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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION
Thursdav, January 17, 2013
7 p.m.
Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall
1830 County Road BEast
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes:
a. December 17, 2012
5. New Business
a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
b. Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Proposed 3M Research and
Development Building
c. Maplewood Recycling Program - Consideration of an Extension to Tennis
Sanitation's Recycling Contract
d. Goal Setting
6. Unfinished Business
7. Visitor Presentations
8. Commission Presentations
9. Staff Presentations
a. Parks Citizen Advisory Team
b. Tree Program Update (Presentation Only)
c. Maplewood Nature Center Programs
10. Adjourn
Agenda Item 4.a.
MINUTES
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
7:00 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2012
Council Chambers, City Hall
1830 County Road BEast
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Acting Chair Johannessen.
2. ROLL CALL
Randee Edmundson, Chair
Judith Johannessen, Vice Chair
Carol Mason Sherrill, Commissioner
Ann Palzer, Commissioner
Cindy Schafer, Commissioner
Dale Trippler, Commissioner
Ginny Yingling, Commissioner
Absent
Present
Present
Staff Present
Shann finwall, Environmental Planner
City Councilmember and ENR
finwall report that she was
the Commissioners for their
Juenemann requested that Ms.
ENR Commission meeting, but wanted to thank
wished everyone a happy holiday.
3. APPROVAL OF
Commissioner Mason
8.a. under Commission Presentations - Solid Waste.
Commissioner Yingling added
under Commission Presentations - fish Creek Update.
Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the aqenda as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Yingling.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Mason Sherrill moved to approve the November 19. 2012. Environmental and
Natural Resources Commission Meetinq minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Schafer.
Ayes - Acting Chair Johannessen,
Commissioner's Mason Sherrill,
Palzer, Schafer & Yingling
Abstention - Commissioner Trippler
The motion passed.
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5. NEW BUSINESS
a. New Member Orientation
Environmental Planner finwall gave a brief report on the new member orientation and
welcomed Cindy Schafer, the new Commissioner.
6. UNfiNISHED BUSINESS
a. Wetland Ordinance Amendments
Environmental Planner finwall gave the report on the wetland ordinance amendments
and answered questions of the Commission.
The following Maplewood residents who live on Wakefield Lake addressed the
commission regarding the wetland ordinance amendments.
1. Sharon Sandeen, 1748 Gulden Place, addressed the Commission and gave a
brief history and background of her participation in the creation of the existing
wetland ordinance. She stated the City Council opted for the alternative buffers for
wetlands adjacent lakes because properties adjacent lakes are used differently
than properties adjacent freestanding wetlands. In particular, there are
recreational opportunities for properties .i!9jacent lakes. Ms. Sandeen
recommended that the alternative buff~r~Gontinue until such time as the City
adopts a new shoreland ordinance, Then tl1@wetlands adjacent lakes can be
addressed in that ordinance.
2. Steve and Linda Bryan, 1752 Gulden Place, addressed the Commission regarding
their experience with the wetland ordinance with a property that has a wetland
adjacent a lake. They also recommended that the alternative buffers remain the
same.
The Commission discussed the ordinance and suggested changes as follows:
. There Shg~ld be al1@x€!iflption for the construction of boat houses and docks for
propertiestl1i!t are a9jacent wetlands which are adjacent lakes.
. The new lang~i!g@.VJhich allows public maintenance of wetlands and buffers for
drainage or publipsafety purposes should include that the area disturbed is
replanted with native plants.
. The City should consider continuing the alternative buffers for wetlands adjacent
lakes until a new shoreland ordinance is adopted.
Commissioner Yingling moved to remove the sunset clause from the wetland ordinance.
which chanqes the buffer requirements for wetlands adiacent lakes to the same
requirements as freestandinq wetlands. Buffer requirements for wetlands adiacent lakes
should be dealt with in a revised shoreland ordinance. Additionally, other chanqes
proposed bv staff and discussed durinq the meetinq should be made to the ordinance.
Seconded by Commissioner Trippler.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None present
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8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
a. Solid Waste: Commissioner Mason Sherrill shared a video about a village that was built
on an old land fill in South America.
b. Fish Creek Update: Commissioner Yingling gave an update on the Fish Creek fundraising
event which has been rescheduled for Friday, February 22, 2013, at the Community
Center. There will be a pasta dinner and cash bar. You can reserve a ticket by calling 651-
249-2230. Pre-purchase tickets by January 25, 2013, and the cost is $30, after that date
the price is $35.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Reschedule January and February 2013 ENR Commission Meetings due to Martin Luther
King and Presidents' Day Holidays. Staff suggested alternative dates of Thursday,
January 17, 2013, and Thursday, February 21, 2013. Staff will confirm the dates with the
Commission via e-mail.
b.
Maplewood Nature Center Programs:
programs at the Maplewood Nature Center.
Planner Finwall reviewed upcoming
information contact 651-249-2170.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Johannessen adjourned the
p.m.
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Agenda Item 5.a.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
January 10, 2013 for the January 17 ENR Commission Meeting
The Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission ordinance requires that the
commission elect a chair and vice-chair to run the meetings each year. In 2012, the Environmental
and Natural Resources Commission elected Commissioner Edmundson to be the chair and
Commissioner Johannessen to be the vice-chair of the Commission. During the January 17 ENR
Commission meeting the Commission should appoint commissioners to serve as chair and vice-
chair for 2013, and vote on those appointees.
Agenda Item S.b.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner
Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a
Proposed 3M Company Research and Development
Building
January 2, 2013 for the January 17 ENR Commission Meeting
SUBJECT:
INTRODUCTION
Request
3M Company is requesting comments from the Planning and Environmental and
Natural Resources Commission on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) required for the proposed 3M Company Research and Development building.
The building is proposed to be developed at the northeast corner of McKnight Road
and Conway Avenue. Refer to the EAW and attachments.
The applicant will revise the draft EAW based on comments received from the City.
The next step in the process will include mailing the draft EAW to federal, state and
local agencies for comment with a 30-day public comment period. Staff will schedule
a public hearing at the March 19, 2013 Planning Commission meeting to receive
comments.
After the conclusion of the EAW review process, the City Council will make the final
determination as whether the EAW would pose any significant environmental
concerns that would require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), or if there is a
negative declaration and no EIS is required.
Reason for the EAW
Minnesota Rules 4410.4300, subpart 14(B) EAW, requires the completion of an EAW
for the construction of a new or expansion of an existing industrial, commercial or
institutional facility other than a warehousing or light industrial facility, equal to or in
excess of 300,000 square feet in a city of the second class. This proposed building
would be approximately 400,000 square feet in size.
BACKGROUND
On December 10, 2012, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing them as
the responsible governmental unit (RGU) for the approval of the EAW.
RECOMMENDATION
The Environmental and Natural Resources Commission should review and comment
on the draft Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed 3M Company
research and development building at the northeast corner of McKnight Road and
Conway Avenue.
Attachments:
1. EAW for the proposed 3M Company building
2. EAW supporting documents
Attachment 1
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Note to preparers: This form and EA W Guidelines are available at the Environmental Quality
Board's website at: http://www.eqb.state.nm.us/EnvRevGuidaneeDoeuments.htm. The Environmental
Assessment Worksheet provides information about a project that may have the potential for signiticant
environmental etI"ects. The EA W is prepared by the Responsible Governmental Unit or its agents to
determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement should be The project proposer must
supply any reasonably accessible data for - but should not the tinal worksheet. The
complete question as well as the answer must be included if is prepared electronically.
Note to reviewers: Comments must be submitted to the the 30-day comment period
following notice of the EA W in the EQB Monitor. the accuracy and
completeness of information, potential impacts that further and the need for an
EIS.
1. Project title: 3M Research and
2. Proposer
Roger F. Spinner
Principal Project Engineer
3M Company
3M Center,
Saint Paul, MN
(651) 736-9838
(651) 733-6037
Ekstrand
Planner
8
Road BEast
MN 55109
249-2302
(651) 249-2319
tom.ekstrand@ci.maplewood.nm.us
4.
one)
_Citizen petition
RGU discretion _Proposer
-1L
IfEAWor
EQB rule category subpart number and subpart name:
ResTJonse: subpart 14(B) EA W Manadatory for constrnction of a
new or expansion of an industrial, commercial or institutional faciltiy other than a
warehousing or light industrial facility, equal to or in excess of 300,000 square feet in a city of the
second class. This project is anticipated to be a research and development building of
approximately 400,000 square feet in Maplewood, a city of the second class.
