstract ion use in Mg Nbntib0t' This should be a very concise statement of the basic mm and
characteristics of the project which the EQB staff can print verbatim in the EQB Morita notice of the
EAW. Do not exceed 50 wards.
7 — pt ied MWAide DWA Thu item asls for Certain data that help 4024 the mzjgniude of the
be in
project: Depending m the type of project involved, some of the data requested may not gvbcabk.
which case simply leave the blank `blank"
Total Project An or Uro For linear type projects such as mods, pipehIM sewers, ele= ttar>smis w
lures the length should be given; for other projects the area should be given. if the total oars krtd% d in
a tin= project is known, give both area and length.
Residential tkft: Unatbohed / Attached Single family, "duplex," and "triplex" twits are urraaached ul*ss
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(note that a duplex has two unattached units and a triplex has three) while anything with four a more
utvts to a building has attached u rats and that each individual dwelling rant taunts as one attached unit
(e.g., a ?A -unit apartment baftg has 24 attached units).
tJomrte W / ttdtaft / Iratltutlortal &A*V Area The form now fast asks for a total of the gross floor
Vim for any project of a com macial, industrial, or irstMAICnal (school, prison, hospital) napna This
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couants all floor of all enclosed strucMes on the site except for any space used for paddng. The form
then asks for a breakdown of the total among nine subclasses of Canto / i d / inst. space. This should be
self-explanatory except: fa "agriculture which is intended to incite primarily the area of bwldbw for
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feedlot projects. If there is u ncertainry about where something fits, list it under "other eommec ial" and
describe what it is.
information where
Rftg HeW is List at least the maximum height of the building. provide woe
appgmm (e g., an office canplex with two or more towers of varying sores; or an office tower with a
communications tower mounted on top).
8 — P ftly(S artd APPV4 S ROgtlhd List the pewits, approvals. reviews, and & rrcung "W"ed from
all governmental agencies prior to the commencement of the project Include any necessary regional (erg.,
Include approvals already obta vd. A comprehensive listing of
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Meuopaw Cotancil) reviews and approvals.
state and local permits can be obtained form the Mua>esota Serail Business Assistance Office (fisted in the
appendix). The local unit's plaruhung and mung oT= can also help identify necessary permits. The most
the Fish and Wildlife
hlcely federal permits to be required would be from the Awry Caps of Engineers or
Service; their telephone numbers are listed in Appendix A.
In responding to the various items on the works =t, if a potential environmental impact will or can be
addressed by conditions of any of the permits or approvals to be required of the project, this should be
discussed as pat of the response d the item. 'Ibis should be coordinated wide the response to imm 32,
"SmIrwy of moues ", which also provides an opporamy to explam how powntml wpm can be mogated
through pmappnvd calditioc>,s.
It should be noted that when an EAW is required or ordered, no final decisiai ID grant any governmental
permit or approval ( inchding financial as4st<m) can be made until either a decision has been made that no
EIS is needed or until an EIS has been canpleted (See pat 44103100 or the Guide to the Rules
In some czses these may be permits previously issued far activities on or new the project she which are
relevant to the review of the proposed projex. This is most hIAy where the proposed p qec t is an expansion
of an existing projeM but could occur under other corditi m as well (e g., where a past dredging project
permiaed by the Caps of Fsiganeers or the DNR placed span on the site of the proposed projec*. These
pernws should be idendfied, including the permit number and issiaag agency. Miffs au OMnOtioci can either be
presented under this k= cr under the kem(s) most t>rlevant d the natitie of the permit
L 9 — lend Use The poh of this question is two.- d (1) io identify any past }and uses on the sate which
might cor aNite to peewit envl[on nmW concur (e g., sold =Wmbmdm fiom Pas indusi w use), and (2)
b identify any potermal conflicts between the pmjectt and =sung nizroun ft land uses which have
envuam=W asp= that may ragrme nimption. A dam example would be a gravel operation proposed
next w a reWential area — dust and noise could cause significant tb[uflicm with the resi mM land use. The
form asks whether potential land use oor ft= involve enviromiental matters because not all land use omfiicts
do — e.g., heavy truck tcafc firm a gravel mine near a residential area may cause a land use conflict duce to
safety cancers but this is not an errvunrrnerntal mam. The BQB rules define "mvut)r MMC m mclude: land,
air, water, mmerals, flora, farms, ambient noise, energy resource% and man -made objexs or annual feauues of
hisroric, geologic, or aesthetic significance (4410MM, mubp. 23�
10 — CovKTypes Estimates of the am of land cover before and after the pr*ct is ID be provided. One
irrnpatant purpose of this infaTrmtioa m to allow amemiem of the impact of the project on wiDdtife habitat.
