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07J Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course 2022 EAW Review and Notice of Decision
CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2022-XXX A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE ENVIRONMNENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) FINDING NO NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) WHEREAS, the preparation of an EAW for the Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course was mandatory; and WHEREAS, the EAW was prepared in compliance with the procedures of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules, Parts 4410.0200 to 4410.7500, and WHEREAS, notice of availability of the EAW was published in the EQB Monitor and the thirty-day comment period ended on January 6, 2022, and during such period comments were received from ten agencies and fourteen citizens; and WHEREAS, the City Council is required by law to make a finding on the adequacy of the EAW and to determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should be prepared; and WHEREAS, the City Council met at a regularly scheduled meeting on February 2, 2022, and considered the EAW, the reports of its staff, and the comments received from the parties as noted above; AND WHEREAS, the EAW satisfactorily addressed all of the issues for which existing infor- mation could have been reasonably obtained. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, makes the following findings with regard to the environmental impact of the proposed Mississippi Landing development: 1. The proposed Mississippi Landing Residential Development Project is consistent with the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan. 2. The Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and related documentation for the Mississippi Landing Residential Development Project were prepared in compli- ance with the procedures of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules 4410.1000 to 4410.1700. All requirements for environmental review of the proposed project have been met. 3. The EAW and the pertinent development processes related to the project have gen- erated information which is adequate to determine whether the project has the potential for significant environmental effects. 4. Based on criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. 5. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required for the proposed Missis- sippi Landing Residential Development Project. The Responsible Government Unit City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota City Council Resolution 2022-XXX Page 2 (RGU) makes a Negative Declaration and does not require the preparation of an EIS for the Mississippi Landing Residential Development Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the findings above, the City Council has determined that the Mississippi Landing Residential Development Project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects and that preparation of an EIS 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 has approved of the proposed Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council hereby makes a “Negative Declaration,” an EIS is not required, and the City of Cottage Grove is directed to maintain a Record of Decision including the Response to Comments on the EAW and to notify in writing the project proposer and the EQB. Passed this 2nd day of February 2022. Myron Bailey, Mayor Attest: Joe Fischbach, City Clerk FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Cottage Grove Washington County, MN February 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND.. II. RESPONSE TO COMMENTS..3 a. . b. .7 c. Public Hearing Testimony, Comments and Respons.53 III. FINDINGS OF FACT...........58 a. Project Description..58 b. Corrections to the EAW.58 IV. DECISION REGARDING NEED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT.....59 a. Type, Extent, and Reversibility of Impacts..59 b. Cumulative Potential Effects of Related or Anticipated Future Projects....59 c. Extent to which the Environmental Effects are Subject to Mitigation by Ongoing Public Regulatory Authority..59 d. Extent to which Environmental Effects can be Anticipated and Controlled as a Result of Other Environmental Studies .60 V. ..62 ATTACHMENT 1. COMMENTS RECEIVED ATTACHMENT 2. IMPAIRED WATERS MAP ATTACHMENT 3. REVISED TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY ATTACHMENT 4: NEW HISTORY REPORT ON WILLIAM COWAN/HERB FRITZ HOUSE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 2 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSEMENT WORKSHEET COTTAGE GROVE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA I. ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND The City of Cottage Grove is the Responsible Governmental Unit for this project, and PulteGroup is the Project Proposer. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) has been prepared for this project in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410. The EAW was developed to assess the potential impacts of the project and other circumstances to determine if an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is needed. The EAW was filed with the Minnesota EQB and circulated for review and comments to the required EAW November 30, 2021. A Notice of Availability and Press Release were published in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press and on the City of Cottage Grove website. These notices provided a brief description of the project and information on where copies of the EAW were available and invited the public to provide comments that would be used in determining the need for an EIS for the Proposed Project. The EAW was made available for public review at Cottage Grove City Hall, the City of Cottage Grove website, and the Conservation Library at 300 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. In addition, the City held an optional public hearing for the EAW on December 20, 2021. All comments received during the EAW comment period were considered in determining the potential for significant environmental impacts. Comments received during the Comment Period can be found in Attachment 1 of this document. II. RESPONSE TO COMMENTS The public review period for the Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) began on November 30, 2021 and was closed on January 6, 2022. The following responses were prepared to address questions and comments received during the public review period. The following agencies provided comment letters, organized alphabetically: Friends of Minnesota Scientific & Natural Areas Friends of the Mississippi River Metropolitan Council Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) Minnesota Office of the State Archeologist (OSA) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 3 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 National Park Service Washington Conservation District Washington County The following citizens, resident and private business provided comment emails and letters, organized alphabetically: Biron, Tyler (citizen) Dobozenski, David (citizen) Grams, Adam (citizen) Krauss, Oriana Rueda (citizen) Monjeau-Marz, Corinne L. (citizen) Matter, Bonnie (citizen) Boyle, Sharon (citizen) Schwartz, Barb (citizen) Schwen, Bill (citizen) Smith, Christopher (citizen) Tiefenbruck, Grant (citizen) Williams, Cole (citizen) Whaley, Brett (citizen) Zimmer Environmental Improvement (private business) A copy of each email/letter is included within Attachment 1. Consistent with state environmental rules, responses have been prepared below for all substantive comments received during the comment period. The following citizen and resident comments were provided at the Public Hearing held December 20, 2021, organized alphabetically: Matter, Bonnie (citizen) Boyle, Sharon (citizen) FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 4 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 AGENCY COMMENTS AND RESPONSES 1. FRIENDS OF MINNESOTA SCIENTIFIC & NATURAL AREAS Comment: inconsistency between the text and Figure #5 Concept Sketch Plan. The text includes a plan to sell ~12 acres of land adjacent to the Grey Cloud SNA to the DNR in accordance master plan (Figure #4). However, the Concept Plan Sketch of Pulte Homes (Figure #5) shows the lots for detached homes placed Response: The Project Proposer has entered a purchase agreement with the current property owner and has not closed on the subject property. As part of the due diligence process and negotiations, the Project Proposer is working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources who has indicated that they would like to purchase approximately 12-acres of the most ecologically significant area adjacent to the Scientific Natural Area. A purchase agreement between the Project Proposer and MnDNR has not been executed and therefore the area is not shown on the Concept Plan. The Concept Plan represents the maximum development scenario if an agreement cannot be reached with the MnDNR or if the MnDNR does not close on the subject 12-acres. 2. FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER Comment: Item 10: Geology, Soils, and Topography/Land Forms and Item 11: Water Resources towards the river. Slope stability, water volume through the site, and impacts to neighboring sites from this water moveme project impacts to water resources. Mitigation should include a plan to incorporate stormwater treatment areas throughout the project area to treat water as closely to its source as possible, reducing the risk of harm from subsurface water movement. It will not be very feasible to pipe stormwater from one end of the site over to the other, so the project should not direct all stormwater to just one to two treatment Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer will be required to manage surface and stormwater on-site in compliance with the requirements and standards of the City and the Watershed District. Extensive stormwater and surface water modeling is a requirement of the Land Use Application process, and such modeling must include appropriate mitigative design components that demonstrate compliance with the requirements and standards (as shown on Table 6 Required Permits and Status). The use of Minimal Impact Design Standards as well as evaluation of decentralized ponding were evaluated as part of the engineering site design process. Regardless the of the final design, the Project Proposer must comply adopted standards that require all stormwater and surface water to be managed to comply FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 5 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 with both quantity and quality standards as detailed in Item #11(b)(ii) of the EAW. The engineering design of the surface water and stormwater management systems include ponding, pipes and vegetative buffers that all contribute to the overall function of the system. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources and road salting in and around the project area, all chloride runoff should be captured on site. The project should also include a salt management plan to limit use of road salt on both public roadways and Response: Comment noted. New potential sources of chloride associated with the development include the roadways, driveways, and sidewalks during winter months where snow and ice removal are necessary. management of community sidewalks or common areas managed by the HOA. The MnDNR suggests review of the factsheet prepared by the University of Minnesota that identifies ways for homeowners to 1 optimize their water softener salt use. However, any water softener releases are directed into the sanitary sewer system and treated at an off site regional wastewater treatment site. The City will also consider and review the information provided about how other communities are addressing high chloride 2 levels. The City will consider ways to make the factsheet and other educational resources provided by the DNR available to homeowners. The Project Proposer will prepare a salt management plan for the maintenance and management of private driveways and sidewalk that will be incorporated into the homeowner covenants which will incorporate the factsheets by reference. The City has a chloride management system that is intended to carefully manage the use of salt on local roadways. All City plow trucks are equipped with a computerized system, Cirus Spread Smart, that has The system utilizes road temperature, classification of roadway, and type of salt to place pre-determined amounts of salt on the roadway. Each truck is linked to a computer at Public Works that uploads salt usage to allow for detailed tracking for each storm event. This system will be calibrated to the Project area and will consider the proximity of the roadways to the Mississippi River. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act. The EAW should also include stronger analysis of rusty- documented to be present at the Mississippi Dunes site (not simply in the vicinity). Public Bird records e birds are known to be Њ The factsheet can be accessed at https://www.wrc.umn.edu/sites/wrc.umn.edu/files/umnresidentialbmps_final.pdf 2 Resource can be access at https://www.wrc.umn.edu/communitywatershed-scale FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 6 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 - ore mitigation strategies to protect these \[bird\] species. Additional mitigation arranging the site plan to enable as much contiguous habitat as possible, and employing an ecologist to tices must be fully compliant with the City Response: Comment noted. As stated in Item 13.d. of the EAW, the Project Proposer must work with a qualified ecologist to develop a survey plan that is acceptable to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The developed survey plan will be tailored to the existing site conditions and an acceptable development and construction plan, including appropriate mitigative strategies, will be developed to the satisfaction of the MnDNR. The Project Proposer will be required to follow the agreed to survey plan and site development and construction plan devel MRCCA ordinance. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) n visitorship at the neighboring SNA due to the addition of hundreds of residents next to the SNA. An increase in off-trail species. Mitigation could include design elements (such as the platting home lots, adding trail Response: Comment noted. The MnDNR is the owner of the SNA and is aware of the Proposed Project. The SNA is planning to purchase property from the Project Proposer to expand the SNA. The Project Proposer does not have authority to regulate the use or implement any mitigation regarding number of visitors to the SNA. Comment: Item 14: Historic Properties correspondence with the State Historic Preservation Office, the majority of archaeological sites in the state have not been recorded. A lack of documented resources on the project FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 7 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. The subject property was highly disturbed, including mass grading, to develop the golf course in 1995. Given the disturbed nature of the site the City does not believe a Phase I Archaeological reconnaissance study is warranted in the disturbed areas. The City will require the Project Proposer to include a reference within the construction contingency plan regarding proper steps the contractor must take if anything is found on-site once site work commences. On Figure 5 of the EAW the area that is planned as open space, natural area, and park adjacent to the Mississippi River is the area that may not have experienced significant alterations during the golf course construction. A Phase I Archaeological Survey will be completed within any development areas that have not previously been disturbed. Comment: Item 15: Visual City River Corridor View from Hazen P. Mooers Park will be affected by this project. Mississippi Dunes is clearly visible in the photo of this view included in the City View from the Grey Cloud ing view as possible, prioritizing vegetative screening and minimizing the visibility of new structures. Per the DNR, strategies to mitigate visual impacts can include: o Using building materials that blend in with natural surroundings, such as green or brown materials o Placing the long axis of structures perpendicular to the river o Reducing the bulk of structures, such as by using flat roofs or reduced roof pitches o Response: Comment noted. No scenic views or vistas are identified on the Proposed Project site as identified on Figure 10 Location of Public River Corridor Views, MRCCA Plan Chapter 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Development of the Project will protect the entire riverway frontage as open space, park and natural area. Views from the river to the Proposed Project site will be limited given the proposed open space and natural area use on the river frontage that extends a minimum of 300-feet from the OHWL which is consistent with the mitigative strategy identified in the comment letter 3. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Comment: f review finds that the EAW is complete and accurate with respect to regional concerns and raises no major issues of consistency with Council policies. An EIS is not necessary for regional FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 8 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. 4. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (MnDNR) Comment: Item 6: Project Description can proceed. Species-specific work exclusion dates and survey timeframes will affect the timing of Response: Comment noted. As noted in Item 13.d. of the EAW the Project Proposer will work with a qualified ecologist to develop a survey plan that is acceptable to the MnDNR. Comment: Item 6: Permits and Approvals Required Table six should also note that a DNR Takings Permit may be necessary if state-listed threatened and obtain a DNR Water Appropriation Permit should there be a need for construction dewatering of water (either surface Response: Comment noted. The Table has been updated to identify the DNR Takings Permit and DNR Water Appropriation Permit that must be obtained if necessary. Comment: Item 9: Land Use Mississip requirements of the Mississippi River Critical the Mississippi River and the unique ecosystem of the area. Please include the SNA in trail planning in order to ensure that trail locations meet the management needs of all parties and that encroachment FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 9 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. As noted in Item 9, the Proposed Project is located entirely within the MRCCA overlay district, and the proposed development area is generally within the Separated from River (CA-SR) sub- district. Given the Proposed Project location within the MRCCA overlay, the Project is subject to the ance with the ordinance will be completed with the Land Use Application process as required and shown on Table 6. Comment: Item 10: Geology, Soils and Topography/Land Forms feature development. This was confirmed by project borings that encountered soft limestone bedrock near the surface. Great care should be taken to avoid releasing any pollutants in this area that could quickly reach groundwater. We appreciate that care will be used in locating stormwater features. We recommend that site grading also avoids exposing karst- Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer will develop a grading plan that avoids exposing karst-prone bedrock. The City, and the Project Proposer, understand that karst conditions may occur in areas with underlying limestone which includes the Project site. Limestone underlies much of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, including in the City of Cottage Grove. The City is not aware of any known sinkholes or similar occurrences within the City but understands that adequate due diligence on the site is critical to ensure that the final design and engineering of the Project is responsive to the site-specific geological conditions. As indicated in EAW item 10, a Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report was prepared by the Project Proposer and based on the outcomes of that report additional analysis and study of the site is planned by the Project Proposer. The Project Proposer will work with the City to determine the most appropriate mitigation and site design through the permit and approval process. Such mitigative strategies, may include, but are not limited to following the guidelines outlined in the Minnesota Pollution Comment: Item 11: Water Resources Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources ount of road salt used in the project area. Chloride released into local lakes and streams does not break down, and instead accumulates in the environment, potentially reaching levels that are toxic to aquatic wildlife and plants. Consider promoting local business and City participation in the Smart Salting Training offered through FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 10 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. The City will consider participation in the Smart Salting Training offered through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The City will also review the sample ordinance provided by MnDNR regarding chloride use. salt as part of its management of community sidewalks or common areas managed by the HOA. As previously noted, the City has a chloride management system that is intended to carefully manage the use of salt on local roadways. All City plow trucks are equipped with a computerized system, Cirus Spread Smart, that has se The system utilizes road temperature, classification of roadway, and type of salt to place pre-determined amounts of salt on the roadway. Each truck is linked to a computer at Public Works that uploads salt usage to allow for detailed tracking for each storm event. This system will be calibrated to the Project area and will consider the proximity of the roadways to the Mississippi River. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer will explore the feasibility of using stormwater for irrigation of landscape on the Proposed Project site post-development. Comment: Item 11: Water resources We recommend using BWSR-approved, native seed mixes for seeding stormwater features, project landscaping, and soil stabilization. Due to the proximity to the SNA, please make sure that all seed Response: As stated in Item 13(d) the Project Proposer will seed all stormwater management areas using the BWSR or MnDOT native seed mixes and will be free of noxious weeds and invasive species. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources lopment should not be directed towards or allowed to pool on the current or Response: All stormwater and surface water management must be managed on the Proposed Project site to comply with the City and South Washington Watershed District rules. Stormwater will not be directed or allowed to pool on the current or any future land owned by the SNA. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 11 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 agricultural and golf course uses of parts of the project area, but fails to identify that the area planned for development is mapped as a Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) Site of High Biodiversity Significance as well as a DNR Native Plant Community (NPC). Despite the previous uses and disturbance, sections of the project area within the golf course were left intact and may yet contain rare plants and valuable wildlife habitat. -patched bumble bee, Leon fritillary and the Monarch butterfly by completing the vegetation disturbance early in the 2022 season. Due to the potential need for plant surveys during the growing season, these mitigation measures are unrealistic. Permanently converting even degraded grassland to impervious surfaces will remove habitat within the project area and should be considered a long-term impact. Because the Rusty- patched bumble bee is a federally-listed as endangered, please coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding mitigation for long- that tree/shrub removal is prohibited from April through August 15th to avoid impacting endangered bird species that have been documented in the direct vicinity of the project. Please coordinate with DNR if this is not feasible as bird surveys may Response: Comment noted. As identified in Item 13(d), and in response to the MnDNR NHIS correspondence letter dated November 19, 2021, the Project Proposer has hired a qualified ecologist to work with the MnDNR to develop a site survey process that will comply with the requirements of the MnDNR Land Use Fish and Wildlife Service. The Project Proposer intends to work with the MnDNR to establish a reasonable process for survey and eventual site development and construction. Appropriate permits, including any required DNR Takings Permits will be obtained. Comment: Item 16: Air Response: Comment noted. Appropriate Permits will be obtained as previously noted. The Project Proposer will not use products that contain chloride for dust control during the site development and construction process. Comment: Item 18: Transportation FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 12 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: The Project Proposer is working with the BNSF Railway to obtain proper permits for crossing of the railroad right of way. All appropriate permits will be obtained as part of the site development process. 5. MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST Comment: Item 14: Historic Properties there are no previously recorded archaeological sites, archaeological site leads, or burials within the proposed project area. However, the project is situated with a district replete with archaeological and cemetery sites and is adjacent to the Mississippi River. Therefor a phase I archaeological reconnaissance conducted by a qualified archaeologist is recommended Response: Comment noted. The subject property was highly disturbed, including mass grading, to develop the golf course in 1995. Given the disturbed nature of the site the City does not believe a Phase I Archaeological reconnaissance study is warranted in the disturbed areas. The City will require the Project Proposer to include a reference within the construction contingency plan regarding proper steps the contractor must take if anything is found on-site once site work commences. On Figure 5 of the EAW the area that is planned as open space, natural area, and park adjacent to the Mississippi River is the area that may not have experienced significant alterations during the golf course construction. A Phase I Archaeological Survey will be completed within any development areas that have not previously been disturbed. 6. MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY (MPCA) Comment: Item 7: Cover Types accurately. For example, under open space, zero acres are listed. It would seem that a golf course would Response: The land cover types were obtained from the Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) shapefile prepared by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR). The City acknowledges that open space or natural areas may exist within the footprint of the former golf course; however, the MnDNR prepared portions of the MLCCS using aerial analysis that identified the manicured golf course (impervious surface) as the dominant land cover. The EAW Guidelines provided by the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) establish the MLCCS as an appropriate publicly available data set to prepare the response to EAW Item 7. The MLCCS classified the subject site as predominantly 5-10% impervious which correlates to the landscape/lawn coverage associated with the golf course. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 13 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Comment: Item 8: Permits and Approvals Required Response: Table 6: Required Permits and Status has been updated to include the Sanitary Sewer Extension Permit, to be obtained if necessary. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources mentions the additional work and utilities that must be extended to serve the Project, but there are no details about that work in the EAW. There was a mandatory EAW completed for the Cottage Grove South District Trunk Sewer earlier this year. If that sewer needs to be extended again for this Project, a separate mandatory EAW may be required. This related work, and whether a mandatory EAW Response: The Subject Project does not require the extension of the Cottage Grove South District Trunk Sewer. Any future extension of the South District Sanitary Sewer past the Phase 1 completed in 2021 would be Comment: Item 11: Water Resources -acre site and will discharge stormwater to the Mississippi River, which has construction-related impairments. Because the Project will disturb 50 or more acres, the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will need to be submitted for review and approval by MPCA prior to obtaining National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System (NPDES/SDS) Construction Stormwater Permit (CSW Permit) coverage Response: Comment noted. Table 6 in the EAW identifies that a SWPPP is required. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources also mentions use of infiltration basins for volume control unless not feasible and that the City allows the ability to use off site mitigation credits to meet volume control requirements if onsite Best Management Practices (BMPs) are not possible. The EAW does mention the presence of hydric soils and karst features at the site that may prohibit infiltration but also discusses use of filtration and bio filtration areas for meeting volume control requirements. However, filtration may not be considered to be a method of bioinfiltration and use of green infrastructure practices to reduce stormwater runoff and provide climate FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 14 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 resilience to increasing rainfall. Consider also reducing pervious surfaces contributing to runoff by constructing narrower streets or using pervious pavements. Pervious pavements would also help to Response: Comments noted. The City, and the Project Proposer, understand that karst conditions may occur in areas with underlying limestone which includes the Project site. Limestone underlies much of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, including in the City of Cottage Grove. The City is not aware of any known sinkholes or similar occurrences within the City but understands that adequate due diligence on the site is critical to ensure that the final design and engineering of the Project is responsive to the site-specific geological conditions. As indicated in EAW item 10, a Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report was prepared by the Project Proposer and based on the outcomes of that report additional analysis and study of the site is planned by the Project Proposer. The Project Proposer will work with the City to determine the most appropriate mitigation and site design through the permit and approval process. The Project Proposer will implement BMPs in its site development activities and will explore opportunities to use pervious pavements and other best practices in the development post construction. The plan for stormwater management will be developed to address and consider the recommendations as noted, and will refer to the 3 Manual. Comment: Item 12: Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes contamination from multiple sources. Furthermore, these are located in areas where the groundwater is highly vulnerable to contamination from the surface because there is relatively little overlying fine-grained Response: Comment noted. The City and Project Proposer understand that this area is in a sensitive area known to have extensive groundwater contamination. All structures must be served by municipal water services to ensure a safe water supply. Further, mitigative measures must be incorporated into the site development process to ensure that post-development conditions do not further exacerbate or contribute further to the known groundwater contamination. The Project Proposer will coordinate with the MPCA on safe handling and disposal of any contamination and hazardous materials found on the site prior and during construction. Comment: Item 12: Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes Ќ https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Main_Page FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 15 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 on of heavy equipment in and near lakes, streams and wetlands obligates the project proposers to develop a plan for managing fuels and lubricants, including a plan of action to implement in the event of spills. The Project proposer and their contractors should be prepared to respond to spills Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer will develop a construction contingency plan for development of the Proposed Project site. The Construction Contingency Plan must include and address the action to be taken if areas of significant contamination are identified, as well as include a plan for the management of fuels and lubricants and plan of action to implement in the event of spills. The Project Proposer will coordinate with the MPCA on safe handling and disposal of any contamination and hazardous materials found on the site prior and during construction. 7. MINNESOTA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Comment: Item 14: Historic Properties Response: Comment noted. The subject property was highly disturbed, including mass grading, to develop the golf course in 1995. Given the disturbed nature of the site the City does not believe a Phase I Archaeological reconnaissance study is warranted in the disturbed areas. The City will require the Project Proposer to include a reference within the construction contingency plan regarding proper steps the contractor must take if anything is found on-site once site work commences. On Figure 5 of the EAW the area that is planned as open space, natural area, and park adjacent to the Mississippi River is the area that may not have experienced significant alterations during the golf course construction. A Phase I Archaeological Survey will be completed within any development areas that have not previously been disturbed. 8. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Comment: Item 7: Cover Types before the development. This is misleading as the majority of the 164 acres has become more natural would be better than demolishing this established habitat. This is especially true on the western side of the development where dry tall grasses and forests tie into the Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 16 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: The land cover types were obtained from the Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) shapefile prepared by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR). The City acknowledges that open space or natural areas may exist within the footprint of the former golf course; however, the MnDNR prepared portions of the MLCCS using aerial analysis that identified the manicured golf course (impervious surface) as the dominant land cover. The EAW Guidelines provided by the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) establish the MLCCS as an appropriate publicly available data set to prepare the response to EAW Item 7. The MLCCS classified the subject site as predominantly 5-10% impervious which correlates to the landscape/lawn coverage associated with the golf course. The Golf Course use is the most recent use and study of the land for development has been underway since the golf course was shuttered prior to the 2018 season. As stated in Item 6(c) of the EAW, the Project Proposer is working with the MnDNR on the purchase of approximately 12 acres of land on the eastern side of the Project area where the most significant natural areas abut the Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific Natural Area (SNA). Comment: Item 11: Water Resources he Mississippi River, and the Mississippi Dunes site, are also part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (NRRA). Congress established the Mississippi NRRA in 1988 to preserve, protect, and enhance the significant values of the Mississippi River Corridor in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Mississippi NRRA shares a boundary with the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA), and we appreciate that the proposed development will adhere to updated MRCCA ordinances being adopted by the City of Cottage Grove. The national significance of this stretch of the Mississippi River and its resources should be Response: Comment noted. The Proposed Project Site is within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (NRRA), and the NRRA boundary is consistent with the MRCCA boundary. The NRRA is a federal designation that is further supported by the MRCCA. The NRRA has designated this area as an area of critical concern and seeks to protect the Mississippi River. The City adopted the MRCCA ordinance in December 2021 which is consistent with, and supports, the requirements of both the NRRA and MnDNR. The Proposed Project will be required to comply with the MRCCA ordinance. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) ince there has been no active management at the site. Disturbance of the natural spaces and addition of a housing development will likely increase this level of activity from present use. Buffers around sensitive areas should be implemented to prevent conflicting uses from the development and should be encouraged FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 17 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 wherever possible. Drift and runoff from chemicals and fertilizers from lawn care could impact habitat on Response: Comment noted. The use of the site through 2017 was for a golf course, and the majority of the Proposed Project site was heavily landscaped and manicured. The golf course included the heavy use of pesticides and herbicides that often affects the land for several years after application. The continued use of the site as a golf course would have resulted in the continued heavy use of pesticides and herbicides. After the closure of the golf course it was assumed that the use of the site would transition to either housing or some other development type that would not include heavy use of herbicides and pesticides. As indicated in previous responses, the Project Proposer is working with the MnDNR to sell approximately 12 acres of land adjacent to the SNA to further protect and enhance the SNA. Additionally, the entire river frontage will be protected as open space, park land and natural area as shown on Figure 5: Concept Plan of the EAW. The land adjacent to the Mississippi River as well as the potential expansion of the SNA will provide a buffer between the proposed development and these sensitive natural areas. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) human use like erosion from increased foot traffic in natural areas and wildlife harassment from pets and humans. While the SNA is open to the public, it is not a public park that is designed to handle significant human activity, especially given the sensitive habitats located at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA. Housing placed on the boundary will likely increase Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer will be cognizant of the distinction that the SNA is not a public park. No paved trails or other direct connections between the housing and/or lots will be provided from the Proposed Project development to the SNA. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) Review from the MN Department of Natural Resources in Appendix B. There are several rare species found within the search area for the Mississippi Dunes site. A qualified surveyor should conduct a habitat Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer will follow the recommendations as stated in the NHIS Review contained in Appendix B of the EAW. In compliance with the recommendations, Item 13(d) clearly states that the Project Proposer will hire a qualified ecologist to develop a Survey Plan for the site to conduct the habitat assessment. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 18 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Comment: Item 15: Visual There are two Public River Corridor Views (PRCV) within the immediate area of the Mississippi Dunes site. One is located at Hazen P. Mooers Park that overlooks the southern portion of the Mississippi Dunes site and the north east portion of Grey Cloud Island. Set back of the development will decrease the impacts to this PRCV. The other PRCV is from the Grey Cloud Dunes SNA. While there are no overlooks or established trails in the SNA, the elevated and open bluffs of the SNA provide striking views of the natural areas around the SNA. Removal of vegetation for the development will impact the natural views from the SNA. Maintaining existing vegetation and the addition of vegetation within the housing Response: Comment noted. No scenic views or vistas are identified on the Proposed Project site as illustrated on Figure 10 Location of Public River Corridor Views, MRCCA Plan C 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Development of the Proposed Project will protect the entire riverway frontage as open space, park and natural area. The Project Proposer is working with the MnDNR on the purchase of approximately 12 acres that will further extend the SNA along the eastern boundary of the site. Vegetation within this area will be protected and maintained. 9. WASHINGTON CONSERVATION DISTRICT Comment: Item 6: Project Description resolution, does not include a legend or key to features, and does not appear to include the 12-acre addition to Grey Cloud Dunes SNA. Please provide a revised Concept Sketch Plan for interpretability Response: Comment noted. Figure 5 Concept Plan appears legible in the package reviewed. A separate figure has an does not identify the approximately 12-acres of land to be purchased by the MnDNR because a formal purchase agreement has not been executed. The Concept Plan represents the maximum development scenario if an agreement cannot be reached with the MnDNR. Comment: Item 7: Cover Types -native cover types, correspondence with the Minnesota DNR located in Appendix B notes the possibility of existing and intact native plant communities in isolated areas. Further survey work is needed to identify areas FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 19 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. As stated in Item 13.d. of the EAW, the Project Proposer must work with a qualified ecologist to develop a survey plan that is acceptable to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Comment: Item 9: Land Use space within the project area to protect and enhance the scenic, ecological, cultural, and recreational value of the corridor. The Project Proposer should describe the steps that will be taken to protect Priority horeline impact zones, significant existing vegetation Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer is working with the City of Cottage Grove, the MnDNR and other agencies to determine the areas of highest priority and developed the Concept Plan in response to the and shoreline impact zones, setbacks, etc., will be reviewed and evaluated as part of the Land Use Application process. Comment: Item 10: Geology, Soils and Topography/Landforms ons, or karst conditions within the site, though there are several known formations in the area (Figure 14 of the EAW). The Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report found near- and near-surface groundwater features at multiple boring locations across the site. More information is needed to evaluate potential impacts to surface and groundwater features in areas that will be Response: Comment noted. The City, and the Project Proposer, understand that karst conditions may occur in areas with underlying limestone which includes the Project site. Limestone underlies much of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, including in the City of Cottage Grove. The City is not aware of any known sinkholes or similar occurrences within the City but understands that adequate due diligence on the site is critical to ensure that the final design and engineering of the Project is responsive to the site-specific geological conditions. As indicated in EAW item 10, a Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report was prepared by the Project Proposer and based on the outcomes of that report additional analysis and study of the site is planned by the Project Proposer. The Project Proposer will work with the City to determine the most appropriate mitigation and site design through the permit and approval process. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources oser 303d Impaired Water List, but Moers Lake, Grey Cloud Channel and Grey Cloud Slough are of 3 not listed on the Impaired List which are the waterbodies within 1-of the EAW). The segment of the Mississippi River between Upper St Anthony Falls and the St Croix River is FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 20 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 listed for several impairments, including nutrients and TSS, PFOS, PCBs, and mercury. This segment of the Mississippi River is inclusive of Grey Cloud Channel, Grey Cloud Slough, and Mooers Lake. Discussion of these impairments must therefore be identified and discussed in this section. A 2015 study completed by the Metropolitan Council found high chloride (Cl) concentrations in Pool 2 of the Mississippi River near Grey Cloud Island. The Project Proposer should address new potential sources of chloride associated with development (e.g. road salts or water softener brine) and propose measures for reducing chloride usage and preventing chloride contamination of wetlands and/or Response: Comment noted. The information provided in this comment does not align with the information available on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Impaired Water List and through the mapping portal. t is the appropriate resource to use for the response to Item 11.a.i. (See Attachment 2). The information shown on the map is consistent with the response prepared in Item 11.a.i., and no impaired waters are located within 1-mile of the boundary. New potential sources of chloride associated with the development include the roadways, driveways, and sidewalks during winter months where snow and ice removal are necessary. The MnDNR suggests review of the factsheet prepared by the University of Minnesota that identifies ways for homeowners to 4 optimize their water softener salt use. However, any water softener releases are directed into the sanitary sewer system and treated at an off site regional wastewater treatment site. The City will also consider and review the information provided about how other communities are addressing high chloride 5 levels. The City will consider ways to make the factsheet and other educational resources provided by the DNR available to homeowners. will not use salt as part of its management of community sidewalks or common areas managed by the HOA. As previously noted, the City has a chloride management system that is intended to carefully manage the use of salt on local roadways. All City plow trucks are equipped with a computerized system, Cirus The system utilizes road temperature, classification of roadway, and type of salt to place pre-determined amounts of salt on the roadway. Each truck is linked to a computer at Public Works that uploads salt usage to allow for detailed tracking for each storm event. This system will be calibrated to the Project area and will consider the proximity of the roadways to the Mississippi River. Additionally, the Proposed Project must obtain the following: South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) rules, including wetland buffer requirements, and the SWWD Watershed Management Plan Ѝ The factsheet can be accessed at https://www.wrc.umn.edu/sites/wrc.umn.edu/files/umnresidentialbmps_final.pdf 5 Resource can be access at https://www.wrc.umn.edu/communitywatershed-scale FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 21 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Ordinances. Each of these permits includes a list of specific and detailed stormwater quality and quantity requirements that must be complied with as part of the design. Some of the regulations applicable to the Proposed Project are more stringent due to the location and geography of the site. The Project Proposer must meet all of the regulations and obtain all necessary approvals and permits as detailed in Table 6 of the EAW. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities, and Sensitive Ecological Resources Section 13a- documented within 1-mile of the project area. This section also identifies endangered, threatened, or special concern species documented on site or likely to occur nearby. This list is by no means exhaustive (as noted in Appendix B), and there are many other Species in Greatest Conservation Need that are known to occur in the area, including dickcissel, bobolink, American kestrel, eastern rd reports for Grey Cloud Dunes SNA). Further survey work is needed to assess the presence/absence of sensitive ecological features within the project site and to assess the risks associated with site Response: Comment noted. As stated in Item 13(d) of the EAW, the Project Proposer must work with a qualified ecologist to develop a survey plan that is acceptable to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Comment: Item 14: Historic Properties sites via MNSHPO correspondence located in Appendix B. These sites include the NRHP-listed Schilling Archaeological District (STN: 21WA1) and Michaud-Koukal Mounds (21WA2), Grey Cloud Town Site (21WA48), and the NRHP-listed Grey Cloud Lime Kiln site. Past archeological surveys of the Spring Lake/Grey Cloud Island area have revealed many other historically significant sites along the corridor, some dating as far back as the Early Woodland period (Fleming et al 2018; Anfinson 2003). The Washington Conservation District supports further investigation (with reference to Appendix B of the otential to Response: Comment Noted. The subject property was highly disturbed, including mass grading, to develop the golf course in 1995. Given the disturbed nature of the site the City does not believe a Phase I Archaeological reconnaissance study is warranted in the disturbed areas. The City will require the Project Proposer to include a reference within the construction contingency plan regarding proper steps the contractor must take if anything is found on-site once site work commences. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 22 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 On Figure 5 of the EAW the area that is planned as open space, natural area, and park adjacent to the Mississippi River is the area that may not have experienced significant alterations during the golf course construction. A Phase I Archaeological Survey will be completed within any development areas that have not previously been disturbed. Comment: Item 15: Visual adjacency to Grey Cloud Dunes SNA and other natural areas. Light pollution has the potential to disrupt nesting and mating patterns for many wildlife species. The Project Proposer should address how the Response: Comment noted. All propo standards. The park, open space and natural area adjacent to the Mississippi River will be publicly owned property and a lighting plan will be developed once uses within the areas are established. 10. WASHINGTON COUNTY Comment: Item 10: Geology, Soils and Topography/Landforms -surface, highly-weathered limestone bedrock (7-18 feet below surface) and near-surface groundwater features (2-19.5 feet below surface) are present at the project site. Although there are no known karst features at the project site, the previously mentioned site features indicate the potential for groundwater impacts and should be considered and monitored closely during project Response: Comment noted. The City, and the Project Proposer, understand that karst conditions may occur in areas with underlying limestone which includes the Project site. Limestone underlies much of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, including in the City of Cottage Grove. The City is not aware of any known sinkholes or similar occurrences within the City but understands that adequate due diligence on the site is critical to ensure that the final design and engineering of the Project is responsive to the site-specific geological conditions. As indicated in EAW item 10, a Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report was prepared by the Project Proposer and based on the outcomes of that report additional analysis and study of the site is planned by the Project Proposer. The Project Proposer will work with the City to determine the most appropriate mitigation and site design through the permit and approval process. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources ential chloride (Cl) sources and mitigation measures FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 23 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. New potential sources of chloride associated with the development include the roadways, driveways, and sidewalks during winter months where snow and ice removal are necessary. management of community sidewalks or common areas managed by the HOA. The MnDNR suggests review of the factsheet prepared by the University of Minnesota that identifies ways for homeowners to 6 optimize their water softener salt use. However, any water softener releases are directed into the sanitary sewer system and treated at an off site regional wastewater treatment site. The City will also consider and review the information provided about how other communities are addressing high chloride 7 levels. The City will consider ways to make the factsheet and other educational resources provided by the DNR available to homeowners. As previously noted, the City has a chloride management system that is intended to carefully manage the use of salt on local roadways. All City plow trucks are equipped with a computerized system, Cirus The system utilizes road temperature, classification of roadway, and type of salt to place pre-determined amounts of salt on the roadway. Each truck is linked to a computer at Public Works that uploads salt usage to allow for detailed tracking for each storm event. This system will be calibrated to the Project area and will consider the proximity of the roadways to the Mississippi River. The City will also review the sample ordinance provided by MnDNR regarding chloride use. