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Attachment B RECORD OF DECISION FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS, RESPONSES TO COMMENTS proposed project aims to improve upon the pedestrian network by implementing pedestrian and bikeway networks throughout the project area, as well as creating connections at the project’s periphery to existing pedestrian and bikeways networks. The immediate area surrounding the project is already built-out in suburban commercial-like patterns with similar densities, coverages, and land use make-up. Because of this, there are no known anticipated future projects that pose related potential cumulative effects. 3.Extent to which environmental effects are subject to mitigation by on-going public regulatory authority The mitigation of environmental impacts will be designed and implemented in coordination with the applicable regulatory agencies. All mitigation efforts will be subject to the plan approval and permitting process at the City of Roseville and other regulatory agencies. Permits and approvals are identified within the Permits table, updated and included as Appendix C to this Record of Decision. 4.The extent to which environmental effects can be anticipated and controlled as a result of other available environmental studies undertaken by public agencies or the project proposer, including other EIS’s The City finds: a.The proposed project is reasonably similar to other mixed-use projects in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Other projects of similar scope, land use, natural resource, surface water, traffic, and associated mitigation have successfully mitigated potential for environmental impacts. b.The EAW, in conjunction with this document, contains or references the known studies that provide information or guidance regarding environmental effects that can be anticipated and controlled. c.There is no other known EIS for any similar project in the City of Roseville or surrounding area. d.In light of results of environmental reviews and permitting processes for similar mixed- use projects within the City of Roseville, the City of Roseville finds the environmental effects of the project can be adequately anticipated and controlled. CONCLUSIONS Based on the criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required for the Twin Lakes Station project. The RGU makes a Negative Declaration and does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). RESPONSE TO COMMENTS The following comments were received on the EAW. Consistent with state environmental review rules, written responses have been prepared for all substantive comments submitted during the 30-day EAW comment period and the comment letters are included in Appendix A. 2