Site surveys or recent aerial photos provide the best source of utforrrmtion. The teal nun ber of acres should
be equal for the pre - project and post-project conditions. Be sure m provide descriptions for any acres listed
under ,. bther"
In identifying types of wedards, use the guidelines in the appm bL Dedicated smmiwater demion ponds
should not be classed as wdlands. The `wooded / faesr category should be applied anly b relatively
uad mi bed. wooded and "urban / stibuaban lawn / bndW2PW is the appropriate clamfi=m for
developments eongructed in wooded areas, even if many of the ties are maintained. Simnla<dy, the "hush /
grasdaid" categories applies to areas that are undiSluabed or infiequendy mmmained; if an aces is w be
r*ib dy mowed or mainaaned, even if in a nral setting, list it under `urban / svhdm lawn / landscaping."
11 — Fsh, VViidk and EOdXgi* SEtr&A Re9Mltrces
a Fish and wildli6e habitat areas adst tfroughom the sate and are not all specifically designated. Sate
1 t 1011 and kft* desu peed mfi4m and protected heart streams or spawning areas are wdWefined and lists
can be obtained for your county.
1 Nearly all undeveloped land has sane wildlife habitat value. The quality at
and value of the habit
depends on many factors including the degree of disaubanc'.e, the name of the adjoining areas, and ft
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area and type cf vegetation or water resources pesmt Questions about the value of the habitat should be
directed to the Regional Office of the DNR (sae Apperd x A)• Keep in min4 however, that it is the
qty of the RGU to determine the nam and signifi== of any Proj=-rebzd k
b NEoDbgmny se mve resources" generally refers to race or unique nasal f=m a Seaases of
sPe significance. Fhacnpies include it tamed and endangered species; habitats that = rffie statewide
(sue as p . . re:nrmm or vnin timberX locally race habitats; colonial waterbfrd nesting m1a= and
h,gh q.ty wedand complexes. A databw of oocasuertces of many of these femur is cnit mused by
the DNR Nauaal Heritage and Natgame Program; cmw the Nang Hme Pmg = Off for a hSM9
of known feaames tear the project (a fee may be charged f this information). Iruformw= cxecved in
response to such a request should be incaporamed islet the EAW. Eoobgir * Man srsou= not in
the DNR database should also be i knff ed and described in the EAW.
.. w meastaee for fish, wildlife, or eoobF* sensitive rem= inq)= mcb*- avoiding the
isrupects, mitumtztr►g the WPM Value. for its. Examples uxh* is ibmping err
revegemm with plant species of value >D wildlife, g wooded travel oaridas (especially along
waterways), and =Mx dm or restoration of wetlands.
12 — physicw IlTpas on WOW ReSOtJMOS Physical or hydrologic alteration of any surface waver
should be discussed m this question. Hydrologic modifications =k* all actions which alter the existing
hydrOIC& regime (i e , rate of discharge into err out of a wambody, fiequency and extent of water level
nwm dcn% interaction with ground water, etc).
Modifications of all wetlands should be discussed not only those subject to DNR regulation ("protected
wetlands'). Refer to the apperda for information on wetland dam&ab= bfarm tlm on which M mils
would be required for alteration of aquatic areas or for consta>cdm in them may be obtained from the DNR
Regional or Anew Hydrologist's office.
V , 13 — Wd f Use
a All vx& constructed sauce 1974 were assigned a Unique well number:
All wells that are no longer going to be used must either be sealed according to Nfuuresota Rules, chWler
4725, or have a maauerm= pw= from the NInnesota Depemnent of Health, or from the local
C,omcnunuy Health Services Agency if there is a delegation agceernent for b:d well regulation. (At the
paw this includes Dakota, Winona, Goodhue, Wabasha, LeSuetm, Waseca, Blue Earth, and Olmsoed
cotauties)
Before c=mr our of any potable wells >eghu, flee Ma>iuesota D ept' O f Health cr one of the local
Comuny Health Services Agencies must be notified. Monitoring wells and dew=W wells reqm
caresmnuction permits from either the Dept. of Health cr a local Canumadty Health Services Agency.
b Appropriation of water in excess of 10.000 gallons per day Cr are mat PBM per year Mdm
Pamirs from the DNR Division of waters. hlf m dm can be obtained from the Division cr the
applicable DNR Regional or Area Hydrologist's office (see AMmxh for infoc mdm).
