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PRC DATE: 2-23-99
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REPORT
PROPOSAL:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
Request to Replat Outlot D, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park into 10 lots; a
Wetland Alteration Permit; and Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
East of Audubon Road, West of County Road 17, South of the Chicago,
Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad tracks on Lake Drive West; Chanhassen
Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
Eden Trace Corporation
14500 Martin Drive, Suite 2000
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
PRESENT ZONING:
lOP, Industrial Office Park
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
N: Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
S: Future Extension of Lake Drive
E: City Parkland--Riley Creek Outlot
W: Audubon Road
COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN: The Comprehensive Park Plan identifies this site as lying within
the park service areas of Lake Susan Park and Sunset Ridge Park. Sunset Ridge Park is situaled across
the street from this site.
COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL PLAN: The Comprehensive Trail Plan identifies an east/west
connecting link along Lake Drive. On other sections of Lake Drive, this walkway/trail is constructed as
a concrete sidewalk. This section of walkway will be developed as a comPonent of the new section of
Lake Drive.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Park & Recreation Commission recommend the
city council require payment of full park and trail dedication fees for Chanhassen Lakes Business Park
7tl~ Addition:
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City of Chanhassen
690 City Center Drive, P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612)937-1900
Date: 2/8/99
'fa: Development Plan Referral Agencies
From: Planning Department
By: Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner
Subject: Request to replat Outlot D Chanhassen Lakes Business Park into 10 lots and a wetland alteration
pemiit and Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) findings on property zoned lOP, Industrial Office Park,
and east of Audubon Road, east of Coo Rd. 17, south of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Pacific Railroad tracks
oxl I.alre. Drive West, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition, Eden Trace Corporation.
Planning Case:
99-1 SUB
The above described application for approval of a land development proposal was filed with the Chanhassen Planning
Desmrm~ent on February 7, 1999.
In order for us to provide a complete analysis of issues for Planning Comrrfission and City Council review, we would
appreciate your comments and recommendations concerning the impact of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and
proposed future utility services, storm water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites,
street extensions or improvements, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems exist, we would like to have a written
xeport to this effect from the agency concerned so that we can make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City
Co~meil.
This appliration is scheduled for considcratior~ b3 v, ".- , ~.
,xe l;hanhassen Plarming CormNssior, or'. ¥;,:;,.~::.,t%~, .March 3, 1999 at
?:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Chanhas~,:er~ City HaIL We would appreciate receM~g .~,,.c,:, ' ,x~',~,'r~,~:nts by no later than
l~ebrnary 19, 1999. You may also appear at lhe Planning Commission meeting if you so des;ic,:~ Your cooperation and
~ssismnce is greatly appreciated.
City Departments
~City Engineer
b. City Attorney
~. City Park Director g~
~ Fire Marshal
.~Building Official
~.~Water Resources Coordinator
· '(...~ Forester
District Engineer
8~Telephone Company
(US West or Sprint)
.~lectric Company
(NSP or MN Valley)
10. Triax Cable System
I~Uo So Fish and Wildlife
3. So~ Ctmservation Service
4. Mlq Dept. of Transportation
~J.$. ArmyCorps Engineers
of
12.
13.
Carver County
a. Engineer
b. Environmental Services
Other-
7_ Mlq Dept of Natural Resources
CHANHASSEN LAKES BUSINESS PARK 7TH ADDITION
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW)
NOTE TO PREPARERS
This worksheet is to be completed by the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) or its agents. The project proposer
must supply any reasonably accessible data necessary for the worksheet, but is not to complete the final worksheet
imelf. Ifa complete answer does not fit in the space allotted, attach additional sheets as necessary. For assistance
with this woflcsheet contact the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) at (612) 296-8253 or (toll-free)
1-800-652-9747 (ask operator for the EQB environmental review program) or consult "EAW Guidelines," a booklet
available from the EQB.