5. Project location County: Ramsey
City/Township: Maplewood
Section: Township 28N; Range 22W: Section 36
GPS Coordinates: N 44 57.425092
W 93 0.223846
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Tax Parcel Number: 632922240002
Attach each of the following to the EA W:
. County map showing the general location of the project
Figure 1- Project Location Map--Attached
. U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute, 1:24,000 scale map indicating project boundaries
(photocopy acceptable):
Figure 2 - Project Boundary Map--Attached
. Site plan showing all signiticant project and
Figure 3 - Site Plan--Attached
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FIGURE 3. 3M RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BUILDING SITE PLAN
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6. Description
a. Provide a project summary of 50 words or less to be published in the EQB Monitor.
Resnonse: 3M Company is proposing to build a new research and development building and
parking lot on its Maplewood campus. The building will be located on a vacant site at
McKnight Road and Conway A venue. The project will include approximately 400,000 square
feet in four stories and 725 parking spaces.
b. Give a complete description of the proposed project
additional sheets as necessary. Emphasize
will cause physical manipulation of the
moditications to existing equipment or
or remodeling of existing structures.
new constmction. Attach
methods and features that
wastes. Include
signiticant demolition, removal
of constmction activities.
Resnonse: The proposed research and
site with no existing buildings. The site is
that will be removed to allow
Constmction will include
constmction of the proposed
parking lot and proposed storm
building.
building will
includes
and
vegetation, excavation for
to accommodate the building,
positive drainage !i"om the new
No
constmction
Figures 2 and 3.
will be included in the
will occur on the 17-acre site shown on
All
c.
the
project
the
will be carried out by a governmental unit, explain
beneticiaries.
Resnonse: to expand its research and development facilitities on its main
corporate Approximately 1,000 employees will be housed in the new
building. Nearly will be transferring to the new building !i"om other
buildings on the project will provide new otlice and lab space and parking
facilities for the 3M employees.
d. Are future stages of this development including development on any other property planned or
likely to happen? _Yes -1LNo
If yes, brietly describe future stages, relationship to present project, timeline and plans for
environmental review.
e. Is this project a subsequent stage of an earlier project? Yes -1LNo
If yes, brietly describe the past development, timeline and any past environmental review.
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7. Project magnitude data
Total project acreage: 17 Acres
Number ofresidential units: unattached N/A attached N/A
Commercial, industrial or institutional building area (gross tloor space): total square feet
Approximatelv 400.000 total square feet
Indicate areas of specific uses (in square feet):
Otlice /R&D: Approximatelv 400.000 square feet Manufacturing
Retail Other
Warehouse
Light industrial
Other commercial (specify)
Building height 4 stories.
If over 2 stories, compare to heights of
Resnonse: The new Research and
of the existing buildings
209, immediately to the south of
stories in height, respectively. The
3M
on
8.
Permits and
financial assistance
review of plans
guarantees, Tax
until all appropriate
to be in height Many
m 207 and
are 2 and 3
is 15 stories in height
permits, approvals and
permits, governmental
assistance including bond
decisions are prohibited
completed. See Minnesota Rules, Chapter
State
Iication
Agency
Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Constmction
Stormwater Permit
Section 401 Water Quality
Certification
Wetland Conservation Act-
Wetland Replacement Plan
Signal Justification Report or
Intersection Control Evaluation
Minnesota Board of Water and
Soil Resources
MnlDOT
Local
Ramsey Washington Metro
Waterhsed District
Permit for Construction
Wetland Conservation Act-
Wetland Replacement Plan
Tratlic signalization
Ramsey County
Status
To be applied for
To be applied for
(if needed)
Approval to be
requested
Approval to be
requested
To be applied for
Approval to be
requested
Approval to be
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requested
City of Maplewood Building Permit Approval to be
Community Design Review requested
Approval
Shoreland Butler Variance
Potential street vacation
9.
Land use. Describe current and recent past land use and
lands. Discuss project compatibility with adjacent and
potential contlicts involve environmental matters.
to past site uses, such as soil contamination or
hazardous liquid or gas pipelines.
on the site and on adjacent
uses. Indicate whether any
environmental hazards due
or proximity to nearby
Resnonse: Land Use
The site is located on the 3M
East, in the City of Maplewood.
use on the existing and future land
use to the west ot"the site, across
located within the
commercial,
Road Avenue
as as area of Industrial land
s 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Land
single- family residential use,
include a mixture 0 f
The project site is
compatible with and
fi-om
this
portions the 3M campus. The project is
Campus. McKnight Road separates the site
uses and 3M Campus have co-existed in
building will utilize McKnight Road North,
and will not travel through the single family
within the campus or using existing infi-astructure.
neighborhoods as a result of constmction
and associated parking.
This
ot"the new
no
and
The City permits and approvals may be needed for the project,
based on the 3). The building design may change as the concept is
developed further. The Site Plan shows the maximum proposed building and parking lot
size, to identify the maximum potential impacts for this analysis. The need for the variances and
other zoning permits will be determined based on the tinal project plans. The building may require
the following land use permits and approvals:
. Project review and approval by the Community Design Review Board
. Shoreland butler variance (discussed under Hem 14, below)
. Parking waiver. The code requires one parking space for each 200 square teet of tloor
area. The concept plan shows approximately 400,000 square teet, which would require
2060 parking spaces. The concept plan shows 725 spaces.
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Resnonse: Potential Environmental Hazard,I/Contaminated Sites
An environmental records search conducted by Environmental Data Resources (EDR), June 13,
2011, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) data and data and maps !i"om the Ramsey
County Groundwater Protection Plan--2009 were used to assess potential environmental hazards
near the project site due to past land uses.
The EDR report was used to assess the presence of
storage tanks, hazardous waste generators currently
presence of any pipelines. The report identitied sites
tour- mile radius as measured !i"om the center
government records that identify any past
and aboveground
the area, past spills, and the
one-mile, two-mile, and
and searched available
The EDR report indicated that the project
spills or pipelines in any of the databases
of available government records on the
the target property.
not listed as a
sites
within the
hazardous materials,
in EDR's search
radius around
The EDR report identitied six
approximately V2 mile
approximately V2
remediated; the
my base
concerns, hazardous
!i"om
(LUST) incident reports
Storage Tank (LAST)
3M tank that has been
site 3M sites. The MPCA "What's in
18 sites with records of air quality
and tanks and leaks, all .4 miles or further
identitied
search are listed in the EDR report Executive
Executive Summary also includes maps indicating that
the Research and Development building.
none of
The Ramsey
3M
project site. The
Protection Plan-2009 indicates that the western edge of the
plume exists approximately V2 mile to the east of the
to the north and east, and does not include the project site.
The project will not involve disturbing soils or sites outside the project site. Theretore, there are
no potential environmental hazards or contaminated sites that will be disturbed or could be
impacted by the proposed project
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10. Cover types. Estimate the acreage ot"the site with each ot"the following cover types before and
after development
Types 1- 8 wetlands
Wooded/forest
Impervious surfaces
Bmsh/Grassland
Lawn/landscaping
Stormwater Pond
Cropland
TOTAL
Before
o
o
4.0 acres
12.8 acres
o
o
o
16.8 acres
After
o
o
9.1 acres
o acres
7.7 acres
16.8
If Before and After totals are not equal,
why: N/A
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Project Location
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11. Fish, wildlife and ecologically sensitive resources
a. Identify tish and wildlife resources and habitats on or near the site and describe how they
would be alfected by the project Describe any measures to be taken to minimize or avoid
impacts.
Resnonse: Fish. Wildlife. and Ecoloi?icallv Sensitive Resources Analvsis
There are no federally-protected or endangered
species are likely to include those species common
rabbits, mice and other common rodents, geese,
common bird species, and small reptiles and
constlUction, but adjacent wetlands and
species can easily access. Seasonal
disrupted depending on the
project area. Fish and wildlife
urban development, such as
songbirds, a variety of other
will be disturbed during
habitat that these
or hibernation may be
areas
as nesting,
One DNR public water exists
storm water lUnotI" !i"om the
discharging into the wetlands.
minimize impacts are discussed
ot"the
drain to
17P, 3M portion ot"the
but will be prior to
water management to avoid and
Water RunotI".
permit required for
to minimize and
to discharge into nearby water bodies.
The NPDES
storm water
manage
to the
No
Areas, USFWS National Wildlife
managed wildlife habitats are within or
or special concern) species, rare plant
resources on or near the site? -1LYes _No
how it would be atI"ected by the project Describe any
minimize or avoid adverse impacts. Provide the Division of
number (ERDB 20110555) !i"om which the data were obtained
!i"om the DNR Division of Ecological Resources. (Located in the
any additional survey work has been conducted within the site and
b. Are
If yes,
measures
Ecological
and attach the
Attachments.)
describe the results.
Resnonse: Rare and Endan"ered Snecies Analvsis
The Minnesota Natural Heritage Information System reported Blanding's turtles (Emydoidea
blandingii), a state-listed threatened species have been report in the vicinity of the project area.