The EAW should note any use of water (e g., ware supply, dust conuol, dewxcmg, pond tang, etc)
and give the sauce and, if already issued a permit, the permit number.
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In cases of major Vprq=wM or where caanutative apjropaas<ions ate significant, it may be necessary
to incite a quantitative Mlysis of the impacts an ground water levels.
c If the project requites connection to a public water supply, it is inporM to ickn* wells that were
used as wirer s =eL 'These wells may remain active, or if they are not going to be used, they should
either be sealed acoordmg to Nano. Rules, chapter 4725 or have a maintenance perinit from the
Nfunnesom Dept of Health or one of the caatty Community Health Services Ageshcies listed in part a.
14 — Wd f4MW LS1d Use M811tgf1'at DWI& Showitin i am refer to deveioprnents within 1000
feet of a We, pond, or flowage (reservoir) or within 300 feet of a river or stream. If a flood plain has been
delineated by ordinance, then the outer limits of the flood plain delineate the sintered jtaiscbctian. The heal
piaming and zoning office should be contacted regarding bcd shorelatd and flood plain ordinances that tiny
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Special wild, scenic, and recreational river districts ate identified in the *Pm*L Contact the local planning
and zaring office or the applicable DNR Regional or Area Hydrologist's oboe t PdMg setbacks and other
rq which apply along these rives.
Shorel'and, flood plain, and wiklboenic rivers lad use districts am protected by spacial zaing atdmances
designed to protect the resotrces of such lands. The EAW should disctss whether the project fully complies
with all these special zoning requirenum The EAW should also indicate whether the applicable ordmancces
have been approved by the DNR; this infarnalon can be obtained from the DNR Regional or Area
Hydrologist's office.
15 — Waw &rkm Use Provide an esdnm of the =M and projected watercta8 use, including the
nwnber of acres of water surface per wa=MfL
In assessb impacts on fish and wildlife resoraees, oonsider the peen= of oolortial wamrbad Ming
color new of bald eagles, osprey, or ]oars; mhpoctant waterfowl feeding or broiling areas; ad other
resowees sensitive to disdabance.
If applicable, discuss an mitigation nines which will be used to t ummize conflicts, such as Controls on
watercraft and their sins, motors a sues, speed limits, and am caning
16 — Sots Describe the types of soil present using the Sod Caservsdm Service (SCS) Ch"sifiraaon. Soil
snaveys showing this information ate avalable from the County Agricultural Extension Office, the Soil and
Water Ca nervation District oflioe, or the S.CS. District Field Office. N Sevier sad types emst on the sine, a
soils map is helpful. It is not necessary no attach copies of the SCS sorts interpretation (description) sheets to
the EAW.
If seal borings t.. ve grade, it is sometimes mhpor>aht b attach a copy of the boring logs b the EAW.
' $ is b attach the logs wtherhever the project may
Ebwever, this is .��,. s ty far many projects. nrhporr8tt
have potential to canininate the sals or ground warner (mch>dmg projects involving use of sewage
o.rnent by septic tanks and drainfields). Where it is not apparent that the logs need to be am3ched but
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17 — Emf3bn and Sed'tmtltbn Be an b addtess bah oormuctim and h phases in
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describing erosion and sadimauaaon control. Po sans m dm cmad mars may be dmmlxd under
eidw this item or item #18.
Soeep slopes (12%o or more) and a on prone soils (as indi mil, by the infomiatim in kern 11) should be
desmbed and shown on the site plan or on a separate grading plan.
Specific erosion and wffmx mm control mars should be desm1ed; if the proposer has not prepared
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definae plans for erosiort/sedunmmm control measures, the iequirmass of the local govenunental uric
should be desm xi If erosion control plans or grading plans have been prepared they should be amched.
-Special amidon should be given to diwassing erosion control on arty identified steep slopes or erosion prone
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stills.
If significant amounts of soils will be excavated, the EAW should identify the types involved, b whore they
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will be to aftd, and for what they will be u>.sed.
18 — Wger Qmity —&rfam WaW Runoff
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a The in= of this question is m characterize the effect of the proiect on the amounts and the
cornpomon of stormwamr nnoff fiom the sine and the techniques planned m nmin»ze adverse quantity
and quality impacts. The amount of detail provided and the level of scphi tication of the analysis d=H
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be cmn anstaate with the magnitude of the potential impacts. Eg., if the project will only cause a small
inrease m impervious surface and would add only minor amounts of airy potential pollutants, it would be
sufficient to qualitatively dmft the extent of irvrem and give a general identification of the types of
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poamm involved (e g., femlw / habicides fiom suburban lawns; pollumm typical of padang lot
nmoft). On the of ff hand, if significant increase in nmoff will msu It andA r significant amours Cr lands
of pollutants would msu k, a more detailed and quanmtative asst mnmt will be nneoessary to adoqu>aoely
characterize the impacts.
