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the air quality indicates low emissions meeting state requirements. MnDOT reviewed necessary and possible permits for right-of-way work and possible pond changes. Other reports are attached. 5.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 Staff has found the proposed office use is similar to and consistent with other permitted uses in the PUD. Based on the EAW and comments (with no significant impact and no request for further environmental work). A negative EAW declaration and PUD land use approval should be granted. 5.2 On March 26th, the City Council will review additional staff and Planning Commission recommendations; receive the final comments on the EAW and decide on the Council's declaration of EAW adequacy and impact. A"negative" declaration means the City has found that there is no significant environmental impact. Assuming there are no additional significant environmental impacts, the Council then may approve the concept and final amendment to the Planned Unit Development documents. 6.0 PLANNING COMIVIISSION PREVIOUS ACTION The Planning Commission after a hearing on January 10, 2001, recommended that the proposed land use (business office) was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Centre Pointe PUD intent. They recommended that the Voluntary EAW be completed based on the proposed uses. The Commission reviewed the EAW and comments at their March 14, 2001 meeting and recommended approval of the EAW and PUD amendment. 7.0 SUGGESTED CITY COUNCII, ACTION 7.1 Offer a resolution, after review of the Voluntary EAW and comments, that the Council has determined that there is no significant additional environmental impact requiring an Environmental Impact Statement and therefore the City will issue an EAW Negative Declaration regarding the Veritas EAW. (draft attached) 7.2 By motion, the Council finds the land uses proposed within the Veritas amendment (122,000 s.f. of additional office space) to the e�sting Centre Pointe Business Park Planned Unit Development to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the intent of the 1997 Centre Pointe PUD, and therefore the Council approves the concept, waives a first reading, and approves the final PUD amendment ordinance, subject to review by the City Attorney. (draft attached) 4 \\Victoria\CommDev\Planning Files\3283_Ryan Co_Veritas\RCA (032601).doc