3M and its contractors will follow the recommendations for avoiding and minimizing impacts
to Blanding's Turtle, as provided by the DNR's fact sheet (List 1), during and alter
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constrnction. The DNR's Blanding's Turtle tlyer will be utilized to inform workers that the
turtle may be encountered in the area. The items included in List 1 include the following:
. Provide the DNR tlyer including an illustration of a Blanding's turtle to all
contractors working in the area. (No homeowners are located in the construction
area.)
. If Blanding's turtles are seen in the project area, they will be moved by hand if in
danger !i-om construction activites. Turtles not in danger will be left undisturbed.
. Blanding's turtles nests will not be disturbed.
. Silt fencing will be used around the
area has been revegetated.
. Temporary wetlands are not located
by the project
. 3M will manage stormwater
avoid wetland impacts. 3M
watershed district permits for
. The project does not include
those items for
. Existing native
and will be removed after the
area and will not be impacted
erosion
the required
!i-om the project to
stormwater permits and
or major
are not
the site will be maintained.
construction, so
12. Physical impacts on water
alteration -
any surface
physical or hydrologic
and impoundment - of
ditch? -1LYes _No
If yes, identify
water
and
DNR Public Waters Inventory number(s) if the
Lake. Describe alternatives considered
the
3M Lake the
site. The
volume
for stormwater mnotI" that is generated by
surfaces on the site will result in an increase in
Hydrologic be minimized by compliance with the City of Maplewood and
Ramsey District permit requirements. Discussions with the City
and Watershed using a variety of tiltration and/or intiltration methods to
manage stormwater on and minimize impacts to downstream water bodies. Stormwater
management is likely to include bioretention swales, underground storage and intiltration, and
incorporation of pervious pavers in parking lot design or similar measures to tilter and intiltrate
stormwater to meet the City and Watershed District requirements. An alternative to a physical
alteration of the wetland and butler !i-om the project's stormwater measure discharge may be the
use of the existing storm sewer in!i-astmcture previously installed for the site's future development
The City requires a 50- foot wetland butler around 3M Lake. However, City statI" noted that the
project will not impact the required butler because the wetland is on the opposite side of 3M
Center Road !i-om the project site (Figure 6).
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0.04 Mil..
- -
Figure 6. Public Waters and Wetlands
Source: City ot Maplewood
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13. Water use. Will the project involve installation or abandonment of any water wells, connection to
or changes in any public water supply or appropriation of any ground or surface water (including
dewatering)? _Yes -1LNo
If yes, as applicable, give location and purpose of any new wells; public supply affected, changes to
be made, and water quantities to be used; the source, duration, quantity and purpose of any
appropriations; and unique well numbers and DNR appropriation permit numbers, if known.
Identify any existing and new wells on the site map. If there wells known on site, explain
methodology used to determine.
Resnonse: Based on the review of Minnesota
known wells on the site.
data and maps, there are no
any part of
a state or
involve a shoreland
wild or scenic
14. Water-related land use management
zoning district, a delineated 100-year tlood
river land use district? -1LYes _No
If yes, identify the district and
district
Resnonse: The project is within
building will require a shoreland
coverage to 50% on
The location of the proposed
The City's code limits land
The project is not
a
zone.
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Figure 7. Shore land District
Source: City ot Maplewood
a
(\;0:75 Miles
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15. Water surface use. Will the project change the number or type of watercraft on any water body?
_Yes -1LNo
If yes, indicate the current and projected watercraft usage and discuss any potential overcrowding
or contlicts with other uses.
16. Erosion and sedimentation. Give the acreage to be graded
soil to be moved:
Acres: 15 acres; cubic yards:
or highly erodible soils and identify them on the site
control measures to be used during and after
and the cubic yards of
Describe any steep slopes
any erosion and sedimentation
Resnonse: The project will disturb
highly erodible soils on the site.
acres ofIand.
are no steep slopes or
A portion of the disturbed area is
area is non-native grassland and
constmcted for an anticipated
overtilled with 30 years of excess
the proposed building
restored consistent
parking
The
the disturbed
been and foundations
abandoned, covered and
The project will grade
the dis turbed areas will be
The project will
project will disturb
erosion
and
the The
through
for constmction activity since the
permit will require temporary and permanent
and minimize sediment transport during
Plan (SWPPP) is required as part of
practices for the project construction !i"om
best
over mostly
grading of the
enhanced and
SWPPP.
at and adjacent to the project site indicate 10'-15' offill
layers of lean clay alluvium and clayey sand till. The
and the proximity to the protected water will require
and sediment control methods, which will be included in the
17. Water quality: surface water runoff
a. Compare the quantity and quality of site runotI" before and after the project Describe
permanent controls to manage or treat mnotI Describe any stormwater pollution prevention
plans.
Resnonse: The project will increase the stormwater mnotI" volume to the receiving water body,
3M Lake. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures will be employed to control erosion
and mitigate sediment transport, consistent with the City's, Watershed District's and NPDES
requirements and permit conditions. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required
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as a condition of the NPDES permit and will be prepared to address erosion and sediment control
and resetoration through constlUction.
Permanent stormwater management measures, including intiltration and tiltration will be designed
to minimize the increase in lUnotI" volume to 3M Lake as well as detention facilities designed to
maintain the pre-project discharge rate to the lake. Discussions with the City and Ramsey
Washington Metro Watershed District regarding the development of the site have included
incorporation oftiltration and intiltration practices such as swales, underground
storage, and porous pavements to manage stormwater the site.
With the incorporation of the proposed tilration
and Watershed District requirements,
to the present, with the elimination of an
concentrations of road salt and creation of
storage
paved
and BMP's to meet City
quality should be comparable
inherent heavy
b. Identify routes and receiving water bodies
water bodies as well as the
of receiving waters.
site;
downstream
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18. Water quality: wastewaters
a. Describe sources, composition and quantities of all sanitary, municipal and industrial
wastewater produced or treated at the site.
Resnonse: Wastewater !i"om the project is anticipated to consist of normal domestic sewage, as
well as sewage !i"om the laboratory and commercial areas proposed in the building. These
compositions are anticipated to be within the restrictions Metro WWTP. For uses that
anticipate discharging wastewater that does not meet ot"the WWTP, on-site
pre-treatment or on-site collection and disposal at treatment facilities would likely be
employed.
b. Describe waste treatment methods or
composition after treatment Identify
bodies (identifying any impaired
receiving waters. If the project involves
conditions for such systems.
give estimates of
downstream water
on the quality of
suitability of site
Resnonse: N/A
c. If wastes will be
describe any
composition
into a
identify the facility,
to handle the volume and
any
at
WWTP at Pig's Eye Lake in St Paul. The
and a capacity of251 MGD.
Resnonse: The
the Research and Development Building is
laboratory facilities and existing employees !i"om
Therefore, there will be no signiticant changes in
WWTP and any net increase to the tlows is well
the
within the
19. Geologic hazards
a. Approximate to ground water: minimum: 127 ft. average: 134 ft.
to bedrock: minimum: 91 ft. average: 95 ft.
Describe any of the following geologic site hazards to ground water and also identify them on
the site map: sinkholes, shallow limestone formations or karst conditions. Describe measures to
avoid or minimize environmental problems due to any of these hazards.
No geologic site hazards are identitied on the site, based on review of the Ramsey County
Groundwater Protection Plan-2009. The uppermost bedrock layer in the area is Platteville
Limestone at more than 90 feet below the surface. There are no known or mapped sinkholes
or karst conditions on the site or in the immediate area.
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b. Describe the soils on the site, giving NRCS (SCS) c1assitications, if known. Discuss soil texture
and potential for groundwater contamination !i"om wastes or chemicals spread or spilled onto
the soils. Discuss any mitigation measures to prevent such contamination.
Resnonse: The Ramsey County Soil Survey indicates that the soils on the site are c1assitied as
#1027-Udorthents, wet substratium These soils are heterogenous, earthy till materials that
hav been placed on poorly drained mineral or organic soils. The Survey indicates that the soils
are suitable sites for buildings, roads, recreation areas uses. Permeability of the
soils is variable. Potential for contamination !i"om is moderate.
All research activities on the site will occur
handled through on site pre-treatment or
facilities. Any fertilizers or chemicals
manufacturer's directions, and will not
Laboratory wastes will be
disposal at alternate treatment
be managed according to
on this site.
20. Solid wastes, hazardous wastes, storage
a. Describe types, amounts and
manure, sludge and ash,
location of disposal. For
separation plan; describe how
generated, is a
reduction
wastes, solid animal
operation. method and
waste, indicate if there is a source
recycling. If hazardous waste is
and routine hazardous waste
Resnonse:
will use a
be
during constmction activities on the site. 3M
constmction debris !i"om the
activities in the new building will
3M will manage and dispose of those
permit
b.
to be
materials
considered to
to be used or present at the site and identify measures
groundwater. If the use of toxic or hazardous
waste, discharge or emission, discuss any alternatives
the waste, discharge or emission.
to a
Resnonse: activities in the new building will use some solvents and
potentially-toxic materials. 3M will store and manage the materials used at the site in
compliance with its MPCA-approved permit
c. Indicate the number, location, size and use of any above or below ground tanks to store
petroleum products or other materials, except water. Describe any emergency response
containment plans.