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources All wells located during project construction shall be sealed according to Minnesota Department of possibly others. All septic systems, tanks, or components on the property must be identified and properly abandoned. A county permit for septic system abandonment is required and a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency abandonment form must be submitted to the Washington County Department of Public Response: Comment noted. Any wells found that have not been sealed, will be sealed according to the Minnesota Department of Health regulations. All septic systems, tanks, and components will be properly abandoned. Table 6 is corrected to reflect that the permit must be obtained. Comment: Item 12: Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes Џ The factsheet can be accessed at https://www.wrc.umn.edu/sites/wrc.umn.edu/files/umnresidentialbmps_final.pdf 7 Resource can be access at https://www.wrc.umn.edu/communitywatershed-scale FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 24 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 d/or remnants of the club house that burned down must be removed from the property, and managed at an Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 12: Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes Superfund project adjacent to the project site was not identified in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet. According to a data search in the "What's in My Neighborhood" interactive map, property east of the redevelopment site now owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources was historically used for disposal of wastes from refinery operations, including solid waste, asphalt and Response: Comment noted. identifies the Ashland Oil-Cottage Grove Site which is identified as an Investigation and Cleanup Site. Comment: Item 12: Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes me aware of high levels of certain heavy metals in golf courses from normal, legal use of certain herbicides and fungicides use. As stated in the EAW, the primary past use of the project area for a golf course included heavy pesticide use to manage the manicured greens and fairways. The potential for contamination should be considered around the boxes, Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 18: Transportation between Figure 4 and Figure 5 in the way that the north access location ties into the surrounding transportation system. The county prefers the configuration depicted in Figure 4 as we feel it can accommodate an interim access with a realigned Grey Cloud Island Trail, and be the best long-term design for the future arterial route. When considering the location of this access, please note that sight lines are reduced the farther north it is proposed to be located, and it will be imperative to ensure that sight lines Response: Comment noted. The final proposed roadway alignment is reflected in Figure 4 in the EAW. Comment: Item 18: Transportation FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 25 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 proposed for, and would be interested in any opportunity to access that area for drainage when the future county arterial is built. Alternatively, given the scope of change in drainage patterns associated with the proposed project, Washington County would like to partner on a regional drainage opportunity to accommodate the increased runoff that will be generated by the future county arterial and the proposed Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 18: Transportation appreciates the role that the connections between the Mississippi River Trail Bikeway, Central Greenway, and Community Trails will play in establishing those connections, as well as the City Code requirement for eight-foot-wide pedestrian trails on streets with blocks longer than 900-feet. With bicycle and pedestrian facilities proposed for the future arterial route, the county will be interested in an opportunity to review and provide comment on the Concept Plan once it is updated to meet this standard to ensure that adequate, non- Response: Comment noted. The City will coordinate with Washington County during the Land Use Application process to review the preliminary plat including the proposed trail system throughout the Project. Comment: Item 18: Transportation -of-way to be dedicated with the project. The county is satisfied with that amount of right-of-way and expects it to be Response: Comment noted. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 26 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 CITIZEN COMMENTS AND RESPONSES 11. BIRON, TYLER (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 9: Land Use townhomes?...proposed on 103rd st s. It would be directly across the road from our property. If we have to accept this development and all the people, noise, lights, etc that are going to come with it could you at least not allow this in the development plan a give my family and a buffer? Response: Comment noted. The Proposed Project has not been approved and is subject to the City of Cottage Application process as identified in Table 6. A public hearing will be held to review the Proposed Project and public testimony will be considered in the approval process. 12. DOBOZENSKI, DAVID (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 20: Other Potential Environmental Effects Response: The development area of the Potential Project site will be mass graded to install both public and private improvements. Public improvements will include the installation of roadways and water and sewer lines. Areas not within the development area, including some of the open space and natural area along the southern property line as shown in Figure 5 will largely retain the existing vegetation. Comment: Item 11: Water resources Response: The City is aware that some existing wells in the area have been contaminated by regional chemical discharges. As part of the Proposed Project, an uncontaminated City potable water main will be brought to the area to serve the new homes. In the future, if desired by neighbors, the potential exists to connect to City water. The Proposed Project is not anticipated to cause or affect the existing wells in the area and appropriate mitigation efforts will be implement regarding chloride and storm water runoff. Due to the proximity of the Project site to the Mississippi River, the storm water quality/quantity rules for this project are more stringent than standard stormwater rules. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 27 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Per your map the storm water is run into the freshwater spring creek that runs from the railroad track on the east to the river on the west. The creek was dam to make the ponds. Did the DNR & So. Washington Response: As indicated on Table 6 in the EAW, the Project Proposer must submit a full stormwater management and erosion control plan for review and approval by the City of Cottage Grove and the South Washington Watershed District (SWWD). All appropriate permits must be obtained prior to the commencement of site work. Comment: Item 18: Transportation rd Street, who will pay for it. We just paid to have Grey Cloud Response: The Project Proposer is working with the City of Cottage Grove and Washington County on the realignment of Grey Cloud Trail through the northwest corner of the site. The realignment shown on Figure 5. Concept Plan through the Project site will be paid for, and is the responsibility of, the Project Proposer. 13. GRAMS, ADAM (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 6: Project Description is yet to be determined. Any improvements to publicly dedicated open space will be at the discretion of the governmental organization with ownership of the area and such potential future improvements are This statement seems ambiguous. If the area is part of the project area, Response: Comment noted. Figure 5 Concept Sketch Plan is a concept plan and not full engineering plans for the Proposed Project. As noted in Table 6 of the EAW, the Project Proposer must apply for several Land Use Applications including Preliminary and Final Plat that will identify the exact acreages of each uses. The Project Proposer is working with the City of Cottage Grove and the MnDNR to identify the exact location and size of the park, open space and natural area associated with the Project. It is the Project sell land to the City and MnDNR. How the agencies use the land purchased is outside of the control of what the Project Proposer can control. As such, the areas identified as open space, park or natural area are outside the scope of this study. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 28 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 bumblebee. Response: Construction and development activities will be confined to the Proposed Project site and will not encroach into the adjacent SNA. As stated in Item 13.d. the Project Proposer will hire a qualified ecologist to develop a survey plan for the Proposed Project site that is acceptable to the MnDNR. The survey plan will address the species identified by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, including the Rusty Patch Bumblebee. The site development and construction plan will be informed by the survey plan. Comment: Item 18: Transportation changing locations, has an environmental impact been done to those residents and the enclosed environment surrounding Response: Comment noted. The final access road locations will be established through the Land Use Application process that must be reviewed and approved by the City of Cottage Grove. All proper permits, including access permits, must be obtained prior to the commencement of any site work. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources permittees Wasteload Allocations (WLA) are assigned by TMDL reduction requirements in the table below... In addition to the MS4 requirements below, the Lake Pepin TMDL will also assign a TP load stormwater impacts associated with the NPDES permit or plan to address the increased TP and TSS loading being exported from this project after project completion. The MNLCS states that the current predominant land cover in the project area is currently tall dry grasses, forest, and shrubland landcover, which will most likely be replaced with turfgrass, and impervious surface, which would/could have a Response: The Proposed Project must obtain the following: South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) rules, including wetland buffer requirements, and the SWWD Watershed Management Plan Ordinances. Each of these permits includes a list of specific and detailed stormwater quality and quantity requirements that must be complied with as part of the design. Some of the regulations applicable to the Proposed Project are more stringent due to the location and geography of the site. The Project FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 29 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Proposer must meet all of the regulations and obtain all necessary approvals and permits as detailed in Table 6 of the EAW. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources -mile of the project boundary, with Moers Lake, Grey Cloud Channel, and Grey Cloud Slough being the only water bodies within 1-mile. While this is technically true when considering the stream line-work distance from the project boundary, these water bodies are hydraulically directly connected to the Mississippi River Main stem, that any impact on these water bodies would be as if having the same impact on the Mississippi River (AUID 07010206- 814, Up Response: Comment noted. The EAW acknowledges the connected nature of the water features adjacent to the Proposed Project site in Item 11. As noted in Item 11.i. given that the surface waters are connected, it states that the SWPPP prepared for the site must include all additional stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) for discharges to impaired waters since the runoff from the Project Area ultimately drains to the Mississippi River which includes segments on the 303d impaired list. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources h the project boundaries are not within and wellhead protection area, or Drinking water supply management areas (DWSMAs), there is a large DWSMA and Wellhead protection area that borders the project directly to the north. What is the EAW report and respons Response: Comment noted. The City will coordinate with the Project Proposer on the extension of the municipal water supply system to the site and will follow any necessary rules and regulations if the system will be impacted by the DWSMA. 14. KRAUSS, ORIANA RUEDA (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) should be considered as a delicate resource to help reduce climate change, for the many ecosystem goods and services a healthy ecosystem like that can provide, and for the enjoyment of residents. Only half of the houses proposed should be allowed, or not at all if possible. We need to be consequential and understand that we depend on nature 100%, there is no planet B, and we need to protect nature whenever possible if we are to survive. Even though the area is a former golf course, if left alone to regenerate, these beautiful dunes can easily regain native plants and animals from around the area. The amount of impervious surfaces being increased from 4.4 to 47.8 is excessive, and the amount of wooded, grassland and wetland areas should be left as it is, not decreased as proposed FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 30 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 en for the natural ecosystem to regenerate, reproduce and sustain the amount of plants and animals currently existing in the area. I request much less parking, paved and lawn areas and significantly more (at least 50% of the total area) areas with native plants that Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer must apply for several Land Use Applications where the specific site details including landscape plan w ordinances and recently approved Master Plan for this property. The Land Use Application process will include review of the number of units, impervious surface coverage, stormwater management and landscape plan. This process will include a public hearing where the City will solicit public testimony regarding the Proposed Project. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 18: Transportation highlight that the two small wetland areas that may be impacted depending on the final alignment of the County Road and of the main entrance road into the neighborhood certainly need to meet strict mitigation plans, as they are part of the Mississippi River watershed. If nothing else, at least leave undisturbed the adjacent undeveloped land of approximately 17.8 acres mentioned on the "Infrastructure and Project Area Improvement section". A full site grading is about the worst thing that can be done to an area like this. I request it is only done in areas where it is absolutely Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer will be required to prepare a wetland replacement and mitigation plan and obtain all appropriate permits from the City and the South Washington Watershed District (SWWD). Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) Master Plan that includes providing diverse, sustainable housing choices and options while providing protection of important natural resources and amenities along the Mississippi River that are consistent with its MRRCA plan and ordinances." where exactly residents around the area. A development of these dimensions would certainly have a negative impact FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 31 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 on the "high-quality vegetation and habitat" found in and around the SNA and the Mississippi river. The area being adjacent to the Mississippi River also highlights the importance of this area as a natural corridor for a wide variety of wildlife. This is part of the reason why this area is so ecologically important and there are a lot of concerned residents and organizations opposing this project. The effects of this project could affect important rare and threatened species such as the Northern Long Eared Bat, the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee, and the Monarch butterfly, which should be aggressively Response: Comment noted. As shown on Figure 5 Concept Sketch Plan a minimum of 25-acres is planned for permanent protection as park, open space or natural resource area. The Project Proposer and the MnDNR are working on an agreement for the sale of an approximately 12-acre piece of land in the southeast corner of the site to expand the SNA and further protect the natural resources in this area of the site. Finally, the Project Proposer will hire a qualified ecologist to prepare a survey of the property that is acceptable to the MnDNR. The process will ensure that the construction and site development activities are completed consistent with the recommendations of the MnDNR. 15. MONJEAU-MARZ, CORINNE L. (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) Response: Comment noted. As described in the EAW and as shown on Figure 5 of the EAW, a minimum of 25- acres is planned to be protected as park, open space and natural area. The Project Proposer is working with the MnDNR to add approximately 12-acres of land to the adjacent SNA. 16. MATTER, BONNIE (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 9: Land Use one more both on the north side of the development to serve the needs of 499 residences. This does Response: As shown Figure 5. Concept Sketch Plan in Appendix A of the EAW there are two access road connections into the new development from Grey Cloud Trail South. The road network internal to the Proposed Project site is interconnected to ensure two access locations are provided to residents in the new neighborhoods. Comment: Item 9: Land Use FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 32 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 What is the distance (and what is the required distance) between the railroad tracks and the residences. Are there building standards for residences and railroad tracks? Currently 37 trains per day go through this area! Is there potential for increased rail traffic in the future? What is the Item 16: Air Item 20: Other Potential environment effects Response: Comment noted. As shown on Figure 5 of the EAW the closest lot is setback approximately 50-feet from the BNSF railroad right-of-way and 100-feet from the railroad track. The City of Cottage Grove establishes the required setback from all property lines including the railroad right-of-way. It is unknown whether BNSF will increase rail traffic in the future. Minnesota State Statute 219.57 requires any company operating a railroad to use on each locomotive engine a spark arrester that the master mechanic shall inspect each time before leaving the groundhouse. It is the responsibility of BNSF to train its employees and monitor the active rail lines during the dry season in accordance with the requirements of the statute. It should be noted that there is a long history of homes being constructed adjacent to railroads without serious conflicts or issues. Comment: Item 9: Land Use n) refers to SNA property. Please confirm that assumption is correct. If Response: The Exception Parcel is identified on Figure 3 of the EAW This parcel is privately owned and is not a part of the SNA. It is not proposed for development as part of the Proposed Project. Comment: Item 9: Land Use Add: This development is near railroad tracks and a 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center Response: Comment noted. The presence of the BNSF railroad tracks are referenced in Items 6, 9, and 17 of the EAW. It is noted that the Proposed Project site is located southwest of the NorthPoint Logistics Center which the City approved in December 2021. The Traffic Impact Study prepared for the Proposed Project has been updated to include the NorthPoint Logistics Center and is provided as Attachment C. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 33 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Comment: Item 10: Geology, Soils and Topography/Land Forms ter entered the limestone bedrock? And what kind of pond liners and barriers will be used and how long do they last and what type of impact Response: The City, and the Project Proposer, understand that karst conditions may occur in areas with underlying limestone which includes the Project site. Limestone underlies much of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, including in the City of Cottage Grove. The City is not aware of any known sinkholes or similar occurrences within the City but understands that adequate due diligence on the site is critical to ensure that the final design and engineering of the Project is responsive to the site-specific geological conditions. As indicated in EAW item 10, a Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report was prepared by the Project Proposer and based on the outcomes of that report additional analysis and study of the site is planned by the Project Proposer. The Project Proposer will work with the City to determine the most appropriate mitigation and site design through the permit and approval process, and will refer to the 8 guidelines outlined in Comment: Item 10: Geology, Soils and Topography/Land Forms Response: Figure 12. NRCS Soil Classifications Map in the EAW identifies the geographic area of the soil classifications. The 329 Chaska silt loam area is identified in purple on the exhibit. This soil classification area generally corresponds to the area of delineated wetlands on the north portion of the site. Comment: Item 10: Geology, Soils and Topography/Land Forms over time and/or ability to handle extreme weather events. Mississippi Dunes should remain undeveloped to help mitigate future extreme weather events. Impervious surfaces will increase substantially with this development, the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint logistics center, the roads as well as the additional residential and commercial/industrial traffic that will be generated by both and they Item 11: Water Resources the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center et al can be contained during extreme weather events and prevent damage to the Mississippi River? This development removes the natural river buffer and Б https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Main_Page FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 34 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 filter. Will look forward to seeing and very rob these people ever experienced a sink hole?? Look forward to a very robust SWPPP Plan. And mitigation homeowner? Not insurable. houses, buildings, pavement, roofs, sidewalks, driveways, et al this will Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer is required to prepare a stormwater management and erosion control plan and SWPPP for the Proposed Project. The stormwater plan and SWPPP must comply with the requirements of the City, South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) and MPCA. As noted in Item 10 no active karst locations have been identified on the site. The stormwater management plan must be developed with consideration of the geologic formations and must locate stormwater features in areas of the site with adequate separation to the limestone bedrock or such features may require pond liners or other methods that create a barrier between the stormwater features and the bedrock. All appropriate permits must be obtained prior to the commencement of site work. (Table 6 in the EAW). The Proposed Project must obtain the following: South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) rules, including wetland buffer requirements, and the SWWD Watershed Management Plan Ordinances. Each of these permits includes a list of specific and detailed stormwater quality and quantity requirements that must be complied with as part of the design. Some of the regulations applicable to the Proposed Project are more stringent due to the location and geography of the site. The Project Proposer must meet all of the regulations and obtain all necessary approvals and permits as detailed in Table 6 of the EAW. Additionally, the Proposed Project does retain a minimum 300-foot vegetative/natural resources and park buffer between the Mississippi River and the development area (Figure 5 in the EAW). Comment: Item 11: Water Resources subject called out on the map in the High Density Residential Senior Housing area? If not, advise location of FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 35 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: As shown on Figure 5 of the EAW a small area of wetland impact is proposed to cross the wetland with a roadway to access the proposed Senior Living building. The proposed Senior Living Building will not be located on or in a wetland. The proposed building(s) will be required to meet all wetland setbacks and follow all buffers as regulated by the South Washington Watershed District (SWWD). The locations of infiltration basins will be determined through the Land Use Application process. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources Response: Comment noted. The proposed homes will be setback a minimum of 200-feet from the railroad tracks. There are no adverse impacts to the structures anticipated as a result of the active BNSF railroad. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources ld be an absolute requirement! Purchase of offsite mitigation credit Robust measures should be implemented to ensure that the River is not impacted in a negative way by Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer is required to meet the minimum requirements of all regulatory agencies having jurisdiction or authority over the Proposed Project. It should be noted that some minimum requirements will be greater on this site and that the objective is for stormwater mitigation to occur on site. This EAW does not address or include any mitigative response of the NorthPoint Logistics Center. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources \[comment referring to the wetland mitigation and replacement plan\] Response: The Project Proposer must prepare a wetland mitigation and replacement plan prior to the commencement of any site work. This Plan is developed as part of the Land Use Application process which proceeds after the completion of the EAW. The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) is the Responsible Government Unit (RGU) for administering the wetland conservation act and will be responsible for review and approval of the wetland mitigation and replacement plan. As demonstrated in FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 36 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Figure 5, the Project Proposer will protect the majority of the wetlands as part of the Project and will follow all required buffers and setbacks for those wetlands protected as required by the SWWD. Comment: Item 17: Noise center are added, there will be increased noise as the cars are humped together. Quality of life would be negatively impacted. Maybe downright miserable. How will this noise by mitigated? List the train schedule times. Provide potential for additional trains or train spurs in the future. How many are anticipated? The logistics center developer will know based on their history. Do trains only run between certain times? Do the semis, truck-trailers, delivery vans, autos for the logistics center only operate between 7 AM and 7 PM? How will the noise levels be mitigated for Response: Comment noted. The railroad is an existing condition and new residents of the Proposed Project will be made aware of its existence through disclosure statements to home buyers. The traffic route of the NorthPoint Logistics Center is not anticipated to pass the Proposed Project, and no adverse noise impacts to the Project are anticipated from its development. Comment: Item 18: Transportation Traffic Solutions might have been unaware of the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center -trailer, delivery van and car traffic that will dramatically increase the traffic in this area and on these streets. The traffic study provided is not relevant. This traffic study should be redone and updated with relevant estimates that can be provided by the developer of the NorthPoint Trail South, 100th Street, 103rd Street all of these traffic figures will be dramatically impacted by the NorthPoint Logistics Center semi, truck- stic to expect that all of these users (including the semis) will drive 5 miles out of the way south to get to the roundabout on Keats (19) and then exit onto 61 and go 5 miles north to get back to where they started and head towards 494/694. They will be taking Hadley to Grey Cloud Trail through St. Paul Park and over to the 70th Street exit. This whole thing is going to be one major problem. And then add to that, sitting at railroad crossings waiting for the trains to move through. This is an traffic estimates. The study provided is out-of- FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 37 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. The Traffic Impact Study included in the EAW was prepared using the general Industrial land use category from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The NorthPoint Logistics Center was approved in December 2021 and specific development plan for the area is now known. The Traffic Impact Study has been updated to reflect the approved NorthPoint Logistics Center project and is provided in Attachment C of this response package. Comment: Item 18: Transportation wed to park on the street in Cottage Grove. And an expectation for one parking spot for the senior building is ridiculous. Some day people will be able to visit each other again. Throw parties. More parking (or less housing) is required. Where are visitors there will be no underground garage! Will there even be garages for the senior buildings? There is no bus service in this area. Residents will need to have cars to get to the grocery store or the doctor. This is Response: Comment noted. The City Code establishes the required number of parking stall per unit by use type. The City of Cottage Grove requires 1.5 spaces per unit of Senior Citizen Housing. The Proposed Project must demonstrate compliance with the required number of parking stalls that will be determined when the final number units and architectural plan are reviewed during the Land Use Application process. It is expected that parking will be accommodated through a combination of below grade and surface parking options. Extreme caution has been given to the design and placement of the proposed buildings to ensure all buildings are constructed to avoid conflicts with the water table. Comment: Item 18: Transportation Senior Living Building being served through Metro Mobility\] Response: Comment noted. The information was obtained from the City of Cottage Grove 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Comment: Item 19: Cumulative Potential Effect - trailers, delivery vans and cars that will impact this area and its residents. There are 37 trains that run on these tracks daily. The tracks are right next to the development. No indication of how this will be mitigated or if there is the potential for increased rail traffic. There are numerous issues identified FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 38 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. The Traffic Impact Study included in the EAW was prepared using the general Industrial land use category from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The NorthPoint Logistics Center was approved in December 2021 and specific development plan for the area is now known. The Traffic Impact Study has been updated to reflect the approved NorthPoint Logistics Center project and is provided in Attachment C of this response package. The November TIS, as well as the updated TIS, reflects that specific improvements to the roadways are required to adequately mitigate the traffic generated by the Proposed Project. There is a long history of homes being adjacent to railroads without serious conflicts or issues. Comment: Item 20: Other Potential Environment Effects Response: Comment noted. 17. CITIZEN) Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) Sand would need to be removed from the acreage as well as all of the existing trees which would be Response: The City evaluated the land area adjacent to the Mississippi River during the Master Plan process and identified several areas to be preserved as park or open space. The areas the City identified as highest value are located within the area identified on Figure 4 and Figure 5 of the EAW adjacent to the Mississippi River. The area shown is approximately 25-acres. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) mitigation" proposed by the Housing Developer and the EAW would be disastrous regarding the Environment and Climate Response: Comment noted. The proposed mitigation contained in the EAW is intended to offset the potential negative impacts to the environment as a result of the Proposed Project. Mitigation includes implementation of BMPs, conducting ecological surveys to determine areas of significant habitat, and requiring all necessary permits to be obtained. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 39 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Comment: Item 18: Transportation and Item 11: Water Resources Negative impact on both the current residents of Cottage Grove and the surrounding Communities. The EAW states that there would be an additional 4,000 vehicle road trips per day. Which is based on 2 people/ household, which I believe is underestimated. There is also an underestimation regarding water usage and sewer usage- Response: Comment noted. The average persons per household is based on the unit-mix of the Proposed Project, as well as demographic information provided by the Metropolitan Council. Water and sewer usage assumptions are based on actual historical use within the City. Comment: Item 14: Historic Properties Historical house located on the property and a barn. The house has been used as a rental Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 9: Land Use cons. The land usage must remain Open Space to become a Park that would benefit the Community, the current residents, surrounding Communities and future generations of Response: Comment noted. 18. SCHWARTZ, BARB (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 11: Water Resources mitigation plan if the levels exceed the upper limit? The EAW states the water would eventually enter the river after flowing through segments of the designated Critical Area. Since adjacent areas are considered Response: Comment noted. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in coordination with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Watershed Districts monitor phosphorous and other FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 40 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 bodies. The Proposed Project is required to meet all City and South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) requirements for stormwater management on the site which establishes requirements for quality and quantity control. (See Item 11.b.ii. of the EAW) Comment: Item 10: Geology, Soils and Topography/Land Forms hastens the process. The mitigation suggested seems tenuous at best, e.g. using children's pool material to keep this from happening in this large area. Will all the aging limestone in the area surrounding the m. It can collapse causing a sinkhole. They also emit CO2. This is proof that the limestone is thinning as are the depth samples taken. A workable protection plan seems imperative. Would the City be libel if sink holes occurred? Will buyers be Response: Comment noted. The City, and the Project Proposer, understand that karst conditions may occur in areas with underlying limestone which includes the Project site. Limestone underlies much of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, including in the City of Cottage Grove. The City is not aware of any known sinkholes or similar occurrences within the City but understands that adequate due diligence on the site is critical to ensure that the final design and engineering of the Project is responsive to the site-specific geological conditions. As indicated in EAW item 10, a Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report was prepared by the Project Proposer and based on the outcomes of that report additional analysis and study of the site is planned by the Project Proposer. The Project Proposer will work with the City to determine the most appropriate mitigation and site design through the permit and approval process and will refer to 9 the Comment: Item 18: Transportation -seven trains pass through daily. There could be derailments and/or leakage of transported substances. The EAW does no address what is being transported. Were decibel measurements taken? Noise pollution seems like a certainty. How will children and pets, both populations known to stray, Response: Comment noted. The train is an existing condition and pre-dates the Proposed Project. All future homeowners will be aware of the train, the frequency of trips, sounds associated with train tracks and that the trains will transport a variety of substances and materials. Railroads are a common and known commodity for home buyers. В https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Main_Page FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 41 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Comment: Item 11: Water Resources -site mitigation credit? If it allows loosening regulations a la Quid Quo Pro, I am against such Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources Response: Comment noted. No. The Proposed Project cannot compromise the existing well or water supply. Comment: Item 20: Other Potential Environmental Effects Response: Comment noted. Citizens in apartment buildings, townhomes, or condominium, residents with a slab on grade home will seek shelter either in a strong commercial structure (malls, libraries, etc.) or in an interior room without windows. In the event that residents need to leave their homes due to an emergency, two main ingress/egress access locations connect the neighborhood to Grey Cloud Trail S that provide access to the greater region. Comment: amount of CO2 that would be absorbed if there were less impervious surfaces. The TIMES states this runoff is the primary source of pollution of rivers and 8% of lakes. Urban Heat Islands form impervious surfaces creating pockets or islands of high solar heat. Impervious surfaces would/could have a higher Response: Comment noted. Comment: he EAW is neutrality, neither for nor against development, it is biased. It only gives FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 42 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 e change for The EAW inserted documentation dating back to 2013 as if still current. Shouldn't this be updated. Response: Comment noted. The purpose of the EAW is to review a Proposed Project for potential environmental impacts. The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) provides the EAW template form that was last updated in 2013 which is documented in the upper left corner of the EAW. The current form includes 20 Items that must be addressed. The subject property is located in an area designated as part of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) where the Metropolitan Council requires suburban densities because regional infrastructure has been designed to serve the area. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources could escape into the water. Is there a flood plan? If a drought occurs the shallow back waters have an algae bloom resulting in a stench, and low oxygenation for fish and wild-life. None of these realistic Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer is required to prepare a stormwater management plan that addresses the 2, 10 and 100-year flood events. The stormwater and erosion control plan must be reviewed and approved by the City and South Washington Watershed District (SWWD). Shallow back waters is an existing condition. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources permit. What is the plan for the increased TP and TSS loading being exported from this project after Response: There are specific design requirements that the Project Proposer must meet before obtaining approvals/permits related to stormwater, NPDES, and erosion control. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) communities that exist, that more information on potential impacts be considered FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 43 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. As stated in Item 13.d. of the EAW the Project Proposer will hire a qualified ecologist to prepare a survey plan of the site acceptable to the MnDNR. As part of the survey process the Project Proposer will work with the MnDNR on any required permitted, mitigation and construction/site development activities. 19. SCHWEN, BILL (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 11: Water Resources Response: The Project Proposer is required to demonstrate compliance with the City and South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) standards as stated in Item 11b.ii. The City and SWWD standards require peak flow rates after development to not exceed pre-development peak flow rates for the 2-year, 10-year and 100-year events. Comment: Item 9: Land Use Response: Comment noted. As stated in Item 9 of the EAW, a comprehensive plan amendment is required and will compliance with the City and SWWD standards as part of the Land Use Application process. Comment: Item 18: Transportation -- Even with our very low traffic volume, 3 people have died hitting that bridge since I moved here. With the forecasted increase in traffic, how many more will die or suffer serious injury? Another problematic issue with the master plan is noted in figure 4 of the EAW. That diagram places the main access to the development just beyond the railroad bridge. Significant rush hour congestion there is guaranteed Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer is working with the City and Washington County on determining safest access into the Proposed Project. The location of the access points was determined based on spacing guidelines and sight lines. These locations are studied in the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) provided in Appendix C of the EAW. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 44 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Comment: Item 18: Transportation a multistory elderly retirement building where a hook and ladder fire truck has to drive Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer is working with the City and Washington County on determining safest access into the Proposed Project site for all residents of the Proposed Project. The final location will be identified in the plans reviewed during the Land Use Application process. 20. SMITH, CHRISTOPHER (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) Response: vicinity of the Proposed Project. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) fails to do its due diligence in respect to the federally endangered rusty-patched bumble federally protected northern long-eared bat, (Myotis septentrionalis) (hereafter NLEB), protected birds will be followed to t Following applicable federal law is not optional. Assuming the project relies on the Final 4(d) Rule for the NLEB to achieve compliance (though this is not clear, there is no statement in the EAW about how the project will follow federal law related to this species), the EAW should discuss in detail, what steps will be taken to avoid and minimize impacts to propose FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 45 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 roperty use, as a golf course, somehow precludes the possibility of these rare species from occurring on site and/or somehow creates a net benefit via the conversion of the area to residential development. Yet, the EAW provides no tangible data or support to back up this Response: Comment noted. As stated in Item 13(d) of the EAW, the Project Proposer must work with a qualified ecologist to develop a survey plan that is acceptable to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The developed survey plan will be tailored to the existing site conditions and an acceptable development and construction plan, including appropriate mitigative strategies, will be developed to the satisfaction of the MnDNR. The Project Proposer will be required to follow the agreed to survey plan and site d MRCCA ordinance. Comment: Item 19: Cumulative Potential Effect h increases in impervious surfaces, increases in salt and other deicing products, increases in roadkill (including turtles), and other similar impacts that may affect terrestrial and/or aquatic organisms (e.g., Response: Comment noted. As stated in Item 19.c. of the EAW based on the available information and existing planning efforts, there are no known cumulative environmental impacts that cannot be effectively mitigated provided proper permitting and development processes are followed. This includes proper mitigation associated with stormwater management (impervious surface), runoff (increases in salt, etc.), and impacts that may affect terrestrial or other aquatic organisms such as the endangered mussels. Comment: Item 20: Other Potential Environmental Effects The project proposer fails to address reasonably foreseeable maintenance needs associated with a Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 15: Visual FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 46 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. The Proposed Project will be required to comply with Section 11-6-8 Zoning Ordinance. Review of the lighting plan will be performed as part of the Land Use Application process. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) commits to following all erosion the use of erosion control materials that reduce the risk of wildlife entanglement and/or microplastics. Response: Comment noted. As stated in Item 13.d. bullet 4 of the EAW the Project Proposer will use erosion control products that have biodegradable netting as recommended by the MnDNR. Comment: Item 8: Required Permits and Status ion and/or permits. Note that per the endangered species, or (2) has a substantial potential for inhibiting the procreative ability of an Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) ersation of the property from a golf course to a residential development will result in fewer pesticides being applied. The EAW provides no evidence to support this assertion, nor does the EAW mention that the golf course has been closed for many years, and presumably few if any pesticides have been utilized on the property in recent years. The EAW fails to discuss the fact that commercial applications of pesticides are done by licensed applicators, whereas many residential applications are done by the home Response: Comment noted. The golf course use was terminated at the end of 2017. Since 2018 the site has been studied for redevelopment. Several resources are available from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) that indicate the use of pesticides and herbicides can remain on the property for several years especially in area of high use (generally greens and tee boxes) as well as in areas where the products were stored. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 47 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) pr Response: Comment noted. The information available from the MnDNR regarding sites with Biodiversity Significance is dated from 1987-1989 for the Proposed Project site and identifies a patch of potential significance in the north central portion of the site and the southeastern portion of the site. This data pre- dates the development of the golf course in 1995, which heavily disturbed the area identified in the northcentral portion of the site. The area in the southeastern corner is the area that the MnDNR is interested in purchasing and adding to the adjacent SNA. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) have tried to acquire portions of the site to conserve state and globally significant natural resources presence (e.g., remnant prairie, globally imperiled species). Many of these important natural resources will be lost/destroyed by the proposed project. Public ownership of portions of the proposed project area for the purposed of Response: Comment noted. As stated in Item 6, 9 and 13 of the EAW the Project Proposer is working with the City and the MnDNR on a plan to protect the entire Mississippi River frontage for a combination of park, open space and natural area. Further, the Project Proposer is working with the MnDNR on the protection of approximately 12-acres on the southeaster edge of the site to be added to the SNA. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) from construction of a large residential development immediately adjacent to the property. In addition, residential developments sharing an unprotected border with a protected natural area is known to increase the invasion of the natural area by non-native plants and animals, lawn maintenance chemicals Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer does not have regulatory authority to manage the use of the SNA but is working collaboratively with the MnDNR on a sale of land to expand the SNA. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) esota Rules, Section 6106.0160 and City ordinance. The FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 48 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 EAW mentions the presence of a City Ordinance, but the proposed action, as presented, appears to Response: the Mississippi River Critical Corridor Area (MRCCA) which is addressed in Items 9, 11, and 15 and is geographically shown on Figure 7 of the EAW. It is noted throughout the EAW that the Proposed MRCCA ordinance. Comment: Item 8: Permits and Approvals Required assumed, absent discussion in the EAW to the contrary, that the project proposer will require numerous variances to deliver the proposed project including variances related to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area. A project proposer cannot both create practical difficulties and then allege hardships that will foreseeably requi Response: Comment noted. The City will determine if any variances are needed as part of the Land Use Application process. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) (Mississippi National River and Recreation Area) and most probably to a Scientific and Natural Area (SNA), in which case the project also triggers a mandatory EAW under 4410.4300, Subp. 30 and allows Response: Comment noted. As stated in Minnesota State Statute 116G.15, the Proposed Project is located in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and private land and homes are located within this Proposed Project site but the boundary has been established by an official Certificate of Survey. 21. TIEFENBRUCK, GRANT (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 11: Water Resources the sanitary sewer system to this somewhat isolated patch of the City. The size of these lots do not seem FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 49 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer is working with the City to determine the appropriate density and unit types to support the extension of the water supply to this area of the City. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) during the course of this project. This Response: Comment noted. A minimum of 25-acres along the Mississippi River frontage is planned for permanent protection as open space, park and natural area. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) should, probably, be a City initiative for all home owners to do that. I am very doubtful that I will see any Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer is required to follow the recommended mitigation stated in the EAW which requires all stormwater management ponds and areas to be seeded using the approved MnDOT or BWSR native seed mix. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) Environmental Assessment address Climate Change impacts? We know that destroying the rainforests is a bad thing to do. Why do we think that disturbing an existing ecosystem in MN has less effect? There should be provisions for the final project to at least be carbon neutral going Response: Comment noted. The City is required to use the official EAW form and completed the Items identified on the form. It is outside the scope of an EAW to study whether climate change is more negatively impacted 22. WILLIAMS, COLE (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 11: Water Resources ssociated with the NPDES permit with a plan to address states current grasses, forest, etc. will be replaces with turf grass and impervious surfaces which could FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 50 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. The Proposed Project must comply with all stormwater and erosion control regulations. Comment: Item 11: Water resources hydraulically connected to the Mississippi River Main stem, thus any impact on these waters would directly impact an impaired water body. (Upper St. Another Falls to St. Croix River is Impaired). The water within 1 mile of this proposed development should Response: this EAW item. The response accurately states that the Grey Cloud Slough, Mooers and Grey Cloud Channel are adjacent waters within 1-mile of the Proposed Project site and that these waters are not se waters are interconnected with the Mississippi River and that runoff from the Project Area ultimately drains to the Mississippi River that all additional stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) for discharges must be implemented. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) Response: The Proposed Project site is not owned by any public or government agency. 23. WHALEY, BRETT (CITIZEN) Comment: Item 9: Land Use \[Figure 5\] will be a cheap Pulte housing development there? I just find it incredibly sad that the area will permanently ruined and am extremely FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 51 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. The Proposed Project has not been approved and is subject to the City of Cottage in Table 6 of the EAW. 24. ZIMMER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT (PRIVATE BUSINESS) Comment: Item 16: Air The Mississippi Dunes EAW fails to consider the greenhouse gas emissions or carbon footprint for the addition of 499 houses and the near- Item 20: Other Potential Environmental Effects he urban heat island by approximately 0.11 degrees Celsius. This is a significant figure when one considers preventing a full-blown climate Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 16: Air Response: Comment noted. The Proposed Project was evaluated for compliance with the requested information identified in Item 16. Comment: Item 11: Water Resources Scenic River with some i Response: Comment noted. Comment: Item 13: Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) mile of the project site, no Response: As stated in Item 13(d) of the EAW, the Project Proposer must work with a qualified ecologist to develop a survey plan that is acceptable to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The developed FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 52 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 survey plan will be tailored to the existing site conditions and an acceptable development and construction plan, including appropriate mitigative strategies, will be developed to the satisfaction of the MnDNR. The Project Proposer will be required to follow the agreed to survey plan and site development ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING TESTIMONY & RESPONSES 25. MATTER, BONNIE (CITIZEN) Comment: Did the Planning Commission Members read the public comments that were submitted regarding the EAW? Response: Comment noted. Comment: There are 37 daily trains that run by the proposed development. Missing from the EAW was information like the distance between the tracks and the residences in the development. Negative impact on the iesel engine smells and air quality; Train vibrations; Structural damage to houses due to foundation and settling issues; Potential grass fires in dry, hot summers from sparks; Train schedules: Morning, afternoon, evening, night, all the time, when do they future rail traffic impact future residents; what are the mitigation plans for these issues? Response: Comment noted. As shown on Figure 5 of the EAW the closest lot is setback approximately 50-feet from the BNSF railroad right-of-way and 100-feet from the railroad track. The proposed homes will be setback a minimum of 200-feet from the railroad tracks. There are no adverse impacts to the structures anticipated as a result of the active BNSF railroad. The City of Cottage Grove establishes the required setback from all property lines including the railroad right-of-way. It is unknown whether BNSF will increase rail traffic in the future. Minnesota State Statute 219.57 requires any company operating a railroad to use on each locomotive engine a spark arrester that the master mechanic shall inspect each time before leaving the groundhouse. It is the responsibility of BNSF to train its employees and monitor the active rail lines during the dry season in accordance with the requirements of the statute. It should be noted that there is a long history of homes being constructed adjacent to railroads without serious conflicts or issues. Comment: The substantial in FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 53 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer is required to prepare a stormwater management and erosion control plan and SWPPP for the Proposed Project. The stormwater plan and SWPPP must comply with the requirements of the City, South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) and MPCA. All appropriate permits must be obtained prior to the commencement of site work. (Table 6 in the EAW). The Proposed Project must obtain the following: South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) rules, including wetland buffer requirements, and the SWWD Watershed Management Plan Ordinances. Each of these permits includes a list of specific and detailed stormwater quality and quantity requirements that must be complied with as part of the design. Some of the regulations applicable to the Proposed Project are more stringent due to the location and geography of the site. The Project Proposer must meet all of the regulations and obtain all necessary approvals and permits as detailed in Table 6 of the EAW. Comment: Building a senior apartment building on a slab foundation on wetlands; slabs will freeze and thaw and crack. Vibration from trains will exacerbate the Response: Comments noted. As shown on Figure 5 of the EAW a small area of wetland impact is proposed to cross the wetland with a roadway to access the proposed Senior Living building. The proposed Senior Living Building will not be located on or in a wetland. The proposed building(s) will be required to meet all wetland setbacks and follow all buffers as regulated by the South Washington Watershed District (SWWD). The locations of infiltration basins will be determined through the Land Use Application process Comment: indicates that if they cannot meet the requirements, the purchase of off-site mitigation credits is an option. In a sensitive critical area, mitigation should be an absolute requirement. There should be no purchase of off-site mitigation credits. Where would a statement like this ever be considered for the type of area under review? Response: Comment noted. The Project Proposer is required to prepare a stormwater management and erosion control plan and SWPPP for the Proposed Project. The stormwater plan and SWPPP must comply with the requirements of the City, South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) and MPCA. All appropriate permits must be obtained prior to the commencement of site work. (Table 6 in the EAW). The Proposed Project must obtain the following: FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 54 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) rules, including wetland buffer requirements, and the SWWD Watershed Management Plan Ordinances. Each of these permits includes a list of specific and detailed stormwater quality and quantity requirements that must be complied with as part of the design. Some of the regulations applicable to the Proposed Project are more stringent due to the location and geography of the site. The Project Proposer must meet all of the regulations and obtain all necessary approvals and permits as detailed in Table 6 of the EAW. Comment: the east. Response: It is noted that the Proposed Project site is located southwest of the NorthPoint Logistics Center which the City approved in December 2021. The Traffic Impact Study prepared for the Proposed Project has been updated to include the NorthPoint Logistics Center and is provided as Attachment C. Comment: all those homes had to be evacuated? How do the residents all get out at one time with one outlet; 369 single-family homes, 130 senior units, and a multifamily building? Response: As shown Figure 5. Concept Sketch Plan in Appendix A of the EAW there are two access road connections into the new development from Grey Cloud Trail South. The road network internal to the Proposed Project site is interconnected to ensure two access locations are provided to residents in the new neighborhoods. Comment: to allow the development to move forward, then you must help protect both the Mississippi River and future homeowners in that development. This is only a portion of what she submitted. Response: Comments noted. Please see response to written EAW comments in #16 of this package. 26. Comment: FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 55 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 istress in St. Paul Park; she thinks that rates as something important and is of historical value. Response: Comment noted. A person of significance living or working at a property is sometimes part of the historical designation process. The City hired New History to study the existing home on the property. That report did not uncover any associations with significant persons or events. Comment: She noticed with the EAW that they addressed the endangered species that have been seen in that area, species. Response: Comment noted. As stated in Item 13.d. of the EAW, the Project Proposer must work with a qualified ecologist to develop a survey plan that is acceptable to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The developed survey plan will be tailored to the existing site conditions and an acceptable development and construction plan, including appropriate mitigative strategies, will be developed to the satisfaction of the MnDNR. The Project Proposer will be required to follow the agreed to survey plan and site MRCCA ordinance. Comment: You have a chance to include it with the SNA, along with the Grey Cloud Island Regional Park; make it one whole thing, whether that be the State, with the DNR, or in combination with the City, like we have of entities that put that together. Response: Comment noted. Comment: The other thing that she noticed in the EAW is the fact that the land is sand; the EAW says that all of that sand would have to be removed for there to be any housing put in. To Response: The Proposed Project must obtain the following: MP South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) rules, including wetland buffer requirements, and the SWWD Watershed Management Plan xcavation Ordinances. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 56 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Each of these permits includes a list of specific and detailed stormwater quality and quantity requirements that must be complied with as part of the design. There is a list of specific and detailed stormwater quality and quantity regulations that must be complied with as part of the design of the Proposed Project. Additionally, there are erosion and sediment control regulations that must be incorporated into the design to obtain the required approvals and permits. Some of the regulations applicable to the Proposed Project are more stringent due to the location and geography of the site. The Project Proposer must meet all of the regulations and obtain all necessary approvals and permits as detailed in Table 6 of the EAW. Comment: The other thing she thought about was she had worked at Pullman Elementary with the Rainbow Kids school. Response: Comment noted. As stated in the Public Hearing transcript there appears to be adequate capacity at Pullman Elementary School. Comment: day, about 136,000+ gallons of sewage per day, and 4,000 extra cars on the road. Response: Comment noted. The average persons per household is based on the unit-mix of the Proposed Project, as well as demographic information provided by the Metropolitan Council. Water and sewer usage assumptions are based on actual historical use within the City. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 57 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 III. FINDINGS OF FACT a. Project Description The Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course Project is a new neighborhood in Cottage Grove that is planned for a mix of market rate single-family detached homes, senior living opportunities, parks and open space. Located adjacent and north of the Mississippi River corridor, the neighborhood will provide a maximum of 239 new detached single-family homes, 130 age-targeted active detached townhomes and an approximately 130-unit Senior Living Building. An extensive network of open spaces and trails is planned and will provide public access to the river and the surrounding community. b. Corrections to the EAW Table 6: Required Permits and Status is corrected to add the following: Units of Government Type of application Status State Minnesota Department of Sealing of Wells To be applied for if unsealed Health (MDH) wells are identified Regional Minnesota Pollution Control Sanitary Sewer Extension To be applied for Agency (MPCA) Permit Local Washington County Septic System Abandonment To be applied for Permit Appendix C: Traffic Impact Study (TIS) of the EAW has been updated to include the development approval of the NorthPoint Logistics Center. The updated TIS is provided as Attachment 3 of this response package. The modification did not result in any significant changes to the conclusions or mitigative recommendations. Section 14: Historic Properties. The City commissioned New History to complete a historic evaluation of the William Cowan/Herb Fritz house, which was completed after the release of the EAW. A copy of this report is included as Attachment 4 to this response package. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 58 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 IV. DECISION REGARDING NEED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT a. Type, Extent and Reversibility of Impacts The City of Cottage Grove finds that the analysis completed for the EAW is adequate to determine whether the project has the potential for significant environmental impacts. The EAW described the type and extent of impacts anticipated to result from the Proposed Project. This document provides clarifications and summarizes the dominant and recurring issues within the EAW. Geology, Natural Resources, Water Resources, and Transportation were the items within the EAW and within comments received that were found to be impacted by the Proposed Project. By following the mitigation outlined within the EAW and in the response to comments, the impacts will be avoided, minimized, and/or mitigated. b. Cumulative Potential Effects of Related or Anticipated Future Projects The cumulative potential effects of related or anticipated future projects noted during the comment period includes the recent approval of the NorthPoint Logistics Center located northeast of the Proposed Project. The Traffic Impact Study (TIS) was updated to reflect the recently approved project and no significant changes to the initial recommended mitigation identified in the November 2021 study were identified. No other cumulative effects were identified during the comment period. The cumulative impacts identified in the EAW were evaluated and determined that if the identified mitigative steps are implemented and all permitting processes are followed that there are no anticipated cumulative environmental impacts as a result of the Proposed Project. c. Extent to which Environmental Effects are Subject to Mitigation by Ongoing Public Regulatory Authority The mitigation of environmental impacts will be designed and implemented in coordination with the applicable regulatory agencies. All mitigation efforts will be subject to the plan approval and permitting process. Permits and approvals that have been obtained, or those that may be required prior to construction, are identified on Table 1. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 59 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 Table 1: Permits and Approvals Permit Agency Action Required ROW Permit Washington County Permit Drainage Permit Washington County Permit Road Access Permit Washington County Permit Pre-Demolition Permit Washington County Permit Other utility or construction permits (to City of Cottage Grove Permit(s) be confirmed with City) NPDES Construction Permit MPCA Permit Construction Stormwater Permit MPCA Permit Demolition Notification MPCA Approval Sanitary Sewer Extension Permit MPCA, Metropolitan Council Permit Water Supply Connection Minnesota Department of Health Permit Watermain Plan Review Minnesota Department of Health Approval Stormwater Plan Review South Washington Watershed Approval EAW City of Cottage Grove Record of Decision EIS Decision City of Cottage Grove Record of Decision 2040 Comprehensive Plan City of Cottage Grove Approval Amendment Rezoning City of Cottage Grove Approval Planned Unit Development City of Cottage Grove Approval Preliminary Plat City of Cottage Grove Approval Final Plat City of Cottage Grove Approval SWPPP City of Cottage Grove Permit Land Disturbance and Erosion and City of Cottage Grove Permit Sediment Control Permit Demolition Permit City of Cottage Grove Permit ROW Permit City of Cottage Grove Permit Building Permits City of Cottage Grove Permit Sign Permit City of Cottage Grove Permit HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Permits City of Cottage Grove Permit Fire sprinkler and alarm permits City of Cottage Grove Permit d. Extent to which Environmental Effects can be Anticipated and Controlled as a Result of Other Environmental Studies. The City finds: 1. The Proposed Project is reasonably similar to residential projects in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Other projects of similar scope, accompanied by similar land use, natural resources, surface water, traffic studies, and associated mitigation, have, in general, successfully mitigated potential environmental impacts. 2. The EAW, in conjunction with this document, contains or references the known studies that provide information or guidance regarding environmental effects that can be anticipated and controlled. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 60 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 3. No EIS that addresses a similarly sized project is known to be available in the City of Cottage Grove or the surrounding area. 4. In light of the results of environmental review and permitting processes for similar projects, the City of Cottage Grove finds that the environmental effects of the project can be adequately anticipated and controlled. Based on the original EAW, comments received from agencies and individuals, the responses to comments, and the criteria above, the City of Cottage Grove finds that the Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course Proposed Project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects and does not require the preparation of an EIS. FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE - EAW 61 Findings of Fact and Record of Decision | February 2022 V. RECORD OF DECISION Based on the EAW, the Response to Comments and the Findings of Fact, the City of Cottage Grove City Council concludes the following: 1. All requirements for environmental review of the Proposed Project have been met. 2. The EAW and the development processes related to the Proposed Project have generated information which is adequate to determine whether the Proposed Project has the potential for significant environmental effects. 3. Areas where potential environmental effects have been identified the City has included proper mitigative responses to be included within the final design of the Proposed Project. Mitigation will be required to be provided where impacts are expected to result from project construction, operation, or maintenance. Mitigative measures will be required to be incorporated into the Proposed Project design and have been or will be coordinated with state and federal agencies during the applicable permit process. 4. Based on the criteria in Minnesota Rules part 4410.1700, the Proposed Project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. 5. An Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the proposed Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course Proposed Project. 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Qmbdjoh!uif!mpoh!byjt!pg!tusvduvsft!qfsqfoejdvmbs!up!uif!sjwfs Sfevdjoh!uif!cvml!pg!tusvduvsft-!tvdi!bt!cz!vtjoh!gmbu!sppgt!ps!sfevdfe!sppg!qjudift Jodsfbtjoh!tfucbdlt!gspnuif!sjwfs Uibol!zpv!gps!zpvs!buufoujpo!up!pvs!dpnnfout/ Tjodfsfmz- Dpmmffo!PDpoops!Upcfsnbo Sjwfs!Dpssjeps!Ejsfdups December 28, 2021 Emily Schmitz, Senior Planner City of Cottage Grove 12800 Ravine Parkway South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 RE:City of Cottage Grove-Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) –Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course Metropolitan Council Review No. 22704-1 Metropolitan Council District No. 12 Dear Ms. Schmitz: The Metropolitan Council received an EAW for the former Mississippi Dunes golf courseproject in Cottage Groveon November 23, 2021. The proposed project is located on the site of the former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course.The Project is a new neighborhood in Cottage Grove that is planned for a mix of market rate single-familydetached homes, senior living opportunities, parks and open space. Located adjacent andnorth of theMississippi River corridor, the neighborhood will provide a maximum of 239 new detached single-familyhomes, 130 age-targeted active 55+ detached townhomes,and an approximately 130-unit Senior Living Building. The staff review finds that the EAW is complete and accurate with respect to regional concerns and raises no major issues of consistency with Council policies. An EIS is not necessary for regional purposes. This concludes the Council’s review of the EAW. The Council will take no formal action on the EAW. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Jake Reilly, Principal Reviewer, at 651-602-1822 or via email at jake.reilly@metc.state.mn.us. Sincerely, Angela R. Torres, AICP, Manager Local Planning Assistance CC:Tod Sherman, Development Reviews Coordinator, MnDOT -Metro Division Francisco Gonzalez, Metropolitan Council District No.12 Jake Reilly, Sector Representative/Principal Reviewer Reviews Coordinator N:\\CommDev\\LPA\\Communities\\Cottage Grove\\Letters\\Cottage Grove 2021 Mississippi Dunes EAW 22704-1.doc.docx Division of Ecological and Water Resources Transmitted by Email Region 3 Headquarters 1200 Warner Road Saint Paul, MN 55106 December 22, 2021 Emily Schmitz, Senior Planner City of Cottage Grove 12800 Ravine Parkway Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Dear Emily Schmitz, Thank you for the opportunity to review the Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course EAW. The DNR greatly appreciates the early coordination and consideration of the Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) throughout the development of this project. As a prominent neighbor to this development, the DNR has an interest in any project that could affect the use of the SNA by both wildlife and the community as well as our management of this natural resource. We recognize the willingness on the part of the City of Cottage Grove to facilitate the expansion of the SNA and to ensure that natural resource concerns are addressed through the environmental review process. Less than 1% of Minnesota's native prairie remains and the remaining prairie mostly consists of widely scattered small fragments surrounded by agriculture and development. Many of the species that rely on these prairies have been extirpated from our state or are on the brink of being lost, and so protecting remaining prairie remnants is critically important. It was not feasible for DNR and partner organizations to purchase the entire project area, therefore we prioritized the highest quality habitat for the 12 acres expansion of the SNA. We recognize the challenge that many cities are facing in balancing heightened development pressures with natural resource management and protection. With that in mind, we respectfully submit the following comments for your consideration: 1. Page 8, Construction Timing of Site Development Activities. The project proposes to start grading activities in the Spring/Summer of 2022. The Natural Heritage Review (NHIS) letter, dated November 19, 2021, identifies several threatened and endangered plant and animal species within the direct vicinity of the project. Minnesota’s Endangered Species Statute (Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0895) and associated Rules (Minnesota Rules, part 6212.1800 to 6212.2300 and 6134) prohibit the take of threatened or endangered species without a permit. Avoidance and survey requirements will need to be met before any grading of the site or tree removal can proceed. Species-specific work exclusion dates and survey timeframes will affect the timing of construction. Please consult with the Endangered Species Environmental Review Coordinator, Lisa Joyal (lisa.joyal@state.mn.us), regarding this process. 2. Page 11, Table 6: Required Permits and Status. Table six should note the need for the developer and/or the City of Cottage Grove to obtain a DNR Water Appropriation Permit should there be a need for construction dewatering of water (either surface or ground water) in volumes exceeding 10,000 gallons per day, or one million gallons per year. A DNR Water Appropriation Permit is required regardless of whether the dewatering is for water mains, sanitary sewers, other utilities, grading of the site, constructing storm water ponds, or establishing footings for new buildings. 3. Page 11, Table 6: Required Permits and Status. Table six should also note that a DNR Takings Permit may be necessary if state-listed threatened and endangered species will be impacted as the result of this project. 4. Page 13, Land Use. We appreciate the effort on the part of the City of Cottage Grove to protect the open space along the Mississippi River Corridor by creating a park to maintain habitat and enable the public’s access to the river. 5. Page 13, Land Use. The EAW should provide additional information to discuss whether the project complies with the requirements of the Mississippi River Critical Corridor Area (MRCCA) plan and zoning regulations. This discussion should include a review of Primary Conservation Areas (PCAs) identified in the MRCCA plan. 6. Page 15, Geology. Part of the project area is located in a region prone to surface karst feature development. This was confirmed by project borings that encountered soft limestone bedrock near the surface. Great care should be taken to avoid releasing any pollutants in this area that could quickly reach groundwater. We appreciate that care will be used in locating stormwater features. We recommend that site grading also avoids exposing karst-prone bedrock. 7. Drinking Water, Page 19. Please note that if the private wells are not going to be used, then they are required to be sealed rather than capped. 8. Page 20, Post Construction Conditions. The planned increase in impervious surfaces will also increase the amount of road salt used in the project area. Chloride released into local lakes and streams does not break down, and instead accumulates in the environment, potentially reaching levels that are toxic to aquatic wildlife and plants. Consider promoting local business and city participation in the Smart Salting Training offered through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. There are a variety of classes available for road applicators, sidewalk applicators, and property managers. More information and resources can be found at this website. Many winter maintenance staff who have attended the Smart Salting training — both from cities and counties and from private companies — have used their knowledge to reduce salt use and save money for their organizations. We also encourage cities and counties to provide public outreach to reduce the overuse of chloride. Here are some educational resources for residents as well as a sample ordinance regarding chloride use. 9. Page 21, Post Construction Conditions. The DNR recommends that stormwater be used for irrigating the landscaping, as is done in the City of Hugo and the City of Medina. This will reduce the volume of pollutants and stormwater leaving the site. 10. Page 22, Post Construction Conditions. We recommend using BWSR-approved, native seed mixes for seeding stormwater features, project landscaping, and soil stabilization. Due to the proximity to the SNA, please make sure that all seed mixes are free of noxious weeds and invasive species. 11. Pages 26-29, Rare Features. This section mentions the previous agricultural and golf course uses of parts of the project area, but fails to identify that the area planned for development is mapped as a Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) Site of High Biodiversity Significance as well as a DNR Native Plant Community (NPC). Despite the previous uses and disturbance, sections of the project area within the golf course were left intact and may yet contain rare plants and valuable wildlife habitat. Though the previous use as a golf course disturbed these plant communities, the conversion of an additional 43 acres to impervious surfaces is a more significant impact and should not be minimized. The MBS Site was mentioned by DNR in the November 19, 2021 NHIS letter and in early coordination documents. Sites of Biodiversity Significance have varying levels of native biodiversity and are ranked based on the relative significance of this biodiversity at a statewide level. Sites ranked as “High" contain very good quality occurrences of the rarest species, high-quality examples of rare native plant communities, and/or important functional landscapes. Dry Sand – Gravel Prairies (Southern) are listed as imperiled and every effort should be made to preserve what remnants are left. This particular MBS Site will be completely eliminated by the housing development under the current proposal. This site has been disturbed by previous land use and may no longer qualify as a prairie remnant. However, the golf course left areas of prairie intact and it is likely that native plant communities and seed banks persist and could be fully restored. 12. Page 29, Rare Features. The project proposes to avoid impacts to the Rusty-patched bumble bee, Leonard’s skipper, Regal fritillary and the Monarch butterfly by completing the vegetation disturbance early in the 2022 season. Due to the potential need for plant surveys during the growing season, these mitigation measures are unrealistic. Permanently converting even degraded grassland to impervious surfaces will remove habitat within the project area and should be considered a long-term impact. Because the Rusty-patched bumble bee is a federally- listed as endangered, please coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding mitigation for long-term impacts to this species. 13. Page 30, Rare Features. The summary of DNR’s requirements should mention that tree/shrub th removal is prohibited from April through August 15 to avoid impacting endangered bird species that have been documented in the direct vicinity of the project. Please coordinate with DNR if this is not feasible as bird surveys may be necessary prior to disturbance. 14. Page 32, Dust and Odors. If water is taken from the Mississippi River for controlling dust, then the use of more than 10,000 gallons of water in a day must be approved under a DNR Water Appropriation Permit. 15. Page 32, Dust and Odors. Please do not use products that contain chloride for dust control. 16. The DNR supports the development of a park that will allow the community to access and engage with the Mississippi River and the unique ecosystem of the area. Please include the SNA in trail planning in order to ensure that trail locations meet the management needs of all parties and that encroachment onto the SNA is prevented. We look forward to continuing coordination on the addition to Grey Cloud Dunes SNA, specifically in regards to trail routes leading to or along the SNA, and other such recreational developments. 17. The railroad corridor runs through the SNA directly adjacent to the project area is owned and operated by BNSF Railway. Please include them in any planning that involves railroad crossings. 18. Stormwater from the development should not be directed towards or allowed to pool on the current or future SNA. Thank you again for the opportunity to review this document and for your continued coordination. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Melissa Collins Regional Environmental Assessment Ecologist | Ecological and Water Resources Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 Phone: 651-259-5755 Email: melissa.collins@state.mn.us CC: Paul Heuer, Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC 328 West Kellogg Blvd St Paul, MN 55102 OSA.Project.Reviews.adm@state.mn.us Date:12/14/2021 Emily Schmitz City of Cottage Grove 651-458-2874 eschmitz@cottagegrovemn.gov Project Name:Former Mississippi Dunes golf course Notes/Comments Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above referenced project. Review of our files indicates there are no previously recorded archaeological sites, archaeological site leads, or burials within the proposed project area. However, the project is situated within a district replete with archaeological and cemetery sitesand is adjacent to the Mississippi River. Therefore,a phase I archaeological reconnaissance conducted by a qualified archaeologist is recommended. The Minnesota Historical Society maintains a list of archaeologists here: https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/directory. Recommendations Not Applicable No Concerns Monitoring Phase Ia –Literature Review Phase I –Reconnaissancesurvey Phase II –Evaluation Phase III –Data Recovery If you require additional information or have questions, comments, or concerns please contact our office. Letter1 Sincerely, Jennifer Tworzyanski Assistant to the State Archaeologist OSA Kellogg Center 328 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102 651.201.2265 jennifer.tworzyanski@state.mn.us Letter 2 December 22, 2021 Emily Schmitz Senior Planner City of Cottage Grove 12800 Ravine Parkway South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Re: Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course Environmental Assessment Worksheet Dear Emily Schmitz: Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course project (Project) in the city of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota. The Project consists of a new residential development on a former golf course. Regarding matters for which the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has regulatory responsibility or other interests, the MPCA staff has the following comments for your consideration. Cover types (Item 7) The cover types listed in the table under Item 7 do not seem to portray the existing site conditions accurately. For example, under open space, zero acres are listed. It would seem that a golf course would have a significant amount of open space. Permits and Approvals (Item 8) It may be necessary to obtain a Sanitary Sewer Extension Permit from the MPCA prior to construction. The application form and additional information on this process can be found at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/permits/index.html#sanitarysewer. Questions on the sanitary sewer extension permit process should be directed to Dave Sahli at 651-757-2687 or David.Sahli@state.mn.us. Water Resources (Item 11) Wastewater This section mentions the additional work and utilities that must be extended to serve the Project, but there are no details about that work in the EAW. There was a mandatory EAW completed for the Cottage Grove South District Trunk Sewer earlier this year. If that sewer needs to be extended again for this Project, a separate mandatory EAW may be required. This related work, and whether a mandatory EAW is needed for the extension of the sewer to this site, needs to be discussed in more detail. Stormwater The Project proposes disturbance of 110 acres of the 164-acre site and will discharge stormwater to the Mississippi River, which has construction-related impairments. Because the Project will disturb 50 or more acres, the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will need to be submitted for review and approval by MPCA prior to obtaining National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System (NPDES/SDS) Construction Stormwater Permit (CSW Permit) coverage. Emily Schmitz Page 2 December 22, 2021 The EAW mentions three existing stormwater ponds on the site to be utilized for rate control. The EAW also mentions use of infiltration basins for volume control unless not feasible and that the city allows the ability to use off site mitigation credits to meet volume control requirements if onsite Best Management Practices (BMPs) are not possible. The EAW does mention the presence of hydric soils and karst features at the site that may prohibit infiltration but also discusses use of filtration and bio filtration areas for meeting volume control requirements. However, filtration may not be considered to be a method of volume control by the CSW Permit. The Proposer is strongly encouraged to consider opportunities upgradient of hydric areas for bioinfiltration and use of green infrastructure practices to reduce stormwater runoff and provide climate resilience to increasing rainfall. Consider also reducing pervious surfaces contributing to runoff by constructing narrower streets or using pervious pavements. Pervious pavements would also help to reduce need for winter salting and resulting chloride pollution from the new development. Please direct questions regarding CSW Permit requirements to Roberta Getman at 507-206-2629 or Roberta.Getman@state.mn.us. Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes The Project is located in an area of Washington County near areas that have extensive groundwater contamination from multiple sources. Furthermore, these are located in areas where the groundwater is highly vulnerable to contamination from the surface because there is relatively little overlying fine-grained protective soil material. Please note that golf courses have the potential for contamination from past pesticide use (including mercury) and from past storage and handling of pesticides and fertilizers. Information regarding soil sampling is available on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) website at: Guidance Document 30 - Soil Sampling at Golf Courses for Contamination | Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The operation of heavy equipment in and near lakes, streams and wetlands obligates the project proposers to develop a plan for managing fuels and lubricants, including a plan of action to implement in the event of spills. The Project proposer and their contractors should be prepared to respond to spills and to recover and contain spilled material as quickly and thoroughly as possible. For petroleum spills that are five or more gallons, the Project proposer or their contractors are required to contact the State Duty Officer at (651) 649-5451 or (800) 422-0798. Information on reporting spills and leaks is available on the MCPA website at: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=2807. Emily Schmitz Page 3 December 22, 2021 We appreciate the opportunity to review this Project. Please provide your specific responses to our comments and notice of decision on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement. Please be aware that this letter does not constitute approval by the MPCA of any or all elements of the Project for the purpose of pending or future permit action(s) by the MPCA. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the Project proposer to secure any required permits and to comply with any requisite permit conditions. If you have any questions concerning our review of this EAW, please contact me by email at Karen.kromar@state.mn.us or by telephone at 651-757-2508. Sincerely, Karen Kromar This document has been electronically signed. Karen Kromar Project Manager Environmental Review Unit Resource Management and Assistance Division KK/RG/DS/CVH:rs cc: Dan Card, MPCA, St. Paul Roberta Getman, MPCA, Rochester Dave Sahli, MPCA, St. Paul Cathy Villas-Horns, MDA, St. Paul December 27, 2021 EmilySchmitz, Senior Planner City of Cottage Grove 12800 Ravine Parkway South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 RE:EAW-Former Mississippi River Dunes Golf Course Cottage Grove, WashingtonCounty SHPO Number: 2022-0383 Dear EmilySchmitz: Thank you for providing this office with a copy of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the above-referenced project. Due to the nature and location of the proposed project, we recommend that a Phase I archaeological survey be completed. The survey must meet the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Identification and Evaluation and should include an evaluation of National Register eligibility for any properties that are identified. For a list of consultants who have expressed an interest in undertaking such surveys, please visit the website , and select “Archaeologists” in the “Search by Specialties” box. We will reconsider the need for survey if the project area can be documented as previously surveyed or disturbed. Any previous survey work must meet contemporary standards. plowed areas and right- of-way are not automatically considered disturbed. Archaeological sites can remain intact beneath the plow zone and in undisturbed portions of the right-of-way. Please note that this comment letter does not address the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and 36 CFR § 800. If this project is considered for federal financial assistance, or requires a federal permit or license, then review and consultation with our office will need to be initiated by the lead federal agency. Be advised that comments and recommendations provided by our office for this state-level review may differ from findings and determinations made by the federal agency as part of review and consultation under Section 106. If you have any questions regarding our review of this project, please contact Kelly Gragg-Johnson, Environmental Review Program Specialist, at kelly.graggjohnson@state.mn.us. Sincerely, Sarah J. Beimers Environmental Review Program Manager MINNESOTA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE 50 Sherburne Avenue Administration Building 203 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 651-201-3287 mn.gov/admin/shpo mnshpo@state.mn.us A N EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND SERVICE PROVIDER NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Mississippi National River and Recreation Area 111 E. Kellogg Blvd., Ste 105 IN REPLY REFER TO: St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1256 1.A.1 January 6, 2022 Emily Schmitz Senior Planner City of Cottage Grove 12800 Ravine Parkway South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 RE: Former Mississippi Dunes golf course EAW Dear Emily Schmitz: The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) is pleased to provide comments on the Former Mississippi Dunes golf course Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). The proposed project would lie completely within the boundary of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (NRRA). Congress established the Mississippi NRRA in 1988 to preserve, protect, and enhance the significant values of the Mississippi River Corridor in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Former Mississippi Dunes golf course (Mississippi Dunes) is in a unique site that would benefit from the inclusion of more natural areas than what is being proposed. While much of the development has been disturbed for agriculture and as a golf course, it has not been maintained for several years. The 164 acres of open space should be developed with precautions as not to disturb any species of concern at Mississippi Dunes since it has been vacant. While we have concerns over the proposed Mississippi Dunes development, there are a few aspects of the design in the EAW we do appreciate. The space allotted as park is more than what is required by ordinance and designating over a 300-foot setback from the Mississippi River is quite generous. While we are pleased that these portions of the development have been set aside as park space, we do not want to see a housing development that will remove 6.9 acres of woodlands/forests, and 3.8 acres of brush/grasslands. This would remove 100% of these cover types. Table 5 states there will be an increase of 27.8 acres of open/natural space, not including a single acre before the development. This is misleading as the majority of the 164 acres has become more natural since it has been vacant. Incorporating established natural cover types into the development’s design would be better than demolishing this established habitat. This is especially true on the western side of the development where dry tall grasses and forests tie into the Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area (SNA). These established natural areas should be preserved as natural extensions of the SNA. We would like more attention brought to the fact that this stretch of the Mississippi River, and the Mississippi Dunes site, are also part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (NRRA). Congress established the Mississippi NRRA in 1988 to preserve, protect, and enhance the significant values of the Mississippi River Corridor in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Mississippi NRRA shares a boundary with the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA), and we appreciate that the proposed development will adhere to updated MRCCA ordinances being adopted by the City of Cottage Grove. The national significance of this stretch of the Mississippi River and its resources should be included in this section. As stated above, Mississippi Dunes has not been managed in several years since the golf course closed. Stating that the heavy use of pesticides and herbicides will decrease is misleading since there has been no active management at the site. Disturbance of the natural spaces and addition of a housing development will likely increase this level of activity from present use. Buffers around sensitive areas should be implemented to prevent conflicting uses from the development and should be encouraged wherever possible. Drift and runoff from chemicals and fertilizers from lawn care could impact habitat on the neighboring SNA given the proximity of housing to the SNA. Buffering would also decrease other negative impacts from human use like erosion from increased foot traffic in natural areas and wildlife harassment from pets and humans. While the SNA is open to the public, it is not a public park that is designed to handle significant human activity, especially given the sensitive habitats located at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA. Housing placed on the boundary will likely increase human use and degradation of the significant natural resources of the SNA. We recommend that the City of Cottage Grove follow the recommendations in the Natural Heritage Review from the MN Department of Natural Resources in Appendix B. There are several rare species found within the search area for the Mississippi Dunes site. A qualified surveyor should conduct a habitat assessment prior to construction to prevent any damage to the rare and sensitive resources. We disagree with the assessment that there are no scenic views or vistas identified in the MRCCA plan. There are two Public River Corridor Views (PRCV) within the immediate area of the Mississippi Dunes site. One is located at Hazen P. Mooers Park that overlooks the southern portion of the Mississippi Dunes site and the north east portion of Grey Cloud Island. Set back of the development will decrease the impacts to this PRCV. The other PRCV is from the Grey Cloud Dunes SNA. While there are no overlooks or established trails in the SNA, the elevated and open bluffs of the SNA provide striking views of the natural areas around the SNA. Removal of vegetation for the development will impact the natural views from the SNA. Maintaining existing vegetation and the addition of vegetation within the housing development may reduce impacts from the SNA’s PRCV. While the proposed development in the EAW is in line with the requirements of MRCCA, there is still more that can be done to preserve and enhance the natural environment. The Mississippi NRRA is willing to assist by providing input during the continued design of this project. If you any questions regarding these comments, please contact my staff, Adam Muilenburg at adam_muilenburg@nps.gov or by calling 651-293-8440. Sincerely, Ejhjubmmz!tjhofe!cz!NBUUIFX! CMZUIF! NBUUIFX!CMZUIF Ebuf;!3133/12/17!26;12;21!.17(11( Matthew T. Blythe Superintendent CC Paul Heuer January 6, 2022 Emily Schmitz Senior Planner, City of Cottage Grove 12800 Ravine Parkway S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 RE: Mississippi Dunes EAW Dear Ms. Schmitz, The Washington Conservation District (WCD) has reviewed the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Mississippi Dunes redevelopment project and has the following comments: Section 6 - Project Description: The Project Proposer’s Concept Sketch Plan (Appendix A Figure 5) has not been inserted at a legible resolution, does not include a legend or key to features, and does not appear to include the 12-acre addition to Grey Cloud Dunes SNA. Please provide a revised Concept Sketch Plan for interpretability and agreement with the proposed Master Plan. Section 7 – Cover Types: Although a large portion of the site has been disturbed and is now dominated by non- native cover types, correspondence with the Minnesota DNR located in Appendix B notes the possibility of existing and intact native plant communities in isolated areas. Further survey work is needed to identify areas containing rare or sensitive natural features. Section 8 – Permits and Approvals Required: The project location requires a zoning and comprehensive plan amendment to allow for the proposed medium-density development. The WCD supports a zoning ordinance that minimizes visual and environmental impacts to adjacent CA-ROS and CA-RN districts within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA). Section 9 – Land Use: WCD encourages the Project Proposer to maximize the amount of restored or undeveloped natural space within the project area to protect and enhance the scenic, ecological, cultural, and recreational value of the corridor. The Project Proposer should describe the steps that will be taken to protect Priority Conservation Areas (PCA’s), including bluff and shoreline impact zones, significant existing vegetation stands, or native plant communities. Section 10 – Geology, Soils and Topography/Landforms: The Project Proposer states there are no known sinkholes, limestone formations, or karst conditions within the site, though there are several known formations in the area (Figure 14 of the EAW). The Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report found near-surface, “highly weathered” limestone bedrock and near-surface groundwater features at multiple boring locations across the site. More information is needed to evaluate potential impacts to surface and groundwater features in areas that will be disturbed. Section 11 – Water Resources: In Section 11.a.i The Project Prosper states, “Segments of the waterway are identified on the MPCA 303d Impaired Water List, but Moers Lake, Grey Cloud Channel and Grey Cloud Slough are not listed on the Impaired List which are the waterbodies within 1-mile of the Project Area”(Page 17 of the EAW). The segment of theMississippi Riverbetween Upper St Anthony Falls and theSt Croix Riveris listed for several impairments,including nutrients and TSS, PFOS, PCBs, and mercury. This segment of the Mississippi River is inclusive ofGrey Cloud Channel, Grey Cloud Slough, and Mooers Lake. Discussion of these impairments must therefore be identified and discussedin this section. A 2015 study completed by the Metropolitan Council found high chloride (Cl) concentrations in Pool 2 of the Mississippi River near Grey Cloud Island.TheProject Proposer should address new potential sources of chloride associated with development (e.g. road salts orwater softener brine) and proposemeasures for reducing chloride usage andpreventingchloride contamination of wetlands and/or receiving waterbodies. Section 13 –Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities, and SensitiveEcological Resources: Section 13a-b of the EAW provides an NHIS summary of “rare species or significant natural features”documented within 1-mile of the project area. This section also identifiesendangered, threatened, or special concern speciesdocumentedon site or likely to occurnearby.This list is by no means exhaustive (as noted in Appendix B), and there are many other Species in Greatest Conservation Need that are known to occur in the area,including dickcissel, bobolink, American kestrel, eastern meadowlark, and others(as documented by the ‘Grey Cloud Dunes SNA Bird Checklist’ and eBird reports for Grey Cloud Dunes SNA).Further survey work is needed to assess the presence/absence of sensitive ecological featureswithin the project siteand to assess the risksassociated with site development. Section 14 –Historic Properties:The Project Proposer acknowledges the site’s proximity to several historic structures and archeological sitesvia MNSHPO correspondence located in Appendix B. These sites include the NRHP-listed Schilling Archaeological District (STN:21WA1)and Michaud-Koukal Mounds(21WA2), Grey Cloud Town Site (21WA48), and the NRHP-listed Grey Cloud Lime Kiln site. Past archeological surveys of the Spring Lake/Grey Cloud Island area have revealed many other historically significant sites along the corridor, some dating as far back as the Early Woodland period (Fleming et al 2018; Anfinson 2003). The Washington Conservation District supports further investigation(with reference to Appendix B of the EAW)by the SHPO andTribal Historic Preservation Officesto fully assess the project area’s potential to contain sites with historic or archeological significance. Section 15 –Visual:Light pollution is another environmental impact worthy of consideration for this project given the site’s adjacency to Grey Cloud Dunes SNAand other natural areas. Light pollution has the potential to disrupt nesting and mating patterns for many wildlife species. The Project Proposer should address how the lighting plan may be designed to mitigate impacts towildlife, particularly migratory bird species. Conclusion:TheEAWaddresses many important cultural and environmental concerns, including sensitive geological features, rare or at-risk wildlife species and native plant communities, and sites of historical significance. More information is needed, however, to adequately determinethe presence/absence of state or federally listed speciesand archeological resources,assess potential impacts toat-risk wildlife species documented nearby at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA,and to further evaluate the impact of development on sensitive geological features and groundwater resources. Accordingly, additional updates to the EAW are needed unless the City decides to require anEIS to guide a more thorough and robust assessment of potential project impacts to the resource concerns above. Please contact the WCD if you have any questions regarding these comments. Sincerely, Jay Riggs, District Manager jriggs@mnwcd.org 3of 3 Public Works Department Donald J. Theisen, P.E. Director Wayne H. Sandberg, P.E. Deputy Director/County Engineer December 29, 2021 Emily Schmitz Senior Planner City of Cottage Grove 12800 Ravine Parkway South Cottage Grove,MN 55016 WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET FOR THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES GOLF COURSE Dear Ms. Schmitz, Thank you for the opportunity to review the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course in the City of Cottage Grove. Washington County’s Department of Public Health and Environment and Department of Public Workshavereviewed the EAW and offer the following comments: Section 9 –Land Use Consistent with Washington County's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Washington County encourages the prioritization of investment in the protection and management of high-quality open spaces such as the Mississippi River frontage open space noted in the EAW. Efforts should be made to preserve, conserve, and restore existing natural resources by implementing sustainable practices to promote biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. Section 10 –Geology, Soils and Topography/Landforms As stated in the EAW, near-surface, highly-weathered limestone bedrock (7-18 feet below surface) and near-surface groundwater features (2-19.5 feet below surface) are present at the project site. Although there are no known karst features at the project site, the previously mentioned site features indicate the potential for groundwater impacts and should be considered and monitored closely during project implementation. Section 11 –Water Resources Recognizing the impacts for increased chloride (Cl) sources through the proposed project, additional analysis is needed related to potential Cl sources and mitigation measures including reducing and preventing Cl contamination of wetlands and other receiving waterbodies. All wells located during project construction shall be sealed according to Minnesota Department of Health regulations to mitigate potential groundwater contamination. 