NOTE TO REVIEWERS
Comments must be submitted to the RGU (see item 3) during the 30-day comment period following notice of the
EAW m the EQB Monitor. (Contact the RGU or the EQB to learn when the commem period ends.) Comments
should 'address the accuracy and completeness of the information, potential impacts that may warrant further
investigation, and the need for an EIS. If the EAW has been prepared for the scoping of an EIS (see item 4),
comments should address the accuracy and completeness of the information and suggest issues for investigation in
the EIS.
1. Project Title Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
2. Proposer Eden Trace Corporation 3. RGU City of Chanhassen
Contact person Mark Undestad
Contact person Sharmin AI-Jaff
Address 1711 Lake Drive West
Chanhassen, MN. 55317
Phone (612) 361-0722
and title Planner
Address
690 Coulter Drive
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN. 55317
Phone (612) 937-5739 [/~ ¢
4. Reason for EAW Preparation
EIS Scoping X Mandatory EAW __ Citizen Petition
__ RGU Discretion __ Proposer Voltmteered
IfEAW or ElS is mandatory give EQB nde category number(s)
Mandatory under EQB Rules 4410.4300 subpart 14 (A) (2)
5. Project Location
S 1/2 Section 14 Township 116 Range 23W
Carver City/Twp City of Chanhassen
Attach copies of each of the following to the EAW:
a. a state map showing the general location of the project;
(Not Included)
b. a county map showing the general location of the project;
Figure 1
c. copy of USGS 7.5 minute, 1:24,000 scale map (photocopy is OK) indicating the project boundaries; and
Figure 2(note: no figure 3 included)
d. a site plan showing all .~iLmificant project and natural features.
Figure 4A- Existing Conditions/Property Boundary
4B- Preliminary Plat
4C- Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan
4D- Preliminary Utility Plan
4E- Preliminary Mitigation Plan
6. Description Give a complete description of the proposed project and ancillary facilities (attach additional sheets
as necessary). Emphasize construction and operation methods and features that will cause physical manipulation of
the environment or produce wastes° Indicate the timing and duration of construct/on activities~
The proposed Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition project will develop 5L6 acres of land for
10 commercial/warehouse buildings. Thc project will result in 380,000 square feet of
commercial/warehouse space. Various commercial sites will access a proposed public street (Lake
Drive West) from the north~ This new street will connect Audubon Road and C&Aoito No, 17.
The business park will be constructed using standard commercial building construction techniques~
Temporary environmental impacts that are related to construction include:
Noise- Noise pollution from construction equipment will be present during
development of the property~ Tire ao~se pollution will be of a temporary natur~ ~d wSR ~'.
limited to construction hours as set by the Ci,ty of Chanhassen~, Permanent no~s~ ~.,~ ~;~, % ~x~ec~ed
to be below MPCA 1[~113 davy ~me standards,.
Dust- Depending of climatic conditions during construction dust may be co~s~o,,~ e{',i ~ aa~%;ace~
Dust control measures will be taken as required by the cityo
Erosion/Runoff- During construction Best Management Practices(BMP*s) as outlined by the MPCA
standards and NPDES permit will be utilized to minimize any impacts associated with site erosion and
runoff.
All solid waste materials produced during construction will be processed and disposed of in accordance
with local, state and federal requirements. At full development the project waste will be disposed
of by private haulers at permitted facilities in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal
regulations.
The project proposes to fill 1.28 acres of Type 2 an 3 wetland for construction. These impacts will be
mitigated with a combination of 1.62 acres of new Type 3 wetland and public value credits {stormwater
ponds, buffer strips).
Construction of Lake Drive West, "A' Street and extension of utilities will begin in April or May of
this year. Individual building site development will begin later this year. It is expected to take
several years to complete individualbuilding sites. Street construction and utility construction will be
completed this summer.
Note: An EAW for this property was prepared in 1990. This EAW was for a proposed 439,690 square
foot Redmond Products office, production and warehouse facility. As part of that EAW the following
studies were completed: Geotechnical Exploration(GME Consultants 1989), Phase 1 Environmental
Assessment(Liesch Associates, 1989) and Traffic Study(Westwood, 1990). The proposed facility is
smaller than the proposed 1990 Redmond facility and is not of a production nature. For this reason,
many of the conclusions in this EAW are based on data from the studies completed for the 1990 EAW.