! Similarly, the amount of detail provided about rn nragement / ftmunent methods should befit the
significance of the quantities and quality of the nnof£ Where it is clear or suspected that the nnoff
would pose water quality Problems if not adequately managed cr treated, suffix ert detail of the
so that mviewm can ' adequacy of the proposed
nhanagatnent / treatrnau system is Hooded Judge adeq
system Locations, drrmeuior>s, and design caQeatics of detention / heter>tion basins shhaild be given if
such basins will be used to manage nmoff.
1 The EAW should discuss the con* mince of the proposod systern with any applicable mqumetnents of
the local mumkTality and airy waoeshed &,=a with juisdiction over the area.
b The first part of this answer should identify the Point(s) of discharge of the stomwater system iron
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Rommg wmm and also indicate any dowr>siream mmvmg waters which may be influenced by the
S=water discharge, m terms of volumes or quality. This is especially important where a dovvr>suram
water is more sensitive or more valuable than the wooers ieoeiving the direct discharge.
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An estimate of the itri = of the mmwatm on the quality of the receiving waters should be made: The
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level of sophistication of this analysis must be guided by the likely magniwde of the impact and the
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importance of the water body(es) to be affected. Where it is clear on the basis of the amounts and
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quality of the stortnwater compared to the volune, quality, and assmula ve c*aL*. of the mzivmg
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w,s drat only a minor degradation of water quality will occur, and no noticeable innpair>ert of uses of
due water would result, only a dal Walimn rbscMm is needed. However, where noticeable
impairment may occur, more quantitadve amessmen methods should be a nployed to assess the impaM
and predicxiM shot ld be made about whether any water quality standards will be violated.
It is now the policy of the EQa staff that where sucxmwater disdoges may ftIde certain high dwi%g'
of
Mon lakes, a mxav ical nutrient budget analysis shout be per6wned to adeqj=ly dwacwe the extent
is oonsidesed necessary we identified in the appendoc,
the potea><ial imp.L The lakes for which this analysis
pelt E 'Ihe analysis should be based on a generally model of a lobe's response r increase in
phosphorus lmftg (or other critical atrial if ptrosphonns is not ihnni ft. The exact choice of a model
b avr'lable data, and the aTec0ed aocaaoy
should be based an the data needs for the models in ooatpanson
with lil* magttmde of the ft= and the time and rector Costs of using the
of the model in compmison
models — ire., tiro greater the bl* *act, the: greger the need for a more soptdSdratad model. ff but
data is available m allow the use of any munaical nmde]. k will be necessary m gder the mWmWly needed
data in the field mless the EAW can establish ttrough some other analysts that there is no reason m expect
is k8 in doubt in the EAW, it may =A in calls for an
that noticeable degradation would ooaa; if the matter
ES to explore the matter in depth.
19 – Water QJ* –WaOWBWM
a For any projeex which ger►erates any wawnter other than normal domestic sewage Cie., toilet wastes,
wash water, etc. from human ocWancy), dewls of the MUM =nposmon, and amounts need to be
given in the EAW. For normal domestic sewage gam►, only the amounts need be given, calculated
of 100 PUM&*000 M I M an other fgI= is justified in the
from t h e number of oaupM at a to
particular case.
Far IIdasaial processes, the somees of all wasncwaorr streams should be identified and a desorption
should be given of how the vwbz potential polbtw s enterr the stream or are generated within the
shoed be estimated, and the basis
stream. The anticipated chemical analysis of the various waste streams
for the estimate should be indicated (e.g., meast=nents made at OdSdIg dnulaf Plant, ex.).
For projects which themselves are watrmw treatment bacslities, the question should be answered with
respect m the wastewaters to be treated at the facility-
Far projects mvdvmg LrndSMs or other land disposal of wastes, leacluses PM&Ved shoed be c=dered
as wasteuvam aid identified here.
b he most irnportant point of this n spouse is d provide sett kfarmation► about the nam of any
proposed wa=ww treat system m deacons m that the proposed system will be adequate to treat
the wastewaters gexrrated. 'The level of dwil needed to do this will depexnd on the naurre of the
wastewaters and the proposed syste n xd ' - Wee of t that must be acbiev white the
w or proposed treamient netvts ake nnM`raWnte, a higher level of detail that the system will
Wok W111 be necessary. Far industrial wasoewa= t >s very advisable to CMA with the PCA staff
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regarding the information to be provided early in the EAW preparation process.