Resnonse: 3M will not install any underground tanks to store petroleum or other hazardous
materials. The new building will house an above ground liquid nitrogen tank. 3M will comply
with all MPCA requirements for the above-ground tank.
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21. Traffic. Parking spaces added: 725
Existing spaces (if project involves expansion): N/A-existing parking area on the site will be
removed to allow for constmction of proposed Research and Development Building.
Estimated total average daily tratlic generated: 3,765 Vehicles - The proposed development will
not represent an increase in tratlic volumes in the surrounding area. Instead, internal tratlic already
traveling to and !i"om the 3M campus will be redirected to the new building.
Estimated maximum peak hour tratlic generated and time of
7: 15-8: 15 a.m. 580 vehicles - The proposed development represent an increase in tratlic
volumes in the surrounding area. Instead, internal traveling to and !i"om the 3M
campus will be redirected to the new building.
Indicate source of trip generation rates used in Generation 9"h Edition -
General Otlice Building (710)
If the peak hour trafjic generated exceeds or the trips exceeds 2,500, a
trafjic impact study must be prepared as EA W. Using the and procedures
described in the MnlDOT Access
guidance, provide an estimate of
any tratlic improvements
transportation system.
similar local
on atI"ected and describe
the project's impact on the regional
Resnonse:
in tratlic volumes in the surrounding area.
3M campus will be redirected to the new
the regional transportation system As tratlic
proposed development, there will be no
IS
The proposed by four roadways, McKnight Road, Conway Avenue,
5th Street, and The current roadway characteristics are as follows:
. McKnight 4 lane divided, minor arterial, posted speed is 40 mph
. Conway 4 lane divided, major collector, posted speed is 40 mph
. 5th Street north-south 4 lane divided, local roadway
. 3M Center Road: east-west 2 lane undivided, local roadway
Figure 10 shows the existing geometry and approach lanes at the study intersections. (Figures 10
through 13 are included in the Attachments.)
Tratlic counts were collected on June 22, 2011, via video technology. The turning movements at
each study intersection were recorded for 13 hours !i"om 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m These turning
movement volumes show that the peak hours for the area are 7:15 to 8:15 a.m and 4:30 to 5:30
p.m. Figure 10 also shows the peak hour turning movement volumes for each study intersection.
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Existing Tratlic Operations
An intersection capacity analysis was performed for the existing intersections using the
Synchro/SimTratlic software package. This software provides level of service (LOS), delay, and
vehicle queues as measures of etI"ectiveness. LOS is a qualitative measurement presented in terms
of LOS A through F. LOS A represents the best operations with liUle to no delay, while LOS F
represents the worst operations with excessive congestion. Generally, an intersection LOS D is
considered acceptable by most agencies. Delay and LOS are related, although it should be
noted that the relationship is ditI"erent depending upon intersection is signalized or
unsignalized. In general, the public tolerates longer intersections resulting in a
better LOS compared with a similar delay at an Queuing, or vehicle
stacking, is important in determining if turn lanes length and for determining
potential impacts on adjacent intersections.
Table 1 shows the overall LOS and delay
the peak hours
intersection.
Table 1: LOS and Dela Results
Intersection
Peak Period
McKnight and E. 5th/3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
McKnight and
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
North site 3M
AM
5th
AM
PM
5th Street
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5th Street and 3M
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
Side-Street
Sto
SB Left
SB Left
16.2 A 2.0
17.2 A 2.4
30.3 B 10.1
D 35.9 B 11.7
A 2.7 A 1.0
A 4.1 A 1.1
C 15.7 A 4.9
B 12.3 A 2.7
A 9.1 A 2.8
A 7.2 A 3.1
A 4.3 A 2.0
A 6.1 A 4.1
NB Left
NB Left
Side-Street
Sto
NB Left
NB Left
As shown, the study intersections are currently operating acceptably. The northbound left-turn
movement at the signalized intersection of McKnight Road and Conway A venue shows a LOS D
during the p.m peak hour, which is still acceptable. This LOS and delay are largely the result of
the low percentage of green time for this movement and the low amount of volume for this turning
movement compared with the through movements. Therefore, this is not considered a capacity
issue, but rather a function of the tratlic signal timing to provide the most green time to the highest
volume movements.
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Tratlic Pro;ections
Study area tratlic volumes for the a.m. and p.m. peak hours were projected for 2015. In this case,
future volumes are the result of general growth !i"om nonspecitic sites and changes !i"om the
proposed development The existing tratlic volumes plus the nonspecitic site growth is the
No Build Scenario. The Build Scenario is the proposed development tratlic added to the No Build
Scenario tratlic.
The nonspecitic growth for the No Build Scenario
Comprehensive Plan, Historical Growth, and the State
McKnight Road tratlic was assigned a one percent per
was assigned a 0.5 percent per year growth rate.
Volume.
sources: the City's
. After a review of these sources,
rate. Tratlic on other roadways
the projected 2015 No Build
As mentioned, the proposed development
surrounding area. Instead, internal tratlic
redirected to the new building. To determine
rates for a general otlice building the ITE
shows the expected trip
tratlic volumes in the
campus will be
trip generation
9th Edition used. Table 2
Table 2: Pro osed Develo
s
Amount
70
437
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak hour
was split into three groups and assigned to
to the roadway network traveling
then adjusted to retlect new routes to and
turning movements of each study intersection
was rerouted. Figure 12 shows the expected changes
due to the proposed development It should be noted
of the site is expected to be opened with the building.
this access is proposed to allow right-inlright-out tratlic
to
!i"om
went up
in tratlic
that a new
Connecting
only.
With the expected new routes of tratlic for the proposed development determined, the changes at
each study intersection were added to the 2015 No Build volumes. The result is the expected 2015
Build volumes and is shown in Figure 13.
Tratlic Analvsis
The study intersections were reevaluated with the 2015 No-Build Volumes to determine the
expected future tratlic operations. Synchro/SimTratlic was again used for this evaluation, with the
same measures of etI"ectiveness. Table 3 shows a summary of the results.
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Table 3: LOS and Delay Results - 2015 No Build
Intersection
Peak Period
McKnight and E 5th/3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
McKnight and Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
North site access and 3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5th Street and Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5th Street and N Avenue
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5'" St & 3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
As shown, delay
increased tratlic.
intersection are
left-turn movement
shows
the
Type of
Control
Worst Intersection A
Direction LOS
Side-Street
Sto
EB Thru C
EB Thru C
Traffic
Si al
NB Left
NB Left
15.2
20.0
34.4
38.5
3.5
3.6
8.3
8.0
4.3
6.4
Total Intersection
LOS Dela
A 2.3
A 2.9
B 10.8
B 13.0
A 1.1
A 1.0
A 5.0
A 2.9
A 3.1
3.2
A 2.1
A 3.9
conditions, as expected with
operations at each study
with the conditions, the northbound
McKnight Road and Conway A venue still
earlier, this result is a function of
favoring higher-volume movements.
to
However, as should be done with all tratlic signals,
tive years to ensure the tratlic signal is operating as
plan to retlect the current tratlic patterns, if
the
expected
necessary.
The 2015 Build analyzed to determine if the adjacent transportation system is
able to accommodate volumes due to the proposed development Table 4 shows the
summary of the results. It should be noted that the additional south access to Conway Avenue is
included in this analysis.
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Table 4: LOS and Delay Results - 2015 Build
Intersection Type of
Peak Period Control
McKnight and E 5th/3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
McKnight and Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
North site access and 3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
South site access and Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5th Street and Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5th Street and N Avenue
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5th Street and 3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
As shown, the
tratlic
that
Worst Intersection A
Direction LOS
Total Intersection
LOS Dela
26.1 A 4.4
18.4 A 3.4
34.9 B 10.8
75.5 D 27.0
4.0 A 3.4
4.5 A 2.1
3.7 A 2.8
B 10.9
A 3.5
11.8 3.6
9.4 A 3.2
8.1 A 3.8
4.9 A 2.8
6.1 A 4.1
Side-Street
Sto
EB Thru D
EB Left C
Traffic
Si al
NB Left
WB Left
A
D
overall operate acceptably. However, the
intersection has individual movements
south site access and Conway Avenue has
right-inlright-out only intersection. The cause
left-turn tratlic as a result of the diverted tratlic due to
for this movement is 475 during the p.m peak
queues for the westbound direction, which stretch
on Conway Avenue and affect the LOS and delay results.
of
the
hour. The
back to the
signal
A generally used of duallefHurn lanes is 300 vehicles in an hour. The
amount of tratlic for lefHurn movement is above that threshold. However, the
eastbound movement does not have much contlicting tratlic in this case. Therefore, the first
mitigation considered was not dual left-turn lanes, but instead an adjustment of the signal timing.