Copies of the above individual studies previously completed for the Redmond proposal can be obtained
from the City of Chanhassen upon request.
7. Project Magnitude Data
Total Project Area 51.6 acres or Length (miles)
Number of Residential Units
Unanached ~ Attached <>
Commercial/Ind~Institutional Building Area (gross floor space)
Total 10 buildings- 380,000 square feet;
Indicate area of specific uses:
Off[ice 76,000 square feet ManuPacturmg ~
Retail <> Other Industrial <y
Warehouse 304,000 square feet Inslitutional ~
Light Industrial <> Aghc~fltural <>
Other Commercial (specify) ~,
Building Height(s) Approximately 20'
8. Permits and Approvals Required List 'all known local, state, and federal permits, approvals, and funding
required:
,Unit of Government Type of Application Status
Local:
City of Chanhassen
Carver County
Riley Purgatory Watershed
Wetland Mitigation Permit
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat/Final
Construction Plans
Road Access Permit
Watershed Permit
not applied for
applied for
not applied for
not applied for
not applied for
State:
MPCA
Sewer Extension Permit
NPDES Stormwater Permit
Water Extension Permit
not applied for
not applied for
not applied for
Federal:
Army Corps of Engineers
Nationwide Permit(wetland fdi) not applied for
9. !ariel Use Descn'be current and recent past land use and development on the site and on adjacent lands. DLscuss
the compatibility of the project with adjacent and nearby land uses; indicate whether any potential conflicts involve
environmental mattem. Identify any potential environmental hazard due to past land uses, such as soil contamination
o~ ~banclolled s~olRge lanks~
lVais parcel is zoned Industrial Office Park District(lOP). Attached Figure 5 shows the City of
Clmnhassen Zoning Map. The project site is currently vacant and undeveloped. The adjacent land to
the north of the project has been developed as the Chanhassen Lakes Business Park and is zoned the
same as this parcel. The northern portion of the property is in the Highway 5 Overlay District 2. The
land to the west across Audubon Road has been developed as the Chanhassen Business Park and is
zoned PUD. The land immediately to the south across Lake Drive West of the site is zoned
PUDR(Planned Unit Residential District). The land to the southeast of the property is open/park. The
lamt immediately to the east of the property is zoned the same as this property.
10. Cove~ Types E~imate the acreage of the site with each of the following cover types before and after
development (before and after totals should be equal):
Types 2 to 8 Wetlands 7~2 7.4
Wooded/Forest 23 0.0
BmstffGramland 41.9 0o0
Cropland 0.0 0.0
Urban/Suburban Lawn Landscaping 0.0 193
Impervious Surface(bldgs~
streets,parking etc.) 0.0 23.0
Stormwater Ponds 0.0 1.9
Total 5L6 51.6
! 1. F/sh, Wildlife, and Ecologica~3y Scasi~vc: ¢e~o'cm:es
a. Describe fish and wildlii~ resom'ces on or need' the site and disc'ass how the~ w,oald be a~ec,:cd by the
project. Describe any measures to be taken to minimize or avoid advexse impacts.
The project site contains minimal wildlife habitat due to long-term grazing activity~ Wetlands
on the site appear to have been degraded over time due to the surrounding agricultural activities
and development. The wetlands on this site have been classified by the City of Chanhassen as
"Agricultural".
There are no environmentally sensitive areas on the property~
b. Axe there any state-listed endangered, threatened, or special-concern species; rare plant comm~mities;
colonial waterbixd nesting colonies; native prairie or other rare habitat; or othe~ sensitive ecological
~esources on or near the site?
oYes <X>No
A prdiminary database check with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife department does not indicate any
endangered, threatened, or special concern species;rare plant communities; colonial waterbird
aesfing colonies; native prairie or other rare habitat; or other sensitive ecological resources are on or
near the site.
If yes, describe the resource and how it would be affected by the project. Indicate ifa site survey of
the resources was condi~cted. Describe measures to be taken to minimize or avoid adverse impacts.
