78-02 - South Lotus Lake Add SUB pt 50
2/8/77
2. EIS PREPARATION NOTICE
An EIS will be prepared on this project because the project is a
major action and has the potential for significant environmental
effects. For private actions, the project is also of more than
local significance.
a. The MEQC Rules provide that physical construction or operation of the
project must stop when an EIS is required. In special circumstances,
the MEQC cen specifically authorize limited construction to begin or
continue. If you feel there are special circumstances in this
project, specify the extent of progress recommended and the reasons.
b. Date Draft EIS will be submitted:
(month) (day) (year)
(MEQC Rules require that the Draft EIS be submitted within 120 days
of publication of the EIS Preparation Notice in the EQC Monitor. If
special circumstances prevent compliance with this time limit, a
written request for extension explaining the reasons -for the request
must be submitted to the EQC Chairman.)
C. The Draft EIS will be prepared by (list Responsible Agency(s) or
Person(s}):
oe
Signature
Bob Waibel
Assistant City Planner Title
September 21, 1978 Date
B. Attach an affidavit certifying the date that copies of this EAW were mailed
to all points on the official EQC distribution list, to the city and county
directly impacted, and to adjacent counties or municipalities likely to be
directly impacted by the proposed action (refer to question III.3.4 on page 9
of the EAW). The affidavit need be attached only to the copy of the EAW
which is sent to the EQC.
C. Billing procedures for EQC Monitor Publication
State agency Attach to the EAW sent to the EQC a completed OSR 100
ONLY: form (State Register General Order Form --available at Central
Stores). For instructions, please contact your Agency's
Liaison Officer to the State Register or the Office of the
State Register--(612) 296-8239.
MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COUNCIL
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW)
AND NOTICE OF FINDINGS
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE
E.R. #
NOTE: The purpose of the Environmental Assessment Worksh eet (EAW) is to provide
information on a project so that one can assess rapidly whether or not the
project requires an Environmental Impact Statement. Attach additional
pages, charts, maps, etc, as needed to answer these questions. Your
answers should be as specific as possible. Indicate which answers are
estimated.
I. SUMMARY
A. ACTIVITY FINDING BY RESPONSIBLE AGENCY (PERSON)
U Negative Declaration (No EIS) 0 EIS Preparation Notice (EIS Required)
B. ACTIVITY IDENTIFICATION
1. Project name or title South Lotus Lake Addition
2. Project proposer(s) Bloomberg Companies Incorporated
Address West 78th Street, Chanhassen, Minn. 55317
Telephone Number and Area Code ( 612 ) 934-1500
3. Responsible Agency or Person cit. of Chanhasse
Address 7610 Laredo Drive, Chanhassen, Minn. 55317
Person in Responsible Agency (Person) to contact for further information
on this EAW: Robert Waibel Telephone 612-474-8885
4. This EAW and other supporting documentation are available for public in-
spection and/or copying at: Location_ City of Chanhassen Administrative Offices
Telephone 612-474-8885 Hours 8:00 AM to_4:30 PM
5. Reason for EAW Preparation
Mandatory Category -cite Petition 0 Other
X Rules 6 MCAR S :3.02 .l.u.,
MEQC Rule number (s)
S
C. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
1. Project location
County Carver City/Township name City of Chanhassen
Township number 116 (North), Range Number 23 East or West (circle one),
Section number(s) 12 Street address (if in city) or legal description:
see attached sheet
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2. Type and scope of proposed project:
3. Estimated starting date (month/year)
15 October 1978
4. Estimated completion date (month/year) October 1981
5. Estimated construction cost $7 - 9,000,000
6. List any federal funding involved and known permits or approvals needed
from each unit of government and status of each:
Unit of Government Name or Type of Permit/Approval Status
(federal, state, or Federal Funding
regional, local)
City of Chanhassen
Planned Unit Development
pending
7. If federal permits, funding or approvals are involved, will a federal EIS
be prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act?X—NO YES UNKNOWN
II. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
A. Include the following maps or drawings:
1. A map showing the regional location of the.project.
2. An original 812 x 11 section of a U.S.G.S. 7i minute, 1:24,000 scale map
with the activity or project area boundaries and site layout delineated.
Indicate quadrangle sheet name. (Original U.S.G.S. sheet must be main-
tained by Responsible Agency; legible copies may be supplied to other
EAW distribution points.)
3. A sketch map of the site showing location.of structures and including
significant natural features (water bodies, roads, etc).
