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I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I . I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AnrillO,.J 995 8 of the County to add the property to their park inventory,. should the land become available for open space. Mr. Jay Schrankler, 1798 Venus Avenue, expressed concern that the rare State Threatened Species of Blanding turtles in the area would be affected adversely due to the development. He indicated the EA W is necessary. Mr. Martin Roller, 1700 G1enview Avenue, indicated in regards to the affect on the environment,. he believed the incremental approach would also adversely affect the area. He expressed concern that the development would begin, the area cleared and only two townhomes be constructed and the developer could possibly go broke and a desolate site would remain. Mr, Casey indicated there various reasons for the ordering of the EA W: '" High ground sensitivity to adjacent site. '" 1980 Soil Survey indicated this site not appropriate for building. '" Pond nm off and effects of cross section of water to the east. '" DNR application indicating the emission into the lake is at velocity. '" Alteration of the wetland from the pond outlet pipe. '" Delineation of wetland, decreasing or increasing water. '" Buffering has not been identified. '" Perhaps a violation of the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act: referenced Court Case Ricen vs. County of Freeborne. '" Landscape Plan indicates only 33% of trees will be native trees,. no attempt to replace ecosystem. '" Wildlife that travel in this corridor: turtles, fox, turkeys, deer, and various others. '" Hazardous street designation from Ramsey County Sheriff's office. '" Reports from other governmental agencies requesting EA W. '" Zoning Code requires EAW, Section V-L.5F on page V-20. '" Comprehensive Plan, all proposed development shall be evaluated. '" Environmental Quality Board rules requires EA W. Mr. Casey indicated the law requires the City Council to order an EA W, to determine if an Environment Impact Study should be done. The EA W will correlate all necessary information into one document. Mr. Dave Price, au attorney representing Mr. Ogren, indicated relevant section regarding the petition; 4410.1100 requires the petition meet the "burden of proof' whether there is a possibility of significant environmental effects. Mr. Price referencing a copy of a preliminary report provided by the Rice Creek Watershed District, indicates their findings are that there will be no direct impact to the wetlands on this site.