12. Physical Impacts on Water Resources Will thc project involve the physical or hydrologic alteration (dredging,
filling, stream diversion, outfall structure, diking, impoundment) of any surface water (lake, pond, wetland, stream,
drahaage ditch)? <X> Yes <> No
If yes, identify thc water resource to be affected and describe: the alteration, including the
construction process; volumes of dredged or fill material; area affected; length of stream diversion; water
surface area affected; timing and extent of fluctuations in water surface elevations; spoils disposal sites; and
proposed mitigation measures to mimmize impacts.
Approximately 1.28 acres of Type 2 and 3 wetland will be impacted by this project. These
areas will be mitigated in accordance with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act(MWCA).
Mitigation will result in the creation of 1.62 acres of new Type 3 wetland. The existing
PUB/F_dVIF basin will be expanded. The major impacts wffi occur in two smaller agriculturally
degraded wetlands. All wetlands on this property have a City of Chanhassen classification of
"Agricultural".
The wetland boundary of the large Type 3/4 wetland basin at the center of the project is
currently being evaluated based on drainage activities and previous delineation information.
The actual size of this wetland is yet undetermined. Until this determination is complete exact
mitigation numbers wffi not be available. The City of Chanhassen will complete a sequencing
report in accordance with the MWCA to determine whether the impacts can be eliminated or
are a necessary part of the project plat process. A review of the proposed impacts has not been
completed at this time.
The above proposed activities will require an Army Corps of Engineers permit and must meet
MWCA requirements.
13. Water Use
a. Will the project involve the installation or abandonment of any wells? ~ Yes <X> No
For abandoned wells give the location and Unique well number. For new wells, or other previously
unpemfitted wells, give the location and purpose of the well and the Unique well number (if known).
b. Will the project require an appropriation of ground or surface water (including dewatermg)?
If yes, indicate the source, quantity, duration; purpose of the appropriation, and Minnesota
Depamnent of Natural Resources (DNR) water appropriation permit number of any existing
appropriation. Discuss the impact of the appropriation on ground water levels.
c. Will the project require connection to a public water supply?
<X> Yes <> No
If yes, identify the supply, the DNR water appropriation permit number of the supply, and the
quantity to be used.
The project will be connected to the City of Chanhassen water supply system. The fully
develoj}cd and utilized daily wateruse is estimated to be 18,900 gallons.
14. Waler--related Land Use Management Districts Does any part of the project site involve a shoreland zoning
district, a delineated 100-year flood plain~ or a state or federally designated wild or scenic river land use,
district? o Yes <X> No
If yes, identify the district and discuss the compatibility of the project with the Md use restrictions of the
district
15. Water Surface Use Will the project change the number or type of watercraft on any water body?
oyes <X> No
If yes, indicate the current and projected watercraft usage and discuss any potential overcrowding or conflicts
with other users or fish and wildlife resources.
'16. Soils Approximate depth (in feet) tO:
Groundwaten minimum 10' average 20'
Bedrock: minimum 194' average 224'
Descffbe the soils on the site, giving Soil Conservation Service (SCS) classflications, ifknown~ (SCS
imerpretatious and soil boring logs need not be attached.)
Lestcr-Kilkenny Loams(Kb,Kb2,Kc, Kc2, Kd, Kd2, Ke2) 2-25%
Lester-Kilkenny Clay Loam(Nd3) 18-25%
Cordova and Webster Loams (CW)
Glencoe Loam (Gl)
Hamel Loam (Hm)
Palms Muck (PM)
17_ Erosion and Seaimentation Give the acreage m be graded or excavated and the cubic yards of soil. to be move&
45.7 acres; cubic yarcks <>~
Descnibe any steep slopes or'~igihly erochbte soils and identify them oa the siw map
See Figure 4a(Existing Conditions)
Describe the erosion and sedimentation measures to be used during and after constmclsor~ of the project.
liMP's will be utilized in accordance with City of Chanhassen, MPCA and watershed district
requirements. These BMP's will include silt fence, grading techniques, sediment filters and
revegitation schedules.
18. Water Quality-Surface Water Runoff
a. Compare the quantity and qnality of site runoffbefore and after the project. Describe methods to be used
to manage and/or treat runoff.