11660 Myeron Road North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-9573 Phone: 651-430-4300 • Fax: 651-430-4350 • TTY: 651-430-6246 www.co.washington.mn.us Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action There are four known Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) within the project area, there are possibly others. All septic systems, tanks, or components on the property must be identified and properly abandoned. A county permit for septic system abandonment is required and a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency abandonment form must be submitted to the Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment. Section 12 – Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes All solid and hazardous waste, including waste resulting from historic use stock piling of material and/or remnants of the club house that burned down, must be removed from the property, and managed at an appropriately permitted waste disposal facility. A State Superfund project adjacent to the project site was not identified in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet. According to a data search in the "What's in My Neighborhood" interactive map, property east of the redevelopment site now owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources was historically used for disposal of wastes from refinery operations, including solid waste, asphalt and barrels containing asphalt, oil emulsion, and calcium carbonate. More information can be found at https://webapp.pca.state.mn.us/wimn/site/190527 The Minnesota Department of Agricultural became aware of high levels of certain heavy metals in golf courses from normal, legal use of certain herbicides and fungicides use. As stated in the EAW, the primary past use of the project area for a golf course included heavy pesticide use to manage the manicured greens and fairways. The potential for contamination should be considered around the boxes, greens and near pesticide mixing, loading and storage areas. More information can be found at https://www.mda.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/inline-files/golfcoursecontamination_1.pdf Section 18 - Transportation The county appreciates the integration of the results of the Southwest Arterial Study and the inclusion rd of the future county arterial located along 103 street throughout the EAW. In terms of how the proposed development will connect to this future county arterial, there are differences between Figure 4 and Figure 5 in the way that the north access location ties into the surrounding transportation system. The county prefers the configuration depicted in Figure 4 as we feel it can accommodate an interim access with a realigned Grey Cloud Island Trail, and be the best long-term design for the future arterial route. When considering the location of this access, please note that sight lines are reduced the farther north it is proposed to be located, and it will be imperative to ensure that sight lines are adequate. The county is interested in learning what any remnant property in the northwest corner of the site is proposed for, and would be interested in any opportunity to access that area for drainage when the future county arterial is built. Alternatively, given the scope of change in drainage patterns associated with the proposed project, Washington County would like to partner on a regional drainage opportunity to accommodate the increased runoff that will be generated by the future county arterial and the proposed development. The inclusion of abundant, high-quality amenities for non-motorized modes of transportation to access the proposed public park assets is critical to the success of this project. The county appreciates the role that the connections between the Mississippi River Trail Bikeway, Central Greenway, and Community Trails will play in establishing those connections, as well as the City Code requirement for eight-foot- wide pedestrian trails on streets with blocks longer than 900-feet. With bicycle and pedestrian facilities proposed for the future arterial route, the county will be interested in an opportunity to review and provide comment on the Concept Plan once it is updated to meet this standard to ensure that adequate, non-motorized public access to the park assets is provided. The results of the coordination between the City and county identified 180 feet of right-of-way to be dedicated with the project. The county is satisfied with that amount of right-of-way and expects it to be dedicated with the project. Thank you again for the opportunity to review the EAW for the Former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course in the City of Cottage Grove. If you have any questions or comments on Washington County’s responses, please contact me at kurt.howard@co.washington.mn.us. Sincerely, Kurt Howard Planner II C: Stephanie Souter, Program Health Supervisor, Washington County Public Health and Environment Mark Riegel, Senior Planner, Washington County Public Health and Environment Sarah Borrell, Senior Environmental Specialist, Washington County Public Health and Environment Wayne Sandberg, County Engineer, Washington County Public Works Lyssa Leitner, Public Works Planning Director, Washington County Public Works Joe Gustafson, Traffic Engineer, Washington County Public Works Frank Ticknor, Design Engineer, Washington County Public Works Kevin Peterson, Engineer III, Washington County Public Works DJUJ\[FOT!DPNNFOUT FOWJSPONFOUBM!BTTFTTNFOU!XPSLTIFFU SFTQPOTF!UP!DPNNFOUT-!GJOEJOHT!!PG!GBDU!BOE!SFDPSE!PG! EFDJTJPO Gpsnfs!Njttjttjqqj!Evoft!Hpmg!Dpvstf Djuz!pg!Dpuubhf!Hspwf-!Njooftpub 1/3/22, 10:28 AMSwanson Haskamp Consulting, LLC Mail - FW: December 20th meeting Goodevening, I'm unable to attend the EAW meeting tomorrow and the letter we recieved advised to submit written comments so here we go. My name is Tyler Biron and I reside at 6500 103rd st s with my wife and 2 daughters. The only house on 103rd st s besides Baileys Nursery. You may know us as the people with the goats. I've been going to and watching videos of the meetings regarding the development of the Dunes since early summer. I find it extremely disappointing we are talking a housing development in this rural, peaceful part of the city. It is so out of place but realize there isnt much we can do about it. My property and my neighbors properties are collateral damage in this whole thing. Do I want 400 houses across the street? Of course not. Where we live is so peacful, quiet and private ...which is why we bought this property.....and this development will forever change that. But it is inevitable. Our option is to sell and move. In Steven Dennis's recent video with the attorney it was said that you welcome input from the effected property owners.....so what I ask is this. Will you PLEASE not allow the medium density housing....which is apartments or townhomes?...proposed on 103rd st s. It would be directly across the road from our property. If we have to accept this development and all the people, noise, lights, etc that are going to come with it could you at least not allow this in the development plan a give my family and a buffer? Thank You. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Good afternoon Emily Schmitz, This a comment for the Mississippi Dunes EAW. I'd like to request a record of a decision to each comment outlined below: 1. What is the plan to protect the adjacent SNA plant and animal habitats? Specifically, the rusty patch bumblebee. Does this align with the recommendations with the DNR? 2. The road for the development that will be off of Grey Cloud Trail S seems to keep changing locations, has an environmental impact been down to those residents and the enclosed environment surrounding where these roads will be placed. 3. This project will be within the geographic boundaries of Cottage Grove’s MS4 Permit (MS400082). The permittees Wasteload Allocations (WLA) are assigned by TMDL reduction requirements in the table below. In addition to the MS4 requirements below , the Lake Pepin TMDL will also assign a TP load reduction, but that won’t take effect until 2025 (i think). The EAW makes no mention of the municipal stormwater impacts associated with the NPDES permit or plan to address the increased TP and TSS loading being exported from this project after project completion. The MNLCS states that the current predominant land cover in the project area is currently tall dry grasses, forest, and shrubland landcover, which will most likely be replaced with turfgrass, and impervious surface, which would/could have a higher yield of TP and TSS. 4. Page 6. Section 6. Project Description, Subpart b. “The amount of open space to be included in the area is yet to be determined. Any improvements to publicly dedicated open space will be at the discretion of the governmental organization with ownership of the area and such potential future improvements are outside the scope of this EAW This statement seems ambiguous. If the area is part of the project area, should it also be considered as part of a “complete project”? The project doesn’t recognize any impaired waters within 1-mile of the project boundary, with Moers Lake, Grey Cloud Channel, and Grey Cloud Slough being the only water bodies within 1-mile. While this is technically true when considering the stream line-work distance from the project boundary, these water bodies are hydraulically directly connected to the Mississippi River Main stem, that any impact on these water bodies would be as if having the same impact on the Mississippi River (AUID 07010206-814, Upper St. Anthony Falls to St. Croix R), which is designated as impaired. 5. Although the project boundaries are not within any wellhead protection areas, or Drinking water supply management areas (DWSMAs), there is a large DWSMA and Wellhead protection area that borders the project directly to the north. What is the EAW report and response to that? Thank you, Adam Grams 10655 Grey Cloud Trail S Cottage Grove, MN 55016 There are many new housing developments throughout the City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. These homes are grand, beautiful, and gigantic, with every amenity a new home buyer ever could wish for, and more. Take a drive through Cottage Grove, travel around, and to see these massive construction projects being built in every part of the city. This is what the powers that be and land speculators want. They are planning for the great and amazing 2040 Future Planning Event, by which date every open plot of land needs to be filled with – no, crammed full of housing. For as it has been gently explained to current residents, the city needs to prepare for and be prepared for the hordes of new homeowners who are just waiting in the wings for these homes to be built. But the time has come when the powers that be and the land speculators have funneled down to developing one of the few remaining and most precious properties. This area is located on the rd former Mississippi Dunes Golf course, near the intersection of 103 and Grey Cloud Trail South, which is a wild, unique, historic, open, and green waterfront property. This long section of the Mississippi and backwaters are part of a migratory birding route, and due to the development of surrounding areas, this property has increasingly become a safe haven and home for many and various species of wildlife. Please accept the invitation to drive around Cottage Grove to see the extensive housing projects and then drive down to this area and examine the location first-hand. It is the entire property that should be protected and preserved as a scenic park and wildlife refuge, and not just a sliver of it. This property should be the entrance to a new south-western Washington County preservation site, extending over and into the current Lower and Upper Grey Cloud Island areas, where aggregate mining is currently removing the gravel and the land. Where the former surface of these islands has been mined and hauled away, these sections of the Lower and Upper Islands are now mere shells of their former selves. Drive by along Grey Cloud Trail South and see. Look down and into the mining site, from the road. These mined island areas look like volcanoes which have erupted. Mined down to perhaps a depth of 100 feet or more, the aggregate from these islands, has been hauled away, leaving these islands with horrific scars. The landscapes have been re-defined with new open areas and even immense and deep lakes, now filled with water. But someday, the mining will end, when there is no more aggregate available or when these sections of the islands have been completely mined away. Even in such a devastated condition, these lands will still make an exceptional park site. Just across the Mississippi from the Mississippi Dunes Golf property and the Lower and Upper Grey Cloud Islands, in Dakota County, is a beautiful and profound park area. Washington County Commissioners could examine this site, work with Dakota County officials, and create a unique and extraordinary park system, perhaps even a new State Park. It could be filled with hiking and biking trails, bird-watching venues, a visitor center, fishing ponds (in the man-made holes, excavated and created through the aggregate mining), areas for wildlife, and picnic areas. This massive property could be an entire park system of outstanding natural beauty. This year one of the books I gifted to loved ones was Profiles in Courage, by President John F. Kennedy. For those who have not enjoyed the pleasure of reading and studying this book, each chapter centers around one hero, facing a dilemma. These chapters focus on a variety of historical eras and events but the true focus is on individual citizens who exhibited bravery, integrity, and courage, in the face of conventional thinking and against all odds. Often these individual citizens stood alone against power and riches. But collectively, what they all had in common was that they stood, at the perfect moment, on the right side of history. They stood on the right side of right, often casting the single vote that made the determining difference in legislative struggles. Unfortunately, in Cottage Grove, among the powers that be, at this moment in time and in history, not even one such individual exists. About 1890, the gentleman known as the “Founder of Itasca State Park” and the “Father of the Minnesota State Park System,” Jacob V. Brower, visited Grey Cloud Island to meet with an early settler, Joseph LaBathe. Born in 1825 at Fort Snelling, Joseph LaBathe was one of the last of those earliest pioneers actually born into the vanishing fur trade business, who grew up knowing many of the Dakota chiefs and personalities (and he was a grandson and a great-grandson of Chief Wabasha I and Wabasha II, and a nephew and a cousin of Grey Cloud Woman I and Grey Cloud Woman II). Often, LaBathe could be heard singing the old French-Canadian songs of the voyageurs, as he paddled in his canoe on the Mississippi. And this was the purpose of Brower’s visit with LaBathe. By 1890, life had changed. The massive forests, and the seemingly never-ending lands were disappearing, becoming just memories. The objective of this meeting was for Brower to hear first-hand of LaBathe’s experiences, of the changes that had come and of those that might be faced in the future. Brower shared his mission, his dream, to protect that small portion the lands surrounding Lake Itasca, a small parcel of that special scenic paradise, for those who would yet be born. After a trip north in 1888, where Jacob Brower had worked as a surveyor to resolve a dispute over the source of the Mississippi, it became Brower’s mission to stop the extensive logging, which he watched, as trees were felled and the land cleared, on land owned by the Friedrich th Weyerhaeuser Companies (Mr. Weyerhaeuser at that time was the 8-richest person in America, with a net worth of $85 Billion, in 2016 US Dollars). It became Brower’s dream and then his mission to promote the protection of the lands surrounding Lake Itasca, so that the trees would be preserved for future generations and posterity. It was an extraordinary dream and mission. So, in 1890 Jacob Brower and Joseph LaBathe met, at LaBathe’s home. Over food, drink, and the enjoyment of clay pipes filled with tobacco, these two gentlemen talked, under the shade of trees, in view of the Mississippi. They spoke of times past and what could be done, just here and there, to preserve small portions of what all of Minnesota had looked like just a few generations before. As a remembrance of their visit, Mr. Brower photographed his new friend, Joseph LaBathe. This photograph is the only known image of Joseph LaBathe. Jacob Brower was determined to save the remaining few pine trees surrounding Lake Itasca, even if it appeared that such an effort was against all odds. But the Minnesota State Legislature brought his bill up to the vote, to establish Itasca State Park, as Minnesota’s first State Park. On th April 20, 1891, and passing by just one vote, this park became Minnesota’s first State Park Jewel. Through the years, the wisdom of that action, proved that it was the right and sensible action. The aroma from the Pines, the mighty forests, a home to vast and various species of wildlife and birds, having the opportunity to see Minnesota’s State Flower in bloom, and even in clusters, the respite provided to visitors through open areas and green space, has proven that conservation of this wild space is and was the superior choice. For generations to come, just as it was at Itasca State Park, choosing preservation of and for this land, is the superior and the right choice. No homes have been built yet. The Better Angels of all of our Natures could work together to protect and preserve this little piece of paradise. It is the right action and the best choice for everyone. No one who has ever visited Itasca State Park, even if only to walk across the Mississippi, at the Headwaters, could imagine life without this park. And that is how those who passionately care enough to protect and preserve the former Mississippi Dunes Golf course, as a park and scenic place, think about this parcel of open land. This property could be the Twin Cities’ Itasca, one that would bring many to this area, to bring joy, happiness, as well as physical and emotional well-being to visitors from Minnesota and beyond. Those who support the development of this property, newly named, the Mississippi Landing, have told those who hope to save and protect the former Mississippi Dunes Golf property that this is privately owned land and that this right should be protected, evidently as an absolute right, and at all costs. It should be remembered that without progressives like Jacob Brower, that there would not be an Itasca State Park or perhaps many or any other State or municipal parks. This entire scenic site should be saved for everyone, and for the future, because it is precious and because it is a necessity. Housing can be and is being built elsewhere. And those residents and supporters of the preservation of this precious site are not opposed to housing developments. Just not here. There is not another parcel like this one, on the waterfront, adjacent to the rare Mississippi Dunes Scientific and nature area, and home to deer, wild turkeys, otters, as many as three species of turtles, opossums, owls, swans, Bald Eagles, and coyotes. Housing development does not do this land justice. When Jacob Brower visited Joseph LaBathe on that lovely sunny and summer day, they could not have imagined that these lands in the extreme south-western corner of Washington County would be in such danger, as this danger is not development but total destruction. When Brower was working to protect and preserve the lands around Lake Itasca, those lands and those trees, and the wildlife and birds that he cared about, were far, far away. That is not the case now. These are lands are right here. This is it. There is no more and once the housing is built, there will be nothing left to save. Once this land is lost, it will be lost forever. Of all of the places in Cottage Grove to develop, couldn’t this one small piece of paradise be preserved for everyone and all of the living things who call this place home? Jacob Brower - Joseph LaBathe, as photographed at LaBathe’s home on Grey Cloud Island, 1890 The photograph of Jacob Brower - Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society and the image of Joseph LaBathe, as photographed by Jacob Brower – Courtesy of Alice Robinson, a great- granddaughter of Joseph LaBathe Corinne L. Monjeau-Marz is a resident of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and is an author and th historian of 19 century Minnesota History. Mississippi Dunes Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) Comments Dated: 12-12-2021 Submitted by: Bonnie Matter 6649 Inskip Avenue South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Today the Mississippi Dunes’ parcels serve as a buffer and filter for the Mississippi River from the encroaching city of Cottage Grove residential and industrial developments. A master plan has been approved that will change that. With environmental changes rapidly occurring with extreme weather and climate change, this will have a serious impact on not only the Mississippi River and the Mississippi Dunes area but on the entire south side area. The following comments are respectfully submitted and hopefully addressed. Highlights, specific call outs and reference documents before getting into the comments on the EAW starting on Page 3: Railroad - 37 trains per day - Provide times of day; length of trains; tonnage moved per train; potential for increased rail traffic with the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center BNSF owns railroad tracks that run along the proposed residential development; CP has track usage rights to these same railroad tracks. With the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern (CP-KCS) merger opening up all of North America from Canada to Mexico for the first time, is there the potential for increased railroad traffic in this area? https://futureforfreight.com/ If there is the potential for increased railroad traffic in this area: Noise - impact on homeowners quality of life Vibration - impact on building structures, foundations. Distance between tracks and residential buildings / homes Railroad track fires What’s in those cars? Is it flammable, hazardous? Mitigation plans 1 What standards are followed for railroads in residential developments: See International Railroad Standards - are there standards? Guidelines for New Development in Proximity to Railway Operations https://international-railway-safety-council.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/lulham-guidelines-fo r-new-development-in-proximity-railway-operations.pdf Cottage Grove Industrial site is a great plot of land conveniently located between both CP and BNSF railroad tracks and ideally suited for industrial and commercial businesses. It is a gem for those in warehouses. Not many places available. Reference Materials: MAPS Put the development in context with surroundings; e.g., addition of 3.5 million square foot Logistics Center and railroad tracks Reference: CP-KCSmergereis.com map https://cp-kcsmergereis.com/ - Use the interactive map Use 55071 as the zip code and zoom in. Use the “topographic map base layer”. Can also change base layers to see many different aspects of the site. https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/665e5f3b1412406ea49454f573aefd35 Note the BNSF and the CP rail lines on either side of the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center. Note that Mississippi Dunes is clearly marked. This area is going to require rail; doesn’t matter how many roads are built for the 3.5 million square foot logistics center. It won’t be enough for all the semis and truck-trailers and it will hose up other roads and freeways like 61, 494/694. These highways are already congested and do not meet the needs of the existing traffic levels. Rail will be required. No problem with rail. Even more reason why the Mississippi Dunes should not be developed. It should be left as is … as a buffer and a filter. • Water Quality: The City requires that new development projects include BMPs that at a minimum achieve post-development reductions in TP and TSS by 50% and 80%, respectively. Watershed rules call for a TP loading rate of 0.22 lbs./acre/year or existing loading rates, whichever is less, since the project site drains to the Mississippi River. If onsite BMPs, such as infiltration, are not feasible or sufficient to meet the water quality total phosphorus loading rates, the purchase of off-site mitigation credits is an option. Comment : In this development, mitigation should be an absolute requirement! Purchase of offsite mitigation credit is NOT an option. 2 Traffic Study It appears that the traffic study company was not aware of the NorthPoint Logistics Center. Based on past history, the NorthPoint Development group should be able to easily ballpark some numbers for semis, truck-trailers, delivery vans, cars, employees, et al. The NorthPoint Logistics Center will add substantially to the traffic in the area. Traffic flow: Drive south to drive north? Why would semi drivers do that? What is to prevent semis from taking Hadley to Grey Cloud Island Trail (75) and to St. Paul Park and taking 70th Street to Highway 61 heading North. That would be the logical and most efficient route. Why would a semi driver drive 5 miles south out of the way to take the County Road 19 overpass to get on 61 and then head 5 miles to get to 494/694? And need to cross a railroad track risking a delay in wait time for a train? Mississippi Dunes should be left natural to serve as a natural buffer and filter. This development is a mistake. Proposed development is too dense Between the Mississippi Dunes residential development, other recent residential developments, and the addition of the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center, impervious surfaces have been increased that will create “heat islands” in this area. Structures such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure absorb and re-emit the sun’s heat more than natural landscapes such as forests and water bodies. Urban areas, where these structures are highly concentrated and greenery is limited, become “islands” of higher temperatures relative to outlying areas. These pockets of heat are referred to as “heat islands.” Heat islands can form under a variety of conditions, including during the day or night, in small or large cities, in suburban areas, in northern or southern climates, and in any season. A review of research studies and data found that in the United States, the heat island effect results in daytime temperatures in urban areas about 1–7°F higher than temperatures in outlying areas and nighttime temperatures about 2–5°F higher. Humid regions (primarily in the eastern United States) and cities with larger and denser populations experience the greatest temperature differences. Research predicts that the heat island effect will strengthen in the future as the structure, spatial extent, and population density of urban areas change and grow. \[ 1\] 3 Please take the opportunity to learn about “heat islands” and read the entire article at: https://www.epa.gov/heatislands/learn-about-heat-islands EAW Comments START here: Item 9. Land Use Page 8, Paragraph 1: Question : Where is this shown on a map in this document. Will 103rd run through from Ideal to Hadley? “As shown on Figure 5 Concept Sketch Plan Grey Cloud Trail South will be realigned on the north edge of the Project Area crossing the northwest corner. The realignment is intended to create a safer access into the Project site and to will eventually upgrade the 103rd Street S corridor to a County Road. Washington County and the City have identified the need to improve east-west connections through the south quarter of the City to ensure road infrastructure is available to support the projected growth and development of this area of the community.” Comment : It appears that there is only one way in and out of this residential development and there is the “potential” for one more - both on the north side of the development - to serve the needs of 499 residences. This does not seem like a very good plan. In an emergency, what is the evacuation plan? Page 14, Paragraph 2 excerpt: “The Master Plan has been developed with extensive feedback from the public, the MnDNR and other key stakeholders.” Comment : The Master Plan has been developed with extensive feedback from the public. Reference Planning Commission Meetings, City Council Meetings public forums, public comment sessions, public workshops, multiple newspaper articles, concerned citizen meetings, change.org, et al. The resident attendance at city meetings against the planned development. Page 14. Table 7: Dunes Project Parcel Zoning AND Figure 5. Concept Sketch Plan AND Figure 7. Zoning Map with MRCCA & FEMA Floodplain Comment : Parcels 3, 5, 2 and 4 - What is the distance (and what is the required distance) between the railroad tracks and the residences. Are there building standards for residences and railroad tracks? Currently 37 trains per day go through this area! Is there the potential for increased rail traffic in the future? What is the potential for fires from rail sparks in hot, dry summers. Page 14. Table 7: Dunes Project Parcel Zoning Comment : Parcel 1: Break Parcel 1 into two distinct parcels; Parcel 1A: River Buffer Park and Parcel 1B: 60’ lots, 50’ lots. State the dimensions. 4 Figure 7. Zoning Map with MRCCA & FEMA Floodplain Question : Assumption: “2 (Exception) refers to SNA property. Please confirm that assumption is correct. If it’s something else, please advise what it is. 9.a.i. Existing land use of the site as well as areas adjacent to and near the site, including parks, trails, prime or unique farmlands. Comment : Add: This development is near railroad tracks and a 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center which will have a major impact on traffic both vehicular and rail and possibly, increased rail traffic. 10. Geology, soils and topography/land forms Comment : Found the timing of this footnote interesting - who knew?: 3 The Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report was prepared by Braun Intertec on April 8, 2021. 10.a. “The Project Area’s proximity to the Mississippi River results in varied geological conditions as the grades increase upslope from the river.” Comment : Yes, agreed and it slopes down to the river and takes runoff down with it. 10a. “There are no know active karst are as on site and Figure 14 identifies known locations of active karst near the Project Area. To prevent impacts to possible karst features, the location of stormwater storage or treatment areas should be located in areas with adequate separation to the limestone bedrock. Where this is not possible, mitigation should be implemented including pond liners or other methods that create a barrier between standing water and the limestone formations.” Question : Does this mean the karst areas could become “active” if enough water entered the limestone bedrock? And what kind of pond liners and barriers will be used and how long do they last and what type of impact will they have on that environment? And who is responsible for maintaining the replacement schedule? 10b. “The existing wetland complex as well as a significant portion of the stormwater ponding are located within the Chaska silt loam area to minimize potential karst impacts in other areas of the site. All other soils on site are generally classified as nonhydric.” Question : Sounds like there might be karst impacts in the area. Yes? Or No? (329 - southeast by railroad tracks.) 5 Hydric soil definition = wetland - Question : Where is “329 Chaska silt loam 8.0 acres” on the Figure 5. Concept Sketch Plan Comment : Concern in this section is with increased rainfall and runoff and the ability for the city services to handle over time and/or ability to handle extreme weather events. Mississippi Dunes should remain undeveloped to help mitigate future extreme weather e vents. Impervious surfaces will increase substantially with this development, the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint logistics center, the roads as well as the additional residential and commercial/industrial traffic that will be generated by both and they all flow down the slope to the river. . 11a. “The Project Area is connected to the Grey Cloud Channel (part of the riverway) to the northwest of the Project Area by the wetland complex that runs through the northern portion of the Project Area. The wetland complex receives water from the Grey Cloud Chanel as well as runoff from the existing golf course. The Project Proposer prepared a Wetland Delineation Report4 and the South Washington Watershed District issued a Notice of Decision that confirmed approximately 8.2 acres of wetlands ion the Project site. “ (Note: Reference Table 8: NRCS Soil Classifications; Dunes Project Parcels; Figure 3. Project Parcels) Questions : Is the referenced 8.2 acres of wetlands Parcels 3 and 5? Is that the High Density Senior Housing Building? Does that make sense? Doesn’t make sense to put concrete slab on a wet area that is subject to freezing in cold climate and, therefore, causing the foundation to crack. “As described in subsection b.ii. of this item, the Project will be required to prepare a SWPPP. The SWPPP must include all additional stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) for discharges to impaired waters since the runoff from the Project Area ultimately drains to the Mississippi River which includes segments on the 303d impaired list. To ensure protection of the receiving water and to meet the City’s ordinance requirements, the stormwater management plan will be developed to meet standards for rate control, water quantity, and water quality. Question : How will the city ensure that runoff (heavy rains, melting snow) from both this development and the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center et al can be contained during extreme weather conditions and prevent damage to the Mississippi River? This development removes the natural river buffer and filter. Will look forward to seeing a very robust SWPPP and 11.a.ii - The Geotechnical Evaluation Report included 23 test borings in which eight encountered groundwater between 2 feet near the existing wetland complex, and 19.5-feet below ground at the center of the Project Area. Depending on final engineering and grading plans, in areas where the existing geography and relatively shallow depth to groundwater impacts the buildability of a lot, the homes will be constructed with either slab-on-grade or shallow basements where possible. Question : How will those foundations hold up with vibration from the 37 trains passing through daily and the Minnesota freezing and thawing. 6 11.b.i.1. - The Project Area will require a Comprehensive Amendment to amend the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) to allow for the extension of the system into the Project area. Since the Project Area was planned for contiguous expansion post-2040, the City did not include the projected flows within the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. While the proposed timing of development has accelerated, the City planned for the Project Area and adjacent area to be served within the MUSA. Question : Again, this requires context. The city “plan” has changed substantially with the addition of this development and the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center. This should be a robust plan to ensure that future needs can be handled with allowances for extreme weather conditions. 11.b.ii - Stormwater - Post Construction Conditions The redevelopment of the golf course for single-family residential, senior living and open space uses will be required to meet all stormwater management rules and regulations of the South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) and the City of Cottage Grove. A summary of the City’s ordinance requirements for rate control, water quality treatment a nd volume control are provided: Rate Control: Peak flow rates after development shall not exceed pre-development peak flow rates for the critical 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year recurrence interval precipitation events. The Project site is located within the Southwest Subwatershed (SW-A17, SW-A18, SW-A19 and SW-A20). Three existing ponds are installed within the area identified as SWP17, SW-P18, and SW-P19. The City Surface Water Management Plan requires rate restrictions for sub watersheds SW-A17, SW-A18, SW-A19 so that proposed conditions peak outflow rates not to exceed 0.4 cfs/acre and 33 cfs combined. • Water Quality: The City requires that new development projects include BMPs that at a minimum achieve post-development reductions in TP and TSS by 50% and 80%, respectively. Watershed rules call for a TP loading rate of 0.22 lbs./acre/year or existing loading rates, whichever is less, since the project site drains to the Mississippi River. If onsite BMPs, such as infiltration, are not feasible or sufficient to meet the water quality total phosphorus loading rates, the purchase of off-site mitigation credits is an option. Comment : In this development, mitigation should be an absolute requirement! Purchase of offsite mitigation credit is NOT an option. Figure out how to fix it or don’t do it. 7 • Volume Control: The City requires a uniform volume control treatment equal to 1: of runoff from the net increase in impervious areas. This provision is intended to maintain the annual average existing conditions infiltration capacity of the site. The Project site lies outside of the 10-year Composite Groundwater Capture Zone, so infiltration is allowed by the City unless prohibited by other criteria of the MPCA Stormwater Manual or the Minnesota Department of Health (where precluded by bedrock, depth to groundwater, or other criteria). Where infiltration to fully meet the volume control measure is not desirable or is impossible, an Alternative Sequencing procedure will be applied to achieve compliance. The Project Proposer will use to the maximum extent practical filtration and biofiltration practices, using a clay liner and an underdrain sized to meet the volume control requirement for the site, or use wet sediment basins sized per the standards within the MPCA General Construction Stormwater Permit. If on-site BMP’s are not feasible or sufficient to meet the volume control requirements, the purchase of off-site mitigation credits is an option. Comment : In this development, mitigation should be an absolute requirement! Purchase of offsite mitigation credits is NOT an option. Figure out how to fix it or don’t do it. 8 At a minimum, the developed condition of the Project is required to manage and control rates of stormwater runoff, provide water quality treatment and stormwater volume storage within the Project Area consistent with the ordinance rules established above and the SWWD rules. The stormwater generated onsite due to increased impervious surfaces associated with single-family detached homes, detached townhomes and senior living building, parking, and roadways will be managed through the stormwater infiltration basins constructed as part of the development (see Figure 5 for location). The stormwater system will be designed to manage at least the minimum standards as required through the City’s Ordinance and the SWWD permitting process. Comment : It’s time to stop referring to “minimum standards” . Development is occurring near the Mississippi River. Robust measures should be implemented to ensure that the River is not impacted in a negative way by this development OR the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center and all it will bring. Question : Are the referenced “stormwater infiltration basins” referenced on Figure 5 the “Delineated Wetlands” called out on the map in the High Density Residential Senior Housing area? If not, advise location of stormwater infiltration basins. 9 A SWPPP must be prepared as part of the NPDES Construction Permit required for the Project. The SWPPP will include all additional stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) as required above. To ensure protection of the receiving water and to meet the City’s ordinance requirements, the stormwater management plan will be developed to meet standards for rate control, quantity and quality as described. During the construction, BMPs must be utilized and will include, but are not limited to: bio-rolls as sediment control along swales, silt fence as down gradient perimeter control, rock entrance and berm to prevent off-site vehicle sediment tracking, inlet protection devices to prevent sediment from entering the storm sewer system, wood-fiber blanket to prevent erosion along slopes, proper restoration in accordance with MPCA regulations, and a seed mix as directed by the City. Additionally, since the Project is located within a karst area the Project Proposer should use and reference the MPCA’s General Stormwater Management Guidelines for Karst Areas.6 A complete list of BMPs will be described in the SWPPP. Question : It is now stated that “the Project is located within a karst area”. Confirmed? This is really not good. Have these people ever experienced a sink hole??? Look forward to a very robust SWPPP Plan. And mitigation plan should something happen where something got “overlooked”. Who is responsible? The homeowner? Not insurable. 11.b.iii Water appropriation The Project will be served by the City’s municipal water supply. The City recently determined through its Water Conservation Plan7 that water demand based on total per capita water use is estimated at approximately 116 gallons per capita per day. Table 11 provides the estimated water supply use based on the unit mix planned for the development. Question : The city’s plan and needs have changed dramatically with this development, the NorthPoint Logistics Center et al. Are the water resources available to handle existing and future needs? 11.b.iv.a. Surface waters The road alignments shown on the Concept Plan are designed to meet safety and access space requirements on 103rd Street S and Grey Cloud Trail. Any disturbed wetland or buffer areas will require a mitigation plan that must be approved by the South Washington Watershed District and any other entity with jurisdiction over the wetland mitigation and replacement plan. Question : What / where is the plan? 10 11.b.iv.b. Surface waters The transition of the Project Area to a residential neighborhood is anticipated to improve how runoff and stormwater is managed on the Project Area. The Project Area is adjacent to the Mississippi River (Grey Cloud Slough) and as shown on the Concept Sketch Plan more than 30 acres will be protected as river buffer and park area. There are no planned changes to the river frontage that will adversely impact this surface water. No grading work or other site alterations are proposed to impact adjacent, nearby or existing surface waters except as noted in (a) above. Comment : Many impervious surfaces are being added - houses, buildings, pavement, roofs, sidewalks, concrete driveways, et al - this will not improve how runoff and stormwater are managed in the Project Area. 15. Visual There are existing residential neighborhoods near the Project Area that may be impacted by light pollution and construction. Site construction is anticipated to occur during daylight hours, and therefore there is no anticipated glare or intense light that will be generated during the site construction process. Post construction, the Project Area will be developed with uses compatible to surrounding suburban development. All proposed lighting shall be required to follow City regulations for light fixture intensity and design. Comment : Determination as to 24/7/365 bright lights generated from the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center should be considered and mitigated for residents. Quality of life issue. 16. Air 16.a. Stationary Source Emissions There are no industrial or light industrial users or generators of hazardous air pollutants proposed as part of this Project. Comment : There is a 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center and it’s accompanying semis, truck-trailers, delivery vans and cars that will be affecting air quality in the area. There are also 37 trains that run on these tracks daily that will affect air quality. 16.b. Vehicle Emissions The Project will develop a mixed-density residential neighborhood that will generate an increase in carbon monoxide levels due to an increase in passenger vehicle trips to the area beyond the existing golf course use. The Project does not require an indirect source permit. No baseline air quality monitoring or modeling is proposed and no measuresto mitigate for the increase in vehicle related emissions are being considered. Comment : There is a 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center and it’s accompanying semis, truck-trailers, delivery vans and cars that will result in increased vehicle emissions in the area. There are also 37 trains that run on these tracks daily that will have emissions. Comment : Railroads are also notorious for starting fires in the summer. Might want to add that to a mitigation plan. 11 16.c. Dust and Odors - Discuss the effect of dust and odors in the vicinity of the project including nearby sensitive receptors and quality of life. Identify measures that will be taken to minimize or mitigate the effects of dust and odors. Comment : There is a 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center and it’s accompanying semis, truck-trailers, delivery vans and cars that will be adding dust and odors in the area. There are also 37 trains that run on these tracks daily that will produce dust and odors. Odors from South St. Paul are not uncommon and complaints are heard from residents in Woodbury, Maplewood and Cottage Grove. 17. Noise Describe sources, characteristics, duration, quantities, and intensity of noise generated during project construction and operation. Discuss the effect of noise in the vicinity of the project including 1) existing noise levels/sources in the area, 2) nearby sensitive receptors, 3) conformance to state noise standards, and 4) quality of life. Identify measures that will be taken to minimize or mitigate the effects of noise. Comment : Those who live by rivers know that sound carries - especially in the winter. It’s i nteresting that seniors would be put in buildings next to the railroad tracks. There is a 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center and it’s accompanying semis, truck-trailers, delivery vans and cars that will result in increased noise in the area. There are also 37 trains that run on these tracks daily that will result in noise. If additional trains or railroad spurs into the logistics center are added, there will be increased noise as the cars are humped together. Quality of life would be negatively impacted. Maybe downright miserable. Question : How will this noise be mitigated? List the train schedule times. Provide potential for additional trains or train spurs in the future. How many are anticipated? The logistics center developer will know based on their history. Do the trains only run between certain times? Do the semis, truck-trailers, delivery vans, autos for the logistics center only operate between 7 AM and 7 PM? How will noise levels be mitigated for the residents living in the development? 12 18. Transportation - Streets listed in study include: 1. 103rd Street S & Grey Cloud Trail 2. Hadley Avenue S & 100th Street S 3. 100th Street S & Jamaica Avenue S 4. Hadley Avenue S & 95th Street S 5. Jamaica Avenue S & 95th Street S 6. Grey Cloud Island Drive and Grey Cloud Island Trail 3-way intersection 7. Grey Cloud Island Drive and Grey Cloud Island Trail intersection on the Island S 2 Traffic Solutions, LLC (SSTS) completed a Traffic Impact Study PROJECT NO. 2021_012 dated November 9, 2021, to estimate the trips generated by the Project and evaluate the potential need for transportation or roadway improvements. The complete Traffic Study is included in Appendix C. Comment : Found the street text directional comments interesting. For whatever City planning reasons, many of the streets run north and south and then change via a curve and run east and west. Can be confusing when trying to read directional text. Comments : S2 Traffic Solutions, LLC must have been unaware of the 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center and it’s accompanying semi, truck-trailer, delivery van and car traffic that will dramatically increase the traffic in this area and on these streets. The traffic study provided is not relevant. This traffic study should be redone and updated with relevant estimates that can be provided by the developer of the NorthPoint Logistics Center. Existing and Proposed Parking Spaces Comments : It’s not enough parking. In the winter, cars are not allowed to park on the street in Cottage Grove. And an expectation for one parking spot for the senior building is ridiculous. Some day people will be able to visit each other again. Throw parties. More parking (or less housing) is required. Where are visitors supposed to park? What do residents with two cars do for parking? And with the water tables, it’s certain there will be no underground garage! Will there even be garages for the senior buildings? There is no bus service in this area. Residents will need to have cars to get to the grocery store or the doctor. This is very poorly thought through. 13 Estimated Traffic Generation BIG COMMENT: Again, this traffic study needs to be updated. Hadley, Grey Cloud Trail South, 100th Street, 103rd Street — all of these traffic figures will be dramatically impacted by the NorthPoint Logistics Center semi, truck-trailer, delivery van and car traffic. This will also affect the residential development. It’s also unrealistic to expect that all of these users (including the semis) will drive 5 miles out of the way south to get to the roundabout on Keats (19) and then exit onto 61 and go 5 miles north to get back to where they started and head towards 494/694. They will be taking Hadley to Grey Cloud Trail through St. Paul Park and over to the 70th Street exit. This whole thing is going to be one major problem. And then add to that, sitting at railroad crossings waiting for the trains to move through. This is an accident waiting to happen. Availability of Transit and Alternative Transportation “Since the Project site is not on a fixed-route transit line, the Senior Living Building will be served through Metro Mobility which as on-call service administered by Metropolitan Transit.” Comment : This is an assumption that should not be made. Provide the source for this information. “SSTS analyzed intersection operations using Synchro/Simtraffic, 11th Edition for the 2026 Build out year and for the 2040 Planning Horizon year. There are no improvement projects planned for the study area roadways and none were assumed for the No-Build or Build conditions.” Comment : SSTS should redo the traffic study to incorporate the changes with the NorthPoint Logistics Center traffic estimates. The study provided is out-of-date and not relevant. 