Where the treatment method proposed is on-ste sewage treatment ( M+ septic tanks and drainfields or
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similar soil absorpaon facilities) this res"M must address the suit*Hlw of the site conditions for the use
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of such systems, and should be focused on demonstrating that the systern(s) WIR hvcdon ably
Where these win be ouster systems on separate lots, the discussim dic ud demonstrate that each system
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can be reasonably' expected 0 U=m Where sue conditions diaans mq= special methods to allow an -site
system b wodc properly, the pcaposed Vecial. methods w be used for this project should be discussed.
inchding infatuation about how is will be asstaed that these methods are actually erMloye
'Irma second part of this question calls for identification of the reoervung waters for the discharges Mw
should it cW& any downstrear waters that may be noticeably anluenced by the disc hmV MW is
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g anpatant where a downstream water is mom sensmve or mace valimble than the waters
receiving the direct discharge.
the receiving waters should be made. lbe
An estimate of the impact of the discharge(S) on the quality of
kvel of sophistication of this analysis must be guided by the bluely magnitude of the impact and the
it is the basis of the an== and
kgxrfance of the water body(ies) to be affected. Where dear on
qty of the discharge competed to the vd mue, quality, and as9mrlatrve C*acty of the recervgg waters
of the
that only a minor degradation of water quality will occur, and no noticeable inpirmennt of uses
water would result, only a qualitative discussion is generaRy needed However, where noticeable
�t may occur, mace quantitative assessment methods should be arrployed >D assess the impacts,
should be made about whether any water quality standards will be violated.
acrd predictions
In the even that a vwwtewaert discharge MAY degrade ce value / y Wws a numerical
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nutrias budget analysis should be pefocmed m adequately dwaaff= the extent of the potential impact;
E. OiDwCM, it is
the ]aloes for which this analysis is cotadered necessary ace We ntr6ed in APPdx
to any Wm would be pemuttable by the PCA.) The arnal = should be
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W&A that an new discharges
based an a gayer ally -acoepted model of a laws response to increase in phosphorus loading (err other
Critical num, if phosphorus is not hmitiro. The enact choice of a model should be based on due data
needs for the models in comparison to available data, sail the expected acaaacy of the model in
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cotManson with hke ngniunde of the impact and the time and dollar aM Of Using dn models
impact, the the need for a more sophim ed data is
the greater the lrlaely greater
available to allow the use of any numerical model, it will be necessary m PdW the rrinimaIly needed
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data in the field unless the EAW can establish through some other analyss drat there is no reason m
expert that noticeable degradation would oocta; if the matte is left in doubt in the EAW, it may result in
calls for an EIS to explore the matte in depth
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c If wastewaters will be heated by an Odsting treatment system, this question should address the
and composmon of the wastewaters from the Pciect.
adeq�acy of that, system to handle the vohune
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Information about the system characteristics, em=* loads, and pin treatment, ped=010B should
p Andapaed improvements to handle the new wastes should be discussed, =hdtng they
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b Site hazards. 'Ibis question attempts to identify any special geologic / larddbmn feaum which can be
water contamination. Abandoned and unused wells one also
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of special car= mpirding potential pound
included here aldnough they are rat natual fe ium Possible sauces of information include: site surveys,
sold staveys, topographic maps, the county sanitarian or health depatmet, the State Depmmnet of
Health, and the Nfunesota Geological Survey. If any such fieausrs are present at the site, the EAW
should address how potential greed water contarnmatim pooblems which could result from these hazads
will be pevented
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C In response to this question the EAW should list any chemicals or other subsrarnoes that will be on the
sae, for any purpose, which would be grand water contarnmahts if they entered the ground water, and
ident how these materials will be Fevered from am mg the grand water. The level of detail
provided should be mmne>suate with the Rd hmd that the materials could enter the grand water, the
risk associated with the materials, and the quantities preset or used The n3poLSe may nefeehce other
items as appropriate (e,& item 21 for storage W4
21 — Soft Waste; HBzff ous Waste; Storeys Taft
a AD types of wastes g "oI by the poect which are not wastewaters or air ernissim d=M be
identified here. This includes any hazardous wastes, all forms of what is morally termed `solid wastes,"
any sludges. any ashes from combustion, animal ma arm dentition wastes, construction wastes, and
asbestos. Emmates of the composition and quantities should be given. For comrimn types of wastes of
fairly unifaan composition, such as muriapal solid waste and animal marnaes, the composition need not
be identified other than as by type of waste (e g., "tiukey mantra mined with straw bedding" would be
sufficient). For other types of wastes, especially a they are hazardous or contain tooter constituents, a
chemical analysis should be given (Wang with how a was detentumd).
