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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-25 Resolution Approving Loram Scannell EAW Negative DeclarationResolution No. 2022-25 April 5, 2022 Member _Albers__ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-25 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION FOR THE LORAM/SCANNELL MEDINA INDUSTRIAL EAW AND MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING THE NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules 4410.4300 subpart 14, requires that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet be prepared for projects that involve construction of a new or expansion of an existing warehousing or light industrial facility equal to or in excess of 300,000 square feet; and WHEREAS, on February 1, 2022, the Loram/Scannell Medina Industrial Environmental Assessment Worksheet (the “EAW”) was completed relating to a proposed project to consist of a total of approximately 450,000 square feet of office/warehouse uses on the site and new infrastructure, including water service, sewer, stormwater, streets, and utilities; and WHEREAS, the City is the Responsible Government Unit for preparing the EAW for the project pursuant to above-stated Rules; and WHEREAS, on February 17, 2022 the City submitted a press release to the Crow River News announcing the completion of the EAW and its availability for public comment; and WHEREAS, by February 9, 2022, copies of the EAW were distributed to all persons and agencies on the official Environmental Quality Board (EQB) distribution list and other interested parties; and WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022, the EAW was publicly noticed in the EQB Monitor, commencing the 30-day public comment period; and WHEREAS, the 30-day comment period ended March 17, 2022 at 4:30 p.m., and the City accepted and responded to all written comments received in accordance with state requirements; and WHEREAS, none of the comments received recommended preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (an “EIS) for the project; and Resolution No. 2022-25 2 April 5, 2022 WHEREAS, the proposed project requires various other land use approvals for which the City maintains discretion and authority notwithstanding the EAW process or determination whether an EIS is required; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is also subject to relevant regulatory authority and review by various agencies related to mitigating potential environmental impacts during the review process; and WHEREAS, the City has prepared a document entitled “Loram/Scannell Industrial Findings of Fact and Record of Decision” dated March 30, 2022 related to the EAW (the “Record of Decision”), which is incorporated into this resolution as if fully set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Medina, Minnesota that: 1. The EAW was prepared in compliance with the procedures of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules, Parts 4410.1000 to 4410.1700. 2. The EAW satisfactorily addressed the environmental issues for which existing information could have been reasonably obtained. 3. Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules 4410.1700, the proposed project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. 4. The City adopts the Record of Decision and directs the Planning Director, or their designee, to maintain and to distribute it in accordance with the EQB rules. 5. Based upon the adopted Record of Decision, the City herby makes a “negative declaration” as it relates to the EAW and hereby determines that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the proposed project. Dated: April 5, 2022. __________________________________ Kathleen Martin, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk Resolution No. 2022-25 3 April 5, 2022 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member _DesLauriers___ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, Reid and the following voted against same: None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2022-25 4 April 5, 2022 EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Property That part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest Quarter, Section 11, Township 118, Range 23 described as beginning at the Northwest corner of said South 1/2 of the Northwest Quarter; thence East along the North line thereof 1485 feet; thence South parallel to the West line thereof 528 feet; thence West parallel to the said North line 1485 feet to an intersection with the West line thereof; thence North along said West line 528 feet to the point of beginning. And The South 250 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 11, Township 118, Range 23.