Assigning more green time to the eastbound and westbound directions will reduce the queues and
delay times, but must be balanced with the needs of the northbound and southbound directions.
The 2015 Build volumes were reevaluated assuming this type of change in signal timing. Table 5
shows a summary of the results.
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Table 5: LOS and Delay Results - 2015 Build With Mitigation
Intersection Type of Worst Intersection A
Peak Period Control Direction LOS
McKnight and E 5th/3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
McKnight and Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
North site access and 3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
South site access and Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5th Street and Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5th Street and N Avenue
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5th Street and 3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
As shown,
The
The
signal
Side-Street
Sto
Total Intersection
LOS Dela
26.1 A 4.4
17.8 A 3.5
34.0 B 10.9
46.6 C 21.8
4.8 A 3.4
4.3 A 2.1
3.7 A 2.7
A 5.6
A 3.5
11.4 3.4
9.3 A 3.3
7.9 A 3.9
4.8 A 2.8
5.9 A 3.4
EBThru
EB Left
C
C
Traffic
Si al
NB Left
WB Left
A
B
time,
not
improve the expected LOS and delay results.
Conway Avenue intersection is also
and southbound movements are still
results.
are all expected to operate acceptably with the
were examined or determined to be needed.
Although not adjacent public transportation system can accommodate the
expected changes should be given to methods to reduce peak period
volumes. Reducing the volumes would help maintain the roadway capacity without
additional lanes and improve the drive times for all motorists. Methods that could be considered to
reduce the peak period volumes include:
. Allowing tlexible work hours
. Allowing remote work
. Encouraging/incentivizing car pooling
. Encouraging/incentivizing transit use
. Encouraging/incentivizing bicycling/walking
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There are many ditI"erent methods and techniques that could be used to reduce the peak period and
overall tratlic volumes. 3M is recommended to considered these and other methods for the
proposed site and for the entire campus.
Site Review
Although the site plan is just a concept at this point, it was reviewed in terms of access points,
tmck movements, parking, and pedestrian/bicycle accommodations. Each is reviewed separately
below.
Currently, two accesses points provide for travel in
connecting to 3M Center Road and one on east
access is proposed to connect to Conway
distribution of traffic to and !i"om the
shown in the tratlic operation analyses, the
are all expected to operate acceptably.
proposed site.
site: one on the north side
connecting to 5th Street A third
points will allow for wide
desirable. As
right-in/right-out access
suitable for the
accesses and
the number of
IS to be located on west side ot"the
stop it is recommended that it does),
bus stop pull-out would also
traffic and a potentially
distance for southbound
is that the bus stop be shifted
the access be shifted to the east of the bus
to impact overall tratlic operations.
However, the planned access to
current bus pull-out and stop.
a potential safety issue emerges
operate as a righHurn
stopped bus. A bus
exiting tratlic. To
to the west side
stop. The slight
docks on the north and east sides of the
is generally preferred to keep contlicts
to a minimum. The turning movement of the tmcks
into and out of the proposed locations.
The
should
The parking is expected to have 725 parking stalls. The stalls are
located away allowing for exiting vehicle queues, which is preferred. A
drop-otllpick-up the main entrance and its layout in the concept could create
issues. Depending the drop-otllpick-up is one-way or two-way and the exact signing
and striping, the path for motorists could be confusing, causing contlict issues. The tinal design of
this drop-otllpick-up road should be examined carefully to minimize potential confusion. Rather
than a separate road, a pull-out bay may be more appropriate. Finally, the tratlic control for any
internal circulation intersections should be considered. Depending upon the tinallayout, stop
control for one or every approach would likely be appropriate and should be signed.
Pedestrian/bicycle accommodations are a very important aspect of connectivity within the 3M
campus. Making sure pedestrians have a safe path to travel !i"om the buildings to the parking lots
and bus stops will make a safer and more accommodating campus. In the concept layout,
sidewalks appear to be provided around the proposed building and adjacent to the parking area.
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However, a sidewalk is not shown connecting to the bus stop location. This connection should be a
priority to encourage transit use. In addition, bicycle parking should be considered near the
building entrances.
Conclusions and Recommendation
Based upon the analysis and results presented, the following conclusions are drawn:
. Tratlic operations at the intersections surrounding the proposed development currently
operate acceptably and are expected to continue to acceptably into the near
future.
. The proposed development will not generate
diversion of traffic ti"om other areas of the
. With an adjustment of signal timing at
intersection, the surrounding study
the proposed development
. The current location of the bus
driveway.
. The tmck loading
. Pedestrian/bicycle
but will cause a redistribution or
to the new site.
and Conway Avenue
to operate acceptably with
are
A venue is in
with the proposed
ti"O m areas.
part of this proposed development
are
Therefore, the recommendations for
. Adjust the of
the
to be
. Relocate
regard to traffic operations are:
A venue tratlic signal due to
more green time will need
to the west of the planned access or relocate
areas to ensure acceptable movements
operations.
routes in particular, the design of the drop-otllpick-
layout A pull-out bay rather than a separate circulation
drop-otI"s/pick-ups. Signing and striping should be
particularly at internal circulation intersections.
between the proposed building and the existing bus stop.
areas near proposed building entrances.
.
. Provide
22. Vehicle-related air Estimate the etI"ect ot"the project's traffic generation on air quality,
including carbon monoxide levels. Discuss the etI"ect of tratlic improvements or other mitigation
measures on air quality impacts.
Resnonse:
This report evaluates the air quality and noise impacts of tratlic related to the proposed 3M otlice
building in Maplewood, Minnesota. The proposed site is on the 3M campus and is bordered by
McKnight Road on the west, Conway Avenue on the south, 5"h Street on the east, and 3M Center
Road on the north.
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There is a residential area adjacent to and west of McKnight Road. SBP evaluated peak daytime
hour noise impacts of this McKnight Road tratlic under existing, 2015 no-build, and 2015 build
tratlic conditions.
Additionally, SBP determined noise levels on the proposed project site and compared them to
Minnesota Noise Standards for commercial land uses.
Minnesota Noise Standards
Minnesota has noise standards that are designed to
and hearing conservation requirements for
activities. The Minnesota standards are as
with sleep, speech, annoyance,
according to land use
NAC-l (Residential)
NAC-2 (Commercial)
NAC-3 (Industrial)
65
55
70
80
50
65
75
time for a one-hour period. LSD
of the time for a one-hour period. Sound
level expressed in decibels and weighted for
sound.
LIO means the
means the sound
levels are expressed
the
50
unit
Statutes,
ot"these
noise !i"om county and local roads !i"om the
control of access to the road has been acquired.
In order to help noise levels and to validate the noise modeling results,
SBP conducted representing the residential area west of McKnight Road.
The monitoring results to the modeling results using the tratlic count conducted
during the monitoring. The monitoring location (Ml) is shown in Figure 1. The following table
compares the noise monitoring results with the noise modeling results.
Results of the monitoring are as follows:
Table 1
Noise Monitoring and Modeling Results Comparison
I I I Monitoring I Modeling
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Ml
12/7/12
1:30 p.m.
70.0 60.5 68.5 59.8
The monitoring results show good agreement (within 3 dBA) with the modeling results,
validating the model.
Noise Modelin" Imnact Assessment
This analysis used the MINNOISEV3.1 tratlic
and 2015 Build tratlic noise impacts at three
McKnight Road. The receptor locations
Additionally, the analysis used the
Build tratlic noise levels on the proposed
existing, 2015 No-build,
receptor locations along
in Figure 1.
1 tratlic noise
determine the 2015
shown in Figure 2.
The MINNOISEV3.1 model is
Transportation) version of the
used to predict noise levels !i"om
barriers.
Minnesota Department of
s Optima/Stamina model that is
with the development of noise
The
table
at each of the modeled locations.
at
Area
Recepto
r
Rl
R2
R3
No-Build
Noise Levels
LIO LSD
2015 Build Noise
Levels
LIO LSD
Change Due to
Project Tratlic
LIO LSD
68.3
72.4
72.4
64.6
64.5
68.5
72.6
72.6
62.1
64.9
64.9
68.9
72.5
72.5
62.5
64.7
64.7
+0.4
-0.1
-0.1
+0.4
-0.2
-0.2
All receptor locations have existing and 2015 noise levels above daytime standards for residential
locations. The model results show the highest modeled noise impact of the project-related tratlic
changes to be 0.4 dBA.
The MPCA considers environmental noise changes of less than 1 dBA to be imperceptible.
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Noise Modelin" Results f()r Proiect Site
The noise model predicts a peak-hour LIO noise level of 58.0 dBA and a peak-hour LSD noise
level of 53.6 dBA for the 2015 tratlic conditions. These noise levels are well within the
Minnesota State Noise Standards for a commercial land use.