4. Current photos of the site must be maintained by the Responsible Agency.
Photos need not be sent to other distribution points.
B. Present land use.
1. Briefly describe the present use of the site and lands adjacent to the site.
The site is presently used for agriculture and the adjacent land
is used for single family and multiple dwelling residential with
public utilities
2. Indicate the approximate acreages of the site that are:
a. Urban developed 1 acres
b. Urban vacant acres
C. Rural developed acres
d. Rural vacant acres
e. Designated Recre- acres
ation/Open Space
f. Wetlands (Type III, IV, V)
acres
g. Shoreland acres
935 feet frontage
.h. Floodplai on Lotus Lake acres
i. Cropland/Pasture land 19 acres
j. Forested 3 acres
V. FINDINGS
The project is a private ( X ) governmental ( _) action. The Responsible Agency
(Person), after consideration of the information in this EAW, and the factors
in Minn. Reg. MEQC 25, makes the following findings.
1. The project is ( ) is not ( X) a major action.
State reasons: The project hap a7n 4yeg4ge mag�n�tyde for a residential
devel6pment prQpogA1 fQx Chanhassen, I?gQpo th.'s .ire
routinely .reviewed with DIM and ap;propr late waters,hec. eli8tx.ict
boards. This proposal is very, much like others developed in the
past, around shoreland areas in,Chanhassen, that have proved to be
2. The°rrobece dos gh of e g i @lines of the aforementioned organization--
2. j 1( ) have the potential for significant
environmental effects.
State reasons: As mentioned above, proposals such as this have been
tested against other agency environmental criteria.
3. (For private actions only.) The project is ( ) is not (X ) of more than
local significance.
State Reasons: The project is of local significance with the exception
of the inevitable intra-regional traffic to be generated.
TV. CONCLUSIONS AND CERTIFICATION
NOTE: A Negative Declaration or EIS Preparation Notice is not officially filed
until the date of publicat.ion.of._the notice in the EQC Monitor section of
the Minnesota State Register. Submittal of the EAW to the EQC constitutes
a request for publication of notice in ,the EQC Monitor.
A. I, the undersigned, am either the authorized representative of the Responsible
Agency or the Responsible Person identified below. Based on the above findings,
the Responsible Agency (Person) makes the following conclusions. (Complete
either 1 or 2).
1. X NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE
No EIS is needed on this project, because the project is not a
major action and/or does not have the potential for significant
environmental effects and/or, for private actions only, the
project is not of more than local significance.
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8. When the project has served its useful life., will retirement of the
3. List names and sizes of lakes, rivers and streams on or near the site,
facility require special measures or plans? X NO YES
particularly lakes within 1,000 feet and rivers and streams within
If yes, specify:
300 feet.
Lotus Lake - 240 acres
C. Activity Description
1. Describe the proposed activity, including staging of development (if any),
moperational
characteristics, and major types of equipment and/or pro-
cesses to be used. Include data that would indicate the magnitude of
K. HISTORIC RESOURCES
the proposed activity (e.g. rate of production, number of customers, tons
of raw materials, etc).
1. Are thereanystructures on the site older than 50 years or on federal
or state historical registers? X NO YES
22 single family residential
28 residential units
2. Have any arrowheads, -pottery or other evidence of prehistoric or early
1 12 unit aaartment building
settlement been found on the site? X NO YES
1 60 unit hotel
Might any known archaeologic or paleontological sites be affected
by the activity? X NO YES
3. List any site or structure identified in 1 and 2 and explain any
impact on them.
2. Fill in the following where applicable:
a. Total project area nacres g. Size of marina and access -0- sq. ft.
or channel (water area)
Length miles h. Vehicular traffic trips
generated per day 750 ADT
L. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
b. Number of -housing or
Describe any other major environmental effects which may not have been
recreational units 122 i. Number of employees 30
identified in the previous sections.
c. Height of structures 40 ft. j. Water supply needed 35,000 gal/da
Source: City of Chanhassen
none
d. Number of parking
spaces 250 k. Solid waste requiring
disposal 300 tons/yr
e. Amount of dredging -0- cu. yd.
1. Commercial, retail or
f. Liquid wastes requir- industrial floor space 90,000 sq. ft.
ing treatment 30,000 gal/da with covered.parking
III. OTHER MITIGATIVE MEASURES
Briefly describe mitigative measures proposed to reduce or eliminate potential
adverse impacts that have not been described before.
III. ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
This project is a high quality residential development with a green
space and a country inn style hotel. The owner/developer has lived
A. SOILS AND -TOPOGRAPHY
in the community for twenty-one years and has build and owns a
1. Will the. project be built in an area with slopes currently
variety of businesses in Chanhassen.
exceeding 12%? No X Yes
2. Are there other geologically unstable areas involved in the project,
such as fault zones, shrink -swell soils, peatlands,-or sinkholes? X NO _YES
3. --If yes on 1 or 2, describe slope conditions or unstable area and any
measures to be used to reduce potential adverse impacts.
slope conditions ragne from 2% to 30%
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4. Indicate suitability of site soils for foundations, individual septic
systems, and ditching, if these are included in the project.
suitable for foundations
5. Estimate the total amount of grading and filling which will be done:
20,000 cu. yd. grading 12,000 cu. yd. filling
What percent of the site will be so altered? 8
6. What will be the maximum finished slopes? unaltered 30 %
modified 12
7. What steps will be taken to minimize soil erosion during and
after construction?
protect shoreline with hay during construction
B. VEGETATION
1. Approximately what percent of the site is in each of the following
vegetative types:
Woodland 16.3 % Cropland/ 82.6 %
Pasture
Brush or shrubs % P,iarsh %
Grass or herbaceous 1.1 % Other
(Specify)
2. How many acres of forest or woodland will be cleared, if any? 0 acres
3. Are there any rare or endangered plant species or areas of unique
botanical.or biological significance on the site? (See DNR publication
The Uncommon Ones.) X NO YES
I. yes, _ist e species or area and indicate any measures to be used
to reduce potential adverse impact.
C. FISH AND WILDLIFE
1. Are there any designated federal, state or local wildlife or fish manage-
ment areas or sanctuaries near or adjacent to the site? X NO YES
2. Are there any known rare or endangered species of fish and wildlife
on or near the site? (See DNR publication The Uncommon X NO YES
Ones.)
3. Will the project alter or eliminate wildlife or fish X NO _YES
habitat?
4. If yes on any of questions 1-3, list the area, species or habitat, and
indicate any measures to be used to reduce potential adverse impact on
them.
3. How many employees will move into the area to be near the project?
How much new housing will be needed?
none other than can be housed in project
4. Will the project induce development nearby --either support services
or similar developments? none anticipated
If yes,explain type of development and specify any other counties and
municipalities affected.
5. Is there sufficient capacity in the following public services to handle
the project and any associated growth?
Public Service
water
wastewater treatment
sewer
schools.
solid waste disposal
streets
other (police, fire, etc)
Amount required
for nroiect S
35,000 gal/da yes
30,000 gal/da yes
1,500 feet f yes
50 pupils yes
25 ton/mo yes
.67 miles yes
normal residential I yes
If current major public facilities are not adequate, do existing local
plans call for expansion, or is expansion necessary strictly for this
one project and its associated impacts?
6. Is the project within a proposed or designated Critical Area or part
of a Related Actions EIS. or other environmentally sensitive plan or
program reviewed by the EQC? X NO YES
If yes, specify which area or plan.
7. Will the project involve the use, transportation, storage, release
or disposal of potentially hazardous or toxic liquids, solids on
gaseous substances such as pesticides, radioactive wastes, poisions,
etc? X NO YES
If yes, please specify the substance and rate of usage and any measures
to be taken to minimize adverse environmental impacts from accidents.
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H. TPANSPORTATION
1. Will the project affect any existing or proposed transportation systems
(highway, railroad, water, airport, etc).? VO X YES
If yes, specify which part(s) of the system(s) will be affected. For
these, specify existing use and capacities, average traffic speed and
percentage of truck traffic (if highway); and indicate how they will be
affected by the project (e.g. congestion, percentage of truck traffic,
safety, increased traffic (ADT), access requirements).
2. Is mass transit available to the site? bus NO X YES
3. What measures, including transit and paratransit services, are planned to
reduce adverse impacts?
none
J. PLANNING, LAND USE, COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Is the project consistent with local and/or regional comprehensive
plans? NO YES
_
If not, explain:
�f
If a zoning change or special use permit is necessary, indicate existing
zoning and change requested.
Existing zoning. is R-1A, residential/agricultural and pending
zoning change is P-3, planned unit development.