18.c. Identify measures that will be taken to minimize or mitigate project related transportation effects. As mentioned, the traffic analysis considered full build out by 2026 and evaluated conditions in 2026 and 2040. The transportation system serving the area will have sufficient theycapacity to include traffic from the Project as well as other anticipated projects without improvements. Comment : SSTS should redo the traffic study to incorporate the changes with the NorthPoint Logistics Center traffic estimates. The study provided is out-of-date and not relevant. How will the traffic be mitigated for the residents. 19. Cumulative potential effect Comment : A.b.c. There is a 3.5 million square foot NorthPoint Logistics Center and it’s accompanying daily semis, truck-trailers, delivery vans and cars that will impact this area and its residents. There are 37 trains that run on these tracks daily. The tracks are right next to the development. No indication of how this will be mitigated or if there is the potential for increased rail traffic. There are numerous issues identified throughout this feedback/comment to the EAW. Is anyone listening? Looking forward to responses. 14 Comment : Potential fires in the summer around the railroad tracks from train sparks. Comment : At the end of the day, you’re messing with Mother Nature. Wonder who wins? Question : How / when are these comments submitted to the EQB? Please do not hesitate to contact me with additional questions or concerns or clarification. I will be happy to assist. Thank you. Bonnie Matter 15 Hello Emily - Please add the following documents and accompanying referenced attachments to the Mississippi Dunes EAW comments for review by the Cottage Grove City Council Members. Note: Hopefully, the Council Members will re-read the entire study as well as the appendices. Grateful to know that so much of the work was already done. Thank you. Washington County Southwest Arterial Study, November 2020, Appendices Appendix D: Concept Alternatives Appendix E: Environmental Screening Report Appendix F: Summary of Environmental Screening Report Appendix G: Drainage Report Source Path: https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/49518/Southwest-Arterial-Planning-Study-Report-with- Appendices Thank you for all you do. It's appreciated. Bonnie Matter https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=545406ab69&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1720935906234126057&simpl=msg-f%3A1720935906…1/2 P.S. I hope that you had a Merry Christmas. I hope that you have a Happy New Year and that you and your family will stay safe, strong and well. And that we all get to the other side of this pandemic in 2022. Dear Ms. Schmitz, I can only say that I was disappointed by the city's lack of vision for this wonderful river front property. There must be considerable expense involved inextending the potable drinking water supply line and the sanitary sewer system to this somewhat isolated patch of the city. The size of these lots do not seem compatible with the high end homes that will be needed to make this project a success. I am disturbed that significant natural vegetation will be destroyed during the course of this project. This is not what we need during this period of climate change. It seems egregious to me that the 6.8 acres of wooded forest would be destroyed at this point in time. Trees are a tremendous source of carbon storage and we certainly need all the carbon storage available. I think that the city should push for more than the usual number of trees in the neighborhood. I saw several stands of oaks in the nearby Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area. I appreciate the good words that the developer says about using native plants for landscaping. There should, probably, be a city initiative for all home owners to do that. I am very doubtful that I will see any native vegetation if I drive into this area after construction is concluded. Why doesn't the Environmental Assessment address Climate Change impacts? We know that destroying the rainforests is a bad thing to do. Why do we think that disturbing an existing ecosystem in MN has less effect? There should be provisions for the final project to at least be carbon neutral going forward. Grant Tiefenbruck 8989 Jasmine Lane S Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Good Day, Thank you for receiving my comment for the MS Dunes open comment period for the EAW. 1. A request for an EIS based on potential environmental effects, following the four criteria in MN Admin Rules 4410.1700 - Decision for Need for EIS. 2. Address the municipal stormwater impacts associated with the NPDES permit with a plan to address increased TP and TSS loading being exported from this project and after it's completion. The MNLCS states current grasses, forest, etc. willbe replaced with turf grass and impervious surfaces which could increase yield if TP and TSS. 3. Amend: The adjacent waters (Mooers, Grey Cloud Channel and Slough) are hydraulically connected to the Mississippi River Main stem, thus any impact on these waters would directly impact an impaired water body. (Upper St. Anthony Falls to St.Croix River is Impaired). The water within 1 mile of this proposed development should be considered to affect Impaired water. 4. Take into account the protected wellhead area adjacent to this property with further study to assess impact to wells and drinking water of adjacent properties. 5. Define, if possible, the natural area, owned by local government within the EAW, and potentially the EIS. Thank you, Cole W. Williams To whom it may concern, I can't elaborate better than Mr. Christopher Smith's letter regarding the proposed development at the Mississippi Dunes area but wanted to include a personal note. I first visited the area SNA about a decade ago and while the golf course wasn't great to look at it sure is better than what will be there after development. The figure 5 sketch plan in the EAW is awful. Is it a done deal there will be a cheap Pulte housing development there? I just find it incredibly sad that the area will permanently ruined and am extremely disappointed that this development was even approved in the first place. Sincerely, Brett Whaley January 6, 2022 City of Cottage Grove Attn: Emily Schmitz 12800 Ravine Parkway South Cottage Grove,MN 55016 Via email: eschmitz@cottagegrovemn.gov RE: Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Mississippi Dunes Dear Ms. Schmitz, I am an environmental health scientist and the principal of a small environmental consulting firm who has assisted numerous businesses with environmental improvement for the past twelve years. This past year’s heat and drought, wildfires and December tornadoes have brought the climate crisis home to Minnesota. The heat and drought has impacts for humans and wildlife,decimating agriculture and drying up rivers. Tornadoes, in December are unheard of and also wreak substantial havoc for people and wildlife. The fires along the North Shore destroyed habitat for humans and wildlife as well. In addition to the climate crisis, we are facing an extinction crisis. The very basis for human life depends onthe Earth’s biodiversity andecosystem servicesother species provide. Examples include air purification, carbon sequestration, mitigating the urban heat island, nutrient retention, pollination, healthy soil, water cleansing and regulation. The biodiversity of life not only supports these ecosystem services, but also providesbeauty and respite. Andlastly,we are amida two-yearpublic health pandemic. The roots of the pandemic are likely due to human incursion into wildlife areas. As we have learned, failing to adequately consider the ecological and environmental impacts of human activities is at our peril. Please consider these comments to the Mississippi Dunes environmental assessment worksheet(EAW). 4§¤ %!7 ¨² incomplete The Mississippi Dunes EAW fails to consider the greenhouse gas emissions or carbon footprint for the addition of 499 houses and thenear-complete destruction of an almostnatural area. The University of Minnesota’s Department of Soil, 1 Water and Climate wrote mean household carbon emissions are approximately 8.7 tons per year per residence. Using 1 Fissore, C. et al, Carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus fluxes in household ecosystems in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, urban region, Ecological Applications, 21(3): 619–639, (2011). 1 this benchmark, the 499 homes proposed by Pulte will add another 4342 tons of carbon emissions annually. Whereas a recently completed study from the US Department of Agriculture indicates a locally restored prairie can effectively 2 sequester an average of 1.14 metric tons of carbon per acre per year, indicating protecting and restoring the golf course could benefit the entire community sequestering approximately 228 tons of greenhouse gases per year. In addition to the added greenhouse gas emissions associated with the housing, the EAW estimates an additional daily 3 3953 vehicle trips. MN DOT estimates the average per capita vehicle miles traveled is 12,000 annually. MPCA 4 estimates the average compact/mid-size car emits 9200 pounds of carbon emissions every 12,000 miles. The vehicle trips estimated by the EAW then could result in a further 36,368,000 pounds of carbon into the region. Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota, yet the extra almost forty million pounds of carbon emissions are not evaluated by the EAW. The research conducted by the Natural Capital project at the University of Minnesota assessed ecosystem services provided by various land uses. They found that “golf courses have larger positive marginal values when evaluated 5 against potential conversion to suburban residential (0.09C increase), urban residential (0.13C increase).” In other words, the proposed project could increase the temperature of the urban heat island by approximately 0.11 degrees Celsius. This is a significant figure when one considers preventing a full-blown climate catastrophe, we are seeking to avoid a 1.5C degree increase in mean global temperature. Golf courses export nitrogen at a mean rate of 5.0 kg/ha/yr. If a golf course is converted to suburban and urban 6 residential developments, nitrogen export is expected to increase by a median of 0.8 and 1.9 kg/ha/yr, respectively. Golf courses \[also\] export phosphorus at a mean rate of 0.18 kg/ha/yr. If converted to suburban or urban residential 7 developments, which would increase phosphorus export by a median of 0.05 and 0.07 kg/ha/yr, respectively. No formal analysis of the increased nitrogen and phosphorus loading to the Mississippi River, a National Scenic River with some impairments has been included in the EAW. The EAW identifies at least twelve rare or significant species within one mile of the project area. This information was gleaned from the MN DNR’s Natural Heritage Information System. The federally endangered Rusty-patch Bumble Bee (RPBB) has been verified at the adjacent Gray Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area. The RPBB does not migrate, but rather the Queens hibernate in shallow burrows. The EAW states, “The Project Area is entirely within a high potential zone of the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee.” The project proposes to grade at least 164 acres that could contain hibernating Queen RPBB. Despite the presence of a number of rare and endangered species within one mile of the project site, no habitat or species surveys have been conducted with the EAW. Pulte Homes’ EAW is incomplete and lacks information regarding climate change related impacts, stormwater pollution and surveys for rare and endangered species. These matters have the potential for significant environmental impacts. Surveying for the RPBB would not be possible at this time of year, so a 30-day postponement does not apply in this case (MR 4410.1700, subp.2). 2 Markland, T., Carbon Balance and Evapotranspiration Rates of a Restored Prairie and a Conventional Corn/Soybean Rotation, University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/206697, (2019). 3 MN DOT, Vehicle Miles Traveled trend report, 2018. 4 MPCA, Vehicles and Equipment, https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/vehicles-and-equipment. 5 Lonsdorf, E., et al, Assessing urban ecosystem services provided by green infrastructure: Golf courses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, Landscape Urban Planning, April 2021. 6 Ibid. 7 Ibid. 2 Additionally, upon information and belief, MPCA has issued five water quality violations to Pulte Homes that must be investigated. For these reasons, we request apositive declaration for anEnvironmental Impact Statement and the above impacts be included in the scope of the EIS. Please acknowledge receipt of these comments and provide notification as to when the city council willmake a determination on the need for an EIS. Thank you for your kind attention to these concerns. Sincerely, Catherine Zimmer, MS, BSMT 3 !QVCMJD!IFBSJOH!UFTUJNPOZ!'!DPNNFOUT FOWJSPONFOUBM!BTTFTTNFOU!XPSLTIFFU SFTQPOTF!UP!DPNNFOUT-!GJOEJOHT!!PG!GBDU!BOE!SFDPSE!PG! EFDJTJPO Gpsnfs!Njttjttjqqj!Evoft!Hpmg!Dpvstf Djuz!pg!Dpuubhf!Hspwf-!Njooftpub Matter, Bonnie City of Cottage Grove Planning Commission December 20, 2021 A meeting of the Planning Commission was held at Cottage Grove City Hall, 12800 Ravine Park- way South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on Monday, December 20, 2021, in the Council Chamber and telecast on Local Government Cable Channel 16. Call to Order Chair Fraziercalled the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Members Present: Ken Brittain, Jessica Fisher, Evan Frazier, Eric Knable, Derek Rasmussen Members Absent: Jerret Wright Staff Present: Jennifer Levitt, City Administrator; Christine Costello, Community Development Director; Mike Mrosla, Senior Planner; Emily Schmitz, Senior Planner; Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director; Ryan Burfeind, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Amanda Meyer, Assistant City Engineer; Steve Dennis, Council Member Approval of Agenda Brittainmade amotion to approve the agenda. Fisherseconded.The motion was approved unanimously (5-to-0 vote). Open Forum Frazier opened the open forum andasked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission on any non-agenda item. No one addressed the Commission. Frazier closed the open forum. Chair’s Explanation of the Public Hearing Process Frazier explained the purpose of the Planning Commission, which serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council, and that the City Council makes all final decisions. In addition, he explained the process of conducting a public hearing and requested that any person wishing to speak should go to the microphone and state their full name and address for the public record. Public Hearings and Applications 6.1 Mississippi Dunes EAW - Case EAW2021-077 Pulte Homes has appliedfor an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for development of land guided Transition Area, which is generally located at the former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course site south of 103rd Street and north of the Mississippi River. Planning Commission Minutes December 20, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Schmitz introduced Jane Kansier, a Senior Planner with Bolton & Menk, who summarized the EAW process, timeline, purpose, and EAW content. Kansier stated the Council will discuss this on January 19. Tonight there is a public hearing; comments will be compiled and responses will be generated and provided to the City Council and included in the Record of Decision. No responses to questions or comments are required this evening, and no action of the Planning Commission is specifically required. Schmitz stated she’d try to answer any questions from the public. Frazier stated speakers will have three minutes to provide their comments. Comments in writing can be addressed to Senior Planner Emily Schmitz, whose email can be found on the City’s webpage, cottagegrovemn.gov; the comment period is open until Thursday, January 6, 2022. Frazier opened the public hearing. Bonnie Matter, 6649 Inskip Avenue South, asked questions and made statements: 1. Did the Planning Commission Members read the public comments that were submitted regarding the EAW? 2. There are 37 daily trains that run by the proposed development. Missing from the EAW was information like the distance between the tracks and the residences in the development. Negative impact on the residents’ quality of life due to: Noise pollution; Diesel engine smells and air quality; Train vibrations; Structural damage to houses due to foundation and settling issues; Potential grass fires in dry, hot summers from sparks; Train schedules: Morning, afternoon, evening, night, all the time, when do they run; Train loads: How big, how much, what’s on them, any hazardous materials. How would increased future rail traffic impact future residents; what are the mitigation plans for these issues? 3. The substantial increase in impervious surfaces from rooftops to roads; what’s the mitigation plan? 4. Building a senior apartment building on a slab foundation on wetlands; slabs will freeze and thaw and crack. Vibration from trains will exacerbate the problems; what’s the mitigation plan? 5. There’s a Section 11B to stormwater about water quality and volume control; it says the developer indicates that if they cannot meet the requirements, the purchase of off-site mitigation credits is an option. In a sensitive critical area, mitigation should be an absolute requirement. There should be no purchase of off-site mitigation credits. Where would a statement like this ever be considered for the type of area under review? 6. Traffic study does not reflect the development’s future traffic load with industrial development going into the east. 7. There is only one way in and out of the development. There is a “potential” for one more outlet. What if all those homes had to be evacuated? How do the residents all get out at one time with one outlet; 369 single-family homes, 130 senior units, anda multifamily building? 8. Please request a copy of my EAW comments and review the many issues with the EAW. If you’re going to allow the development to move forward, then you must help protect both the Mississippi River and future homeowners in that development. This is only a portion of what she submitted. Planning Commission Minutes December 20, 2021 Page 3 of 4 Sharon O’Boyle, 9300 Grey Cloud Trail South, Grey Cloud Island Township, stated she read the whole thing, both the EAW and the historical description of the house, which she found really interesting since she lived in the house on the corner of Mississippi Dunes until she was eight years old. Her Grandma O’Boyle owned the land before it was sold to become Mississippi Dunes Golf Course. After reading the historical part, one of the questions was about if there’d been anything to meet guidelines if there’d been any important person living there. She didn’t know if this would count, but her Grandma O’Boyle was the first woman to be a Postmistress in St. Paul Park; she things that rates as something important and is of historical value. She noticed with the EAW that they addressed the endangered species that have been seen in that area, on the property, and if you put 500 units on that land, you’re going to lose the endangered species. So, she thinks development is fine, but not on that property, and she’s said that all along. You have a chance to include it with the SNA, along with the Grey Cloud Island Regional Park; make it one whole thing, whether that be the State, with the DNR, or in combination with the City, like we have with the Grey Cloud Island Regional Park, as that’s a combination of entities that put that together. The other thing that she noticed in the EAW is the fact that the land is sand; the EAW says that all of that sand would have to be removed for there to be any housing put in. To her, that’s a red flag; if you have to remove that much soil, it’s not a good place to put a development with the fact that you’re going to have to use sump pumps because it’s in a flood plain. The other thing she thought about was she had worked at Pullman Elementary with the Rainbow Kids Club many years ago. Where are all the children going to go? She’s heard from residents in Cottage Grove that Pullman is at capacity, so if you’ve got 500 homes, you’re going to have to build another school. That doesn’t make any sense either. After reading it, they’re saying it’s going to be two people per household; to her, it seems like they’re minimizing. Based on two people per household, that’s an additional 125,000+ gallons of water per day, about 136,000+ gallons of sewage per day, and 4,000 extra cars on the road. So, choose wisely. Frazier stated that there were two emails and a handwritten letter that were provided to staff prior to the meeting; those will be included as written public comments for this hearing so those will also go to the City Council for their review. No one else spoke. Frazier closed the public hearing. Fisher stated in response to Ms. O’Boyle’s comments about Pullman Elementary, she’s on the PTA at Pullman Elementary. She understands that this new development, along with the new development going in already just south of Mississippi Dunes, is Pullman. Pullman is not at capacity, so she just wanted to make sure that was in the public comment. She serves on the PTA, and is also involved in class sizes, as she’s on another School District committee; this is not really the place to discuss the District, but there have been new schools built very recently that are not at all at capacity. She thinks the School District is doing a good job working with the City in anticipating our population growth and being able to support those children in the schools. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes of November 22, 2021 Rasmussen made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 22, 2021Planning Commission meeting. Knable seconded. Motion passed unanimously (5-to-0 vote). Reports Planning Commission Minutes December 20, 2021 Page 4 of 4 8.1 Recap of December 2021 City Council Meetings Costello provided a summary of actions taken at the City Councilmeetings in December. December 1: Council approved the Harkness Apartments final plat and development agreement; the Mississippi Dunes Master Plan was also approved. December 15: The Mississippi River Critical Corridor Ordinance Amendment was approved; NorthPoint Development was approved, so they’ll move forward with making application for their first phase. Council Member Dennis wished each of the commissioners and their families a wonderful Christmas week and all holidays celebrated this time of year. As always, we appreciate very much the work the commissioners do for the City. 8.2 Response to Planning Commission Inquiries None 8.3 Planning Commission Requests None Adjournment Brittainmade a motion to adjourn the meeting. Fisher seconded. Motion passed unanimously 5-to-0 vote). The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. BUUBDINFOU!3/!JNQBJSFE!XBUFST!NBQ FOWJSPONFOUBM!BTTFTTNFOU!XPSLTIFFU SFTQPOTF!UP!DPNNFOUT-!GJOEJOHT!!PG!GBDU!BOE!SFDPSE!PG! 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EFDJTJPO Gpsnfs!Njttjttjqqj!Evoft!Hpmg!Dpvstf Djuz!pg!Dpuubhf!Hspwf-!Njooftpub DUNES RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY in Cottage Grove, MN January 11, 2021 Dunes Cottage Grove, MN TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY PROJECT NO. 2021_012 January 11, 2022 I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota: Vernon E. Swing, P.E. Date: ______1-11-2022____________Lic. No.:_____41417____ TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNESPROPERTY COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA January 11, 2022 Prepared For: Pulte Homes Prepared By: 2 STraffic Solutions, LLC 4290 Norwood Lane North Plymouth, MN 55442 612-968-4142 Project No. 2021_012 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 II.EXISTING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS4 A. Data Collection 4 B. Roadway Description 4 III. NO-BUILD ALTERNATIVE 9 A. Background Growth 9 B. Anticipated Improvements for No-Build Conditions 9 C. Results of Analysis 9 IV. BUILD ALTERNATIVE 12 A. Site-Generated Traffic 12 B. Trip Distribution and Assignment 12 C. Build Traffic Volumes 15 D. Intersection Operational Analysis Description 15 E. Results of Analysis 18 F. 2040 Operations 20 V. SUMMARY AND SUGGESTIONS 23 LIST OF TABLES Table Page Number 1. Trip Generation 12 2. 2026 No-Build Operations 18 3. 2026 Build Operations 19 4. 2040 No-Build Operations 20 5. 2040 Build Operations 21 6. 2040 Build Operations for Hadley Avenue S Residential 22 LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page Number 1. Vicinity Map 2 2. Site Plan 3 3. Existing Geometrics and Traffic Control 7 4. Existing Traffic Volumes 8 5. 2026 No-Build AM and PM Peak Traffic 10 6. 2040 No-Build AM and PM Peak Traffic 11 7. Trip Distribution & Trip Assignment 14 8. 2026 Build AM and PM Peak Traffic 16 9. 2040 Build AM and PM Peak Traffic 17 Exhibit 1 23 TECHNICAL APPENDICES (Available upon Request) A. TRAFFIC COUNTS B.TRIP GENERATION CALCULATIONS C. RESULTS OF OPERATIONAL ANALYSES I. INTRODUCTION Pulte Homes proposes to redevelop the Mississippi Dunes Golf Course site of approximately 164-acres as a single family detached residential homes development plus a senior attached residential building referred to as the Dunes. The project will consist of a maximum of 369 single-family homes and 130 senior attached units. For the purposes of this study, it is anticipated that construction will be complete, and the facilities fully occupied by 2026. rd The proposed site is located to the south of 103 Street S and to the east of Grey Cloud Trail S and is bordered on the south by Mooers Lake. The site location is illustrated on Figure 1, "Vicinity Map". Direct access to the site is proposed via two locations both originating from Grey Cloud Trail S and progressing th southeastward into the site. Indirect access is available from Jamaica Avenue S, Hadley Avenue S, 95 thrd Avenue S, and 100 Street S via the intersection of 103 Street S with Grey Cloud Trail S. Indirect access is also available from Grey Cloud Island Drive S via both the northern and southern intersections with Grey Cloud Trail S. The location of the direct accesses is illustrated on the Concept Site Plan, Figure 2. The purpose of this study is to support the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) completed for the subject development, particularly to evaluate the impact of traffic generated by the proposed development on the operations and safety of the adjacent roadway network. The study focuses on the roads and intersections that provide direct and indirect access into the site. This study details the existing and future roadway conditions at studied intersections and includes traffic volumes, lane geometrics and traffic operational analysis results. Recommendations regarding roadway improvements to accommodate site generated traffic, as well as the anticipated growth in background traffic are included as necessary. Traffic Impact Study Page 1 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Traffic Impact Study Page 2 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Traffic Impact Study Page 3 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 I. Existing Conditions A. Data Collection The existing conditions of the nearby roadway system were documented by a field inventory conducted during the week of September 8, 2021. The purpose was to identify features that affect roadway capacity, including traffic control, sight distances, turn lanes, speed limits, etc. In addition, turning movement traffic counts were conducted revealing the AM Peak hour occurs at 7:30 – 8:30 AM and the PM Peak hour at 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the following intersections: 103rd Street S & Grey Cloud Trail Hadley Avenue S & 100th Street S 100th Street S & Jamaica Avenue S Hadley Avenue S & 95th Street S Jamaica Avenue S & 95th Street S Grey Cloud Island Drive and Grey Cloud Island Trail 3-way intersection Grey Cloud Island Drive and Grey Cloud Island Trail intersection on the Island Figure 3 illustrates the study area, the existing geometrics, and the traffic control, and Figure 4 shows the existing AM and PM Peak hour turning movement counts. Also, the 2019 average daily traffic volumes in the study area as published by MnDOT are included on Figure 4. It is noted, Covid-19 has affected the travel patterns during peak times. Current patterns in the Twin Cities suggest the total daily traffic volumes are at levels similar to pre-Covid conditions, but the AM peak is much less intense, and the PM peak is occurring earlier with less volume but is lasting longer. The volumes in this report have not been adjusted to reflect pre-Covid conditions. B. Roadway Descriptions The existing geometrics of the Study Area Roadway Network have been documented based on a field review. The discussion that follows details specific items such as lane layout, roadway classifications, and turn lane storage lengths. Traffic Impact Study Page 4 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Jamaica Avenue S, runs generally north/south to the east of the site. It is a City of Cottage Grove Minnesota State Aid (MSA) road and is functionally classified as an A Minor Expander. In the th study area, it is a 4-lane road, undivided to the south of 95 Street S, and divided to the north with th designated left right turn lanes at intersection with 95Street S. It provides indirect access to the thrd site via the intersection with 100Street S and subsequently 103 Street S. It is signed for 45 mph, and has an urban cross-section. Hadley Avenue S, runs generally north-south to the east of the site. It is a City of Cottage Grove MSA road and is functionally classified as a Major Collector. In the study area, it is a two lane road with right and left turn lanes provided at major intersections. Hadley Avenue S provides indirect thrd access to the site via the intersection with 100 Street S and subsequently 103 Street S. It is signed for 40 mph and has an urban cross-section. th 95 Street S, runs generally east-west to the northeast of the site. It is a City of Cottage Grove MSA road and is functionally classified as a Major Collector. In the study area, it is generally a 4- th lane road. 95 Street S provides indirect access to the site via the intersection with Hadley Avenue rd S and subsequently 103 Street S. It is signed for 45 mph and has an urban cross-section th 100 Street S, generally runs in an east-west direction to the east of the site. It is a City of Cottage Grove (MSA) road and is functionally classified as a Major Collector/Other Arterial, and in the future it is planned as an A-Minor Expander. In the vicinity of the site, it is a 2-lane undivided road with dedicated right turn lanes and left turn by-pass lanes at major intersections. It provides indirect rd access to the site via its connection to 103 Street S. It is signed for 50 mph and generally has an urban cross-section. Traffic Impact Study Page 5 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 rd 103Street S, generally runs in an east-west direction to the north of the site. It is a City of Cottage Grove MSA roadway and is functionally classified as a Major Collector. It provides indirect access to the site via its intersection with Grey Cloud Trail S, is a 2-lane facility and is signed for 40 mph. Grey Cloud Trail S, runs generally north-south adjacent to the site. It is a Cottage Grove MSA roadway and is functionally classified as a Major Collector. It provides direct access to the site via two new intersections. Grey Cloud Trail S is a 2-lane undivided facility, is signed for 40-mph, and currently has a rural cross-section. Grey Cloud Island Dr S, runs generally north/south to the west of the site. It is a City of Cottage Grove Local Street. In the vicinity of the site, it is a 2-lane undivided and it provides indirect access to the site via its intersections with Grey Cloud Trail S. It is signed for 35 mph and has a rural cross-section. As mentioned above, the existing geometric conditions at the study area intersections have been reviewed rd and are summarized on Figure 3. It is noted, 103 Street S passes under an active rail line just to the east of Grey Cloud Trail S. This underpass is stop controlled on both approaches as the roadway curvature and width of the underpass will not accommodate more than one oversized vehicle at a time. Traffic Impact Study Page 6 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Traffic Impact Study Page 7 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Traffic Impact Study Page 8 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 III. NO-BUILD ALTERNATIVE To address the impacts of a development on the surrounding roadway system, it is necessary to predict the traffic that would be present on the roadway system at the time (the design year) of completion of the proposed development, without the inclusion of the proposed development. This is considered the No- Build scenario, and serves as a basis with which to compare Build scenarios. In this study two design years were analyzed 2026, the year after the development is fully built and occupied, and 2040, the current planning year horizon. A. Background Growth Review of the latest City of Cottage Grove Comprehensive Transportation Plan indicates the traffic in the area is expected to increase. The City’s Comprehensive Plan indicates traffic will grow by approximately 1.3 percent per year between now and 2040. This rate is likely conservative as ITE and the Transportation Research Board suggest traffic patterns will permanently change due to the impact of COVID-19 with fewer home to work and work to home trips likely to occur in the future. Figures 5 and 6 illustrate the anticipated 2026 and 2040 No-Build peak hour traffic volumes. B. Anticipated Improvements for No-Build Conditions There are no programmed improvements identified for the roadways surrounding the site. For the purposes of this study it is assumed that the current roadway condition will remain as is. C. Results of Analysis The study area intersections identified in Section II were analyzed for the 2026 and 2040 No-Build scenarios. Complete discussion of the results of these analyses is provided in Section IV, where a comparison with corresponding design year Build alternatives are made. Traffic Impact Study Page 9 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Traffic Impact Study Page 10 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Traffic Impact Study Page 11 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 IV. BUILD ALTERNATIVE A. Site-Generated Traffic The number of vehicle trips generated by the maximum 369 single family homes and 130 Unit Senior Attached Residences to be developed as part of the Dunes residential development were estimated for the th weekday daily, and AM and PM traffic peak hours using the data and methodologies contained in the 10 Edition of Trip Generation, published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). The proposed development will include single-family homes corresponding to ITE Land Use Code 210 and senior attached residential units corresponding to ITE Land Use Code 252. Table 1 summarizes the trip generation estimates. Table 1 Trip Generation Trips Generated Land Land Use Use Size AM peak PM Peak Weekday ADT Code Enter Exit EnterExit Single Family 210 369 Homes67 200 224 1323456 Housing Senior Attached 252 130 Units 9 17 18 15 497 Units 76 217 242 147 Totals 3953 293 389 th 1.Per the data and methodologies in Trip Generation, 10Edition, published by ITE. B. Trip Distribution and Assignment The distribution of site-generated traffic from and to the adjacent street system was based on existing traffic patterns in the area and on travel time forecasts recorded during the peak traffic times using google maps. Figure 7, titled "Trip Distribution and Trip Assignment," depicts the distribution of the estimated site- generated traffic entering and exiting the study area roadway network, with 100 percent destined to/from the north. This traffic is then distributed accordingly, with 15 percent utilizing the Hadley Avenue and TH 61 interchange, 84 percent utilizing the Jamaica Avenue S and TH 61 interchange (with 20 percent diverting Traffic Impact Study Page 12 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 th to95Street S when the traffic light is red or when visiting retail on the way home) and 1 percent utilizing Grey Cloud Trail. Site-generated traffic was assigned to the network accordingly and is also illustrated on Figure 7. (It is noted the volume of traffic turning left into the northern access may benefit from the installation of a left turn lane as traffic on Grey Cloud Trail S increases in the future. However, this study did not include a dedicated left turn lane at this access in the analysis.) Traffic Impact Study Page 13 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Traffic Impact Study Page 14 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 C.Build Traffic Volumes When combined, the site-generated traffic volumes and No-Build scenario traffic volumes result in the Build scenario traffic volumes, shown on Figures 8 and 9 for the 2026 and 2040 design years, respectively. D. Intersection Operational Analysis Description The operating conditions of transportation facilities, such as roadways, traffic signals and stop-controlled intersections, are evaluated based on the relationship of the theoretical capacity of a facility to the actual traffic volume on that facility. Various factors affect capacity including travel speed, roadway geometry, grade, number of travel lanes, and intersection control. The current standards for evaluating capacity and th operating conditions are contained in the 6Edition of Highway Capacity Manual, published by the Transportation Research Board. The procedures describe operating conditions in terms of driver delay represented as a Level of Service (LOS). Operations are given letter designations with "A" representing the best operating conditions and "F" representing the worst. Generally, level of service “D” represents the threshold for acceptable overall intersection operating conditions during a peak hour. The Chart below summarizes the level of service and delay criteria for signalized and unsignalized intersections. Signalized Intersection Unsignalized Intersection LOS Designation Average Delay/Vehicle (Sec.) Average Delay/Vehicle (Sec.) A<10 < 10 B > 10-20 > 10-15 C> 20-35> 15-25 D> 35-55 > 25-35 E> 55-80> 35-50 F > 80 > 50 A final fundamental component of operational analyses is a study of vehicular queuing, or the line of vehicles waiting to pass through an intersection. An intersection can operate with an acceptable Level of Service, but if queues from the intersection extend back to block entrances to turn lanes or accesses to adjacent land uses, unsafe operating conditions could result. In this report, the Industry Design Standard 95th percentile queue length is used. The 95th Percentile Queue Length refers to that length of vehicle queue that has only a five-percent probability of occurring during an analysis hour. Traffic Impact Study Page 15 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Traffic Impact Study Page 16 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Traffic Impact Study Page 17 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 E. Results of Analysis th This section contains the results of the intersection operational analyses based on Synchro/Simtraffic, 11 Edition, and provides recommendations, as necessary to mitigate the impacts. It is noted, the reported results are from the aggregate of 10 SimTraffic simulations which use a random number generator to seed the network with vehicles. These results reflect dynamic conditions and a more accurate than the results of the static analysis reported by Synchro, however, due to random number generator can sometimes show slightly better results on minor movements under higher traffic conditions when the intersections are operating at very good LOS. Table 2 summarize the results of the operational analyses for the 2026 No Build scenario (assumes 1.0 percent annual growth in traffic from existing conditions). Table 2 2026 No-Build Operations Overall/Worst Movement LOS & Delay (sec) th Intersection Notes/95 Percentile Q AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Grey Cloud Island Dr S & Grey EB Q is 30 ft in AM; a (1.1)/a ebl (3.4) a (1.5)/a ebl (3.6) Cloud Trail S (south) EB Q is 37 ft in PM WB Q is 36 ft in AM; rd 103Street S & Grey Cloud Trail S a (1.1)/a wbl (4.0) a (1.4)/a wbl (3.8) WB Q is 37 ft in PM WB Q is 39 ft in AM; th 100 Street S & Hadley Avenue S a (1.1)/a wbl (3.2) a (1.5)/a wbl (5.8) WB Q is 51 ft in PM NB Q is 37 ft in AM; th 95Street S & Hadley Avenue S a (4.3)/a wbl (7.1) a (4.8)/a wbl (7.5) SB Q is 42 ft in PM Grey Cloud Island Dr S & Grey -NA - ; a (1.0)/a ebr (2.5) a (1.1)/a ebr (2.9) Cloud Trail S (north)EBR Q is 13 ft in PM EBLQ is 133 ft in AM; th 95 Street S & Jamaica Avenue S A (6.2)/C EBT (25.7) A (9.7)/C WBT (30.2) EBL Q is 173 ft in PM SBR Q is 214ft in AM; th 100 Street S & Jamaica Avenue S a (8.6)/c wbt (16.8) b (11.4)/d sbl (32.0) SBR Q is 242 ft in PM 1. Overall Level of Service reported from SimTraffic delay, first letter represents intersection LOS, while second letter represents worst LOS of individual approach. Upper case letters indicate signalized intersection, lower-case letters indicate unsignalized intersection, and italic letters signify roundabouts th 2. 95 percentile queues are a result from an average of 10 SimTraffic simulations. The results shown in Table 2 indicate all intersections and worst movements are expected to operate at acceptable LOS in 2026 without the proposed project. Further, the results indicate all intersections will Traffic Impact Study Page 18 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 experience manageable vehicle queues. No intersection modifications are suggested for the 2026 No-Build condition. Table 3 summarizes the operational analyses results for the 2026 Build conditions. Table 3 2026 Build Operations Overall/Worst Movement LOS & Delay (sec) th Intersection Notes/95 Percentile Q AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Grey Cloud Island Dr S & Grey EB Q is 28 ft in AM; a (1.0)/a ebl (3.5) a (1.2)/a ebl (3.5) Cloud Trail S (south)EB Q is 35ft in PM WB Q is 51 ft in AM; rd 103Street S & Grey Cloud Trail S a (1.7)/a wbl (4.3) a (4.6)/a wbl (7.8) WB Q is 83 ft in PM WB Q is 49 ft in AM; th 100 Street S & Hadley Avenue S a (2.5)/a wbl (6.9) a (4.1)/b wbl (11.4) WB Q is 90 ft in PM NB Q is 47 ft in AM; th 95Street S & Hadley Avenue S a (4.7)/a wbl (7.6) a (6.3)/b wbl (10.7) WB Q is 69 ft in PM Grey Cloud Island Dr S & Grey EBR Q is 13 ft in AM; a (0.9)/a ebr (1.6) a (1.2)/a ebr (2.9) Cloud Trail S (north)EBR Q is 15 ft in PM EBL Q is 135 ft in AM; th 95 Street S & Jamaica Avenue S A (6.9)/C EBL (20.3) B (10.1)/D WBL(38.9) EBL Q is 167ft in PM SBR Q is 246 ft in AM; th 100 Street S & Jamaica Avenue S b (11.5)/c sbr (18.3) a (4.8)/b sbl (10.1) SBR Q is 62ft in PM WBR Q is 66 ft in AM; North Access & Grey Cloud Trail S a (2.6)/a wbr (3.9) a (2.3)/a sbl (3.2) WBR Q is 53ft in PM WBR Q is 49 ft in AM; South Access & Grey Cloud Trail S a (2.2)/a wbr (2.9) a (1.9)/a wbr (2.7) WBR Q is 44 is PM 1. Overall Level of Service reported from SimTraffic delay, first letter represents intersection LOS, while second letter represents worst LOS of individual approach. Upper case letters indicate signalized intersection, lower-case letters indicate unsignalized intersection, and italic letters signify roundabouts th 2. 95 percentile queues are a result from an average of 10 SimTraffic simulations. The results shown in Table 3 indicate all intersections and worst movements are expected to operate at acceptable LOS in 2026 with the proposed project. Further, the results indicate all intersections will experience manageable vehicle queues. It is noted the project will have a negligible impact on the operations of the Grey Cloud Island Dr S and Grey Cloud Trail S intersections. (Again, when the operations of the intersection and critical movements are at LOS A, the random number generator can sometimes show slightly better delay or queuing results on minor movements even with higher traffic volume conditions.) Traffic Impact Study Page 19 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 F.2040 Operations The long-range planning horizon year is 2040, as mentioned in the No-Build section. The results of the analysis of the 2040 No-Build traffic conditions, which continue to reflect a 1.3 percent annual growth rate, assume the roadways surrounding the site have the current configuration. Table 4 summarizes the 2040 No-Build operations at the study area intersections. Table 4 2040 No-Build Operations Overall/Worst Movement LOS & Delay (sec) th Intersection Notes/95 Percentile Q AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Grey Cloud Island Dr S & Grey EB Q is 33 ft in AM; a (0.9)/a ebl (3.9) a (1.3)/a ebl (3.6) Cloud Trail S (south) EB Q is 37 ft in PM rd 103 Street S & Grey Cloud Trail WB Q is 38 ft in AM; a (1.0)/a wbl (3.3) a (1.6)/a wbl (3.9) S WB Q is 43 ft in PM WB Q is 39 ft in AM; th 100 Street S & Hadley Avenue S a (1.2)/a wbl (4.6) a (1.3)/a wbl (5.5) WB Q is 45 ft in PM NB Q is 57 ft in AM; th 95Street S & Hadley Avenue S a (5.2)/a wbr (5.2) a (6.0)/a wbl (10.0) SB Q is 65 ft in PM Grey Cloud Island Dr S & Grey -NA - ; a (0.8)/a ebr (2.6) a (1.1)/a ebr (3.3) Cloud Trail S (north) EBR Q is 9 ft in PM EBL Q is 128 ft in AM; th 95 Street S & Jamaica Avenue S A (7.1)/B EBL (17.6) B (12.4)/C EBL (22.0) EBL Q is 220 ft in PM th 100 Street S & Jamaica Avenue EBL Q is 33 ft in AM; a (2.5)/a sbl (5.2) a (2.7)/a sbl (5.1) S SBR Q is 44 ft in PM 1. Overall Level of Service reported from SimTraffic delay, first letter represents intersection LOS, while second letter represents worst LOS of individual approach. Upper case letters indicate signalized intersection, lower-case letters indicate unsignalized intersection, and italic letters signify roundabouts th 2. 95 percentile queues are a result from an average of 10 SimTraffic simulations. The results shown in Table 4 indicate all intersections and worst movements are expected to operate at acceptable LOS in 2040 without the proposed project. Further, the results indicate all intersections will experience manageable vehicle queues. (Again, when the operations of the intersection and critical movements are at LOS A, the random number generator can sometimes result in slightly better delay or queuing results on minor movements even with higher traffic volume conditions.) Table 5 summarizes the results of the 2040 Build traffic operational analysis, assuming no improvements or mitigation. Traffic Impact Study Page 20 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Table 5 2040 Build Operations Overall/Worst Movement LOS & Delay (sec) th IntersectionNotes/95Percentile Q AM Peak HourPM Peak Hour Grey Cloud Island Dr S & Grey EB Q is 22 ft in AM; a (0.8)/a ebl (3.2) a (1.5)/a ebl (3.9) Cloud Trail S (south)EB Q is 36 ft in PM rd 103Street S & Grey Cloud Trail WB Q is 31 ft in AM; a (1.4)/a wbl (3.9) a (4.4)/a wbl (7.7) SWB Q is 85 ft in PM WB Q is 54 ft in AM; th 100 Street S & Hadley Avenue S a (2.0)/a wbl (4.2) a (3.8)/b wbl (10.1) WB Q is 95 ft in PM NB Q is 53 ft in AM; th 95Street S & Hadley Avenue S a (4.5)/a wbl (7.9) a (6.0)/a wbl (8.9) WB Q is 55 ft in PM Grey Cloud Island Dr S & Grey NA; a (1.0)/a ebr (1.3) a (0.9)/a ebr (2.5) Cloud Trail S (north) NA EBL Q is 143 ft in AM; th 95 Street S & Jamaica Avenue S A (8.5)/B EBL (19.0) B (11.9)/D WBL(36.5) EBL Q is 196 ft in PM th 100 Street S & Jamaica Avenue EBL Q is 42 ft in AM; a (3.3)/a sbl (6.3) a (5.4)/a sbl (7.9) S SBR Q is 68 ft in PM WBR Q is 63 ft in AM; North Access & Grey Cloud Trail S a (2.2)/a wbr (3.6) a (2.4)/a sbl (3.0) WBR Q is 47 ft in PM WBR Q is 32 ft in AM; South Access & Grey Cloud Trail S a (1.6)/wbr (3.0) a (2.0)/a wbr (2.0) WBR Q is 52 ft in PM 1. Overall Level of Service reported from SimTraffic delay, first letter represents intersection LOS, while second letter represents worst LOS of individual approach. Upper case letters indicate signalized intersection, lower-case letters indicate unsignalized intersection, and italic letters signify roundabouts th 2. 95 percentile queues are a result from an average of 10 SimTraffic simulations The results shown in Table 5 indicate all intersections are expected to operate at acceptable overall LOS in 2040 with the proposed project. Further, the results indicate all intersections will experience short to moderate vehicle queues, which are typical for peak hour conditions. As with the 2026 Build conditions, the project will have a negligible impact on the operations of the Grey Cloud Island Dr S and Grey Cloud Trail S intersections. (Again, when the operations of the intersection and critical movements are at LOS A, the random number generator can sometimes result in slightly better delay or queuing results on minor movements even with higher traffic conditions.) In addition to the forecast conditions at the study area intersections identified earlier in this document, two other areas were reviewed for the 2040 AM and PM Build conditions to determine if the project will result in unacceptable operations. The two areas are the railroad underpass intersection, and the Hadley Avenue Traffic Impact Study Page 21 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 ththrd S intersections with90Street S and 85Street S. As mentioned in the existing conditions section, 103 Street S passes under an active rail line and the approach lanes for each direction of the underpass are controlled with stop signs. This treatment is in place to protect oversized vehicles such as semi-trucks which cannot navigate through the underpass without encroaching into the opposing lane of traffic. It is rd noted, this project will straighten the 103Street S underpass, however, the opening will remain narrow likely making it difficult for two oversized vehicles to pass simultaneously. The operation analysis of the 2040 AM and PM Build conditions indicate the intersection and worst movement will operate at LOS A th for both peak periods with the longest 95percentile queue estimate to be 90 feet for westbound traffic during the PM peak. That said, with the anticipated increase in traffic associated with the proposed project, it is suggested that advanced warning signs with flashers be installed to alert drivers to the unusual traffic control conditions. th The 2040 Build AM and PM peak hour traffic operations at the Hadley Avenue S intersections with 90 th Street S and 85 Street S were also analyzed using Synchro/SimTraffic Software. These intersections are all-way stop control with share left through and right movements occurring from one lane on all approaches. The volumes used in the analysis are derived from existing ADT. Exhibit 1 summarizes the 2040 Build peak hour traffic conditions at the two intersections. The results of the analyses indicate the intersection and worst movement operations for both intersections will not significantly change with the addition of traffic from the proposed project. Table 6 summarizes the results for the 2040 Build conditions. Table 6 2040 Build Operations for Hadley Avenue S Residential Intersections Overall/Worst Movement LOS & Delay (sec) th Intersection Notes/95 Percentile Q AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour NB Q is 97 ft in AM; th 90Street S & Hadley Avenue S a (6.6)/a nbt (7.7) a (7.2)/a nbt (8.2) NB Q is 113 ft in PM NB Q is 92 ft in AM; th 85Street S & Hadley Avenue S a (6.8)/a wbl (7.7) a (7.6)/a sbt (8.0) SB Q is 95 ft in PM 1. Overall Level of Service reported from SimTraffic delay, first letter represents intersection LOS, while second letter represents worst LOS of individual approach. Upper case letters indicate signalized intersection, lower-case letters indicate unsignalized intersection, and italic letters signify roundabouts th 2. 95 percentile queues are a result from an average of 10 SimTraffic simulations Traffic Impact Study Page 22 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 Exhibit 1 –2040 Build Traffic Volumes at Hadley St Intersections Traffic Impact StudyPage 23 S2Traffic SolutionsNovember 9, 2021Revised: January11, 2022 V. SUMMARY AND SUGGESTIONS The preceding analysis has evaluated the potential traffic impacts of the proposed development of the Pulte Homes single family and attached senior apartment residential project, Dunes, on the operations of the study area intersections. The site is located adjacent to the east side of Grey Cloud Trail S and south side rd of 103 Street S, just north of Mooers Lake in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Two design years were considered in this study, 2026 to correspond to the year after build-out and 2040 to remain consistent with the long range planning horizon. For both design years a No-Build and Build scenario, was analyzed and compared to assess the development’s impact, and the area’s future infrastructure needs. Development of the Dunes residential project on the former Mississippi Dunes Golf Course site by 2026 is expected to result in approximately 3,953 new vehicle trips on the study area roadway network per average weekday. Peak hour trips generated by the development are estimated at 293 during the AM peak hour and 389 during the PM peak hour. The site access will include the construction of two new intersection on Grey Cloud Trail S, to the south of rd 103 Street S. Growth in background traffic at a rate of 1.3 percent per year was accounted for in the analysis. Results of the operational analyses in the 2026 and 2040 No-Build and 2026 and 2040 Build scenarios indicate all the intersections will operate at acceptable levels of service with typical Peak Hour short to moderate vehicle rd queues. It is suggested that the current stop sign control of the 103 Street S underpass be augment with advanced warning flashers to alert the driver of an unusual traffic control treatment. While not warranted at this time, it may be beneficial to include a dedicated left turn lane for Grey Cloud Trail into site at the northern access intersection. No other improvements to the roadways or intersections within the study area are required. Traffic Impact Study Page 24 S2 Traffic Solutions November 9, 2021 Revised: January 11, 2022 BUUBDINFOU!5/!OFX!IJTUPSZ!SFQPSU!PO! XJMMJBN!DPXBO0IFSC!GSJU\[!IPVTF FOWJSPONFOUBM!BTTFTTNFOU!XPSLTIFFU SFTQPOTF!UP!DPNNFOUT-!GJOEJOHT!!PG!GBDU!BOE!SFDPSE!PG! 