Conclusions
All modeled noise receptor locations for the residential
have existing and 2015 noise levels above daytime
results show the highest modeled noise impact of
dBA. The MPCA considers environmental noise
the west side of McKnight Road
residential locations. The model
tratlic changes to be 0.4
than 1 dBA to be imperceptible.
The noise model predicts a peak-hour LIO
level of 53.6 dBA for the 2015 tratlic
Minnesota State Noise Standards for a
a peak-hour LSD noise
within the
Carbon monoxide emissions
near roadway intersections. In
and congestion is bad, emissions
ambient concentration levels of
ambient levels carbon monoxide
where tratlic volume is very high,
and/or State standards for
can
For highway
conditions at a
intersections
(LOS
screening method where tratlic
are to a set ofthe "worst"
(AADT) and worst Level of Service (LOS).
F is the worst tratlic tlow conditions) Ifthe
and does not atI"ect one of the top ten
will not cause any Carbon Monoxide (CO)
(since the
Using
annual
considered a
highest annual
intersections have
cause a violation of the
near the proposed 3M site must have a highest
of greater than 79,400 and a LOS of D or worse to be
"hot spot" None ofthe atI"ected intersections have
exceeding the 79,400 threshold, and none ofthe
D or worse. Therefore, the tratlic at these intersections will not
carbon monoxide standards.
The following table shows the Level of Service for the AM and PM for the project area
intersections.
Table 3:
3M Building
LOS Results - 2015 Build with Mitigation
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Intersection
Peak Period
Total
Intersection
LOS
McKnight & E 5"h/3M Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
A
A
McKnight & Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
North site access & 3M
Center
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
South site access & Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5"h St & Conway
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
5"h St & NAve
AM Peak
PM Peak
5"h St & 3M
AM
B
C
A
A
A
A
sources.
greenhouse
as
sources, quantities and compositions of any
such as boilers, exhaust stacks or fugitive dust
(consult EA W Guidelines for a listing) and any
dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide) and ozone-depleting chemicals
pertluorocarbons or sulfur hexatluoride). Also describe
techniques and proposed air pollution control devices. Describe
23. source
any proposed
the impacts on air
Resnonse: The project will not generate stationary source air emissions above those existing in the
area of the project or change air quality !i"om the existing conditions.
24. Odors, noise and dust. Will the project generate odors, noise or dust during constmction or
during operation? -1LYes _No
If yes, describe sources, characteristics, duration, quantities or intensity and any proposed
measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Also identify locations of nearby sensitive receptors and
estimate impacts on them Discuss potential impacts on human health or quality of life. (Note:
fugitive dust generated by operations may be discussed at item 23 instead of here.)
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Resnonse-Noise: Noise !i"om construction activity will be temporary. The hours of constmction
will conform to the City's ordinance requirements.
Resnonse-Dust: During construction, particulate emissions may temporarily increase due to the
generation of fugitive dust The following dust control measures will be implemented to control
dust during construction:
. Minimize the period and extent of areas being
. Spray constmction areas and haul roads with
or high levels of constmction activity.
. Minimize the use of vehicles on unpaved
. Cover or spray material stock piles and
graded.
during periods of high wind
Resnonse-Odors: The construction and
processes or materials that would generate
of the building
to involve an
25. Nearby resources. Are any of
Archaeological, historical or
Prime or unique farmlands or land
Designated parks, recreation areas
Scenic views and
Other unique
If yes, describe
measures to
proximity to
_No
_Yes -1LNo
on the resource. Describe any
in the
within a
within
If
The Minnesota State Historic
search their database for archaeological,
SHPO responded that no archaeological sites
The search identtied a number of historic
project site. The list is included in the attachments.
campus, and none of the identitied structures would be atfected
historical or architectural resources were identitied
site, work will be stopped until the area can be investigated.
and
were
None ot"the
by the
during
The project site is near an existing trail the follows
McKnight Road through the City of Maplwood. Sidewalks along Conway Avenue and within the
site will connect the Research and Development Building to local trails.
The site is also approximately V2 mile north of BaUle Creek Regional Park (the park is south of
Interstate 94), and appoximately one-mile south and west of Beaver Lake Park. Constmction of
the Research and Development Building will not impact local parks.
26. Visual impacts. Will the project create adverse visual impacts during constmction or operation?
Such as glare !i"om intense lights, lights visible in wilderness areas and large visible plumes !i"om
cooling towers or exhaust stacks? _Yes -1LNo
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If yes, explain.
27. Compatibility with plans and land use regulations. Is the project subject to an adopted local
comprehensive plan, land use plan or regulation, or other applicable land use, water, or resource
management plan of a local, regional, state or federal agency? -1L Y es _No.
If yes, describe the plan, discuss its compatibility with the project and explain how any contlicts
will be resolved. If no, explain.
The project is subject to the City of Maplewood's 2030
adopted zoning regulations. The entire 3M Campus,
and Development Building is designated in the
Comprehensive Plan. The use is consistent with
Plan, and to the City's
the site for the proposed Research
category in the 2030
Plan.
The project is generally consistent with the
City approvals:
. Community Design Review Board
. A Shore land butler
3M Lake. Th Code
area, and the proposed
. A waiver ti-om parking
200 square teet
parking
building.
other existing
rmmmum
require the following
site
within the
for lands within the
landscape plan
Zone around
Shoreland
one parking space for each
teet of building space, 2060
spaces to serve the
building are trasterring ti-o m
already have parking spaces available, and so a
the building. ShuUles transport employees
is also
Plan and
Metro Watershed District Water
project will obtain the required District permits for
District rules.
28. Impact on
inti-as tmcture or
If yes, describe the
that is a connected
Guidelines for details.)
services. Will new or expanded utilities, roads, other
required to serve the project? _Yes -1LNo.
inti-astmcture or services needed. (Note: any inti-astmcture
respect to the project must be assessed in the EA W; see EA W
Resnonse: The project will not require new inti-astructure or public services. Existing state,
regional and city inti-astmcture and services have the capacity to serve the new building.
29. Cumulative potential effects. Minnesota Rule part 4410.1700, subpart 7, item B requires that the
RGU consider the "cumulative potential etlects of related or anticipated future projects" when
determining the need for an environmental impact statement
Identify any past, present or reasonably foreseeable future projects that may interact with the
project described in this EA W in such a way as to cause cumulative potential etlects. (Such future
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projects would be those that are actually planned or for which a basis of expectation has been laid.)
Describe the nature of the cumulative potential etI"ects and summarize any other available
information relevant to determining whether there is potential for signiticant environmental etI"ects
due to these cumulative etI"ects (or discuss each cumulative potential effect under appropriate
item(s) elsewhere on thisj(Jrm).
Resnonse: 3M and the City are not aware of any past, current or future projects in the area of this
project that may interact with it to cause cumulative
30. Other potential environmental impacts. If the
impacts not addressed by items 1 to 28, identify
mitigation.
any adverse environmental
here, along with any proposed
Resnonse: All of the potential
Development Building are identitied in
related to
Research and
28.
31. Summary of issues. Do not
instead, address relevant issues
the EA W.
List any impacts and issues
project is begun.
considered for
permit
scoping;
must accompany
investigation before the
have been or may be
or may be ordered as
Issues,
Resnonse: None
RGU
Board will only accept SIGNED
notice in the EQB Monitor.)
I hereby
. The this document is accurate and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
. The EA W project; there are no other projects, stages or components
other than those in this document, which are related to the project as connected
actions or phased actions, as detined at Minnesota Rules, parts 4410.0200, subparts 9b and 60,
respectively.
. Copies of this EA Ware being sent to the entire EQB distribution list
Signature
Date
Title
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The Environmental Assessment Worksheet format was prepared by the stall" of the Environmental
Quality Board at the Minnesota Department of Administration, Otlice of Geographic and Demographic
Analysis. For additional information, worksheets or for EA W Guidelines, contact Environmental
Quality Board, 658 Cedar St, St Paul, MN 55155,651-201-2492, or
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Attachment 2
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3M Lab Building
Conway Avenue/5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55119
Inquiry Number: 3094111.28
June 13, 2011
~EDR@ Environmental Data Resources Inc
440 Wheelers Farms Road
Milford, CT 06461
Toll Free: 800.352.0050
www.edrnet.com
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A search of available environmental records was conducted by Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR).
The report was designed to assist parties seeking to meel the search requirements of EPA's Standards
and Practices for All Appropriale Inquiries (40 CFR Part 312), the ASTM Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments (E 1527-05) or custom requirements developed for the evaluation of
environmental risk associated with a parcel of real estate.