The proposed project must meet all watershed and city requirements for water quality. Developed
hard surface areas must be routed through treatment ponds that meet NURP design standards prior
tu discharge into receiving waters. Developed peak discharge rates for the critical duration 2, 10 and
100 year storm events must be less than or equal to existing peak discharge rates°
Water Quality:
NURP ponds will be constructed to treat hard surface runoff prior to discharge into existing wetlands.
Table 1 shows the estimated pollutant concentrations.
Table 1: Estimated Pollutant Concentrations
for Existing and Proposed Conditions(mg/l)
Pollutant Proposed Existing
Commercial/Warehouse
COD 6-30 51
TSS 4-13 216
Pb 0.01-0.03 0.054
Zn 0.07-0.20 023
TKN 0.84-1.12 136
N/N 0.13-0.25 0.73
Total P 0.07-0.14 0.23
Soluble P 0.03-0.06 0.06
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand, TSS: Total Suspended Solids, Pb: Lead, Zn: Zinc, TKN: Total Kjeldahl
Nitrogen, N/N: Nitrate Nitrogen, Total P: Total Phosphorus, Soluble P: Soluble Phosphorus
Based on utilization of NURP ponds it is expected that no increase in pollutant concentrations is will
occur for commercial/warehouse areas. Overall surface runoffwater quafity will be improved with
only minor increases expected in select pollutants.
Water Quanti_~:
Several outlet structures will be utilized to maintain acceptable discharge rates from ponds to
wetlands and from the existing wetlands to offsite. The outlet structures will be designed to allow a
maximum of 1 foot of bounce for the 10 year storm for all wetlands. Table 2 shows thc preliminary
existing and proposed peak discharge information for the site.
Table 2: Preliminary Peak Discharge Rates
Condition Total Peak Proposed Eastern Proposed Western Required Dynamic
Q100(cfs) Discharge Q100 Discharge Q100 Storage(acre-ft)
Existing 57
Proposed 57 23 32 7.0
Note: These are preliminary rates and storages based on preliminary plans.
b. Identify the mute(s) and receiving water bodies for nmoff from the site. Eshmate the impact of the
nmoffon the quality of the receiving waters. (If the nmoffmay affect a lake consult "EAW Guidelines"
about whether a nu~ent budget analysis is needed.)
l~ne existing site primarily drains to the east via the large wetland and overland.
The eastern portion of the site will discharge east into the existing wetland. The western portion of the
site will discharge northwest into an existing wetland and into the railroad ditch. This ditch flows
west to a large wetland complex.
19. Water Qnality-Wastewaters
a. Describe sources, quantities, and composition (except for nonnal domestic sewage) of all sanitary and
industrial wastewaters produced or treated at the site.
No industrial type water will be discharged. The wastewater will be limited to domestic type wastes.
Some washwater from the warehouses with cleaning solutions will also be discharged. When fully
developed and utilized the site is expected to produce approximately 0.02 MGD of wastewater.
b. Describe any waste treamaent methods to be used and give estimates of composition after treatment, or ff
the project involves on-site sewage systems, discuss the suitability of the site conditions for such systems.
Identify receiving waters (including ground water) and estimate the impact of the discharge on the quality
of the receiving waters. (If the discharge may affect a lake consult "EAW Guidelines" about 'whether a
ontrieat budget analysis is needed.)
None(Subsurface information indicates that the existing wetlands are perched and not connected to
the water bearing aquifers in the area.
c. Il'wastes will be discharged into a sewer system or pretreatment system~ identify ck, c ~ste,m and discuss
the ability of the system to accept the volume and composition o£the wastes Identif/:~y' iml~r(~vements
which will be necessary°
All wastewaters will be discharged ~nto the ciO' wastewater system. These wastewale~ '~ili glow to the
Met Council interceptor and to a regional treatment plant. No need for special pretreatment of
wastewater at the site is anticipated. Existing facilities have the capacity to handle the ultimate flow
from thi.q property.