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Executive Summary1 Site History 2 Historic Context 2 10301 Grey Cloud Trail 5 City of Cottage Grove Local Designation 11 Past Determinations of Historic Significance11 Designation Criteria11 Integrity 12 National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Designation12 Sources Consulted 14 Appendix A: Current Photos 1 FYFDVUJWF!TVNNBSZ This report summarizes our historical research on the 10301 Grey Cloud Trail property in Cottage Grove. The purpose of our research was to provide additional information on the history of the site. We have also provided our preliminary recommendations and professional opinion on the property’s ability to qualify for local landmark and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) designation. Site History: The current site features a house and barn on 2.75 acres of land. The house was likely constructed between 1850 and 1886. The associated barn was constructed at an unknown date, but it is possible that it dates to the same time period. From the time of its construction until the mid-1900s, the property was associated with dozens of acres of surrounding farm land. For most of its history, the house appears to have primarily operated as a single-family residence for individuals and/or families who farmed the surrounding acreage. Past Determinations of Historic Significance: The property is not currently locally designated as a historic site. A 1990 survey of Cottage Grove recommended the property for additional research and local designation. The property is not currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Local Landmark Designation: For a property to be locally designated by the City of Cottage Grove, it must demonstrate historical significance by meeting at least one of the City’s five criteria for designation and retain integrity (the physical materials and features that were present during the time when the property achieved historical significance). Based on our research, we believe that the property meets Criterion 1 for its association with Cottage Grove’s history as a rural, agricultural community. Additionally, the property likely meets Criterion 4 as a unique local example of limestone building construction. The building has experienced several alterations since its construction, which may impact its integrity. National Register of Historic Places Designation: For a property to be listed on the National Register, it must demonstrate historic significance by meeting at least one of the National Park Service’s Criteria for Evaluation and retain integrity. Based on our research, additional information is needed to assess the property’s eligibility for the National Register. Alterations to integrity may pose a challenge to NRHP listing. 1 TJUFIJTUPSZ IJTUPSJD!DPOUFYU! 10301 Grey Cloud Trail is located in the southwest corner of thecity of Cottage Grovein Section 30 of Township 27 North, Range 21 West. Historically, the house and barn on this property were surrounded by and associated with dozens of acres of farmland, and they are best understood within the context of the agricultural history of Cottage Grove. This section presents a brief summary of this agricultural history followed by an in-depth discussion of the history of the property itself. The City of Cottage Grove is located between the Mississippi and St. CroixRivers in an area historically known as the St. Croix Triangle (modern-day Washington and Ramsey Figure 1.1847 plat mapof Township 27 North, Range 21 West. Section 30 is highlighted in red. Map courtesy of United States Bureau of Land Management and Counties). Most of the land theMinnesota General Land Office. within the boundaries of modern-day Cottage Groveis located in Township 27 (see Figure 1). Township 27 was first surveyed in 1847when the St. Croix Triangle was claimed by the United States government as part 1 of Wisconsin Territory. The area was subsequentlyincorporated into Minnesota Territoryin 1849. The first Euro-American settler in the Cottage Grove area was likely James Sullivan Norris, who staked his claimto a portion of Section 12of Township 27 in 1843. Norris was followed by 1th George W. Jones, “Township No. 27N, Range No. 21 West 7Mer.,” March 15, 1848, United States Bureau of Land Management, GeneralLand Office Historic Plat Map Retrieval System, https://www.mngeo.state.mn.us/glo/index.html; Robert Vogel, The New England of the West: A Survey of Historic Properties Associated with Early American Settlement in Cottage Grove (City of Cottage Grove, September 1990), 12; Robert Vogel, Cottage Grove History: A Palimpset (Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, 1997), 2 –3. 2 other Euro-Americansmostly from New England states,such as New York, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.According to historian Robert Vogel, “by C M & SP 1855,Cottage Grove was one of the fastest-growing rural townships in Minnesota, with schools, churches, a lyceum hall, and perhaps twenty or thirty 2 farms.”The township of CB & Q Cottage Grove was officially organized in May of 1858, days afterMinnesota achieved 3 statehood. Cottage Grove’s earliest settlers were largely subsistence farmers who cultivated spring 4 wheat or potatoes as cash crops. By 1871, concentrated settlement within thetownship was limited totwo small villages –East Cottage Grove in Section Figure 2.1886plat map of the Cottage Grove area showing theChicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad(C M & St P) and the Chicago, Burlington and 12, near the northeast corner of Quincy (C B & Q) Railroads. Location of Section 30 indicated in red. Map courtesy of the township, and Langdonin the University of Minnesota’s UMedia. Section 21,near the center of the township. Cottage Grovewas originally connected to river towns along the Mississippi River and St. Croix River via wagon roads. The township received its first railroad line in 1869 when the St. Paul and Chicago Railroad (later the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroador C M & SP) constructed a station at Langdon(see Figure 2). The Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy (CB & Q) 2 Vogel, Cottage Grove History, 2 –3; Duane D. Fisher, “The Development of Cottage Grove, The First Rural Settlement in Minnesota,” term paper (Macalaster College, 1954), 5; Robert C. Vogel, “Historic Houses of Cottage Grove: A Field Guide,” Perspectives in Cottage Grove History, no. 1 (February 1986), “A Brief History of Cottage Grove,” on file at the Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota; Robert Vogel, Preliminary Inventory of Pre- 1940 Houses in the City of Cottage Grove, (Prepared for the City of Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, September 1988), 9. 3 Edward D. Neill, A History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley: Including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN: Northstar Publishing Company, 1881), 328. 4 Vogel, The New England of the West, 10 –12. 3 was extended through the township in the late 1880s, passing along the southwest edge of Cottage 5 Grove Township to connect Prescott, Wisconsin to St. Paul (see Figure 2). During the early 1860s, the Civil War created an increased demand for grain and livestock. This demand, combined with the arrival of the railroads and innovations in farm machinery, shifted the focus of agricultural production in Cottage Grove from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture. Throughout Washington County, the number of farms and the amount of acreage under cultivation increased. Concurrently, Cottage Grove experienced a second wave of immigration, including newcomers from Germany, Scandinavia, England, and Ireland. Until about 1880, agricultural production focused on wheat, which was sold and shipped to other locations. During the late 1800s, farmers expanded beyond wheat into feed grains (such as corn and oats), 6 raising livestock, and dairy farming. Demand for agricultural products remained strong through the first World War, benefitting Cottage Grove farmers. However, increased agricultural production during this time period led to a decrease in farmland value in the 1920s. This was followed by the Great Depression of the 1930s, which brought economic challenges for farmers. According to Vogel, the result of this period of economic strain was that farming “became less of a way of life and more a highly competitive 7 In the years following World War II, the business, with fewer farmers producing more goods.” number of Washington County farms decreased, and the average farm size became larger. Agriculture continued as Cottage Grove’s primary economic driver until into the 1950s, when the community began to develop into a residential suburb. Between 1958 and 1960 alone, 1,200 houses were constructed in the township. Cottage Grove grew rapidly, with 800 residents in 1950, 5,000 residents in 1960, 14,300 residents in 1970, and a population of 25,000 in 1995. The Village of 8 Though the city has evolved Cottage Grove was incorporated in 1965; it became a city in 1974. substantially from its nineteenth century origins, it still retains a considerable amount of land within 9 its borders that is zoned for agricultural and rural residential uses. 5 Robert Vogel, A History of Washington County: Gateway to Minnesota History (Stillwater, MN: Washington County Historical Society, 2008), 231 – 232; Andrew J. Schmidt, Daniel Pratt, Andrea Vermeer, and Betsy Bradley, Railroads in Minnesota, 1862 – 1956, Multiple Property Documentation Form, 2013, Section E, page 51; Neill, A History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley, 336, 372; Vogel, Cottage Grove History, 3 – 6. 6 Vogel, The New England of the West, 12 - 13; Carole Zellie, Washington County Historic Contexts (prepared for Washington County Land Management, 1999), 165; Vogel, “Historic Houses of Cottage Grove,” 3. 7 Vogel, The New England of the West, 24; Zellie, Washington County Historic Contexts, 167. 8 Vogel, “Historic Houses of Cottage Grove,” 5; Robert Vogel, Cottage Grove History, 5; Willard E. Rosenfelt, Washington: A History of the Minnesota County (Stillwater, MN: Croixside Press, 1977), 244; MetroCouncil, “Cottage Grove: Suburban Edge Where Urban Meets Farmland and Open Space,” July 17, 2017, https://metrocouncil.org/News-Events/Communities/Newsletters/Cottage-Grove-Suburban-edge-where-urban- meets-far.aspx. 9 City of Cottage Grove, “Cottage Grove 2016 Zoning Map,” June 13, 2016, https://listingsprod.blob.core.windows.net/ourlistings-usa/fc2443b4-28bc-40f6-9d13-a4f09a816bcc/b8b4f092- f528-40e2-985b-cb191fc16a0a. 4 21412!Hsfz!Dmpve!Usbjm This broader history of Cottage Grove is reflected in the history of 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. Today, the property NWNE addressed at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail includes a house and barn on 2.75 acres of land in the northeast quarter of Section 30 of Township 27. For most of its history, however, the property has comprised a SWSE small portion of much larger parcels of farm 10 land. The earliest recorded owner of the northeastquarter of Section 30 was NW NE Alexander Fell, a private in theSixth Regiment of the United States Infantry. Fell received 160 acres of land –the northeast and northwestquarters of Section 30 and SE SW the southeastand southwestquarters of Section 19 (see Figure 2) –under the Scrip Warrant Act of 1850, which providedfree Figure 3.1850 land grant and current parcel boundaries. Red land to United States military veterans. As dashed lines indicate section and quarter boundaries. Background was common practice for recipients of these map courtesy of Washington County. grants, Fell granted or sold his rights to this 11 land to Jeremiah Lamb, who filed a claim for the property with the General Land Office in 1854. More research is necessary to determine the property’s earliest owners with certainty. However, Washington County property records suggest that the south half of the northeast quarter 12 of Section 30 was owned by a succession of at least threeindividualsbetween 1854 and1864.These included William B. Dibble, Louis \[Lewis\] Dibble, and Peter Pfiefer. According to ahistory of the St. Croix River Valleywritten in 1881, William Burris Dibble wasone of the early Euro-American settlersof Washington County. Born in New York in 1815, Dibble moved toMarine Mills (11 miles north of current day Stillwater)by 1838. Around 1845, Dibble moved to Point Douglas in Denmark Townshipto the east of Cottage Grove. Dibble’s first wife, Eliza, died in 1847, and Dibble remarried 10 Washington County Property Information, https://maps.co.washington.mn.us/wcgis/. 11 Military Warrant, accession number MW-0759-034, March 3, 1854, General Land Office, https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=0759- 034&docClass=MW&sid=jq5vpuvb.sfl#patentDetailsTabIndex=1; James W. Oberly, “Military Bounty Land Warrants in the United States, 1847-1900,” February 17, 1992, ICPSR, https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09514.v1 12 The completion of a chain of title for the property was beyond the scope of this research. More research is necessary to confirm early ownership of the property. See tract pages for the northeast quarter of Section 30, Township 27, Range 21, on file at the Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services, Stillwater, MN. 5 Mary Ann Wright in 1853. Dibble appears to have continued to farm in Point Douglas until his death in 1883. It is unclear why Dibble acquired land in Cottage Grove Township. Given his brief 13 ownership of the property, the land may have been a speculative investment. The next owner of the property, Louis (or Lewis) Dibble, is listed in the 1857 Minnesota Territorial Census as a resident of Point Douglas. By 1860, Louis was living in Cottage Grove and considered farming his primary occupation. As Louis was also from New York, he may have been related to William. At the time of 14 the 1860 census, Louis and his wife Hannah had five children. Little is known about Peter Pfiefer; research did not reveal any definitive information about this individual. The next owner of the property, William Cowan, appears to have acquired the land from Peter Pfiefer in 1873. By 1886, a plat map of Cottage Grove indicates that Cowan owned 247 acres in Section 30, including the 2.75 acres that now comprise the 10301 Grey Cloud Trail property. Cowan is listed as a resident of Cottage Grove in both the 1875 and 1885 Minnesota Territorial Censuses. Cowan, who was 56 years old at the time of the 1875 census, was a native of Scotland. His wife Harriet (45 years old in 1875) was born in Canada, while two younger household members – Hannah (18) and Harriet (14) – were also born in Scotland. By 1885, three individuals named John 15 (28), Anna (26), and Harriet (23) were residing with William and Harriet. The 1886 plat map of Cottage Grove shows a structure on Cowan’s property in the location of the current house, just to the east of the road that is now Grey Cloud Trail and west of the tracks of the CB & Q Railroad (see Figure 4). Possibly, this structure is the existing two-and-one-half- story, gable-roofed, limestone house. No historic photographs of the property have been uncovered. Based on its existing appearance, the house was not designed as high-style architecture. Rather, like most of the pre-1940 houses in Cottage Grove, it is best classified as “folk” or “vernacular” 13 Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1875, Washington County, Denmark Township, family 117, accessed via Ancestry.com; United States Bureau of the Census, Tenth Census of the United States, Minnesota, Washington County, Denmark Township, dwelling no. 213; “William B. Dibble,” Minnesota, U.S., Marriages Index, 1849-1950, ancestry.com; “William Burris Dibble,” Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Ancestry.com; “Marine Mills,” Minnesota Historical Society, accessed November 18, 2021, https://www.mnhs.org/media/kits/marinemill; Neill, A History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley, 193, 260, 326, 354 – 361, 477. 14 Vogel, The New England of the West, 54; United States Bureau of the Census, Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, Washington County, Cottage Grove, dwelling no. 1376, Ancestry.com; Minnesota Territorial Census, 1857, Washington County, Cottage Grove, dwelling no. 634, Ancestry.com. 15 Tract pages for northeast quarter of Section 30, Township 27, Range 21, on file at the Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services Department, Stillwater, Minnesota; Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, 1875, Washington County, Cottage Grove, family no. 124, Ancestry.com; Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, 1885, Minnesota, Washington County, Cottage Grove, family no. 91, Ancestry.com; Warner and Foote, Map of Ramsey and Washington Counties: with Adjacent Portions of Anoka, Dakota & Hennepin counties, Minnesota, and Parts of St. Croix & Pierce Counties, Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN: Warner and Foote, 1886), Sheet 7. 6 architecture. The house’s limestone walls are now covered with stucco (installed in the 1960s or 1970s) but were originally exposed. This limestone may have been obtained from one of several locallimestone quarrieshistorically present within Cottage Grove. Vogel notes that the house at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail is one of only a few buildings in Cottage Grove constructed completely of this materialand the only one of thecity’s 140 housesbuilt before 1940 that is 16 not constructed of wood.Though not an example of high-style architecture, the building’sfront gabledform reflects a common subtype of theGreek Revival style, which was popular in the United Figure 4. 1886 plat map of the Cottage Grove area showing Section 30.Map courtesy of the University of Minnesota’s UMedia. States from about 1825 until about 1860.According to a description of the housein a 1990 architectural-history survey, it formerly had a front entry portico, another 17 feature of Greek Revival houses.Like the house, the existing barn cannot be dated with certainty. However, a 1990 study of barns in Cottage Grove found that the oldest are generally simple gable- roofed structures like this one, suggesting that the barn was likely constructed in the nineteenth 18 century. By 1901, William Cowan had sold much of his land, retaining only19.25 acres to the west of modern-day Grey Cloud Trail. The new owner of most of Cowan’s former land (200.95 acres) was 16 Vogel, Preliminary Inventory of Pre-1940 Houses, 181; Robert Vogel, “Minnesota Historic Properties Inventory Form,” WA-CGC-034, Okey House, 1984, on file at the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, St. Paul, Minnesota; Vogel, The New England of the West, 53. 17 Vogel, Preliminary Inventory of Pre-1940 Houses, 180, 183; Virginia McAlester, A Field Guide to American Houses, rev. ed (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2014), 134 –136. 18 Larry Klueh, “Barns in the City: Agrarian Landmarks in Cottage Grove,” Perspectives in Cottage Grove History, No. 4 (August 1989), 6; Vogel, Preliminary Inventory ofPre-1940 Houses, 11 –12. 7 19 listed as the Security Trust Company(see Figure 5).Little is known about this firm. Preliminary newspaper research suggests that it was based in St. Pauland specialized in 20 backing mortgages and bonds. The next available plat map of Cottage Grove, dated 1912, showsDorothea Fritz as the owner of these 200.95 acres(see Figure 6). Fritz, who immigrated from Germany in 1888, was married to Minnesotanative Herbert Casper Fritz.According to the 1910 federal census, farming wasHerbert’s primary occupation.Though the 1912 plat map does not show the location of residential Figure 5. 1901 plat map of Cottage Grove structures, census information indicates that the Fritz family showing Section 30.Map courtesy of Minnesota owned a mortgaged farm, indicatingthat there were still Digital Library. buildings on the Fritz propertyat this date. At the time of the 1910 census, the family had a three-year-old daughter Dorothea, a two-year-old son Anthony, and an infant named Herbert. A hired laborer, Lanis Perow, also lived with the family.Another daughter, Clara, was born to the 21 couple in 1912. The elder Dorothea died in 1916, and her property was distributed to her children and husband. By 1926, 76.95 acressurrounding the 10301 Grey Cloud Trail property wereowned by “DorotheaFritz et. al.,” presumably, the younger Dorothea and her siblings(see Figure 6. 1912 plat map of Cottage Grove 22 Figure 7). showing Section 30.Map courtesy of Minnesota Digital Library. 19 Northwest Publishing Company, Plat Book of Washington County, Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN: Northwest Publishing Company, 1901), Sheet 41. 20 See for example “Notice of Mortgage Sale,” St. Paul Globe, January 18, 1885, p. 7; “Money Has Been Paid for Bonds,” Bemidji Daily Pioneer, June 24, 1909, p. 1. 21 The Farmer,The Farmer’s Atlas and Directory of Washington County, Minnesota (St. Paul, MN: Webb Publishing Company, 1912), Sheet 27; United States Bureau of the Census, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, Minnesota, Washington County, Cottage Grove Township, District 0166, Sheet 7B, accessed via Ancestry.com; United States Bureau of the Census, Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920,Minnesota, Washington County, Cottage Grove Township, District 0169, Sheet 6A, accessed via Ancestry.com 22 Samuel Larson and George Tibbets, “Inventory and Appraisement in the Matter of the Estate of Dorothea Fritz,” February 20, 1917, and “Final Decree of Distribution in the Matter of the Estate of Dorothea Fritz,” June 18, 1917, Probate Case File No. 4358-4395, 1916 –1917, accessed via Ancestry.com; Hudson Map Company, 1926 Plat Map of Washington County; “Dorothea Fritz,” Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Ancestry.com. 8 By 1938, these 76.95 acres had passed to Otto J. Radusch(see Figure 8). Otto is not listed in the 1940 census for Washington County, so little is known about his background. Accordingto a 1990 historical architecture survey of the property, the house’sone-story addition dates to 1942, so it is possible that this addition was constructed 23 The next available plat map, dated 1949, by Radusch. shows Anthony and Mary Kulvich as the owners. By1956, the property had passed to Mary O’Boyle(see Figure 10). Little information could be uncovered about either of these 24 occupants. Figure 7. 1926 plat map of Cottage Grove During the mid-twentieth century,Section 30 did not showing Section 30. Map courtesy of the University of Minnesota’s John R. Borchert Map experience immediate subdivision and residential Library. developmentas did some other areas ofCottage Grove. A 1964 aerial photograph indicates that this portion of Cottage Grove was still relatively undeveloped at that time (see Figure 9). By1969, the five acres surrounding the Cowan Househad been parceled offfrom the rest of the surrounding landand were owned by an individual identified on plat maps only as“E.B.” Changes made to the house in the 1960s or 1970s include the addition of shed- roofed dormers to the north and south elevations and the addition of stucco to the exterior. In 1972, 10301 Grey Cloud Trail was included (apparently for the first time) in the South and West St. Paul city directory; its owner was listed as Mary Okey. From 1973 until at least the mid- 1980s, much of the surroundingland around the subject Figure 8.1938plat map of Cottage Grove property was owned by Mary O’Boyle. Some or all of this showing Section 30.Map courtesy of the Library land was sold in the early 1990sto develop the existing golf of Congress. 25 course.By 1995, 10301 Grey Cloudconsisted of the 2.75- 23 Vogel, The New England of the West, 53. 24 Hudson Map Company, Plat Book of Washington County, Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN: Hudson Map Company, 1938), 19; Atlas Company, Plat Book of Washington County, Minnesota (St. Paul, MN: Atlas Map Company, c. 1949); Thomas Nelson Company, Atlas of Washington County, Minnesota, 1956, “Cottage Grove,” https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/1912/1956_platbook. 25 Vogel, Preliminary Inventory of Pre-1940 Houses, 92; “Village of Cottage Grove,” map, Rockford Map Publishers, 1969, on file at the John R. Borchert Map Library; “Village of Cottage Grove,” map, Rockford Map Publishers, 1973, on file at the John R. Borchert Map Library; “Village of Cottage Grove,” map, Rockford Map Publishers, 1976, on file at the John R. Borchert Map Library; “East Part of Village of Cottage Grove,” map, Rockford Map Publishers, 1982, on file at the John R. Borchert Map Library; “East Part of Village of Cottage Grove,” map, Rockford Map Publishers, 9 acre parcelthat it is today. FollowingMary Okey’s death in c. 1995, the property was owned by the Thompson family and then Doebler Real Estate before it was purchased in 2019 by the adjacentgolf 26 course. Figure 9.1964 aerial photograph of the Figure 10.1956 plat map of Cottage Grove southwest corner of Cottage Grove.Photograph showing Section 30.Map courtesy of the courtesy of the University of Minnesota’s John R. University of Minnesota’s John R. Borchert Map Borchert Map Library. Library. 1986, on file at the John R. Borchert Map Library; personal communication, Mike Mrosla, November 12, 2021; R. L. Polk & Co., Polk’s South St. Paul and West St. Paul City Directory (St. Paul, MN: R. L. Polk & Co., 1972), 177. 26 Quit Claim Deed, November 15, 2019, Document No. 4218540, on fileat Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services; Limited Warranty, April 20, 2005, Document No. 3517977, on file at Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services; Quit Claim Deed, August 9, 1999, Document No. 3063839, on file at Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services; Personal Representative Deed, June 28, 1995, Document No. 849102, on file at Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services. 10 DJUZ!PG!DPUUBHF!HSPWF!MPDBM!EFTJHOBUJPO! QBTU!EFUFSNJOBUJPOTPG!IJTUPSJD!TJHOJGJDBODF 10301 Grey Cloud Trail is not currently locally designated by the City of Cottage Grove, nor is it listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). In 1990, a history-architectural survey noted that the property “could probably be nominated to the City Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks solely on the basis of its architectural significance.” However, the survey also recommended additional research “to firmly establish its 27 historical associations.” EFTJHOBUJPO!DSJUFSJB! The City of Cottage Grove defines historic resources as properties that meet any one of five criteria as outlined in Chapter 9 of the City Code of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The criteria that must be considered when determining the historic significance of a property include: 1. Its character, interest, or value as part of the history or cultural heritage of the city, the state or the United States; 2. Its association with persons or events that have made a significant contribution to the cultural heritage of the city; 3. Its potential to yield information important in history or prehistory; 4. Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of architectural type or style, or elements of design, detail materials or craftsmanship; and 5. Its unique location or singular physical appearance representing an established or familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or community of the City. Our research on the history of the property suggests that the property may be historically significant under Criterion 1 for its association with Cottage Grove’s history as an agricultural community and under Criterion 4 as a unique local example of limestone construction. Our research did not uncover any associations with significant persons or events (Criterion 2) or suggest that the property represents an established and familiar feature of its neighborhood (Criterion 5). No information was uncovered to suggest that the property was formerly used as a hotel. It is unknown if the property meets Criterion 3 as it has not been evaluated for archaeological significance. 27 Vogel, New England of the West, 53 – 54. 11 JOUFHSJUZ! In order to be locally designated, a property must not only meet criteria for historic significance but also retain integrity. In other words, it must retain enough of its physical features and materials to convey its historic significance. As Chapter 9 of the City Code of Cottage Grove does not provide criteria for evaluating integrity, we have considered the integrity of the subject property using the National Park Service (NPS) definition of integrity. According to the National 28 Register Bulletin How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation,a property’s integrity is recognized through seven aspects or qualities: 1)Location 2)Setting 3)Design 4)Workmanship 5)Materials 6)Feeling 7)Association Research and on-site investigation suggest that the property has experienced some significant alterations since its original construction. There have been some changes to the property’s setting, most noticeably the development of the golf course to the southeast. Alterations to the house’s original materials, design, and workmanship include a one-story addition added around 1942, roof dormers added in the 1960s, stucco cladding applied to the exterior in the mid-1960s or early 1970s, and roofing replaced with asphalt shingles at an unknown date. Additionally, it is likely the house originally had an entrance portico later replaced by a porch, which has since been removed. Though in poor condition, the associated barn appears to retain much of its original materials, design, and workmanship. The property appears to meet local Criterion 1 and Criterion 4 for historic significance. However, alternations to the property have impacted integrity. It may no longer be eligible for local designation due to the loss of integrity. OBUJPOBM!SFHJTUFS!PG!IJTUPSJD!QMBDFT!)OSIQ*!EFTJHOBUJPO NRHP listing and local designation are two separate processes and designations. NRHP listing is overseen by the NPS and must meet NPS requirements for historical significance and integrity. The NPS Criteria for Evaluation define historically significant properties as properties: A.That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or 28 National Park Service, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, rev. ed. (Washington, D.C.: 1995), 44, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/upload/NRB-15_web508.pdf. 12 B.That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C.That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or 29 D.That have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Significant changes to the house since its construction might pose a challenge to listing the property on the NRHP. Additionally, more information is needed to determine if the property has historical significance under NPS Criteria for Evaluation. This includes: Additional research to compile a complete list of all building owners and occupants Comparison against similar properties in Cottage Grove to determine if this property is unique and therefore more likely to be significant Determination of a period of significance for the property (the time period during which the property obtained historical significance) Additional research is needed to determine if the property has historical significance as defined by the NPS Criteria for Evaluation. Alterations to the property have impacted integrity, and it may not be eligible for the NRHP due to a loss of integrity. ! 29 National Park Service, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, rev. ed. (Washington, D.C.: 1995), 2, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/upload/NRB-15_web508.pdf. 13 TPVSDFT!DPOTVMUFE! Atlas Company. Plat Book of Washington County, Minnesota. St. Paul, MN: Atlas Map Company, c. 1949. Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current. Ancestry.com. Fisher, Duane D. “The Development of Cottage Grove, The First Rural Settlement in Minnesota.” Term paper, Macalaster College, 1954. On file at the Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota. Hudson Map Company. 1926 Plat Map of Washington County. On file at the John R. Borchert Map Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Hudson Map Company. Plat Book of Washington County, Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN: Hudson Map Company, 1938. https://www.loc.gov/item/2007633510/. th Jones, George W. “Township No. 27N, Range No. 21 West 7 Mer.” March 15, 1848. United States Bureau of Land Management. General Land Office Historic Plat Map Retrieval System, https://www.mngeo.state.mn.us/glo/index.html. Klueh, Larry. “Barns in the City: Agrarian Landmarks in Cottage Grove.” Perspectives in Cottage Grove History, No. 4. August 1989. McAlester, Virginia. A Field Guide to American Houses. Rev. ed. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2014. Military Warrant, accession number MW-0759-034, March 3, 1854, General Land Office, https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=0759- 034&docClass=MW&sid=jq5vpuvb.sfl#patentDetailsTabIndex=1. Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1875 and 1885. Accessed via Ancestry.com. Minnesota Territorial Census, 1857. Accessed via Ancestry.com. Neill, Edward D. A History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley: Including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN: Northstar Publishing Company, 1881. https://content.wisconsinhistory.org/digital/collection/wch/id/70736. Northwest Publishing Company. Plat Book of Washington County, Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN: Northwest Publishing Company, 1901. https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/spl:2062#/image/0. Oberly, James W. “Military Bounty Land Warrants in the United States, 1847-1900.” February 17, 1992, ICPSR, https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09514.v1. Probate Case File No. 4358-4395. 1916 – 1917. Accessed via Ancestry.com. 14 R. L. Polk & Co. Polk’s South St. Paul and West St. Paul City Directory. St. Paul, MN: R. L. Polk & Co., 1972. Rockford Map Publishers. “Village of Cottage Grove.” 1969. On file at the John R. Borchert Map Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. ---. “Village of Cottage Grove.” “Village of Cottage Grove.” 1973. On file at the John R. Borchert Map Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. ---. “Village of Cottage Grove.” 1976. On file at the John R. Borchert Map Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. ---. “East Part of the Village of Cottage Grove.” 1982. On file at the John R. Borchert Map Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. ---. “East Part of the Village of Cottage Grove.” 1986. On file at the John R. Borchert Map Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Rosenfelt, Willard E. Washington: A History of the Minnesota County. Stillwater, MN: Croixside Press, 1977. Schmidt, Andrew J., Daniel Pratt, Andrea Vermeer, and Betsy Bradley. Railroads in Minnesota, 1862 – 1956. Multiple Property Documentation Form, 2013. United States Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. Accessed via Ancestry.com. ---. Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. Accessed via Ancestry.com. ---. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Accessed via Ancestry.com. ---. Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. Accessed via Ancestry.com U.S. Marriages Index, 1849-1950. Ancestry.com. The Farmer. The Farmer’s Atlas and Directory of Washington County, Minnesota. St. Paul, MN: Webb Publishing Company, 1912. https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/p15160coll6:161#/image/0. Thomas Nelson Company. Atlas of Washington County, Minnesota. 1956. https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/1912/1956_platbook. Vogel, Robert. A History of Washington County: Gateway to Minnesota History. Stillwater, MN: Washington County Historical Society, 2008. ---. Cottage Grove History: A Palimpset. Prepared for the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, 1997. On file at the Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota. 15 ---. “Historic Houses of Cottage Grove: A Field Guide.” Perspectives in Cottage Grove History, no. 1 (February 1986). On file at the Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota. ---. “Minnesota Historic Properties Inventory Form.” WA-CGC-034. 1984. On file at the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, St. Paul, Minnesota ---. Preliminary Inventory of Pre-1940 Houses in the City of Cottage Grove. Prepared for the City of Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, September 1988. On file at the Park Grove Library, Cottage Grove, Minnesota. ---. The New England of the West: A Survey of Historic Properties Associated with Early American Settlement in Cottage Grove. Prepared for the City of Cottage Grove, September 1990. On file at the Park Grove Library, Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Warner and Foote. Map of Ramsey and Washington Counties: with Adjacent Portions of Anoka, Dakota & Hennepin counties, Minnesota, and Parts of St. Croix & Pierce Counties, Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN: Warner and Foote, 1886. https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/spl:2062. Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services, Stillwater, MN. Zellie, Carole. Washington County Historic Contexts. Prepared for Washington County Land Management, 1999. On file at the Park Grove Library, Cottage Grove, Minnesota. 16 BQQFOEJY!B;!DVSSFOU!QIPUPT! 17 House at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. West elevation, looking east. November 2021. Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. 18 House at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. West elevation, looking northeast. November 2021. Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. 19 House at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. Southelevation, looking northeast. November 2021. Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. House at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. East elevation, looking northwest. November 2021. Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. 20 House at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. North elevation, looking southeast. November 2021. Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. Barn at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. November 2021. Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. 21 Gpsnfs!Njttjttjqqj!Evoft!Hpmg!Dpvstf FOWJSPONFOUBM!BTTFTTNFOU!XPSLTIFFU Djuz!pg!Dpuubhf!Hspwf-!Njooftpub Opwfncfs!-!3132 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Former Mississippi Dunes golf course Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC Table 1: Dunes Project Existing Parcel Areas...................................................................................... 6 Table 2: Dunes Development Summary Yield and Description........................................................... 7 Table 3: Anticipated Project Schedule Summary................................................................................. 8 Table 4: Project Magnitude..................................................................................................................... 9 Table 5: Cover Type ..............................................................................................................................10 Table 6: Required Permits and Status................................................................................................. 11 Table 7: Dunes Project Parcel Zoning................................................................................................. 14 Table 8: NRCS Soil Classifications; Dunes Project Parcels..............................................................16 Table 9: PWIin Proximity to Project....................................................................................................18 Table 10: Estimated Sanitary Sewer Flow Rates (SAC).....................................................................19 Table 11: Estimated Water Supply – GPD...........................................................................................22 Table 12: Estimated Municipal Waste..................................................................................................24 Table 13: NHIS Rare Species or Significant Natural Features within ~1 Mile of Project Area........27 2 Environmental Assessment Worksheet This Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) form and EAW Guidelines are available at the Environmental Quality Board’s website at: Cumulative potential effects Note to reviewers: EQB Monitor 1.Project title Former Mississippi Dunesgolf course 2.Proposer Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC Paul Heuer Director of Land Planning and Entitlement Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC (“Pulte”) 7500 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite 670 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952.229.0722 N/A paul.heuer@pultegroup.com 3. RGU Emily Schmitz Senior Planner City of Cottage Grove 12800 Ravine Parkway South Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 651.458.2800 N/A eschmitz@cottagegrovemn.gov 4.Reason for EAW Preparation(check one) If EAW or EIS is mandatory give EQB rule category subpart number(s) and name(s): EAW, Minnesota Rules 4410.4300, Subp. 19. Residential Development. 3 5.Project Location Washington County City of Cottage Grove (NE, NE, 31, 27, 21) &(E, 30, 27, 21) 44.796561, -92.971227 South Washington Watershed See below The Project comprises 11existing parcels thatwill be platted and subdivided for redevelopment.Existing Parcels and addresses are provided below. Figures 1 and 2 locate the Project within Washington Countyand on a USGS topography map. Figure 5shows the existing conditions of the Project Area. Figure 3 illustrates the Project Area’s existing surveyed parcelsand identifiesparcels within the development Project Area. AllFigures are found in Appendix A. Parcel 1:Parcel 7: PID: 3002721440001PID: 3002721310014 rd Existing address:6511 103Street SouthExisting address: 10477 Grey Cloud Island Trail South Parcel 2:Parcel 8: PID: 3002721140001PID: 3002721420001 Existing address: 10351 Grey Cloud Island Trail SouthExisting address: no address Parcel 3:Parcel 9: PID: 3002721130004PID:3002721420003 rd Existing address: 6511 103Street SouthExisting address: no address Parcel 4:Parcel 10: PID: 3002721130002PID: 3002721430001 Existing address: 10301 Grey Cloud Island Trail South Existing address: 10525 Grey Cloud Trail South Parcel 5:Parcel 11: PID: 3002721130001PID: 3102721110001 Existing Address: no addressExisting address: no address Parcel 6: PID: 3002721420002 Existing address: no address Attachments: Threeappendicesare attached that support the information and analysis contained in the following Items of this EAW. Appendix A: Figures Appendix B: Agency Correspondence Appendix C: Traffic Impact Study (TIS) 4 6.Project Description Provide the brief project summary to be published in the EQB Monitor, (approximately 50 words). The Project is a new neighborhood in Cottage Grove that is planned for a mix of market rate single-family detached homes, senior living opportunities, parks and open space. Located adjacent and north of the Mississippi River corridor, the neighborhood will provide amaximum of239 new detached single-family homes, 130 age-targeted active 55+ detached townhomesandan approximately 130-unit Senior Living Building. An extensive network of open spaces and trails is planned and will provide public access to the river and the surrounding community. Give a complete description of the proposed project and related new construction, including infrastructure needs. If the project is an expansion include a description of the existing facility. Emphasize: 1) construction, operation methods and features that will cause physical manipulation of the environment or will produce wastes, 2) modifications to existing equipment or industrial processes, 3) significant demolition, removal or remodeling of existing structures, and 4) timing and duration of construction activities. Pulte Homes (“Project Proposer”) is proposing the development of the neighborhood in the City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The Proposed Project (“Project”) will redevelop 11 existing parcels into a new residential neighborhood including up to 369 single-family detached lots, 130-attached senior living units and a network of private and public parks and open space. The amount of open space to be included in the area is yet to be determined. Any improvements to publicly dedicated open space will be at the discretion of the governmental organization with ownership of the area and such potential future improvements are outside the scope of this EAW. Located adjacent to the Mississippi River Corridor,the Project Areahas been primarily used as a golf course in the recent past. The transitionof the land to a residential development will involve mass regrading of the site so that a network of roadways, trails, open space and lots can be constructed to support the new residential subdivision. The Project Area is generally constrained by Grey Cloud Trail S on the northwest, the BNSF Railroad Track on the northeast border and the Mississippi River along the southern border. The Project Areais not connected or contiguous to any nearby development and no further geographic expansion in the future is planned given the physical constraints that boundthe Project Area. Some offsite infrastructure will be constructed to serve the property such as sanitary sewer, water main, and realignment of streets. All construction operation methods will be consistent with industry standards. Project AreaDevelopment The Project will redevelop the existing Dunes golf course and vacant parcels with a mix of market rate single-family detachedhomes, detached townhomes for active 55+ seniors, asenior living building, public and private open space, roadways and surface water management ponds. The Project is located on 11 individual parcels that will be replatted as part of the proposed development. The Parcels contained within the Project Area are identified in Table 1 and theportion/acreageof each Parcel contained within the Project 5 Area are identified. As noted, the most significant exception is that approximately38.8-acres of Parcel 2 lying northeast of the BNSF right-of-waywill not be developed as part of the Project.There are no known development plans for the exception parcel and the potential timing of any activity or development is unknown. The City guided the parcel for Medium Density Residentialin its 2040 Comprehensive Plan which plans for residential development at densities between 5 and 13unitsper acre. Table 1:DunesProjectExisting Parcel Areas Dunes Total ParcelPIDAddressProject Parcel Parcel Acres* rd Parcel 130027214400016511 103Street South50.750.7 Parcel 2300272114000110351 Grey Cloud Island Trail South121.082.2 rd Parcel 330027211300046511 103Street South4.94.9 Parcel 4300272113000210301 Grey Cloud Island Trail South2.82.8 Parcel 53002721130001unaddressed3.43.4 Parcel 63002721420002unaddressed5.05.0 Parcel 7300272131001410477 Grey Cloud Island Trail South6.86.8 Parcel 83002721420001unaddressed2.01.5 Parcel 93002721420003unaddressed.9.9 Parcel 10300272143000110525 Grey Cloud Trail South4.04.0 Parcel 113102721110001unaddressed1.81.8 TOTAL203.3164.0 *Acres are based on Washington CountyParcel Data. ConceptSketch Plan(Figure 5) The City has been working to prepare a Master Plan for the subject Parcels and the vision, goals and objectives of that process are required to be addressed with any development of the Subject Parcels(See Figure 4 for Mississippi Dunes Master Plan, City of Cottage Grove).The Project Proposer’s ConceptSketch Plan of the Projectis attached in Appendix A as Figure 5 and conceptually is consistent with the Master Plan.The Concept Sketch Plan shows a mix of 50-foot detached townhome lots and 60-foot-wide single- family lots connected by a curvilinear road network. Surface water management including ponding and wetland areas are generally located along the BNSF Railroad right-of-way bordering the northeast edge of the site. Approximately 7.7 acres is dedicated to a future senior living building with attached unitsand is generally bordered by the realignment of Grey Cloud Trail South,Mississippi River Trail and the BNSF Corridor. An extensive open space network surrounds the Project and will include a mix of public and private open space, as well as public parks and trails. A Public Trail is planned around the perimeter of the Project providing connections through the dedicated City Park area abutting the Mississippi River corridor.This trail network is intended to connect users with the Mississippi River Trail and may include a small boat launch and other recreational activities. 6 Table 2:DunesDevelopmentSummary Yield and Description AREA/LOT #OF USEDESCRIPTION SIZELOTS/UNITS Detached Singlelevel detached townhomesmarketed to buyers aged 55+.Some 50’130 Lots Townhome homes will be slab on grade and some will have basements. Single family detached homes with a variety of floor plans and models Single-Family 60’239 Lots available. Single- and two-story products willbe available.Homes will Detached have basements. Senior Living 130 units Attached senior livingbuilding.Product and design to be determined. 7.7 Ac. Attached Ponding/ Open space, ponding and wetland areas are generally located around N/A open space/23.7Ac. the perimeter/edges of the proposed development area. wetland The river buffer and park area areadjacent to the Mississippi River River Buffer/ N/A 25.3 Ac. Corridor and meets the MRRCA ordinance standards. Park Area The City park will be publicly dedicated to Cottage Grove and will meet N/A City Park6.8 Ac. the park dedication requirements. Infrastructureand ProjectAreaImprovements The Project proposes to redevelop a former golf coursethat comprises approximately 143 acresand adjacent undeveloped land on approximately 17.8acres. The Parcels are not currently served within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). The City’s 2040 ComprehensivePlan identified the subject Parcels in the 2040 Staging Area for municipal services. For the Project Areato be developed,the extension of municipal water and sanitary sewer is required.The existing sanitary and water infrastructure are located northeast of the Project Areaand will require extensions that are sized adequately to serve the 1 Projectand surrounding areas. During the recent decennial 2040 Comprehensive Planupdate the City identified the southwest quadrant of the City as a growth area to accommodate anticipated population and household growth over the next 10-20 year planning period. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes a full analysis of the extension of the municipal water supply and sanitary sewer system to this quadrant of the community to ensure the availability of servicesas development progresses. Toserve the Project Areathe sanitary sewer must be extended approximately 4,500feet andthe watersupplymust be extended 600-feet. 2 The Conceptual Drinking Water Supply Plan (CDWSP)was prepared in 2020 as part of the settlement between the State of Minnesota and 3M regarding PFAS contaminates in the east metro watersupply. The City of Cottage Grove is part of that settlement, and a specific action plan was prepared to address the contaminants. As part of the extensionof services the Cityplans tohook up the existing rural residential homesserved by private wells along Grey Cloud Trail Southto the municipal water supply system. Hooking up these properties and consequently capping the private wells isconsistent with the recommendations of 7 the Conceptual DrinkingWater Supply Plan (CDWSP) thatwas prepared by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR). In addition to water and sanitary sewerextensions, the local road network must be extendedand developed within theProject Area. The Dunes will be primarily served by an internal curvilinear road network with a series of cul-de-sacs and loop roads internal to the development. There are two entrance locations on Grey Cloud Trail South, and the north entrance will serve as the primary entrance into the development.As shown on Figure 5Concept Sketch Plan GreyCloud Trail South will be realigned on the north edge of the Project Areacrossingthe northwest corner. The realignment is intended to create a safer access into the Project siteand to will eventuallyupgrade the 103rdStreet S corridor to a County Road. Washington County and the City have identified the need to improve east-west connections through the south quarter of the City to ensure road infrastructure is available to support the projected growth and development of this area of the community. Extension of gas, electric, phone, internet and other small utilities will be extended into the Project Area to serve the new homes. The extension of the small utilities is the responsibility of the Project Proposer and will be coordinated with site grading activities and installation of the roadways. Construction and Timing of SiteDevelopment Activities The Project is planned to be constructed in four phases. The Project Proposer will work with the City through the Preliminary Plat process to establish the phasing boundaries. Generally, the Project Proposer will develop the site in four phases, and the anticipated activities and schedule are summarized in Table3. Table 3: AnticipatedProject Schedule Summary Anticipated PhasesActivity Dates Full site grading including rough grade of all stormwater management ponds, Spring – Phase Irealignment of Grey Cloud Trail South, pull water/sewer utilities from off site, Summer 2022 begin installation of local roadways to serve new homes. Fall –Winter Phase I will primarily be developed with single-family detached housing(60- 2022foot)units, detached townhome (50-foot) units, and senior housing. Extension of roadways into Phase II will be completed in the Spring, and a mix Phase II2023 of 60-foot and 50-foot lots will be available for development. Extension of roadways into Phase III will be completed in the Spring, and a mix Phase III2024 of60-foot and 50-foot lots will be available for development. Extension of roadways into Phase IV will be completed in the Spring, and a mix Phase IV2025 of 60-foot and 50-foot lots will be available for development. 