TARGET PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS
CONWAY AVENUE/5TH STREET
SAINT PAUL, MN 55119
COORDINATES
Latitude (North): 44.957300 - 44' 57' 26.3"
Longitude (West): 93.002800 - 93' 0' 10.1"
Universal Tranverse Mercator: Zone 15
UTM X (Meters): 499779.2
UTM Y (Meters): 4977990.0
Elevation: 977 ft. above sea level
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY
Target Property Map:
Most Recent Revision:
44093-H1 SAINT PAUL EAST, MN
1993
East Map:
Most Recent Revision:
44092-H8 LAKE ELMO, MN
1993
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS REPORT
Portions of Photo from:
Source:
2005,2006,2008
USDA
TARGET PROPERTY SEARCH RESULTS
The target property was nollisted in any of the databases searched by EDR.
DATABASES WITH NO MAPPED SITES
No mapped sites were found in EDR's search of available ("reasonably ascertainable ") governmenl
records either on the target property or within the search radius around the target property for the
following databases:
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPLmnmn._nmmnn. National Priority List
TC3094111.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
Proposed NPL __ ___ ___ __ ___ _. Proposed National Priority List Sites
NPL L1ENS___________a______ Federal Superfund Liens
Federal Defisted NPL site fist
Delisted NPL________________ National Priority List Deletions
Federal CERCLlS fist
CERCLlS__ ___ ___ ___ _____ ____ Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System
FEDERAL FACILlTy_________ Federal Facility Site Information lisling
Federat CERCLlS NFRAP site List
CERC-NFRAP_______________ CERCLlS No Further Remedial Action Planned
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities fist
CORRACTS_ _ _ _ __ __ __ ___ __ __. Correclive Action Report
Federat RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities fist
RCRA-TSDF_________________ RCRA- Treatmenl, Storage and Disposal
Federat RCRA generators fist
RCRA-LQG_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RCRA - Large Quantity Generators
RCRA-SQG_ _ _ _ a _ _ _ ___ _ __ __ _ RCRA - Small Quantity Generators
RCRA-CESQG_ __ _ __ ___ ___ ___ RCRA - Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator
Federal institutional controls / engineering controls registries
US ENG CONTROLS________ Engineering Controls Sites Lisl
US INST CONTROL_________ Sites with Institutional Controls
Federal ERNS fist
ERNS_ _ _ _ _ _. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Emergency Response Notification System
State- and tribal- equivalent NPL
MN PLP_____________________. Permanent List of Priorities
State- and tribal- equivatent CERCLlS
SHWS_______________________ Superfund Site Information Listing
State and tribat tandfill andlor sofid waste disposal site fists
SWF/LF_____________________. Permitted Solid Wasle Disposal Facilities
LCP__________________________ Closed Landfills Priority List
UN PERM LF_________________ Unpermitted Facilities
State and tribat teaking storage tank fists
INDIAN LUST________________ Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
TC3094111.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2
State and tribat registered storage tank lists
USTm___m________________ Underground Storage Tank Database
AST_____m________m______. Aboveground Storage Tanks
INDIAN UST_______mm____ Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
FEMA USTm__mmm__m Underground Storage Tank Listing
State and tribal institutional control/engineering control registries
INST CONTROL__mm____ Site Remediation Section Database
State and tribat votuntary cteanup sites
VIC__mmm_______________ Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Program
INDIAN VCP______mm_____ Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing
State and tribat Brownfietds sites
BROWNFIELDS____m____m Petroleum Brownfields Program Sites
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS____mm A Listing of Brownfields Siles
Local Lists of Landfitll Solid Waste Disposat Sites
ODI________m____mm__m Open Dump Invenlory
DEBRIS REGION 9_m______. Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site Locations
SWRCYm __ m m m m m _. Recycling Facilities
INDIAN ODI,_m__m________ Report on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands
Local Lists of Hazardous waste I Contaminated Sites
US CDL__mm___mm____ Clandestine Drug Labs
SRS_____________mm______ Site Remediation Section Database
MN DEL PLPm m mm __ m Delisted Permanent List of Priorities
CDL____mm____m_______ Clandestine Drug Labs
US HIST CDL___m_________ National Clandestine Laboratory Register
Local Land Records
LIENS 2__mm_____________. CERCLA Lien Information
LUCISm__m____mm_____ Land Use Controllnformalion System
L1ENS_u_m_________m____. Environmental Liens
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRSumm______m______ Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System
SPILLS__m__m__mm____ Spills Database
AGSPILLS__m____mmn__ Department of Agriculture Spills
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA-NonGenm __ m __ __ __. RCRA - Non Generators
TC3094111.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3
DOT OPS___________mu____ Incident and Accident Dala
DOD_ _ _ _ ___ _ __ __ __ __ ___ ___ ___ Department of Defense Sites
FUDS________________________ Formerly Used Defense Sites
CONSENT__ _ ___ __ ___ ___ ___ __ Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees
ROD_ ___ ___ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ Records Of Decision
UMTRA_____________________ Uranium Mill Tailings Sites
MINES_________________u____ Mines Master Index File
TRIS_________________u______ Toxic Chemical Release Invenlory System
TSCA.__ _____u _u_ u________ Toxic Subslances Control Act
FTTS_____u_______________u FIFRN TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide
Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Conlrol Act)
HIST FTTS________________u. FIFRNTSCA Tracking System Administrative Case Listing
SSTS____u_____u___u______ Section 7 Tracking Systems
ICIS__ _ ___ _ u _ ___ u ___ __ ___ __. Integrated Compliance Information System
PADSu_____u___u__________ PCB Activity Database System
MLTS________________________ Material Licensing Tracking System
RADINFO____u__u____u____ Radiation Information Database
FINDS__________uu_________ Facility Index System/Facility Registry System
RAA TS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. _ _ _ _ _ RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System
MN LS_______________________ List of Sites
BULI<_____u____u___________ Bulk Facilities Database
MANIFEST__________u______. Hazardous Wasle Manifesl Data
DRYCLEANERS______uu___ Registered Drycleaning Facilities
ENF______uuuu______u___ Generators Associated with Enforcement Logs
MN HWS PermiL____________ Active TSD Facilities
AI RS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ u ___. Permit Contact List
TIER 2______ ____m___ ____ ___ Tier 2 Facility Lisling
INDIAN RESERV___ ______ ___. Indian Reservations
SCRD DRYCLEANERS______ State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Lisling
PCB TRANSFORMER._______ PCB Transformer Registration Database
COAL ASH EPA.u_____uu__ Coal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments List
COAL ASH DOE___u________ Sleam-Electric Plan Operation Data
MDA L1S____u___u________u Licensing Information System Database Listing
FINANCIAL ASSURANCE____ Financial Assurance Information Listing
AGVIC__________________u___ Agricultural Volunlary Invesligalion & Cleanup Listing
COAL ASH_ _ _ u _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ ___. Coal Ash Disposal Sile Listing
EDR PROPRIETARY RECORDS
EDR Proprietary Records
Manufactured Gas Plants_____ EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Planls
SURROUNDING SITES: SEARCH RESULTS
Surrounding sites were identified in lhe following databases.
Elevations have been determined from the USGS Digital Elevation Model and should be evaluated on
a relative (not an absolute) basis. Relalive elevation informalion between sites of close proximity
should be field verified. Sites with an elevation equal to or higher than the target property have been
differentiated below from sites wilh an elevation lower than the target property_
Page numbers and map identification numbers refer to the EDR Radius Map report where detailed
data on individual sites can be reviewed.
Sites listed in bold italics are in muitiple dalabases_
Unmappable (orphan) siles are not considered in the foregoing analysis.
TC3094111.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LUST: The Leaking Underground Storage Tank Incident Reports contain an inventory of reported
leaking underground storage tank incidents. The data come from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Leak
Sites list.
A review of the LUST list, as provided by EDR, and dated 03/1812011 has revealed that there are 6
LUST siles within approximately 0.5 miles of the larget property.
Equal/Higher Elevation Address Direction 1 Distance Map 10 Page
MNDOT MINNEHAHA & MCKNIGHT NNW 114 - 112 (0.426 mi.) B6 23
Complete Site Closed Date: 08/18/199200:00:00
3M BUILDING 223 194 & MCKNIGHT RD E 114 - 112 (0.448 mi.) C7 31
Complete Site Closed Date: 03123/199300:00:00
FIRESTONE STORE 29FK 2145 HUDSON RD S 114 - 112 (0.466 mi.) D15 175
Complete Site Closed Date: 01/25/200400:00:00
SUN RA Y SHOPPING CENTER 2145 HUDSON RD S 114 - 112 (0.466 mi.) D16 181
Complete Site Closed Date: 03/15/1991 00:00:00
CONWA Y AUTO CLINIC 2545 CONWA Y A VE E E 114 - 112 (0.480 mi.) F20 194
Complete Site Closed Date: 121311200700:00:00
CONWAY AUTO 2545 CONWA Y A VE E E 114 - 112 (0.480 mi.) F21 199
Complete Site Closed Date: 12/10/199900:00:00
LAST: A listing of leaking aboveground storage tanks.