20. Gxound Water - Potential for Contamination
a. Approximate depth (in feet) to ground water:. 10' minimum; 20' average
b. Describe any of the following site hazards to ground water and also identify them on the site map:
.,~inkholes; shallow limestone formations/karst conditions; soils with high infiltration rates; abandoned or
mmsed wells. Describe measures to avoid or minimize environmental problems due to any of these hazards.
None
c. Identify any toxic or hazardous materials to be used or present on the project site and identify measures
to be used to prevent them from contaminating ground water~
None anticipated
21. Solid Wastes; Hazardous Wastes; Storage Tanks
a. Descnq~e the types, amounts, and compositions of solid or haTardous wastes to be generated, including
animal manures, sludges and ashes. Identify the method and local of disposal For projects generating
municipal solid waste indicate if there will be a source separation plan; list type(s) and how the project will
be modified to allow recycling.
No hazardous wastes are anticipated on this site. Solid wastes are expected to be typical office and
storage warehouse type of wastes. Recycling plans will be developed by individual sites at time of site
plan approval if required.
b. Indicate thc number, location, size, and use of any above or below ground tanks to be used for storage of
petroleum products or other materials (except water).
None anticipated
22. Traffic Parking spaces added 1,200' Existing spaces (if project involves expansion) <> Estimated total
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) generated 1,900 trips(at full development) Eslimated maximum peak hour traffic
generated (ffknown) and its timing: 6,460 trips, PM(at full development), <>. For each affected road indicate the
ADT and the directional distribution of traffic with and without the project. Provide an estimate of the impact on
traffic congestion on the affected roads and describe any traffic improvements which will be necessary.
* The site is primarily office/warehouse and large parking area is provided for circulation purposes. It
is not anticipated that the proposed parking facilities will ever be fully utilized under developed
conditions.
The traffic study completed for the 1990 EAW identified required upgrades. The surrounding traffic
facilities have been designed to handle the types of traffic this site is expected to generate. The city will
evaluate the traffic facilities as part of the preliminary plat review.
23. Vehicle-related air emissions Provide an estimate of the effect of the project's traffic gencrat/on on air qualiW,
including carbon monoxide levels. Discuss the effect of traffic improvements or other mitigation measures on air
quality impacts. (If the project involves 500 or mom patting spaces, consult "EAW Guidelines' about whether a
detailed air quality analysis is needed.)
As stated above the proposed parking facilities are anticipated to be needed primarily for circulation
and at peak(full developed) use only. No negative impact is expected on local air quality.
24. Stationary source air emissions Will the project involve any stationary sources of air emissions (such as boilers
or exhaust stacks)?
<> Yes <X> No
If yes, describe the sources, quantities, and composition of the
emissions; thc proposed air pollution cox~trol devices; the quantities and composition of thc emissions attcr
treatment; and the effects on air quality.
25. Will the project generate dust, odors, or noise during consXruction and/or operation?
<X> Yes <> No
If yes, describe the sources, characteristics, duration, and quantities or intensity, and any proposed measures
to mitigate adverse impacts. Also identify the locations of sensitive receptors in the vicin/ty and estimate the
impacts on these receptors.
Noise- Noise pollution from construction equipment will be present during
development of the property° The noise pollution will be of a temporary nature and will be
fimited to construction hours as set by the City of Chanhassem Permanent noise pollution is expected
to be below MPCA L-10 daytime standards.
Dust- Depending of climatic conditions during construction dust may be considered a nuisance.
Dust control measures will be taken as mandated by cit~ requirements when deemed necessary.
26. Axe any of the following resources on or in proximity to the site:
a. Archaeological, historical, or architectural resources?
b. Prime or unique famalands?
c. Designated park.q, recreation areas, or trails?
d. Scenic views and vistas?
e. Other tmique resources?
~ Yes <X> No
~ Yes <X> No
<X> Yes ~ No
~ Yes <X> No
<> Yes <X> No
If any items are answered Yes, describe the resource and identify any impacts on the resource due to the
project. Describe any measures to be taken to minimiTe or avoid adverse impacts.