2. Will the type or height of the project conflict with the character of the
existing neighborhood? X NO YES
If yes, explain and describe any measures to be used to reduce conflicts.
D. HYDROLOGY
1. Will the project include any of the following:
If yes, describe type of work and mitigative measures
to reduce adverse impacts.
a. Drainage or alteration of any lake, pond, marsh, NO YES
lowland or groundwater supply _X
b. Shore protection works, dams, or dikes X
C. Dredging or. filling operations X
d. Channel modifications or diversions X
e. Appropriation of ground and/or surface water X
f. Other changes in the course, current or cross-
section of water bodies on or near the site X
2. What percent of the area will be converted to new impervious surface? 18
3. What measures will be taken to reduce the volume of surface water run-
off and/or treat it to reduce pollutants (sediment, oil, gas, etc.)?
contour grading and seeding
4. Will there be encroachment into the regional (100 year) floodplain
by new fill or structures? _ X NO YES
If yes, does it conform to the local floodplain ordinance? NO YES
5. What is the approximate minimum depth to groundwater on
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the site? _ feet
Construction area is substantially above lake level.
E . WATER QUALITY
1. Will there be a discharge of process or cooling water, sanitary sewage
or other waste waters to any water body or to groundwater? X NO YES
If yes, specify the volume, the concentration of pollutants and the
water body receiving the effluent.
2. If discharge of waste water to the municipal treatment system is
planned, identify any toxic, corrosive or unusual pollutants
in the wastewater.
none
3. Will any sludges be generated by the proposed project? X NO YES
If yes, specify the expected volume, chemical composition and method
of disposal.
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4. What measures will be used to minimize the volumes or impacts identified
in questions 1-37
not applicable
5. If the project is or includes a landfill, attach information on soil profile,
depth to water table, and proposed depth of disposal.
not applicable
F. AIR QUALITY AND NOISE
1. will the activity cause the emission of any gases and/or particulates
into the atmosphere? X NO. YES
If yes, specify the type and origin of these emissions, indicate any
emission control devices or measures to be used, and specify the approxi-
mate amounts for each emission (at the source) both with and without the
emission control measures or devices.
2. Will noise or vibration be generated by construction and/or operation
of the project? NO X YES
If yes, describe the noise source(s); specify decibel levels rdB(A)J, and
duration (hrs/da-) for each and any mitigative measures to reduce the
noise/vibration.
normal residential and subdivision construction noise
3. If yes on 1 or 2, specify whether any areas sensitive to noise or
reduced air quality -(hospitals, elderly housing, wilderness, wildlife
areas, residential developments, etc.) are in the affected area and give
distance from source.
no sensitive areas in proximity
G. LAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION, ENERGY
1. Is any of the site suitable for agricultural or forestry production
or currently in such use? NO X YES
If yes, specify the acreage involved, type and volume of marketable crop
or wood produced and the quality of the land for such use.
2. Are there any known mineral or peat deposits on the site? X NO YES
If yes, ai.ecify the type of deposit and the acreage.
3. will the project result in an increased energy demand? NO X YES
Complete the following as applicable:
a. Energy requirements (oil, electricity, gas, coal, solar, etc.)
Tye e
Estimated
Annual
Requirement
Peak Demand
(Hourly or Daily)
Anticipated
Supplier
Firm Contract or
Interru table Basis?
Summer Winter
electric
600,000 KWH
3,600 KW
2,500 KW
NSP
firm contract
residential
8,000 MCF
4,000 MCF
Minnegasco
firm contract
hotel gas
Minnegasco
firm contract
b. Estimate the capacity of all proposed on -site fuel storage.
5,000 gallon oil storage tank
c. Estimate annual energy distribution for:
space heating 35 %
air conditioning 15 %
ventilation 5 %
lighting 20 %
processing 25 %
d. Specify any major energy conservation systems and/or equipment
incorporated into this project.
Insulate to meet or exceed Minnesota Energy Code and review site plan
for orientation of structures.
e. What secondary energy use effects may result from this project
(e.go more or longer car trips, induced housing or businesses, etcr?
We anticipate industrial development in the surrounding area and the
residences and lodging provided here would reduce travel to these sites.
H. OPEN SPACE/RECREATION
1. Are there any designated federal, state, county or local recreation or
open space areas near the site (including wild and scenic rivers, trails,
lake accesses)? X NO YES
If yes, list areas by name and explain how each may be affected by the
project. Indicate any measures to be used to reduce adverse impacts.
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