The method and location of disposal of all the wastes should be provided. This should include
information demur =tmg that the Foposed method and location is erima tally acceptable.
b This question is stcaightfarwad The a>traipatod concerns of all tacks should be specified k may be
useful tD show the location of tanks on a site map or plan. F special pneca dm will be taken to prevent
leaks or other problems, these sdnoukd be indicated
22 — Tmft The data blanks povided should be filled in with a reasonable estimate of the infotrnation
called for, for projects with only minor traffic generation, it is not necessary d p+ovide the nodinum peak
hole traffic generated. The trip generation rates used >b estimate traffic (such as rasps per houselmld) and their
source should be identified. k is remmeded that the Institute of TMWNMtian Engineers TYin Gaheation
Manual int6rnatim be used, mks other number ere justified for the patiarlw project
The level of effort put into the analysis of the routing of the tic generated on roadways and the resulting
mmpaa on cor>gestim should be crommemaare to the snout of traffic mommed and the mstmg level of
congestion — it, the none likely the project will Contribute ID a problem and the greater the poblem, the
Whore detail that should be provided. The aalyms should comider not only the adjoining roads but also other
ooru>actinir roads that may be adversely impacted. 'One comrno ly-aeeepted measure. of congestion that is
appropriate to use in an EAW is the kvi:W -sevim and delay times.
If a traffic analysis is being prepared be ause of the mqumeners of the local unit of goverttnent, that analysis
should also be used for the EAW, provided that it is based on generaily-accepted p maples of traffic analysis.
If a PCA indirect sounee pemut (ISP) is required (see item 23), the traffic analysis method used in the EAW
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should be canister, wgh the requfferr=m of the PCA MP application; the PCA should be conadted befin
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this EAW analysis is pcepaed.
If the poposer or the local unit of govenunesr have identified needed traffic amp ovanents to service the
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p ftm knprovernents should be identified in the EAW.
23 — Vehbb4Vkftd A( EnjSSions The level of detail needed here depends on the magmata of the
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traffic congestion due to the project as described in item 22 Ftirr projects where itrm 22 indicates no mason to
expect traffic congestion due m the Project (or casting congestion made taffy worse due to the project),
the appropriate response tq this item is m indicate that the project wrll not nurse any significant decease in air
— 'quality. On the other hand, if item 22 indicates that the project may case or worse:, traffic congestion, an
estimate of the ar quality impact of this congestim must be pamsed here. 'Ibis analysis should feats
pranaily on carbon monoxide moons.
The level cf sophistication of this air quality analysis wrll depend on two factors. Fast, the hl* magnitude of
the air quality impact the grew the mwpmd m VBM the more sophmmd and detailed the analysis must
be Second, whether or not the project will WPM an indirect source permit (ISP) from the PC,A. If the
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project requires an ISP, m most cases, the air quality analysis provided in the EAW should be the same
analysis which will be required I apply far the ISP; be PCA should be o mftd before this analysis is
P repared-
Appmft F presents the PCA ISP rule. Projects involving 500 or more pa&mg spaces rmy require an ISP,
deperding on other factors descnbed in the Wile. For assistance in interpreting the ISP rile, contact the PCA.
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Some projects which do not require an ISP may revafieless require an estimate of hlmly air quality impacts if
they may conmhw to traffic congestion The most oommoa exanple of this is where a project will attract
logo mnbers of people but will rely on off-sme pedm g to accommodate most of them The air quality
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analysis in such should be c ornperable b that used in the ISP process.
24 — SWmmy So= At ElTmiot'ffi 'Ibis response should * any Sow= of air omissions other
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than traffic, fugitive dust sources, and odor sources. The cast common swroes of such a nmons are boners
ad indlLSt w poces9es.
If there will be such emissions, this tespomse should provide the infomnatim stated m the question The level
of detail and the degree of sophistication of the analysis should be conunatsuM with the magniulde of the
emissions and their !,!rely impacts on air Quality. Where the emissions will be bW and contain s Mficant air
pollutarus, quamia n estimates derived fiom generally - accepted air � models may be rhocessary. if the '
emissions will be minor only a q,ndlitative description may be necMW.