A city park exists south of proposed Lake Drive West. This park is located to provide a natural buffer
from residential areas to the commercial facflity~
27. Willl. he project create adverse visxtal Zmpacts? (Examples include: glare from. intense hghts; tigl~.ts vf_s/ble in
wildezness areas; and large visible plumes from cooling towers or exhaust slacks.)
~ Yes <X> No
If yes, explain.
28. Compatibility with p 'lans Is thc project subject to an adopted local comprehensive land ~s~.: pi~ or ~m~' othe~
applicable land use, water, or resource management plan of an local:, re~ouaL, state or
<X> Yes ~ No
If yes, identify the applicable plan(s)~ discuss the compatibility of the project with the provisions of the
plan(s), and explain how any conflicts between the project and the plan(s) will be resolve& If no, explain_
The proposal is in compliance with City of Chanhassen comprehensive zoning plans.
29. Impact on Infrastructure and Public Services Will new or expanded utilities, roads, other infrastructure, or
public services be required to serve the project? < > Yes <X> No
No new trunk facilities will be required. Only minor extension of existing utilities and construction a
public street to access the project will be required. These improvements will be financed and installed
by the developer.
If yes, describe the new or additional infrastructure/services needed. (Any infrastructure that is a "connected
action" with respect to the project must be assessed in this EAW; see "EAW Guidelines" for details.)
30. Related Developments; Cumulative Impacts
Are future stages of this development planned or likely?
~ Yes <X> No
l0
If yes, briefly describe future stages, their timing, and plans for
environmental review.
b. Is this project a subsequent stage of an earlier project?
<X> Yes ~ No
If yes, briefly describe the past development, its timing, and any past environmental review.
This project is the 7th addition to the Chanhassen Lakes Business Park. This development is be
completed by a different developer than previous additions.
c. Is other development anticipated on adjacent lands or outlots?
<X> Yes <> No (possibly)
If yes, briefly describe the development and its relationship to the present project.
The property immediately east of this project is zoned 1OP. At this time there are not formal
plans to develop this property.
ck Ifa, b, or c were marked Yes, discuss any cumulative environmental impacts resulting from this project
and the other development.
Any development on adjacent parcels will be limited based on the natural topography. For these
reasons the future development is expected to be minor and no negative cumulative impacts are
anticipated.
31. Other Potential Environmental Impacts ffthc project may cause advcrse environmental impacts which were not
addressed by items 1 to 28, identify and discuss them here, along with any proposed mitigation.
32. SUMMARY OF ISSUES (This section need not be completed if thc EAW is being done for ElS scoping;
instead, address relevant issues in thc draR Scoping Decision document which must accompany thc EAW.) LIS~ any
impacts and issues identified above that may require further investigation before the project is commenced. Discuss
any alternatives or mitigative measures that have been oF may be considered for these impacts and issues, including
those ~ha~ have been or may be ordered as permit conditions.
The submitted plans are preliminary and a sequencing report for the proposed wetland impacts has
not been completed. The proposed impacts may not be permitted by the MWCA. The City of
Chanhassen may make modifications to the plans to minimize these impacts and it is anticipated that
all potential concerns related to the wetland impacts can be addressed as part of the preliminary plat
process.
Based on the previous EAW and associated studies completed for this project it is not anticipated that
any negative environmental impacts will result from this project.
The proposed project does not pose any environmental impacts to the surrounding area and is in
compliance with City of Chanhassen comprehensive plans. None of the above discussed issues indicate
that any further environmental review is needed.
CERTIFICATIONS BY THE RGU (all 3 certifications must be signed for EQB acceptance of the EAW for
publication of notice in the EQB Mon/tor)
A. I hereby certify that the information contained in this documem is
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge°
Signatme
B. I hereby certify that the project described in this EAW is the complete project and there are no other projects,
project stages, or project components, other than those described in this document, which are related to the project as
'connected actions" or "phased actions," as defined, respectively, at Minn. Rules pt. 4410.0200, subp. 9b and subp~
60.
Signature
C. I hereby certify that copies of the completed EAW are being sent to all points on the official EQB EAW
di~n~bufion list.
Signature
Title of Signer
Dale
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