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Home My WebLink About5.D.1. Preparation of a Revised EAW for proposed Asian World Marketplace S. 0./. CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum CO't' r19r . ~ . -", 'j'!.: ., I' "','--', } 1\\1., (,.' TO: Mayor and City Council '. : iii ~.~ ' Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Preparation of a Revised Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA W) for proposed Asian World Marketplace MEETING DATE: December 2,2008 INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION: In 2000, the City prepared an EA W for the then-proposed second ADC Telecom (AD C) light manufacturing facility off CR 101. The EA W was adopted, but of course the building was never fully completed or occupied by ADC. Council has reviewed the concept plan for Asian World Marketplace proposed by Paul Ridgeway and others. The change in uses and potential traffic levels require that a revised EA W be prepared. 'Asian World Marketplace' has requested that the process of updating the EA W begin (see attached letter). Before work begins on the update, the applicant will have provided an escrow and signed an agreement to pay the actual reasonable cost of the revised EA W. Staff has requested an estimate of the cost of the update from WSB, and that information is attached. The estimated cost of the update is $13,900.00 RELATIONSHIP TO CITY GOALS: The proposed action relates to goal D, vibrant, resilient and stable. Action Requested: Offer and pass a motion directing the preparation of a revised EA W for Asian W orId Marketplace. /f/%~~? R. Michael Leek Community Development Director EA W _ASIAN _ W _ MARKET/RML I . WSB & Associates Inc. November 25,2008 Mr. Michael Leek City of Shakopee 129 South Holmes Street Shakopee, MN 55379 Re: Scope of Services to Prepare an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Proposed Asian World Market POD Dear Mr. Leek: Please find outlined below a Scope of Services to prepare an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA W) for the proposed Asian World Market PUD. This project is located on the ADC site where an EA W was prepared in 2000. Information that is still relevant will be used to develop this EA W; however, much of the document will need to be updated since it is over eight years old. Task 1 - Collect Background Information Background information associated with the development of this site will be collected from a variety of sources including the City, Minnesota Historical Society, Pollution Control Agency, the Department of Natural Resources, the County, and the Soil and Water Conservation District. This information will be reviewed and analyzed to address the environmental concerns of the project. Task 2 - Identify Past Land Use and Existing Cover Types Information from the City, agencies, and the developer will be reviewed to determine past land uses within the site that may present environmental concerns such as soil contamination. Any environmental impacts will be discussed within the EA W. The existing and proposed cover types will be determined based on a field visit, aerial photography, information from the developer, and the proposed development plans. Task 3 - Ecological Review of Site As part of this task, a brief site visit to the project area will be conducted. The purpose of this site visit will be to evaluate the impact of the project on fish and wildlife habitat. This field review will be discussed in the EA W and the impact of the development on these resources will be evaluated. Task 4 - Evaluate Project Impact on Water Quantity and Quality As part of this task, the water quantity and quality information for the site will be analyzed. This will include analysis of existing and proposed discharge rates, volumes, and anticipated impact on water quality. This analysis will be discussed in the EA W. W:\AndiIMarJreting DocslShakopeelLTR - 112508 -ml.doc November 25, 2008 Page 2 of3 Task 5 - Address Erosion and Sedimentation Control Measures The EA W will address erosion and sedimentation control measures to be taken during and after construction of the project. The amount of soil to be moved or excavated will also be discussed within the EA W. Task 6 - Evaluate Project Impact on Water Use and Wastewater As part of this task, the impact of the development on municipal wastewater and water use will be evaluated. This evaluation will be discussed in the EA W. Task 7 - Evaluate Impact on Traffic, Noise, and Air Quality The impact of the development on traffic, noise, and air quality will be evaluated and discussed in the EA W. It is anticipated that the traffic analysis completed by the developer will be used to address this item. Task 8 - Identify Impact on Public Infrastructure As part of the EA W, any new or expanded public services that will be required as part of the project will be identified. This would include sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer as well as road improvements. Task 9 - Evaluation of Cumulative Impacts As part of this task, the cumulative impacts of the project on the surrounding area will be evaluated. This will take into account recent past projects and any projected future projects. This portion of the EA W has become more significant to agency review compared to when the ADC EA W was completed. Coordination with the City to obtain information to address this task is included. Task 10 - Submit EA Wand Respond to Comments The EA W will be provided to City Staff and City Council for review. Once authorization from the City has been received, WSB will distribute the EA W to the required agencies and EQB Monitor for the 30- day review. WSB will follow-up with the EA W review process and respond to comments generated by the public review process. Following completion of the review process, we will present the findings of the EA W to the Council and provide a recommendation relative to the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This task includes one meeting with the City Council. The cost estimate to prepare the EA Was outlined above is estimated not to exceed $13,900. A schedule can be developed once authorization is obtained. Please call me at (763) 287-7196 if you have any questions. If you wish to authorize this work, please sign in the signature block below. Sincerely, WSB & Associates, Inc. .hiA.)rJ~ Andrea Moffatt Senior Environmental Planner c. Julie Klima, City of Shakopee W: IAndilMarketing DocslShakopeeILTR - I J 2508 - mI. doc November 25, 2008 Page 3 00 According to WSB's Agreement for Professional Services within the City of Shako pee, this extension agreement is written to provide services for the above-referenced project. We are proposing to complete this work on a cost-reimbursable basis as necessary in accordance with the proposal dated November 25,2008, with a maximum not-to-exceed cost of $13,900. The City of Shakopee agrees to reimburse WSB & Associates for these services in accordance with Section IV of the Agreement for Professional Services. If this agreement meets with your approval, please sign below and return one copy to our office. City Administrator City Clerk Mayor Date W:\Andi1MarkeJing Docs\ShakopeelLTR - 112508 - ml.doc (1 .ill! i#lttt W mjj Asian World Marketplace November 21,2008 Michael Leek Community Development Director City of Shakopee 129 Holmes St Shakopee, MN 55379 Dear Mr. Leek, In regards to our proposed PUD application for the Asian Wodd Marketplace, we understand that we need to have the EA W that already exists for the former ADC site updated and amended to reflect our proposed uses. Please accept this letter as our formal request that the City of Shakopee begin that process. We understand that you may require the use of outside consultants and that we will be required to deposit additional monies into our escrow account to cover additional costs of the update. We will be happy to comply with these requirements, and will be available to provide any additional information your staff may need as you process this matter. Sincerely yours, fJ;2 J1~ ,{l c/ I' 'c' ;7 j/:/-. ;tu~ Paul Ridgeway Jr. 1200 I=ORD QOAO MINNI:TONKA. MN 55305 PHONE: 952.893.1111 r- _~ ___ _______