Air emission sot= fiecgh j* r xpm air quality permits front► the PCA and applications for such permits '
may reqm extensive information. In these =4;4 he EAW may be based on information being deve']oped
for the air perm application. The proposer Msed b corm* with the PCA regarding air Pernut
regmanengs Pm to preparing the FAW data
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Dust 'this includes ,, firgidve dusk' which is defined as particulate matter mmntamkmid with industrial
emissions that becomes airborne due other to the force of wind or man's activity (e g., wind blown dust 19
foam oormtn>c m areas, dust fiom dmvhn n aaivides, dust gernerated by traffic on unpaved roads or
parking areas, or dust fiom storage piles). The locations of and disances to Sensitive receptors should be
given. Proposed mitigation measures should be desarbed.
Odors Identify any strong or pownually oBenswe odors and identify the loaders or and diStanoes to
sermitive receptors. Descabe arty tmitigation measles
Nobe Any major noise mim should be described, including imfomatin on tt>ea levels (dBA) and
hogs of &&anon. However, omnntian now need not be described unless the conmucaon of the
poject will be unusuaRy nmy (e$» involves blasting of rock): proiattged; affea especially sermidve
recepeas (e g., be located net to a hoq**; or otherwise can be expected m have lanunual noise kmpacts
during ommuction. The bcatior>s of and distances to seasidve receptors should be gim and now
levels predicted at the tooepeors should be eWcoaled using ger a* accepted noise pru ktim models if
violations of state noise stand r& are potendaily possble. Mttigadm meas rm should be descrh4 and
their effects assessed.
For projects m the vkc xy of nna)m now sources (higkrways, railroads, airports, etc) the now levels at
Me project site should be estimated; kf vidadons of state noise stanch ds may oocur, mitigation measres
should be discussed.
Projects requiring PCA hxbl x Source air quality permits (see mn 23) often requite a now analysis as
part of that pema applkcadon. These analyses should be included in the EAW.
26 — SenslM msOtM
ArdteologiA Hsu rtK AmMM OM RBeouoes Corum the State Historical Pceservadon O1Ecm,
hamesom Historical Society (see ap mfr) for mfmmadon about posscble arccheoigPcal or lu mrical
resources at the sae, ff one oasts, a local "heritage pceservadoe commince or board may also be of
assistance. Where archeological tesoutoes are suspected to eA% a site srvey by a qutoli6od atchoobgist
may be '•
Rune or Unique Form Lends Informs m on these is avauU* from the Sort Camavadon Seuv= or the
State Planning Agcy Phnnmg i imnadon Center
DmVi*d Petits, Re mMm Antes, or Tteis Law= of these may be obtained fmm the local unit's
pkamu g and zoning or meadon office and fiom the DNPL
Sot Visa anti Vksles These may inckude sptxxacular vzwmg pow along bkres, rivers, or bh ffx
virgin timber tracts: ptaWe re maters; geologic km= waterWls; specirnert trees plats of wilffim=
etc. Many of these are not officially designated or nwked, but because of that local or statewide knmm
dxW be conodaned by the RGU. hnp m an the visual quakily or btegtity of these msotrcec should be
addressed as well as physical kmpacts.
27 VisA hplts Duscabe any nonroumne impacts whkch tray be due to the emission of tight fun the
111111 proms or due to a ` Wisual rasstnce" caused by doe project. An c ample of a fight emission impact would be
especially mow b*z creatmg a glare proWern fix leg motorm E=Mles of `%=W mrisameg" would
be lights on tall communications mwers mmxbng on the vmW integrity of a memc vista, or a very large water
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28 — WTPfttlty Wkh PhM The fist goestim of this item is whether the poject is subject to any
official rmnmeml management pbW adopted for the area These CMW in k& a local =WmInemw pion►
land use plan (virtiraIly certain m any aty m the T wm (Sties mew area and possible elsewhere); a local
comprehensive wader plan; cr management plans spe+afic to spemal resou oe areas under public rnmogement
(e.g, a pads plan, watershed district plan, river plan. etc.). Plans of all levels of govraunent should be
considere h e- 40cai,, regional, state, and federal. The local plating and zoning office is pi°bably the best
sourm of this land of information
If no such plans exist in the area, the EAW should so indicate. If there is a plan of some sort, but the Project
is not subject t the plan for sane rasa►, the EAW should indicate why the project is not subject to the plan.
