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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Minnesota require that an environmental assessment
worksheet (EAW) be prepared whenever a proposed development project involves a
campground or recreational vehicle park consisting of 50 or more sites (Minnesota Rules
4410.4300, subp. 20); and,
WHEREAS, a certain development which is planned and under construction, known as
Autumn Woods RV Park Development within the City of Rochester meets the criterion
established for preparation of an EAW; and,
WHEREAS, an EAW was prepared for the Autumn Woods RV Park Development and
reviewed by the staff of the Planning and Zoning Department of Olmsted County, and the draft
document was circulated for comments to the required State and Federal agencies, as provided
by law: and,
WHEREAS, notice of availability of the EAW was published in the EQB MONITOR and
the thirty day period comment period expired on August 4, 2004, and during such period two
written comments were received; and,
• WHEREAS, the Common Council is required by law to make a finding on the adequacy
of the EAW and to determine whether an environmental impact statement should be prepared.
WHEREAS, the Common Council met at a regularly scheduled meeting on August 16,
2004, and considered the EAW, the reports of its staff, and the comments received from the
parties as noted above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, that the Common Council makes the following FINDINGS with regard to the
environmental impact of the proposed development to be known as Fieldstone Development:
1. The anticipated environmental effects of this project are found to be similar to
those experienced with other development in the City of Rochester. There are a
number of policies and plans adopted by the City of Rochester that require
detailed local review of traffic, storm water management and water quality,
wetland, floodplain management and other issues when a development is
proposed. In addition, the Rochester Zoning Ordinance and Land Development
Manual includes regulations for minimum open space, setbacks and buffers,
maximum noise and lighting, as well as floor area ratio.
2. The property is zoned M-1 (Mixed Commercial-Industrial) and is in a developed
• area. Development of the north half of this property as an RV park was
approved in 2000. The applicant will need to seek approval for expansion
• through an amendment to the existing restricted development permit.
3. Water quality of surface waters from runoff or waste waters from the site should
not be significantly degraded because of this project. Erosion and water quality
of runoff will be controlled by the installation of temporary stormwater detention
ponds. Regional storm water ponds are planned in the immediate areas. The
Rochester Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Manual provides for an
ongoing regulatory authority of the City over erosion control practices.
Wastewater from this project will be treated at the City of Rochester Wastewater
Treatment Plant. Expansion of the Plant is planned to begin in the fall of 2004.
The Plant will be capable of accepting the estimated amounts of wastewater
generated by this project at full build out.
4. Dust and noise which will be generated because of the construction of this
project will be no more than typical for other residential or commercial
development. The City of Rochester has a noise ordinance, which will protect
area residents from unreasonable noise from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Methods
for controlling dust will need to be implemented by the developer. Detailed
grading and drainage plans will need to be approved by the City prior to
construction and will need to incorporate erosion control measures.
5. This property is within the City of Rochester 25-year Urban Service Area (for the
• City of Rochester) according to the Olmsted County Land Use Plan. The loss of
terrestrial habitat and prime farmland is not an issue with this development. The
property is already zoned M-1 (Mixed Commercial-Industrial) in the City and is a
developed area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the findings above, the Common Council
has determined that the development known as Autumn Woods RV Park development does not
have the potential for significant environmental effects and that preparation of an environmental
impact statement is not mandated in this instance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing in this determination that the EAW is
adequate should be interpreted in any way to suggest that the City approves of the proposed
development.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS /Coif DAY OF +' , 2004.
c
eR SIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST:
O1TY CLERK
APPROVED THIS /7t�1 DAY OF ac- br" , 2004.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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