8 Project magnitude: Table 4: Project Magnitude 164acres N/A Up to 369 detached single-familyhomesand130-unit attached senior living building N/A N/A N/A N/A Single-family homeswill be up to two stories, and the detached townhomesare anticipated tobe single story.The Senior Living Building height is to be determined and will be designed to meet the City’s ordinance requirements. Explain the project purpose; if the project will be carried out by a governmental unit, explain the need for the project and identify its beneficiaries. The Project will provide a diverse mix of housing types within the City and will help meet current and future demandfor housing as established within the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan. It includes 239 60-foot lots intended for market rate detached single-family homes, 130 50-foot lots planned for detached townhomes marketed to active seniors 55+, and a 130-unitsenior living building. During the Mississippi Dunes Master Plan process the City identified the land abutting the Mississippi River as an important public amenity that should be protected and accessible. This Project will protectthe river frontage for a combination of active and passive park uses, river buffer and extension of the MnDNR Scientific Natural Area (SNA).As shown on the ConceptSketch Plan, approximately 25.3 acres of landwill be protectedas river buffer/park, 6.8 acres as City Park, and approximately 12-acres are planned for purchase by the MnDNR. The ultimate plan for the river frontage will be established through land use approval process, but thearea is planned to include a network of public trails connecting to a dedicated City Parkon the southwestern edge of the Projectincluding the potential for a non-motorized boat launch that provides access to the Mississippi River Trail(See Figure 9 and 10).This Project will meet the City’s objectives identified in the Master Plan that includes providing diverse, sustainable housing choices and options while providingprotection of important natural resources and amenities along the Mississippi River that are consistent with its MRRCA plan and ordinances. Are future stages of this development including development on any other property planned or likely to happen? If yes, briefly describe future stages, relationship to present project, timeline and plans for environmental review. 9 The City’s adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes the Future Land Use Plan that guidesland for planned or anticipated land uses and development. As identified in Item 9below, the south quarter of the City is within the City’s planned growth areas through 2040 and beyond. The Project Area is guided Transitional Planning Area on the Future Land Use Plan which is a land use designation that the City intends to be reguided at the time of development. This isconsistent with the process identified for the Project.Undeveloped properties surrounding the Project Area are required tofollow the land use guiding identified on the Future Land Use Plan. As the adjacent properties develop, the City will require the preparation of an EAW for any future phase or project that meets the mandatory thresholds or upon valid petition. This EAW covers the full known Project Area currently plannedfor development in four phases by the Project Proposer. Is this project a subsequent stage of an earlier project? If yes, briefly describe the past development, timeline and any past environmental review. N/A 7.Cover types Estimate the acreage of the site with each of the following cover types before and after development: Table 5: Cover Type AcresBefore AcresAfter Acres BeforeAcres After DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment Open Space/ Wetlands8.28.1027.8 Natural Area Wooded/forest6.90Stormwater Pond27.0 Impervious Brush/Grassland3.804.447.8 surface Lawn/Landscaping138.773.3 TOTAL164164 10 8.Permits and approvals required List all known local, state and federal permits, approvals, certifications and financial assistance for the project. Include modifications of any existing permits, governmental review of plans and all direct and indirect forms of public financial assistance including bond guarantees, Tax Increment Financing and infrastructure. All of these final decisions are prohibited until all appropriate environmental review has been completed. See Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410.3100. Table 6: Required Permits and Status Units of GovernmentType of applicationStatus State Minnesota Pollution Control National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System To be applied for Agency (MPCA)(NPDES) Stormwater Construction Permit DemolitionTo be applied for Minnesota Department of Health Watermain plan reviewTo be submitted (MDH) Water Supply ConnectionTo be applied for Regional Metropolitan CouncilSanitary Sewer ConnectionTo be applied for Comprehensive Plan AmendmentTo be applied for Local Washington CountyRoad Access Permit and Road Realignmentof 103rdTo be applied for Street S City of Cottage GroveZoning AmendmentTo be applied for Comprehensive Plan AmendmentTo be applied for Site PlanTo be applied for Preliminary PlatTobe applied for Final PlatTo be applied for SWPPPTo be applied for WetlandDelineationTo be applied for Demolition PermitTo be applied for 11 Units of GovernmentType of applicationStatus Building PermitsTo be applied for Sign PermitTo be applied for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical PermitsTo be applied for Fire sprinkler and alarm permitsTo be applied for South Washington Watershed Stormwater permitand Wetland ReplacementPlanTo be applied for District Other BNSF RailroadROW Permit for infrastructure crossingTo be applied for Cumulative potential effects may be considered and addressed in response to individual EAW Item Nos. 9-18, or the RGU can address all cumulative potential effects in response to EAW Item No. 19. If addressing cumulative effect under individual items, make sure to include information requested in EAW Item No. 19 . 9.Land use a.Describe: i.Existing land use of the site as well as areas adjacent to and near the site, including parks, trails, prime or unique farmlands. The Project Areahas predominantly been used for the Dunes Golf Course for the past several decades. Surrounding the golf course is a mix of rural residential properties and vacant land. Directly west of the project site rural residential lots are accessed from Grey CloudTrail South.To the northof rd the site is 103Street. Beyond this street lies Bailey’s Nursery. Southof the BNSF line is the old driving range associated with the golf course and landpermanently protected as the Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) which is owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR).The southern boarder of the site is the Mississippi River channel and Grey CloudIsland which is currently actively mined for aggregate resources. Plans. Describe planned land use as identified in comprehensive plan (if available) and any other applicable plan for land use, water, or resources management by a local, regional, state, or federal agency The Project Areais guided in the 2040 ComprehensivePlan (“2040 Plan”) as Transitional Planning Area. The 2040 Plan describes this land use designation as a temporary holding designation and acknowledges that the area will develop with urban services at some time in the future. The 2040 Plan 12 designatesthe Project Areawithin the post-2040 staging area but also acknowledges that the timing of development may be accelerated due to the work of the 3M Settlement Working Group. The 3M Working Group isdeveloping a Conceptual Drinking Water Supply Plan (CDWSP) to address PFAS contamination in the East Metro. The 2040 Plan states, “One option to address PFAS contamination in rural areas is to extend City water to neighborhoods that have contaminated private wells. Numerous homes along Grey Cloud Trail have private wells that are over the Health Based Values for PFAS… As part of the CDWSP City water could be extended to the homes along Grey Cloud Trail. If this were to take place, City water would also be available to the Mississippi Dunes Golf Course Property, which could change the development staging in this area.” Given that the plan is to extend the water supply to this area, the Project is a viable option today rather than the designated post-2040 time period. The planned future land use as Transitional Planning Area requires the Project Areato be re-guided at the time of development, and the requested guiding must 1) be consistent with the City’s available Future Land Use designations contained within the 2040 Plan; 2) obtain a ComprehensivePlan Amendment; and 3) must meet the goals and expectations of the City as identified in the 2040 Plan. Additionally, the City has been working on the Mississippi Dunes Master Plan (“Master Plan”) to provide direction to any reguiding of the subject property(see Figure 4City of Cottage Grove DRAFT Mississippi Dune Master Plan). Through much of 2021 the City has worked to prepare theconceptual land use planfor the property that includes a mix of low-density residential uses, medium-density residential uses, parks, open space and protected natural resource areas. The Master Plan has been developed with extensive feedback from the public, the MnDNR and other key stakeholders. The draft Master Plan identifies that a minimum of 20-acres be protected along the Mississippi River frontage and that such areas must be accessible to the public. The Master Plan further stipulates that development must plan for the County Road Realignment of 103rdStreet South and eventual road and trail connections to the planned Grey Cloud Island Regional Park just south the site across the Grey Cloud Slough (Figure 9and Figure 10). While the planned GreyCloud Island Regional Park is not on the Project Site, it will be connected by the Grey Cloud Slough water way that connects non-motorized boaters to the Water Trail and other boat launches within the Mississippi River corridor. As shown in the Concept Sketch Plan, the Project results in approximately 3.3 Dwelling Units per Acre for that portion of the project developed with the 50-footdetached townhomesand 60-foot detached single-familyuses,and approximately 16.9 Dwelling Units per Acre for the Senior Living building. The Project Areawould be required to be reguided to a mix of Low Density Residential, High Density Residential and Parks/Open Space as part of this process. The City’s 2040 Plan and the Master Plan identify the City’stop priority for any new development in this area is that the Mississippi River frontage is protected as open space and that the public has access to enjoy the river and its amenities. As shown on the ConceptSketch Plan, the Project is anticipated to protectmore than 25acres fora river buffer, park andopen space along the Mississippi River Corridor. The open space corridor will include a network of public trails that will be accessible to the new neighborhood residents andthe larger community. The 2040 Plan further establishes a desire to provide a diverse mix of housing types and recognizes the importance of serving not only families, but 13 seniors given the aging boomer population. As described in the Project Purpose, and as shown on the Concept SketchPlan, the Project will include a mix of market-rate single-family detached homes, active 55+ detached townhomes,anda senior living building. iii.Zoning, including special districts or overlays such as shoreland, floodplain, wild and scenic rivers, critical area, agricultural preserves, etc. The Project Areaparcelsare currently zoned as identified in Table 7. The full Project Area is continued within an MRCCA Overlay District and is subject to the City’s adopted MRCCA ordinance. All parcels contained in the floodplain overlay are planned to be used as park, open space and natural resource protection(see Table 7and Figure 7.) Table 7: DunesProject Parcel Zoning MRCCA Overlay Proposed Use for Rezoning ParcelCurrent ZoningOther Overlay? DistrictConsideration R-160’ lots, 50’ lots and River Parcel 1CA-RNFloodzone -AE (Rural Residential)Buffer/Park Mix of 60’ lots, 50’ lots and small portion of Senior Living R-1 Parcel 2CA-SRNone Building, protected wetland (Rural Residential) area, open space and stormwater ponds R-1 Parcel 3CA-SRNoneSenior LivingBuilding (Rural Residential) R-1 Parcel 4CA-SRNoneOpen Space (Rural Residential) R-1Senior LivingBuildingand Parcel 5CA-SRNone (Rural Residential)protected wetland area R-160’ lots for single-family Parcel 6 CA-SRNone (Rural Residential)detached R-160’ lots for single-family Parcel 7CA-SRNone (Rural Residential)detached R-160’ lots for single-family Parcel 8CA-RNNone (Rural Residential)detached R-160’ lots for single-family Parcel 9CA-RNNone (Rural Residential)detached R-1 Parcel 10 CA-RNFloodzone -AECity Park, River Buffer/Park (Rural Residential) R-1 Parcel 11CA-RNFloodzone -AERiver Buffer/Park (Rural Residential) b.Discuss the project’s compatibility with nearby land uses, zoning, and plans listed in Item 9a above, concentrating on implications for environmental effects. The Project includes a mix of single-family detached market rate uses, age targeted 55+ detached townhomes, senior living buildingand an extensive network of open spaces and parks around the perimeter. 14 As designed, the Project is consistent with adjacent land uses that include single-family uses and protected parks and open spaces. The Project is consistent with the City’s 2040 Plan provided that the Project Areais re-guided to allow for the extension of urban services to theProject Area. c.Identify measures incorporated into the proposed project to mitigate any potential incompatibility as discussed in Item 9b above. The Project must apply for, and receive, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reguide the Project Area parcelsand to include the parcels within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). The reguiding must allow for the development of the Project Areawith urban densities to be consistent with the future land use designations of Low Density Residential and High Density Residential. 10.Geology, soils and topography/land forms Geology - Describe the geology underlying the project area and identify and map any susceptible geologic features such as sinkholes, shallow limestone formations, unconfined/shallow aquifers, or karst conditions. Discuss any limitations of these features for the project and any effects the project could have on these features. Identify any project designs or mitigation measures to address effects to geologic features. 3 A Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Reportwas prepared by the Project Proposer for the Project Area. The Project Area’s proximity to the Mississippi River results in varied geological conditions as the grades increase upslope from the river. The Project Area’sprevious use as a golf course included extensive grading and filling to create the golf course’s bunkers, fairways and greens. The subsurface exploration included23 test boring locations that were identified across the extents of the existing golf course. Limestone bedrock was generally found across the entire Project Areaandwas encountered between 7 and 18 feet below the surface. Above the limestone bedrock is a mix of poorly gradedsand, silty sand and organic clay. Per the Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report, the limestone was classified as highly weathered which allowed the auger to penetrate the bedrock a couple feet in most locations. Groundwater was encountered between 2 and 19.5-feet below the surface in eight of the test borings and was not encountered within the depth of the test boring at 15 locations. Groundwater was encountered closest to the surface near the wetland complex on the north end of the site.This indicates that groundwater may impact construction especially for the installation ofunderground utilities; it is recommended that sump pumps be utilized to temporarily dewater the construction area.The presence of shallow limestone formations near the Mississippi River is expected andshould be closely monitored during the construction process. The South Washington Watershed District rules require the Project Proposer to identify areas with active karst and report any known karst features such as sinkholes, springs and caves. There areno know active karst areas on site and Figure 14 identifies known locations of active karst near the Project Area. To prevent impacts topossible karst features, the location of stormwater storage or treatment areas should be 15 located in areas with adequate separation to the limestone bedrock. Where this is not possible, mitigation should be implemented including pond liners or other methods that create a barrier between standing water and the limestone formations. Soils and topography - Describe the soils on the site, giving NRCS (SCS) classifications and descriptions, including limitations of soils.Describe topography, any special site conditions relating to erosion potential, soil stability or other soils limitations, such as steep slopes, highly permeable soils. Provide estimated volume and acreage of soil excavation and/or grading. Discuss impacts from project activities (distinguish between construction and operational activities) related to soils and topography. Identify measures during and after project construction to address soil limitations including stabilization, soil corrections or other measures.Erosion/sedimentation control related to stormwater runoff should be addressed in response to Item 11.b.ii. Table 8identifies soils found atthe ProjectArea, as determined by the NRCS web soil surveyand as contained in the Wetland Delineation Report.(See Figure 12in Appendix A). The site is relatively flat with some areas of rolling/hilly topography. The site generally slopes downward towards the Mississippi River on the south edge of the Project Area.As shown on Figure 12NRCS Soil Classification the area mapped as Chaska silt loam (329) is classified as a predominantlyhydric soil. The existing wetland complex as well as a significant portion of the stormwater ponding are located within the Chaska silt loam area to minimize potential karst impacts in other areas of the site. All other soils on site are generally classified as nonhydric. Table 8: NRCS Soil Classifications; DunesProject Parcels % of Total Soil ClassificationNameAcres ProjectArea 7DHubbard loamy sand, 12 to 18 percent 13.28.0% slopes 8BSparta loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes79.448.1% 8CSparta loamy sand, 6 to 15 percent slopes52.031.5% 100BCopaston loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes.080.5% 298Richwood silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes2.01.2% 301BLindstrom silt loam, 2 to 4 percent slopes0.00.0% 327Dickman sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes4.52.7% 327BDickman sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes3.22.0% 327CDickman sandy loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes1.30.8% 329Chaska silt loam8.04.9% 488FBrodaleflaggy loam, 20 to 50 percent slopes0.40.3% WWater0.00.0% Total Area of Interest (AOI)164.9100.00% As described in the Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report, the Project Areawill need typical subgrade preparation including removal of existing vegetation, topsoil, existing fill, buried topsoil, swamp deposit soil and any soft or loose soils identified as part of the subsurface exploration and evaluation. The estimated cut and fill needed to meet building elevations ranges from approximately 5 to 10 feet from existing grades based on information in the Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report. There is an estimated 450,000 16 cubic yards (CY) of grading and/or excavating for the development of the Project. During the site work,Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be used as specified within the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that will be developed for the site as a required condition of the NPDES permit. At this time, it is unknown how much soil correction will be required as part of the construction process, but preliminary estimates indicate thecut and fill required on thesite will balance out through the grading process. NOTE:For silica sand projects, the EAW must include a hydrogeologic investigation assessing the potential groundwater and surface water effects and geologic conditions that could create an increased risk of potentially significant effects on groundwater and surface water.Descriptions of water resources and potential effects from the project in EAW Item 11 must be consistent with the geology, soils and topography/land forms and potential effects described in EAW Item 10. 11.Water resources Describe surface water and groundwater features on or near the site in a.i. and a.ii. below. i.Surface water - lakes, streams, wetlands, intermittent channels, and county/judicial ditches. Include any special designations such as public waters, trout stream/lake, wildlife lakes, migratory waterfowl feeding/resting lake, and outstanding resource value water. Include water quality impairments or special designations listed on the current MPCA 303d Impaired Waters List that are within 1 mile of the Project.Include DNR Public Waters Inventory number(s), if any. The Project Area is bound by the Mississippi River on the southern boundary which is a designated as a Minnesota Wild and Scenic River. The river includes a series of connected tributaries, streams, wetlands, and other surface water features. Segments of the waterway are identified on the MPCA 303d Impaired Water List, but Moers Lake, Grey Cloud Channel and Grey Cloud Slough are not listed on the Impaired Listwhich are the waterbodies within 1-mile of the Project Area. The Project Areais connected to the Grey Cloud Channel (part of the riverway)to the northwest of the Project Areaby the wetland complex that runs through the northern portion of the Project Area.The wetland complex receives water from the Grey Cloud Chanelas well as runoff from the existing golf course. The Project 4 Proposer prepared a Wetland DelineationReportand the South Washington Watershed District issued a Notice of Decision that confirmed approximately 8.2 acres of wetlandsionthe Project site. The Mississippi River Corridor is subject to the rules and regulations of the Mississippi River Critical Corridor Area (MRCCA). These regulationswere recently updated and require cities to incorporate a MRCCA Plan into their2040 Comprehensive Planthatincludes the requirement to implement an ordinance supportingthe MRCCA Plan. The City of Cottage Grove is in the process of updating its MRCCA ordinance and the Project will be subject to the ordinanceat time of land use application and permitting. Figure 7:Zoning Map with MRCCA & FEMA Floodplainshow the portion ofthe Project Area subject to the additional standards and regulations. As shown onFigure 5 Concept Sketch Plan, the Project Proposer will protect and preserve the full river frontage inclusive of the MRCCA overlay for 17 open space, natural resources and park uses consistent with the ordinance requirements. Within a mile of the Project Areathere are 3 Public Waterbodies.The associated PWI numbers and names (if applicable) are provided in the table below: Table 9: PWI in Proximity to Project Public Water NameTypePWI Number(s) Grey Cloud SloughSurface Water Body19-5 P MooersSurface Water Body19-5 P U.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool(aka Grey Cloud Channel)Surface Water Body19-5 P As described in subsection b.ii.of this item, the Project will be required to prepare a SWPPP. The SWPPP must include all additional stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) for discharges to impaired waters since the runoff from the Project Areaultimately drains to the Mississippi Riverwhich includes segments on the 303d impaired list. To ensure protection of the receiving water and to meet the City’s ordinance requirements, the stormwater management plan will be developed to meet standards for rate control, water quantity, and water quality. ii. Groundwater – aquifers, springs, seeps. Include: 1) depth to groundwater; 2) if project is within a MDH wellhead protection area; 3) identification of any onsite and/or nearby wells, including unique numbers and well logs if available.If there are no wells known on site or nearby, explain the methodology used to determine this. The GeotechnicalEvaluation Report included 23 test borings in which eight encountered groundwater between 2 feet near the existing wetland complex,and 19.5-feet below ground at the center of the Project Area.Depending on final engineeringand grading plans, in areas where the existing geography and relatively shallow depth to groundwater impacts the buildability of a lot, the homes will be constructed with either slab-on-grade or shallow basements where possible. The Project Areais not located in a wellhead protection area. Based on MDH records, there are two 5 existing wells within the Project Area, and the Phase I ESAconducted by the Project Proposers indicated that there may be four wells, three of which have potable water supply. There is an irrigation well located on the golf course which was used for maintenance and management of the greens and fairways, and a well that was used for the clubhouse operations.(See Figure 13 WellSiteLocations) As previously referenced, the MPCA and MnDNR prepared the Conceptual Drinking Water Supply Plan for communities in the east metro affected by the contaminates. Cottage Grove’s groundwater was affected by the 3M PFAS contamination, and therefore has been actively participating in the 3M Settlement Working Group. An outcome of that Working Group is the objective to hook residential users up to the municipal water supply, including existing rural residential properties with private wells abutting Grey Cloud Trail S. 18 At the time of development and when the individual homes along Grey Cloud Trail S are hooked up to the municipal water supply,the private wells will be capped according to MDH standards and regulations. b.Describe effects from project activities on water resources and measures to minimize or mitigate the effects in Item b.i. through Item b.iv. below. Wastewater - For each of the following, describe the sources, quantities and composition of all sanitary, municipal/domestic and industrial wastewater produced or treated at the site. 1)If the wastewater discharge is to a publicly owned treatment facility, identify any pretreatment measures and the ability of the facility to handle the added water and waste loadings, including any effects on, or required expansion of, municipal wastewater infrastructure. The Project will connect to the regional sanitary sewer system. As stated in Chapter 7 of the City’s Water Resources chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, the Project Areais located within the City’s S-3, S-4 and S-5 sewersheds which were planned for extension of services.The connection will eventually flow and connect with the Cottage Grove Wastewater Treatment Facility located on the south edge of the City near the Mississippi River. The Cottage Grove Wastewater Treatment Facility is part of the regional system managed by the Metropolitan Council. The Project Area will require a Comprehensive Amendment to amend the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) to allow for the extension of the system into the Projectarea. Since the Project Area was planned for contiguous expansion post-2040, the City did not include the projected flows within the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. While the proposed timing of development has accelerated, the City planned for the Project Areaand adjacent area to be served within the MUSA. The estimated increase in wastewater flow was calculated utilizing the Sewer Availability Charge Procedure Manual 2017, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.The following table provides estimated flows based upon the Concept SketchPlan attached in Figure 5. Table 10: Estimated Sanitary Sewer Flow Rates (SAC) Household RateTotal Gallons per Land UseSAC Units (HH)/Units(Gallons per Day)Day (gpd) Single-Family Detached 239HH2741 SAC per HH65,486 Homes Detached Townhomes130 HH2741 SAC per HH35,620 SeniorLiving Building130Units2741 SAC per Unit35,620 136,726GPD Total Maximum 19 The wastewater generated from the Project will notneed tobe pretreated prior to entering the system andwill be conveyed by a gravity sanitary sewer system to the Metropolitan Council’s Interceptor trunk line where it will eventually be discharged to the Metropolitan Plantin Cottage Grove. The wastewater flows from the development of the Project have been accounted for in the Metropolitan Council’s long-term trunk sewer and treatment plant capacities. 2) If the wastewater discharge is to a subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS), describe the system used, the design flow, and suitability of site conditions for such a system. There are no SSTS proposedas part of the Project. 3) If the wastewater discharge is to surface water, identify the wastewater treatment methods and identify discharge points and proposed effluent limitations to mitigate impacts. Discuss any effects to surface or groundwater from wastewater discharges. The Project will not discharge wastewater to a surface water body. Stormwater - Describe the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff at the site prior to and post construction. Include the routes and receiving water bodies for runoff from the site (major downstreamwater bodies as well as the immediate receiving waters). Discuss any environmental effects from stormwater discharges.Describe stormwater pollution prevention plans including temporary and permanent runoff controls and potential BMP site locations to manage or treat stormwater runoff. Identify specific erosion control, sedimentation control or stabilization measures to address soil limitations during and after project construction. Existing Conditions The existing conditions and uses on the Project Areainclude a golf course,single-family residential, and vacant/undevelopedland.Golf course operations typically heavily irrigate and apply fertilizers that include phosphorus and nitrogen to achieve high maintenance standards. In storm events where runoff exceeds infiltration capability, runoff likely enters the wetland complex that crosses the northern edge of the golf course, into small surface water ponds (water hazards) and the Mississippi River on the southern edge of theProject Area. Post Construction Conditions The redevelopment of the golf course for single-familyresidential, senior livingand open space uses will be required to meet all stormwater management rules and regulations of the South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) and the City of Cottage Grove. A summary of the City’s ordinance requirementsfor rate control, water quality treatment and volume control are provided: 20 Rate Control:Peak flow rates after development shall not exceed pre-development peak flow rates for the critical 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year recurrence interval precipitation events. The Project site is located within the Southwest Subwatershed (SW-A17, SW-A18, SW-A19 and SW-A20). Three existing ponds are installed within the area identified as SW- P17, SW-P18, and SW-P19. The City Surface Water Management Plan requires rate restrictions for sub watersheds SW-A17, SW-A18, SW-A19 so thatproposed conditions peak outflow rates not to exceed 0.4 cfs/acre and 33 cfs combined. Water Quality:The City requires that new development projects include BMPs that at a minimum achieve post-development reductions in TP and TSS by 50% and 80%, respectively. Watershed rules call for a TP loading rate of 0.22 lbs./acre/year or existing loading rates, whichever is less, since the project site drains to the Mississippi River. If on- site BMPs, such as infiltration, are not feasible or sufficient to meet the water quality total phosphorus loading rates, the purchase of off-site mitigation credits is an option. Volume Control:The City requires a uniform volume control treatment equal to 1: of runoff from the net increase in impervious areas. This provision is intended to maintain the annual average existing conditions infiltration capacity of the site. The Project site lies outside of the 10-year Composite Groundwater Capture Zone, so infiltration is allowed by the City unless prohibited by other criteria of the MPCA Stormwater Manual or the Minnesota Department of Health (where precluded by bedrock, depth to groundwater, or other criteria). Where infiltration to fully meet the volume control measure is not desirable or is impossible, an Alternative Sequencing procedure will be applied to achieve compliance. The Project Proposer will use to the maximum extent practical filtration and biofiltration practices, using a clay liner and an underdrain sized to meet the volume control requirement for the site, or use wet sediment basins sized per the standardswithin the MPCA General Construction Stormwater Permit. If on-site BMP’s are not feasible or sufficient to meet the volume control requirements, the purchase of off-site mitigation credits is an option. At a minimum, the developed condition of the Project isrequired to manage and control rates of stormwater runoff,provide water qualitytreatmentand stormwater volumestorage within the Project Areaconsistent with the ordinance rules established above and the SWWD rules. The stormwater generated onsite due to increased impervious surfaces associated with single-family detachedhomes, detached townhomesand senior living building, parking, and roadwayswillbe managed through the stormwater infiltration basins constructed aspart of the development (see Figure 5 for location). The stormwater system will be designed to manage at least the minimum standards as required through theCity’s Ordinance and theSWWDpermitting process.Further, the transition of the Project Areafrom a golf course to residential uses will likely result in an improvement of water quality due to reduced fertilizer and pesticide use. A SWPPP must be prepared as part of the NPDES Construction Permit required for the Project. The SWPPP willinclude all additional stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)as required above. To ensure protection of the receiving water and to meet the City’s ordinance requirements, the stormwater management plan will be developed to meet standards for rate control, quantity and qualityas described. During the construction, BMPs must be utilized and will include, but are not limited to: bio-rolls as sediment control along swales, silt fence as down gradient perimeter control, rock entrance and berm to prevent off-site vehicle sediment tracking, inlet protection devices to 21 prevent sediment from entering the storm sewer system, wood-fiber blanket to prevent erosion along slopes, proper restoration in accordance with MPCA regulations, and a seed mix as directed by the City.Additionally, since the Project is located within a karst area the Project Proposer should 6 use and reference the MPCA’s General Stormwater Management Guidelines for Karst Areas.A complete list of BMPs will be described in the SWPPP. Water appropriation - Describe if the project proposes to appropriate surface or groundwater (including dewatering). Describe the source, quantity, duration, use and purpose of the water use and if a DNR water appropriation permit is required. Describe any well abandonment. If connecting to an existing municipal water supply, identify the wells to be used as a water sourceand any effects on, or required expansion of, municipal water infrastructure.Discuss environmental effects from water appropriation, including an assessment of the water resources available for appropriation. Identify any measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate environmental effects from the water appropriation. The Project will be served by the City’s municipal water supply. The City recently determined 7 through its Water Conservation Planthat water demand based on total per capita water use is estimated at approximately 116 gallons per capita per day. Table 11 provides the estimated water supply use based on the unit mix planned for the development.Based on the Metropolitan Council’s persons-per-household estimates for senior housingthe age-restricted 55+ housing units will have fewer persons per household than the market rate single-family housing units. Table 11: Estimated Water Supply –GPD Persons-per-GPD Households/Rate Usehousehold (Gallons Per Units(gal/capita/day) (SAC equivalent)Day) Single-Family Detached Residential(Market 239HH1162.35 65,151 Rate) Single-Family Detached 130 HH1162.030,160 Residential (55+) Senior Living Building130 Units1162.030,160 Total Maximum125,471GPD As discussed in Item 10, the soil borings indicate that groundwaterwill likely be encountered during constructionparticularly as infrastructure and utilities are installed.Temporary dewatering will likely be necessary for some of the Project Areaconstruction activities, but it is unclear to what extent based on the significant variation in depth to groundwater across the Project Area. If it is determined at any time that dewatering during construction is approaching or will exceed the regulatory thresholds, the Project Proposer will be required to obtain all necessary permits. 22 Surface Waters a) Wetlands - Describe any anticipated physical effects or alterations to wetland features such as draining, filling, permanent inundation, dredging and vegetative removal.Discuss direct and indirect environmental effects from physical modification of wetlands, including the anticipated effects that any proposed wetland alterations may have to the host watershed.Identify measures to avoid (e.g., available alternatives that were considered), minimize, or mitigate environmental effects to wetlands.Discuss whether any required compensatory wetland mitigation for unavoidable wetland impacts will occur As previously noted the Wetland Delineation for the Project Areawas completed and Notice of Decision (NOD) issued by the South Washington Watershed District that confirmed approximately 8.2 acres or wetland area(See Figure 5). As shown on the Concept Sketch Plan, the Project Proposer will primarily protect the wetland areas and incorporate them as part of an open space network along the northeast boundary of the Project Area.Two small wetland areas may be impacted depending on the final alignment of the County Road and of the main entrance road into the neighborhood.Theroad alignments shown on the Concept Plan are designed to meet safety and access space requirements on 103rdStreetS and Grey Cloud Trail.Any disturbed wetland or buffer areas will require a mitigation plan that must be approved by the South Washington Watershed District and any other entity with jurisdiction over the wetland mitigation and replacement plan. b) Other surface waters- Describe any anticipated physical effects or alterations to surface water features (lakes, streams, ponds, intermittent channels, county/judicial ditches) such as draining, filling, permanent inundation, dredging, diking, stream diversion, impoundment, aquatic plant removal and riparian alteration. Discuss direct and indirect environmental effects from physical modification of water features. Identify measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate environmental effects to surface water features, including in-water Best Management Practices that are proposed to avoid or minimize turbidity/sedimentation while physically altering the water features.Discuss how the project will change the number or type of watercraft on any water body, including current and projected watercraft usage. The transition of the Project Areato a residential neighborhood is anticipated to improve how runoff and stormwater is managed on the Project Area. The Project Area is adjacent to the Mississippi River (Grey Cloud Slough) and as shown on the Concept Sketch Plan more than 30 acreswill be protected as river buffer and park area. There are noplanned changes to the river frontage that will adversely impact this surface water. No grading work or other site alterations are proposed to impact adjacent, nearby or existing surface waters except as noted in (a) above. 23 12.Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes Pre-project site conditions - Describe existing contamination or potential environmental hazards on or in close proximity to the project site such as soil or groundwater contamination, abandoned dumps, closed landfills, existing or abandoned storage tanks, and hazardous liquid or gas pipelines. Discuss any potential environmental effects from pre-project site conditions that would be caused or exacerbated by project construction and operation. Identify measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from existing contamination or potential environmental hazards. Include development of a Contingency Plan or Response Action Plan. A query of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) “What’sin my Neighborhood” data search identified the following within proximity or on the Project site: Potential hazardous waste location on the Project parcels (Figure 11). It is assumed that this reference is regarding the storage of some fertilizers and other maintenance substances used as part of the golf course operations. The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reported that fertilizers and other substances were observed on site, but that there was no evidence of any leaking or spillage. All of these materials will be properly removed and disposed of prior to any site work commencing for the subject Project. One stormwatersite on Parcel 2 (on the portion with the exemption) Project related generation/storage of solid wastes - Describe solid wastes generated/stored during construction and/or operation of the project. Indicate method of disposal. Discuss potential environmental effects from solid waste handling, storage and disposal. Identify measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from the generation/storage of solid waste including source reduction and recycling. The Project is a residential developmentand should primarilygenerate municipal solid waste and household hazardous waste. The Seven-County Waste Coordinating Board estimates municipal solid waste generation of approximately 1.8 pounds per person per day.The following analysis provides a calculation based on the number of units shown on the Concept SketchPlan. Table 12: Estimated Municipal Waste Concept Rate (lbs/per Persons Per Concept Sketch Plan Land Use SketchPlancapita/day)HouseholdTotal (lbs./day) Single-Family Detached 239 HH1.82.35 1,011 Homes Detached Townhomes130 HH1.82.0468 Senior Living Building130Units1.82.0468 TOTAL499 1,947 The single-family homes will contract individually for solid waste management and are required to contract with one of the City’s licensed haulers. The homeowners’ association for the single-family detached 24 townhomeswill contractcollectively for solid waste management and are required to participate in recycling services. Management of the Senior Living buildingwill contract with waste services for the whole building. The Project is consistent with existing neighborhoods and services andwill not negatively impact or alter the current system. Project related use/storage of hazardous materials - Describe chemicals/hazardous materials used/stored during construction and/or operation of the project including method of storage. Indicate the number, location and size of any above or below ground tanks to store petroleum or other materials. Discuss potential environmental effects from accidental spill or release of hazardous materials. Identify measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from the use/storage of chemicals/hazardous materials including source reduction and recycling. Include development of a spill prevention plan. As identified within the description, development of the Project and related site work will be required to adhere to all City, NPDES,and other regulatory permits necessary to complete the work. Storage of hazardous materials on the Project Areaduring constructionwill be limited to constructionvehicles and machinery. This equipmentmay be left onsite through the duration of construction depending on phasing and activity, as well as temporary storage tanks, such as for diesel fuel or hydraulic fluids.Construction vehicles, as well as associatedstorage of their fuels, will be required to follow a spill prevention plan, if required.All demolition shall follow proper protocol for storage and disposal of waste as regulated by the MPCA, if applicable, the City, or any other agency. Project related generation/storage of hazardous wastes - Describe hazardous wastes generated/stored during construction and/or operation of the project. Indicate method of disposal. Discuss potential environmental effects from hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal. Identify measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from the generation/storage of hazardous waste including source reduction and recycling. The Project development process should not create or generate any hazardous waste. During the construction process, compliance with the NPDES permit and the City’s ordinances shall be required. The Project Proposershall follow proper processes and standards for disposal of any toxic or hazardous materials, such as gas, oil, etc., present on the construction site.Once residents are living on the property, generation of household hazardous waste may occur.WashingtonCounty provides recycling and disposal of hazardous wastesconvenient to Cottage Grove residentsat their drop-off location in Woodburyand at various one-day collection events. 25 13.Fish, wildlife, plant communities, and sensitive ecological resources (rare features) Describe fish and wildlife resources as well as habitats and vegetation on or in near the site. Approximately 89% of the Project Area has been used as golf course since the 1990s when it was developed. According to the City’s records, development of the golf course in the 1990s included the mass grading of the site that converted the site from its historical use for agricultural production into a manicured landscape that includes a series of greens and fairways, clubhouse and driving range.The use of pesticides and herbicides were used to maintain the heavily manicured condition of the golf course, which likely impacted the quality of habitat. The remaining 11% of the Project Area has been used for either rural residential use or are considered vacant. This acreage is developed with single-family residential uses or other small-scale buildings, lawns, and pockets of woodlands. As shown on Figure 15: Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) the site’s coverage is predominantly classified as 5-10% impervious consistent with the golf course use. Small pockets of wooded vegetation including maple basswood and mesic oak are found intermittently throughout the golf courseon the south quarter of the Project Area. A small area identified as Tall Grasses is located near the existing rural residential homes but is not identified as native. Plants and wildlife typically found in golf course settings include small mammals such as rabbits, squirrels, deer, birds, etc. Adjacent to the easterly border of the Project Area is the Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific Natural Area (SNA) owned by the Minnesota Departmentof Natural Resources (MnDNR). As shown on Figure 15, the vegetation in the Grey Cloud Dunes SNA has adistinctanddifferent qualityof natural vegetationthan the ProjectArea. Figure 15 generallydepictswoodland remnants extendingonto the Project site in two small areas 1) small finger along the river frontage onto the Project Area; and 2) minimal connectionsthrough the wetland areas on the northern portion of the Project site.The Grey Cloud Dunes SNA is approximately 236 acres and includes a mix of land cover and vegetation that is suitable for wildlife, plant communities and sensitive ecological resources.Per the Minnesota DNR’s information regarding the Grey Cloud Dunes SNA sightings of the blue racer snake, prairie skink, lark buntings and Henslow’s, clay colored, and grasshopper Sparrows are commonon the property due to the high-quality vegetation and habitat. The southerly border of the Project Area is theGrey Cloud Slough which is a backwater of the Mississippi River. As stated by the MnDNR a large numberof raptors and waterfowl are present moving along the Mississippi River flyway, and slough areas of the river are generally habitat for birds, insects or animals with no vertebrae. 26 Describe rare features such as state-listed (endangered, threatened or special concern) species, native plant communities, Minnesota County Biological Survey Sites of Biodiversity Significance, and other sensitive ecological resources on or within close proximity to the site.Provide the license agreement number (LA-1025) and/or correspondence number (ERDB #20220044) from which the data were obtained and attach the Natural Heritage letter from the DNR. Indicate if any additional habitat or species survey work has been conducted within the site and describe the results. The Natural Heritage Review (NHIS) query identifies rare species or other significant natural features within an approximately one-mileradius of the Project. The following species and identified habitat were provided in a November 19, 2021 response to an early coordination request with the DNR (Appendix B). Table 13: NHIS Rare Species or Significant Natural Features within ~1 Mile of Project Area 8 NameSummary of Suitable Habitat; Conservation/Management Description Seaside Three-awn Sandy prairies with dry and loose sand; vegetation should remain limited, thrives where dunes Aristida tuberculosaform Hill's Thistle Southern dry prairies; management is fire dependent which means periodic fire is needed to Cirsium pumilum var. hilliimaintain habitat condition suitable Louisiana Broomrape Northern dry prairie land; management includes exclusion of motorized vehicles and Orobanche ludoviciana var. ludovicianamaintaining surrounding vegetation Purple Sandgrass Restricted to sand dunes (naturally occurring) or referred to as dry savannas; impacted by Triplasis purpurea var. purpureasignificant disturbance such as road construction, digging, trenching, etc. Habitat varies, but generally prefer medium to large rivers and may be found in fast and slow- Various mussels and fishmoving portions of the river. Especially vulnerable to deterioration in water quality, especially increased siltation. Henslow's Sparrow Uncultivated grasslands and old fields with stalks and substantial litter layer; require specific Ammodramus henslowiimaintenance to maintain attractiveness –grasslands cannot be too short or manicured Rusty-patched Bumble Bee Grasslands and tallgrass prairies with pollen from flowers and underground nesting sites Bombus affinis(abandoned rodent cavities or clumps of grasses) and overwintering sites for hibernating queens (undisturbed soil); management includes limit pesticide use and chemical fertilizer provide areas that are less manicured with native grasses and forbs Lark Sparrow Dry grasslands with short and/or sparse grasses (usually native) in areas of sand or gravel Chondestes grammacussoils, with at least some bare ground and patchy trees; native environments are largely gone especially in Metro and prescribed burning of prairie grasses is required to prevent overgrowth North American Racer Forested hillsides, bluff prairies, grasslands, and open woods, woodland margins and field Coluber constrictoredges are preferred; impacted by pesticides and habitat destruction including agricultural activity Leonard's SkipperDry prairie dominated by mid-height and short gasses, areas of sand and openings in Hesperia leonardus leonarduswoodlands, dominated by native plant species; impacted by habitat loss including urbanization Regal Fritillary Speyeria Idalia Loggerhead Shrike Grassy open areas with scattered trees and shrubs such as pastures, prairie patches and Lanius ludovicianusgrassy roadsides; management includes minimize use of pesticides, maintain habitats and leave fences/or other perching locations Bell's Vireo Shrub thickets, champs and edges within or bordering open habitats such as grasslands or Vireo belliiwetlands; management includes maintain shrub patches in native prairie, requires prescribed burning 27 In addition to the species and features identified in Table 13, the US Fish & Wildlife Services(USFWS) Information of Planning and Consultation(IPAC) identifies the Northern Long Eared Bat (NLEB) as a Threatened Species in the vicinity of the Project Area. The NLEBroosts underneath bark, in cavities or in crevices of both live and dead trees. TheProject Area is not located within a township containing any documented NLEB 9 maternity roost trees or hibernacula entrances. Additionally, the USFWS IPACidentified the potential for the following species within the Project Area: the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee, the Higgens Eye pearly mussel, the Sheepnose Mussel, the Snuff Box Mussel. The Monarch Butterfly is listed as a candidate species. The Project Area is entirely within a high potential zone of the 10 Rusty-patched Bumble Bee. See description in Table 13 for summary habitat description. Discuss how the identified fish, wildlife, plant communities, rare features and ecosystems may be affected by the project. Include a discussion on introduction and spread of invasive species from the project construction and operation. Separately discuss effects to known threatened and endangered species. The primary existing use of the Project Area for a golf course included heavy pesticide use to manage the manicuredgreens and fairways. While the conversion of the golf course to residential development will not eliminate the use of pesticides, it will significantlyreduce the quantity and frequency of use. While individual homeowners will have their own perspective for landscaping, the Project Proposer will encourage the use of native species as part of their landscaping to include trees, grasses, and pollinator friendly species in its development program. As indicated in (b.) based on the MLCCS data there are limited suitable areas on the Project site where the identifiedfish, wildlife, plant communities and rare features would be located. As stated inItem 11, the Project development activities must follow all erosion control and stormwater management requirements and will not adversely impact water quality and will not increase siltation. As shown on Figure 5, there is a large buffer area between the site development activities and the river further mitigating any potential impact to water quality. However, there are Project site activities that if not managed properly could negatively impact the surrounding areas with significant natural resource value such as the Grey Cloud SNA and the Mississippi River. The following description of Project site activities is provided to describe how the site development process will be implemented to minimize impact to species and natural features identified in Table13. The Project will disturb approximately 110 acres of the Project Areaandinclude grading, grubbing, and tree clearing. Proper mitigation as described in subsection (d) will be required during and post-construction. Approximately 30-acres encompassing the Mississippi River frontage that includes a significant portion of the identified Forest area on Figure 15 will remain undisturbed. As described in Table 13, the most significant patch of habitat is in this area and the Proposed Project will protect and leave this area undisturbed. 