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-.------- -.--.-- ,-~- I ..... ARDEN IiII-LS CITY COUNCIL - Amil I O. 1995 8 - . of the County to add the property to their park inventory, should the land become available for open I space. Mr. Jay Schnmkler, 1798 Venus Avenue, expressed concern that the rare State Threatened I 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 Glenview Avenue, indicated in regards to the affect on the environment, I 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 I developer could possibly go broke and a desolate site would remain. Mr. Casey indicated there various reasons for the ordering of the EA W: I .. High ground sensitivity to adjacent site. .. 1980 Soil Survey indicated this site not appropriate for building. I .. Pond run 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 Free borne. .. Landscape Plan indicates only 33% of trees will be native trees, no attempt to replace I ecosystem. .. Wildlife that travel in this corridor: turtles, fox, turkeys, deer, and various others. .. H~ous street designation from Ramse:YCounty Sheriff's office. I .. Reports from other governmental agencies requesting EAW-, .. Zoning Code requires EA W, Section V -L.5F on page V -20. .. Comprehensive Plan, all proposed development shall be evaluated. I .. Environmental Quality Board rules requires EA W~ ". .."., t.~. ., Mr. Casey indicated the iaw requires' the: City Council to i{jrder an EA W, to <.let~rmine if an I Environment Impact Study should be done. The EA W will correlate all necessary information into one doc~nt. I Mr. Dave Price, an attorney. repreli'eIlting 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." ., j>" " ~'<,. ~ 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. _ I