If there is a plan to which the project is subject, the EAW should identify the plan and its requimments
mbvannt to the project and should discuss how the project complies with the plan►. The RGU should eamilt
with the govemnrne W un resporgUe for the implanenmdm of the plan regarding the provisions of the plan
which relate to the project and about the mr>sisoertc.7 of the project with the plan. En4t asis in the EAW
should be given to any conflicts or itncottupetibilities betty= the project and Plan PrOvISWW that relate to the
environ mem cr use of natural resources.
29 — k t'II hEW acid Ptbe SWOON ON Identify new err O anded public services or Pubb" wads which
well be necessary to serve the project (e.g» sewers, swn sewers, streets, waiemm s, water towers, Power
linos, gas lines, pohce protection, five protection, schools, etc.).
Note that any b frast wwa utilities which are constructed to serve the project and which are not independent
Of this speditc project must be treated in the EAW as pan of the project — e g.. a Toad built to stave a
specific residential project should be included as pant of the project and its impacts should be included m the
EAW. Acmrding to the EQB's rules, all "connected actions" are to be reviewed as one project; "connected
actions" are defined to be any projects related in any of dne thane fallowing ways (1) err Project would
in &= the odw, (2) one project is a prerequisite for another•, or (3) neither project is Justified by itself (part
4410.0200, subp. 9b). Further guidance mp d n =mected ac tim is presented on p qp 7 and 9 of the
docantnnent Guide m the Rules
If the project will result in a fume =nmttm= to build it> &&mane, the EAW should idendfy that
infiasuucme ltd its timing, and provide a general assessa=U of its impacts.
30 _ paMW D eV *pffWfti OJ wWW h paetS The ingest of this item is to put the poten W impacts
of the project into the context of impacts caused by other past, present, err hmae ProJects in the area, so that
the RGU can assess the cwntdauve impaus to the emaonmem One of the cmem to be considered in
de=nirung the creed for an EIS is the "cnanulative potential effects of related cr anticipated finme project"
( 4410. 1700, subp. 7, item B). r the answer to a, b, or c is `des," mpod as irdwed in the space Nowing
d. and also respond to subitan d
Take note that ref the answer to a. b, or a is "Yes," it may be that the proj&. i. , Sated to other detaelopmOU
as a "phased action" or a "connected action as defined by the EQB rules , t pa n 4410.0200, subp. 60 and
9b, respecdwly. if phased or connected actions are involved, the EQB rules require that all parts of the
actions be reviewed as a single project. Therefore, if a, b, or a are annverrd "yes." the RGU is cautioned to
refer to the EQB rules or the "Guide to the Rules" regarding the treaune,-;t c phased actions and connected
actions to ensure that the complete project has been reviewed in the EAW. J the rules, the relevant parts are
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44101010, subp. 4 and 44102000, subp. 4 as weB as the doinrtions died above. (If the project is a
readmad project, the relevant raqwwwa are at 4410 4300. subp 19 and 4410 44M subp. 141 In the
Guide to the Rules the Yfonrrasion is covered starting on page 7. Alan now that catification B at the end of
the foam asks the RGU to verify that it has complied with the requirerrerirs for reviewing the complete project
31 — Oft PoOertiN E1'NkorYTlC dW h'ppticb This item is provided m case there should be some type of
anwaonrrneratal impact from the project which carm be adequately discussed under any of the other items on
the form. It is expected that this item will seldom need m be used.
32 — Smywy of fps o This section of the EAW should krkxb a brief synopsis of the pooetttial
impacts idwMed in the EAW. it should also discuss fiadver studies of impacts which may be pimned or
necessary and mitigation measu s or alternatives which could be implemented to avoid or munm= parable
impacts. Dwissiar of mitigation measures or ahemadves should mchnde io6otztt bra about how these will or
could be required through various permits or appovals ngwred for the project.
On projects where the proposer ammed several poterntol ahanat m before wtdmg an the pwject as
proposed, this section of the EAW should be used to summarize the rammination of abuna Ives, foaming on
the reasons why the project as proposed was selected and the ootrtperative awftocunertal impacts of the other
alwatNes.
CtffK&m by ft RGU The wordcafneec mein s three signanues by an authorized official of the RGu.
The EQB MW not accept an EAW for pubbcadon of flue notice of avat7abWy unless all dime sknaWnes are
on the nwvnbsheet The three signanues represent a guwdntee by the RGU that: (1) the mfoamdm is
complete and aec rdr, (Z) the "complete" project is reviewed by the EAW — ire., there ate no aspects of the
project such as future stages which meet the test of being `phased acoore or other rdated drmlq*= which
which meets the test of being "corms red actions" which have not been talcum into accotart is the EAW; and
(3) the EAW has bear pnoperiy distributed to the official disdbution list.