28 The Project should not introduce anynewinvasive species to the Project Area during construction. Site clearing is anticipated to begin in the Spring with mowing and vegetation disturbance occurring prior to the primary growing seasonwhich isprior to the active season for the Rusty-patched bumble bee, the Leonard’sskipper, Regal fritillary and Monarch butterfly. Post construction the Project will include alandscape and planting plan to revegetate the Project Areawith native/non-invasive speciesthat are desirable habitat for several of the species and features identified on Table 13.The Project Proposer will use the BWSR or MnDOT native seed mixes around stormwater features and near open space edges, especially along the shared eastern border of the Grey Cloud SNA in an effort to support the rare species and features within proximity of the site.Given the anticipated schedule, andthe Project Proposer’s plan to revegetate portions of the site withnative seed mixes there is no long-term adverse impacts to the rusty patched bumble bee anticipated because ofthe Project Construction contractors will be directed to properly manage onsite equipment to ensure development does not spread noxious weeds through construction vehicle traffic.If any invasive species are encountered during the grading/site grubbing process, they will be removed, and proper mitigation implemented to remove them from the Project Area. Identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to fish, wildlife, plant communities, and sensitive ecological resources. The adjacent Grey Cloud SNA is an area with known high-quality wildlife, plant communities and rare features. Given the adjacency of the Project site to the Grey Cloud SNA, the Project Proposer is working with the City and the MnDNR toproperly sitethe open space corridorto protect the natural resource area andhave identified the potential to sell approximately 12-acres of land to the MnDNR. The area identified as important to protecting the natural resources and wildlife in the Grey Cloud SNAwould be sold from the Project Proposer to the MnDNR and incorporated as part of the SNA into perpetuity. As shown on the Concept Plan (Figure 5) the Project Proposer has planned for the protection of the full Mississippi River frontage through a connected network of park and open space. These areas will be publicly dedicated to the City as open space, and the Cityor any regulatory agency with ownership of these areas should protect the significant stands of trees andwill consider revegetation efforts that includenative species and vegetation that provides supportive habitat to the species identified in Table 13. In addition to publicly dedicated open space, the Project site will be developed to include some private open space that once complete may provide desirable habitat for the species identified. The proposed Senior Building site will include open spaces that will be revegetated and connected to the stormwater and wetland complex on the south portion of this area (See Figure 5). The Project Proposer will be required to follow BMPs during construction which must include adequate erosion control. Given that project development activitiesare setback more than 300 feetfrom the river and that BMPs and erosion control are required, there will be minimal-to-no impact to the Slough or its habitat as a result of the Project. The MnDNR provides specific guidance regarding the following species during construction and site development activities. The Project Proposer shall comply with the following mitigation plan: 29 The Project Proposer will work with a qualified ecologist to develop a reasonable survey planproposal acceptable to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources(MnDNR) for site review of species and plants identified in the Review letter (Appendix B). The survey plan proposal will address, at a minimum, the appropriate time of year, area, and specific species or plants to survey. The survey plan proposal will be approved by the MnDNR prior to the commencement of the survey work. If necessary, the Project Proposer may adjust the phasing area of the Project to align with the survey plan proposal once the survey areas are identified and agreed to between the parties. Once the survey plan proposal is approved by the parties, the Project Proposer’s ecologist will complete the survey to determine if any species or plants identified in the approved Survey Planare present on the Project site. If any rare, threatened or endangered species are identifiedon site, a mitigation plan will be prepared by the ecologist and agreed to by the MnDNR, Project Proposer and any other regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the mitigation plan. The Project Proposer will not use erosion control blankets that contain plastic mesh netting. Products used for erosion control will be selected that have biodegradable netting. The Project Proposer will only use weed-free mulch, topsoil, and seed mixes for restoration of the site. Stormwater pond areas will be revegetated using native seed mixes (MnDNR or BWSR seed mix are both suitable) to reintroduce habitats supportive of those speciesidentified in Table 13. Stands of trees, where healthy, will be protected to the extent possible to maintain existing potential habitats. Open Space areas will be left undisturbed to the extent possible, with the most significant site development activity occurring within the existing disturbed area (existing golf course).A review of the US Fish & Wildlife Endangered Species resource was completed and identified the Project site.As indicated previously, there are no known northern long-eared bat hibernacula or maternity roost trees located in the Project Area. The siteis in the “High Potential Zone” for the Rust Patched Bumble Bee. The following mitigation will be followed based on the findings: The Northern Long-Eared Bat fact sheet is provided in Attachment B. Mitigation suggested will be followed to the extent possible if there is any evidence of the NLEBencountered on site. Heavy pesticide use is associated with depletion of the Rusty Patch Bumble Bee. Conversion from the golf course to a residential use will reduce the use of pesticides in the area.The Project Proposer should consider alternative solutions for homeowners’post-construction. Native planting around stormwater features on sitewill introduce plant types that are supportive of the Rusty PatchedBumble Bee. Homeowners will be encouragedto landscape lots using native pollinator-friendly plants that provide additional habitat opportunities on site. 30 14.Historic properties Describe any historic structures, archeological sites, and/or traditional cultural properties on or in close proximity to the site. Include: 1) historic designations, 2) known artifact areas, and 3) architectural features. Attach letter received from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Discuss any anticipated effects to historic properties during project construction and operation. Identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to historic properties. As provided in the attached correspondence datedAugust 23, 2021 from the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, there is one historical structural on the Project Area, the Herb Fritz House located in the northeastportion of the Project Area.The HerbFritz House is not listed on any local, state, or national historic registry. Regardless, the Project Proposer is not planning to damage or demolish this home. There are severalotherhistorical structuresand archeological sitesin the area but none will be adversely impacted by the Project.(See Appendix B for MNSHPO correspondence). 15.Visual Describe any scenic views or vistas on or near the project site. Describe any project related visual effects such as vapor plumes or glare from intense lights. Discuss the potential visual effects from the project. Identify any measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate visual effects. The Project is located within the MRCCA and is subject to the standards and regulations identified in the City’s adopted 2040 Plan and the MRCCA overlay zoning standards. There are no scenic views or vistas identified in the MRCCA plan, and the most visible area along the river frontage will be protected as river buffer and park area. There are existing residential neighborhoodsnear theProject Areathat may be impacted by light pollution and construction. Site construction is anticipated to occur during daylight hours, and therefore there is no anticipated glare or intense light that will be generated during the site construction process. Post construction, the Project Areawill be developed with uses compatible to surrounding suburban development.All proposed lighting shall be required to follow City regulations for light fixture intensity and design. 16.Air Stationary source emissions - Describe the type, sources, quantities and compositions of any emissions from stationary sources such as boilers or exhaust stacks. Include any hazardous air pollutants, criteria pollutants, and any greenhouse gases. Discuss effects to air quality including any sensitive receptors, human health or applicable regulatory criteria. Include a discussion of any methods used assess the project’s effect on air quality and the results of that assessment. Identify pollution control equipment and other measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects from stationary source emissions. 31 There areno industrial or light industrial usersor generators of hazardous air pollutantsproposed as part of this Project. Vehicle emissions - Describe the effect of the project’s traffic generation on air emissions. Discuss the project’s vehicle-related emissions effect on air quality. Identify measures (e.g. traffic operational improvements, diesel idling minimization plan) that will be taken to minimize or mitigate vehicle-related emissions. The Project will develop amixed-density residential neighborhood that will generate an increase in carbon monoxide levelsdue to an increase in passenger vehicle tripsto the area beyond the existing golf course use. The Project does not require an indirect source permit. No baseline air quality monitoring or modeling is proposed and no measures to mitigate for the increase in vehicle related emissions are being considered. Dust and odors - Describe sources, characteristics, duration, quantities, and intensity of dust and odors generated during project construction and operation. (Fugitive dust may be discussed under item 16a). Discuss the effect of dust and odors in the vicinity of the project including nearby sensitive receptors and quality of life. Identify measures that will be taken to minimize or mitigate the effects of dust and odors. Limited dust and odors consistent with the development of a residential projectwill be generated during the construction process on the Project Area. The contractors will be required to control dust by using watering trucks or other methods as agreed to with the City to protect adjacent neighborhoods.The adjacent residential neighborhoods are the nearest receptors of the dust and odors, which should be monitored throughout the construction processby the Project Proposer. 17.Noise Describe sources, characteristics, duration, quantities, and intensity of noise generated during project construction and operation. Discuss the effect of noise in the vicinity of the project including 1) existing noise levels/sources in the area, 2) nearby sensitive receptors, 3) conformance to state noise standards, and 4) quality of life. Identify measures that will be taken to minimize or mitigate the effects of noise. During construction of the Project there will be additional noise generated beyond existing conditions. The existing area is primarily developed with residentialand golf courseuses that generate typical noiselevels associated with these land uses. However, the BNSF railroad borders the site and is an active line that generates significant noise from the 37trips per dayand the site is within the MSP Flyway which generates considerable noise several times throughout the day.Thenearest noise receptors to the Project Areaare residential homes to the west and north of the Project Areaand the Scientific Natural Area (SNA) located east of the Project Area.Site work and grading willproduce the most noticeable increase in noise generated and grading may occur through the duration of the project on a phase-by-phase basis.Noise typical of heavy equipment operation would also occur during site development.However, construction noise would be required to comply with Cottage GroveCity CodeChapter 9 Section 4-9-8 which is limited to 7:00 am to 7:00pm Monday 32 through Friday and 9:00 am and 7:00 pm on Saturdays.Construction noise impacts may have a temporary nuisance effect on neighboring residents. Upon completion of development,noise levels are anticipated to be consistent with residential noise levels.Mitigation of the short-term impacts can be managed through proper coordination and construction planning. Post construction, the Projectwill be used for low-density and high-densityresidential uses and is not anticipated to generate noise that exceeds the MPCA’s noise standards for residential areas. 18.Transportation Describe traffic-related aspects of project construction and operation. Include: 1) existing and proposed additional parking spaces, 2) estimated total average daily traffic generated, 3) estimated maximum peak hour traffic generated and time of occurrence, 4) indicate source of trip generation rates used in the estimates, and 5) availability of transit and/or other alternative transportation modes. 2 STraffic Solutions, LLC (SSTS) completed a Traffic Impact Study to estimate the trips generated by the Project and evaluate the potential need for transportation or roadway improvements.The complete Traffic Study is included inAppendix C. Existing and Proposed Parking Spaces The Project Area includes a former 18-hole golf course and club house with approximately 175 parking spaces provided for patrons and staff. The proposed 369 single-family homes and 130-unit seniorliving attached housing will include off-street parking and garages.It is assumed the seniorlivingdevelopment will include one space per unit. Estimated Traffic Generation SSTS prepared a Traffic Impact Study for the 369 single-family homes and 130-unit senior attached residential units (Figure 5). The Traffic Study assumed full development of the Project Areaby 2026.The complete Traffic Impact Study is included in Appendix C. Trip generation was estimated using the methodology outlined in the Institute of Transportation Engineers th Edition (2017).The Project is expected to generate about 3,953 vehicle (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 10 trips per day.Within the PM peak hour, the project is expected to generate 389 trips, consisting of 242 entering vehicles and 147 exiting vehicles (Table 13).The Traffic Study included in Appendix C provides a full description and analysis of the peak hour traffic and traffic recommendations. 33 Table 14:Project Trip Generation Estimates AM Peak Hour TripsPM Peak Hour Trips ITE No. of Daily Land Use CodeUnitsTrips InOutTotalInOutTotal Single-family homes/Detached 2103693,45667200267224132356 Townhomes Senior Attached Residential(Senior 2521304979 1726181533 Living Building) Total3,95376217293242147389 Availability of Transit and Alternative Transportation Metro Transit provides transit services to the City of Cottage Grove.The nearest transit facility is a park and ride at approximately TH 61/10 and Jamaica, approximately 2 miles east of the Project Area.Since the Project site is not on a fixed-route transit line, the Senior Living Building will be served through Metro Mobility which as on-call service administered by Metropolitan Transit. Trails and sidewalks provide another alternative approach for local travel. The Project will include sidewalks along some residential streets and trails to link with future local and regional trail systems.According to City Code, eight foot-wide pedestrian trails must be included on any streets with blocks longer than 900-feet. As shown on Figure 5 there are multiple locations that will meet the threshold and the Project Proposer will be required to update the Concept Plan to meet this standard. Discuss the effect on traffic congestion on affected roads and describe any traffic improvements necessary. The analysis must discuss the project’s impact on the regional transportation system. If the peak hour traffic generated exceeds 250 vehicles or the total daily trips exceeds 2,500, a traffic impact study must be prepared as part of the EAW. Use the format and procedures described in the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Access Management Manual, Chapter 5 (available at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/accessmanagement/resources.html) or a similar local guidance). SSTS documented existing conditions of the nearby roadways with a field inventory during the week of September 6, 2021and was supplement on .The study focused on the following intersections: 1.103rd Street S & Grey Cloud Trail 2.Hadley Avenue S & 100th Street S 3.100th Street S & Jamaica Avenue S 4.Hadley Avenue S & 95th Street S 5.Jamaica Avenue S & 95th Street S 6.Grey Cloud Island Drive and Grey Cloud Island Trail 3-way intersection 7.Grey Cloud Island Drive and Grey Cloud Island Trail intersection on the Island 34 Peak hour turning movement counts were conducted at the above intersections on September 8th, 2021 and indicate the AM peak hour occurs at 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM, and the PM peak hour occurs at4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. th SSTS analyzed intersection operations using Synchro/Simtraffic, 11Edition for the 2026 Build out year and for the 2040 Planning Horizon year.There are no improvement projects planned for the study area roadways and none were assumed for the No-Build or Build conditions. Effects on Traffic and Roadways The results of the analysis show that all intersections are expected to operate at acceptable LOS C or better with manageable vehicle queues for both the No-Build and Build conditions.No improvements are suggested.Details are included in Appendix C. Identify measures that will be taken to minimize or mitigate project related transportation effects. As mentioned, the traffic analysis considered full build out by 2026 and evaluated conditions in 2026 and 2040. The transportation system serving the area will have sufficient capacity to include traffic from the Project as well as other anticipated projects without improvements. 19.Cumulative potential effect (Preparers can leave this item blank if cumulative potential effects are addressed under the applicable EAW Items) Describe the geographic scales and timeframes of the project related environmental effects that could combine with other environmental effects resulting in cumulative potential effects. The Project is located in the City of Cottage Grove’s southern developing area of the community. The City has planned for future residential growth in and adjacent tothe ProjectArea. As previously noted, an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan is required to redesignatethe property for urban densities and to include the Project area within the MUSA. The City’s 2040 Plan addresses the potential acceleration of including this area within the MUSA depending on the findings of the 3M Settlement WorkingGroup. The City has planned that this area would include a mix of residential housing types and the subject Project is consistent with those expectations. Describe any reasonably foreseeable future projects (for which a basis of expectation has been laid) that may interact with environmental effects of the proposed project within the geographic scales and timeframes identified above. 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Executive Summary1 Site History 2 Historic Context 2 10301 Grey Cloud Trail 5 City of Cottage Grove Local Designation 11 Past Determinations of Historic Significance11 Designation Criteria11 Integrity 12 National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Designation12 Sources Consulted 14 Appendix A: Current Photos 1 FYFDVUJWF!TVNNBSZ This report summarizes our historical research on the 10301 Grey Cloud Trail property in Cottage Grove. The purpose of our research was to provide additional information on the history of the site. We have also provided our preliminary recommendations and professional opinion on the property’s ability to qualify for local landmark and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) designation. Site History: The current site features a house and barn on 2.75 acres of land. The house was likely constructed between 1850 and 1886. The associated barn was constructed at an unknown date, but it is possible that it dates to the same time period. From the time of its construction until the mid-1900s, the property was associated with dozens of acres of surrounding farm land. For most of its history, the house appears to have primarily operated as a single-family residence for individuals and/or families who farmed the surrounding acreage. Past Determinations of Historic Significance: The property is not currently locally designated as a historic site. A 1990 survey of Cottage Grove recommended the property for additional research and local designation. The property is not currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Local Landmark Designation: For a property to be locally designated by the City of Cottage Grove, it must demonstrate historical significance by meeting at least one of the City’s five criteria for designation and retain integrity (the physical materials and features that were present during the time when the property achieved historical significance). Based on our research, we believe that the property meets Criterion 1 for its association with Cottage Grove’s history as a rural, agricultural community. Additionally, the property likely meets Criterion 4 as a unique local example of limestone building construction. The building has experienced several alterations since its construction, which may impact its integrity. National Register of Historic Places Designation: For a property to be listed on the National Register, it must demonstrate historic significance by meeting at least one of the National Park Service’s Criteria for Evaluation and retain integrity. Based on our research, additional information is needed to assess the property’s eligibility for the National Register. Alterations to integrity may pose a challenge to NRHP listing. 1 TJUFIJTUPSZ IJTUPSJD!DPOUFYU! 10301 Grey Cloud Trail is located in the southwest corner of thecity of Cottage Grovein Section 30 of Township 27 North, Range 21 West. Historically, the house and barn on this property were surrounded by and associated with dozens of acres of farmland, and they are best understood within the context of the agricultural history of Cottage Grove. This section presents a brief summary of this agricultural history followed by an in-depth discussion of the history of the property itself. The City of Cottage Grove is located between the Mississippi and St. CroixRivers in an area historically known as the St. Croix Triangle (modern-day Washington and Ramsey Figure 1.1847 plat mapof Township 27 North, Range 21 West. Section 30 is highlighted in red. Map courtesy of United States Bureau of Land Management and Counties). Most of the land theMinnesota General Land Office. within the boundaries of modern-day Cottage Groveis located in Township 27 (see Figure 1). Township 27 was first surveyed in 1847when the St. Croix Triangle was claimed by the United States government as part 1 of Wisconsin Territory. The area was subsequentlyincorporated into Minnesota Territoryin 1849. The first Euro-American settler in the Cottage Grove area was likely James Sullivan Norris, who staked his claimto a portion of Section 12of Township 27 in 1843. Norris was followed by 1th George W. Jones, “Township No. 27N, Range No. 21 West 7Mer.,” March 15, 1848, United States Bureau of Land Management, GeneralLand Office Historic Plat Map Retrieval System, https://www.mngeo.state.mn.us/glo/index.html; Robert Vogel, The New England of the West: A Survey of Historic Properties Associated with Early American Settlement in Cottage Grove (City of Cottage Grove, September 1990), 12; Robert Vogel, Cottage Grove History: A Palimpset (Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, 1997), 2 –3. 2 other Euro-Americansmostly from New England states,such as New York, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.According to historian Robert Vogel, “by C M & SP 1855,Cottage Grove was one of the fastest-growing rural townships in Minnesota, with schools, churches, a lyceum hall, and perhaps twenty or thirty 2 farms.”The township of CB & Q Cottage Grove was officially organized in May of 1858, days afterMinnesota achieved 3 statehood. Cottage Grove’s earliest settlers were largely subsistence farmers who cultivated spring 4 wheat or potatoes as cash crops. By 1871, concentrated settlement within thetownship was limited totwo small villages –East Cottage Grove in Section Figure 2.1886plat map of the Cottage Grove area showing theChicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad(C M & St P) and the Chicago, Burlington and 12, near the northeast corner of Quincy (C B & Q) Railroads. Location of Section 30 indicated in red. Map courtesy of the township, and Langdonin the University of Minnesota’s UMedia. Section 21,near the center of the township. Cottage Grovewas originally connected to river towns along the Mississippi River and St. Croix River via wagon roads. The township received its first railroad line in 1869 when the St. Paul and Chicago Railroad (later the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroador C M & SP) constructed a station at Langdon(see Figure 2). The Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy (CB & Q) 2 Vogel, Cottage Grove History, 2 –3; Duane D. Fisher, “The Development of Cottage Grove, The First Rural Settlement in Minnesota,” term paper (Macalaster College, 1954), 5; Robert C. Vogel, “Historic Houses of Cottage Grove: A Field Guide,” Perspectives in Cottage Grove History, no. 1 (February 1986), “A Brief History of Cottage Grove,” on file at the Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota; Robert Vogel, Preliminary Inventory of Pre- 1940 Houses in the City of Cottage Grove, (Prepared for the City of Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, September 1988), 9. 3 Edward D. Neill, A History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley: Including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN: Northstar Publishing Company, 1881), 328. 4 Vogel, The New England of the West, 10 –12. 3 was extended through the township in the late 1880s, passing along the southwest edge of Cottage 5 Grove Township to connect Prescott, Wisconsin to St. Paul (see Figure 2). During the early 1860s, the Civil War created an increased demand for grain and livestock. This demand, combined with the arrival of the railroads and innovations in farm machinery, shifted the focus of agricultural production in Cottage Grove from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture. Throughout Washington County, the number of farms and the amount of acreage under cultivation increased. Concurrently, Cottage Grove experienced a second wave of immigration, including newcomers from Germany, Scandinavia, England, and Ireland. Until about 1880, agricultural production focused on wheat, which was sold and shipped to other locations. During the late 1800s, farmers expanded beyond wheat into feed grains (such as corn and oats), 6 raising livestock, and dairy farming. Demand for agricultural products remained strong through the first World War, benefitting Cottage Grove farmers. However, increased agricultural production during this time period led to a decrease in farmland value in the 1920s. This was followed by the Great Depression of the 1930s, which brought economic challenges for farmers. According to Vogel, the result of this period of economic strain was that farming “became less of a way of life and more a highly competitive 7 In the years following World War II, the business, with fewer farmers producing more goods.” number of Washington County farms decreased, and the average farm size became larger. Agriculture continued as Cottage Grove’s primary economic driver until into the 1950s, when the community began to develop into a residential suburb. Between 1958 and 1960 alone, 1,200 houses were constructed in the township. Cottage Grove grew rapidly, with 800 residents in 1950, 5,000 residents in 1960, 14,300 residents in 1970, and a population of 25,000 in 1995. The Village of 8 Though the city has evolved Cottage Grove was incorporated in 1965; it became a city in 1974. substantially from its nineteenth century origins, it still retains a considerable amount of land within 9 its borders that is zoned for agricultural and rural residential uses. 5 Robert Vogel, A History of Washington County: Gateway to Minnesota History (Stillwater, MN: Washington County Historical Society, 2008), 231 – 232; Andrew J. Schmidt, Daniel Pratt, Andrea Vermeer, and Betsy Bradley, Railroads in Minnesota, 1862 – 1956, Multiple Property Documentation Form, 2013, Section E, page 51; Neill, A History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley, 336, 372; Vogel, Cottage Grove History, 3 – 6. 6 Vogel, The New England of the West, 12 - 13; Carole Zellie, Washington County Historic Contexts (prepared for Washington County Land Management, 1999), 165; Vogel, “Historic Houses of Cottage Grove,” 3. 7 Vogel, The New England of the West, 24; Zellie, Washington County Historic Contexts, 167. 8 Vogel, “Historic Houses of Cottage Grove,” 5; Robert Vogel, Cottage Grove History, 5; Willard E. Rosenfelt, Washington: A History of the Minnesota County (Stillwater, MN: Croixside Press, 1977), 244; MetroCouncil, “Cottage Grove: Suburban Edge Where Urban Meets Farmland and Open Space,” July 17, 2017, https://metrocouncil.org/News-Events/Communities/Newsletters/Cottage-Grove-Suburban-edge-where-urban- meets-far.aspx. 9 City of Cottage Grove, “Cottage Grove 2016 Zoning Map,” June 13, 2016, https://listingsprod.blob.core.windows.net/ourlistings-usa/fc2443b4-28bc-40f6-9d13-a4f09a816bcc/b8b4f092- f528-40e2-985b-cb191fc16a0a. 4 21412!Hsfz!Dmpve!Usbjm This broader history of Cottage Grove is reflected in the history of 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. Today, the property NWNE addressed at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail includes a house and barn on 2.75 acres of land in the northeast quarter of Section 30 of Township 27. For most of its history, however, the property has comprised a SWSE small portion of much larger parcels of farm 10 land. The earliest recorded owner of the northeastquarter of Section 30 was NW NE Alexander Fell, a private in theSixth Regiment of the United States Infantry. Fell received 160 acres of land –the northeast and northwestquarters of Section 30 and SE SW the southeastand southwestquarters of Section 19 (see Figure 2) –under the Scrip Warrant Act of 1850, which providedfree Figure 3.1850 land grant and current parcel boundaries. Red land to United States military veterans. As dashed lines indicate section and quarter boundaries. Background was common practice for recipients of these map courtesy of Washington County. grants, Fell granted or sold his rights to this 11 land to Jeremiah Lamb, who filed a claim for the property with the General Land Office in 1854. More research is necessary to determine the property’s earliest owners with certainty. However, Washington County property records suggest that the south half of the northeast quarter 12 of Section 30 was owned by a succession of at least threeindividualsbetween 1854 and1864.These included William B. Dibble, Louis \[Lewis\] Dibble, and Peter Pfiefer. According to ahistory of the St. Croix River Valleywritten in 1881, William Burris Dibble wasone of the early Euro-American settlersof Washington County. Born in New York in 1815, Dibble moved toMarine Mills (11 miles north of current day Stillwater)by 1838. Around 1845, Dibble moved to Point Douglas in Denmark Townshipto the east of Cottage Grove. Dibble’s first wife, Eliza, died in 1847, and Dibble remarried 10 Washington County Property Information, https://maps.co.washington.mn.us/wcgis/. 11 Military Warrant, accession number MW-0759-034, March 3, 1854, General Land Office, https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=0759- 034&docClass=MW&sid=jq5vpuvb.sfl#patentDetailsTabIndex=1; James W. Oberly, “Military Bounty Land Warrants in the United States, 1847-1900,” February 17, 1992, ICPSR, https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09514.v1 12 The completion of a chain of title for the property was beyond the scope of this research. More research is necessary to confirm early ownership of the property. See tract pages for the northeast quarter of Section 30, Township 27, Range 21, on file at the Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services, Stillwater, MN. 5 Mary Ann Wright in 1853. Dibble appears to have continued to farm in Point Douglas until his death in 1883. It is unclear why Dibble acquired land in Cottage Grove Township. Given his brief 13 ownership of the property, the land may have been a speculative investment. The next owner of the property, Louis (or Lewis) Dibble, is listed in the 1857 Minnesota Territorial Census as a resident of Point Douglas. By 1860, Louis was living in Cottage Grove and considered farming his primary occupation. As Louis was also from New York, he may have been related to William. At the time of 14 the 1860 census, Louis and his wife Hannah had five children. Little is known about Peter Pfiefer; research did not reveal any definitive information about this individual. The next owner of the property, William Cowan, appears to have acquired the land from Peter Pfiefer in 1873. By 1886, a plat map of Cottage Grove indicates that Cowan owned 247 acres in Section 30, including the 2.75 acres that now comprise the 10301 Grey Cloud Trail property. Cowan is listed as a resident of Cottage Grove in both the 1875 and 1885 Minnesota Territorial Censuses. Cowan, who was 56 years old at the time of the 1875 census, was a native of Scotland. His wife Harriet (45 years old in 1875) was born in Canada, while two younger household members – Hannah (18) and Harriet (14) – were also born in Scotland. By 1885, three individuals named John 15 (28), Anna (26), and Harriet (23) were residing with William and Harriet. The 1886 plat map of Cottage Grove shows a structure on Cowan’s property in the location of the current house, just to the east of the road that is now Grey Cloud Trail and west of the tracks of the CB & Q Railroad (see Figure 4). Possibly, this structure is the existing two-and-one-half- story, gable-roofed, limestone house. No historic photographs of the property have been uncovered. Based on its existing appearance, the house was not designed as high-style architecture. Rather, like most of the pre-1940 houses in Cottage Grove, it is best classified as “folk” or “vernacular” 13 Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1875, Washington County, Denmark Township, family 117, accessed via Ancestry.com; United States Bureau of the Census, Tenth Census of the United States, Minnesota, Washington County, Denmark Township, dwelling no. 213; “William B. Dibble,” Minnesota, U.S., Marriages Index, 1849-1950, ancestry.com; “William Burris Dibble,” Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Ancestry.com; “Marine Mills,” Minnesota Historical Society, accessed November 18, 2021, https://www.mnhs.org/media/kits/marinemill; Neill, A History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley, 193, 260, 326, 354 – 361, 477. 14 Vogel, The New England of the West, 54; United States Bureau of the Census, Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, Washington County, Cottage Grove, dwelling no. 1376, Ancestry.com; Minnesota Territorial Census, 1857, Washington County, Cottage Grove, dwelling no. 634, Ancestry.com. 15 Tract pages for northeast quarter of Section 30, Township 27, Range 21, on file at the Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services Department, Stillwater, Minnesota; Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, 1875, Washington County, Cottage Grove, family no. 124, Ancestry.com; Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, 1885, Minnesota, Washington County, Cottage Grove, family no. 91, Ancestry.com; Warner and Foote, Map of Ramsey and Washington Counties: with Adjacent Portions of Anoka, Dakota & Hennepin counties, Minnesota, and Parts of St. Croix & Pierce Counties, Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN: Warner and Foote, 1886), Sheet 7. 6 architecture. The house’s limestone walls are now covered with stucco (installed in the 1960s or 1970s) but were originally exposed. This limestone may have been obtained from one of several locallimestone quarrieshistorically present within Cottage Grove. Vogel notes that the house at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail is one of only a few buildings in Cottage Grove constructed completely of this materialand the only one of thecity’s 140 housesbuilt before 1940 that is 16 not constructed of wood.Though not an example of high-style architecture, the building’sfront gabledform reflects a common subtype of theGreek Revival style, which was popular in the United Figure 4. 1886 plat map of the Cottage Grove area showing Section 30.Map courtesy of the University of Minnesota’s UMedia. States from about 1825 until about 1860.According to a description of the housein a 1990 architectural-history survey, it formerly had a front entry portico, another 17 feature of Greek Revival houses.Like the house, the existing barn cannot be dated with certainty. However, a 1990 study of barns in Cottage Grove found that the oldest are generally simple gable- roofed structures like this one, suggesting that the barn was likely constructed in the nineteenth 18 century. By 1901, William Cowan had sold much of his land, retaining only19.25 acres to the west of modern-day Grey Cloud Trail. The new owner of most of Cowan’s former land (200.95 acres) was 16 Vogel, Preliminary Inventory of Pre-1940 Houses, 181; Robert Vogel, “Minnesota Historic Properties Inventory Form,” WA-CGC-034, Okey House, 1984, on file at the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, St. Paul, Minnesota; Vogel, The New England of the West, 53. 17 Vogel, Preliminary Inventory of Pre-1940 Houses, 180, 183; Virginia McAlester, A Field Guide to American Houses, rev. ed (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2014), 134 –136. 18 Larry Klueh, “Barns in the City: Agrarian Landmarks in Cottage Grove,” Perspectives in Cottage Grove History, No. 4 (August 1989), 6; Vogel, Preliminary Inventory ofPre-1940 Houses, 11 –12. 7 19 listed as the Security Trust Company(see Figure 5).Little is known about this firm. Preliminary newspaper research suggests that it was based in St. Pauland specialized in 20 backing mortgages and bonds. The next available plat map of Cottage Grove, dated 1912, showsDorothea Fritz as the owner of these 200.95 acres(see Figure 6). Fritz, who immigrated from Germany in 1888, was married to Minnesotanative Herbert Casper Fritz.According to the 1910 federal census, farming wasHerbert’s primary occupation.Though the 1912 plat map does not show the location of residential Figure 5. 1901 plat map of Cottage Grove structures, census information indicates that the Fritz family showing Section 30.Map courtesy of Minnesota owned a mortgaged farm, indicatingthat there were still Digital Library. buildings on the Fritz propertyat this date. At the time of the 1910 census, the family had a three-year-old daughter Dorothea, a two-year-old son Anthony, and an infant named Herbert. A hired laborer, Lanis Perow, also lived with the family.Another daughter, Clara, was born to the 21 couple in 1912. The elder Dorothea died in 1916, and her property was distributed to her children and husband. By 1926, 76.95 acressurrounding the 10301 Grey Cloud Trail property wereowned by “DorotheaFritz et. al.,” presumably, the younger Dorothea and her siblings(see Figure 6. 1912 plat map of Cottage Grove 22 Figure 7). showing Section 30.Map courtesy of Minnesota Digital Library. 19 Northwest Publishing Company, Plat Book of Washington County, Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN: Northwest Publishing Company, 1901), Sheet 41. 20 See for example “Notice of Mortgage Sale,” St. Paul Globe, January 18, 1885, p. 7; “Money Has Been Paid for Bonds,” Bemidji Daily Pioneer, June 24, 1909, p. 1. 21 The Farmer,The Farmer’s Atlas and Directory of Washington County, Minnesota (St. Paul, MN: Webb Publishing Company, 1912), Sheet 27; United States Bureau of the Census, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, Minnesota, Washington County, Cottage Grove Township, District 0166, Sheet 7B, accessed via Ancestry.com; United States Bureau of the Census, Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920,Minnesota, Washington County, Cottage Grove Township, District 0169, Sheet 6A, accessed via Ancestry.com 22 Samuel Larson and George Tibbets, “Inventory and Appraisement in the Matter of the Estate of Dorothea Fritz,” February 20, 1917, and “Final Decree of Distribution in the Matter of the Estate of Dorothea Fritz,” June 18, 1917, Probate Case File No. 4358-4395, 1916 –1917, accessed via Ancestry.com; Hudson Map Company, 1926 Plat Map of Washington County; “Dorothea Fritz,” Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Ancestry.com. 8 By 1938, these 76.95 acres had passed to Otto J. Radusch(see Figure 8). Otto is not listed in the 1940 census for Washington County, so little is known about his background. Accordingto a 1990 historical architecture survey of the property, the house’sone-story addition dates to 1942, so it is possible that this addition was constructed 23 The next available plat map, dated 1949, by Radusch. shows Anthony and Mary Kulvich as the owners. By1956, the property had passed to Mary O’Boyle(see Figure 10). Little information could be uncovered about either of these 24 occupants. Figure 7. 1926 plat map of Cottage Grove During the mid-twentieth century,Section 30 did not showing Section 30. Map courtesy of the University of Minnesota’s John R. Borchert Map experience immediate subdivision and residential Library. developmentas did some other areas ofCottage Grove. A 1964 aerial photograph indicates that this portion of Cottage Grove was still relatively undeveloped at that time (see Figure 9). By1969, the five acres surrounding the Cowan Househad been parceled offfrom the rest of the surrounding landand were owned by an individual identified on plat maps only as“E.B.” Changes made to the house in the 1960s or 1970s include the addition of shed- roofed dormers to the north and south elevations and the addition of stucco to the exterior. In 1972, 10301 Grey Cloud Trail was included (apparently for the first time) in the South and West St. Paul city directory; its owner was listed as Mary Okey. From 1973 until at least the mid- 1980s, much of the surroundingland around the subject Figure 8.1938plat map of Cottage Grove property was owned by Mary O’Boyle. Some or all of this showing Section 30.Map courtesy of the Library land was sold in the early 1990sto develop the existing golf of Congress. 25 course.By 1995, 10301 Grey Cloudconsisted of the 2.75- 23 Vogel, The New England of the West, 53. 24 Hudson Map Company, Plat Book of Washington County, Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN: Hudson Map Company, 1938), 19; Atlas Company, Plat Book of Washington County, Minnesota (St. Paul, MN: Atlas Map Company, c. 1949); Thomas Nelson Company, Atlas of Washington County, Minnesota, 1956, “Cottage Grove,” https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/1912/1956_platbook. 25 Vogel, Preliminary Inventory of Pre-1940 Houses, 92; “Village of Cottage Grove,” map, Rockford Map Publishers, 1969, on file at the John R. Borchert Map Library; “Village of Cottage Grove,” map, Rockford Map Publishers, 1973, on file at the John R. Borchert Map Library; “Village of Cottage Grove,” map, Rockford Map Publishers, 1976, on file at the John R. Borchert Map Library; “East Part of Village of Cottage Grove,” map, Rockford Map Publishers, 1982, on file at the John R. Borchert Map Library; “East Part of Village of Cottage Grove,” map, Rockford Map Publishers, 9 acre parcelthat it is today. FollowingMary Okey’s death in c. 1995, the property was owned by the Thompson family and then Doebler Real Estate before it was purchased in 2019 by the adjacentgolf 26 course. Figure 9.1964 aerial photograph of the Figure 10.1956 plat map of Cottage Grove southwest corner of Cottage Grove.Photograph showing Section 30.Map courtesy of the courtesy of the University of Minnesota’s John R. University of Minnesota’s John R. Borchert Map Borchert Map Library. Library. 1986, on file at the John R. Borchert Map Library; personal communication, Mike Mrosla, November 12, 2021; R. L. Polk & Co., Polk’s South St. Paul and West St. Paul City Directory (St. Paul, MN: R. L. Polk & Co., 1972), 177. 26 Quit Claim Deed, November 15, 2019, Document No. 4218540, on fileat Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services; Limited Warranty, April 20, 2005, Document No. 3517977, on file at Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services; Quit Claim Deed, August 9, 1999, Document No. 3063839, on file at Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services; Personal Representative Deed, June 28, 1995, Document No. 849102, on file at Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services. 10 DJUZ!PG!DPUUBHF!HSPWF!MPDBM!EFTJHOBUJPO! QBTU!EFUFSNJOBUJPOTPG!IJTUPSJD!TJHOJGJDBODF 10301 Grey Cloud Trail is not currently locally designated by the City of Cottage Grove, nor is it listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). In 1990, a history-architectural survey noted that the property “could probably be nominated to the City Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks solely on the basis of its architectural significance.” However, the survey also recommended additional research “to firmly establish its 27 historical associations.” EFTJHOBUJPO!DSJUFSJB! The City of Cottage Grove defines historic resources as properties that meet any one of five criteria as outlined in Chapter 9 of the City Code of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The criteria that must be considered when determining the historic significance of a property include: 1. Its character, interest, or value as part of the history or cultural heritage of the city, the state or the United States; 2. Its association with persons or events that have made a significant contribution to the cultural heritage of the city; 3. Its potential to yield information important in history or prehistory; 4. Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of architectural type or style, or elements of design, detail materials or craftsmanship; and 5. Its unique location or singular physical appearance representing an established or familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or community of the City. Our research on the history of the property suggests that the property may be historically significant under Criterion 1 for its association with Cottage Grove’s history as an agricultural community and under Criterion 4 as a unique local example of limestone construction. Our research did not uncover any associations with significant persons or events (Criterion 2) or suggest that the property represents an established and familiar feature of its neighborhood (Criterion 5). No information was uncovered to suggest that the property was formerly used as a hotel. It is unknown if the property meets Criterion 3 as it has not been evaluated for archaeological significance. 27 Vogel, New England of the West, 53 – 54. 11 JOUFHSJUZ! In order to be locally designated, a property must not only meet criteria for historic significance but also retain integrity. In other words, it must retain enough of its physical features and materials to convey its historic significance. As Chapter 9 of the City Code of Cottage Grove does not provide criteria for evaluating integrity, we have considered the integrity of the subject property using the National Park Service (NPS) definition of integrity. According to the National 28 Register Bulletin How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation,a property’s integrity is recognized through seven aspects or qualities: 1)Location 2)Setting 3)Design 4)Workmanship 5)Materials 6)Feeling 7)Association Research and on-site investigation suggest that the property has experienced some significant alterations since its original construction. There have been some changes to the property’s setting, most noticeably the development of the golf course to the southeast. Alterations to the house’s original materials, design, and workmanship include a one-story addition added around 1942, roof dormers added in the 1960s, stucco cladding applied to the exterior in the mid-1960s or early 1970s, and roofing replaced with asphalt shingles at an unknown date. Additionally, it is likely the house originally had an entrance portico later replaced by a porch, which has since been removed. Though in poor condition, the associated barn appears to retain much of its original materials, design, and workmanship. The property appears to meet local Criterion 1 and Criterion 4 for historic significance. However, alternations to the property have impacted integrity. It may no longer be eligible for local designation due to the loss of integrity. OBUJPOBM!SFHJTUFS!PG!IJTUPSJD!QMBDFT!)OSIQ*!EFTJHOBUJPO NRHP listing and local designation are two separate processes and designations. NRHP listing is overseen by the NPS and must meet NPS requirements for historical significance and integrity. The NPS Criteria for Evaluation define historically significant properties as properties: A.That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or 28 National Park Service, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, rev. ed. (Washington, D.C.: 1995), 44, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/upload/NRB-15_web508.pdf. 12 B.That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C.That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or 29 D.That have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Significant changes to the house since its construction might pose a challenge to listing the property on the NRHP. Additionally, more information is needed to determine if the property has historical significance under NPS Criteria for Evaluation. This includes: Additional research to compile a complete list of all building owners and occupants Comparison against similar properties in Cottage Grove to determine if this property is unique and therefore more likely to be significant Determination of a period of significance for the property (the time period during which the property obtained historical significance) Additional research is needed to determine if the property has historical significance as defined by the NPS Criteria for Evaluation. Alterations to the property have impacted integrity, and it may not be eligible for the NRHP due to a loss of integrity. ! 29 National Park Service, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, rev. ed. (Washington, D.C.: 1995), 2, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/upload/NRB-15_web508.pdf. 13 TPVSDFT!DPOTVMUFE! Atlas Company. Plat Book of Washington County, Minnesota. St. Paul, MN: Atlas Map Company, c. 1949. Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current. Ancestry.com. 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Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. 19 House at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. Southelevation, looking northeast. November 2021. Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. House at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. East elevation, looking northwest. November 2021. Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. 20 House at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. North elevation, looking southeast. November 2021. Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. Barn at 10301 Grey Cloud Trail. November 2021. Courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove. 21