A review of the LAST list, as provided by EDR, and dated 03/18/2011 has revealed that there is 1 LAST
site within approximalely 0.5 miles of Ihe target property.
Equal/Higher Elevation
Address
Direction 1 Distance
MaplD
C8
Page
45
3M CENTER BLDG 2061223 194 & MCKNIGHT RD
Complete Site Closed Date: 04/17/2007 00:00:00
E 114 - 112 (0.448 mi.)
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Other Ascertainabte Records
WIMN: Since 2003, the PCAa??s "Whata??s in My Neighborhood?" database provides information about
air quality, hazardous waste, remediation, solid waste, tanks and leaks, and water quality around Minnesota.
A review of the WIMN list, as provided by EDR, and dated 04/19/2011 has revealed that there are 18
WIMN sites within approximately 0.5 miles of the larget property.
Equal/Higher Elevation
3M LDI/CC SLOG 278
UNION OIL CO
Address
Direction 1 Distance
Map 10
Page
13
13
2350 MINNEHAHA AVE E
2259 E MINNEHAHA AVE
N 1/4 - 1/2 (0.405 mi.) 2
NNW 114 - 112 (0.408 mi.) A3
TC3094111.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5
Equal/Higher Elevation Address Direction I Distance Map 10 Page
SPARTAN PROMOTIONAL GROUP 2259 MINNEHAHA AVE E NNW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.408 mi.) A4 20
AUTO MOBILE SERVICE 2255 MINNEHAHA AVE E NNW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.414 mi.) B5 21
SHORT BLOCK AUTO & TRUCK REPAI 734 MCKNIGHT RD N NNW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.459 mi.) 9 162
FIRESTONE STORE #10GP/020338 2041 HUDSON RD SSW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.465 mi.) D10 162
BRIDGMANS BA YCLlFF FOODS 2111 HUDSON RD SSW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.465 mi.) D11 169
PROEX 1541 2109 HUDSON RD SSW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.465 mi.) D12 170
SUN RAY TRUE VALUE 2135 HUDSON RD S 1/4 - 1/2 (0.466 mi.) D13 172
SUNRA Y SHOPPING CENTER 2139 HUDSON RD S 1/4 - 1/2 (0.466 mi.) D14 173
FIRESTONE STORE 29FK 2145 HUDSON RD S 1/4 - 1/2 (0.466 mi.) D15 175
SEDATION IMPLANT DENTISTRY 2185 HUDSON RD S 1/4 - 1/2 (0.467 mi.) E17 193
ANDERSON CLEANERS 2209 HUDSON RD S 1/4 - 1/2 (0.467 mi.) E18 194
CONWAY AUTO CLINIC 2545 CONWAY AVE E E 1/4 - 1/2 (0.480 mi.) F20 194
JD TRUCK SERVICE 50 14TH ST NE SE 1/4 - 1/2 (0.482 mi.) 22 203
Lower Elevation Address Direction I Distance Map 10 Page
BRADLEY HOUSE APARTMENTS 2150 WILSON AVE SW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.379 mi.) 1 7
CUB FOODS - SUNRAY 2197 HUDSON RD SW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.469 mi.) 19 194
SUN RAY CLEANERS INC 2207 OLD HUDSON RD SSW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.489 mi.) 23 203
TC3094111.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6
Due to poor or inadequate address information, the following sites were not mapped. Count: 13 records.
Site Name
Database(s)
MN LS, WIMN
LAST. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE, WIMN
LUST, FINANCIAL ASSURANCE. WIMN
WIMN
WIMN
RCRA-CESQG, FINDS, WIMN
FINANCIAL ASSURANCE, WIMN
SRS. SPILLS, INST CONTROL, TIER
2, FINANCIAL ASSURANCE
SRS, INST CONTROL
SHWS, SRS
CERC-NFRAP
AST
FINDS
NORTH ST. PAUL DUMP
CANADIAN PACIFIC CABOOSE TRACK
CANADIAN PACIFIC TRACK 4
HAMERNICK HILL NEW SHOWROOM BUILDI
DUNNS STATION
TUV PRODUCT SERVICE INC
3M SAINT PAUL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
GERDAU AMERISTEEL SWMU2 - FORMER F
3M WOODBURY (VIC)
3M WOODBURY (SF)
3M WOODBURY INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPO
GLENWOOD BRIDGE
3M CO 3M CENTER ST PAUL
TC3094111.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7
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SITE NAME: 3M Lab Building
ADDRESS: Conway Avenue/5th Slreet
Saint Paul MN 55119
LA T/LONG: 44.9573/93.0028
CLIENT: TKDA
CONTACT: Sherr; Buss
INQUIRY#: 3094111.25
DATE: June 13, 2011 2:45 pm
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STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
Proposed NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
NPL LIENS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
Federal CERCUS list
CERCLlS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
FEDERAL FACILITY 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
Federat CERCUS NFRAP site List
CERC-NFRAP 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Federat RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
Federat RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facitifies list
RCRA-TSDF 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Federat RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQG 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
RCRA-SQG 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
RCRA-CESQG 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
Federal institutional controls /
engineering controls registries
US ENG CONTROLS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
US INST CONTROL 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Federal ERNS list
ERNS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
MN PLP 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCUS
SHWS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
State and tribal tandfill and/or
solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
LCP 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
UN PERM LF 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
State and tribat teaking storage tank lists
LUST 0.500 0 0 6 NR NR 6
TC3094111.2s Page 4
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Target Distance Total
Database Property (Miles) < 1/8 1/8 -1/4 1/4-1/2 1/2 -1 >1 Plotted
LAST 0.500 0 0 1 NR NR 1
INDIAN LUST 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
State and tribal registered storage tank tists
UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
AST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
INDIAN UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
FEMA UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
State and tribal institutional
control/engineering control registries
INST CONTROL 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
State and tribal votuntary cteanup sites
VIC 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
INDIAN VCP 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Locat Brownfietd tists
US BROWN FIELDS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Local Lists of Landfill / Sotid
Waste Disposat Sites
ODI 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
DEBRIS REGION 9 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
SWRCY 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
INDIAN ODI 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Local Lists of Hazardous waste /
Contaminated Sites
US CDL TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
SRS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
MN DEL PLP 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
CDL TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
US HIST CDL TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
Local Land Records
LIENS 2 TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
LUCIS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
LIENS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
Records of Emergency Retease Reports
HMIRS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
SPILLS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
AGSPILLS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA-NonGen 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
TC3094111.2s Page 5
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Target Distance Total
Database Property (Miles) < 1/8 1/8-1/4 1/4-1/2 1/2 -1 >1 Plotted
DOT OPS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
DOD 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
FUDS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
CONSENT 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
ROD 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
UMTRA 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
MINES 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
TRIS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
TSCA TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
FTTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
HIST FTTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
SSTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
ICIS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
PADS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
MLTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
RADINFO TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
FINDS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
RMTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
MN LS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
BULK 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
MANIFEST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
DRYCLEANERS 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
ENF TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
MN HWS Permit 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
AIRS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
TIER2 TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
INDIAN RESERV 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
SCRD DRYCLEANERS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
PCB TRANSFORMER TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
COAL ASH EPA 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
COAL ASH DOE TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
MDA LIS 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
FINANCIAL ASSURANCE TP NR NR NR NR NR 0
AGVIC 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
WIMN 0.500 0 0 18 NR NR 18
COAL ASH 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
EDR PROPRIETARY RECORDS
EDR Proprietary Records
Manufactured Gas Plants 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
NOTES:
TP = Target Property
NR = Not Requesled at this Search Distance
Sites may be listed in more than one database
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Division of EcologiCal and Water Resources, Box 25
Phone: (651) 259-5109 E...maiI:.1is;:Ljoyal@statc.nm.us
July 22, 20 II Correspondence # ERnB 20110555
Ms. Sherri Buss
TKDA
444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500
St.Paul,MN 55101
RE: Naturall-leritage Review of the proposed 3M Lab Building.
T29N R22W Section 36, Ramsey County
Deal' Ms. Buss,
As requested, the Minnesota Natural Heritage Information System has been queried to detennine if
any rare species or other significant natmal features are known to occur within an approximate one-mile
radius ofthe proposed project. Based on this query, the following rare features may be adversely affected
by the proposed project:
. Blanding's turtles (Emydoidea blandingii}, a state-listed threatened species, have been reported
from the vicinity of the proposed project and may be encountered on site. If Blanding's tmiles
are found on the site, please remember that state law and rules prohibit the destruction of
threatened or endangered species, except under certain prescribed conditions. If tmiles are in
imminent danger they should be moved by hand ont ofhanu' s way, otherwise they should be left
nndisturbed.
For your infonl1ation, 1 have attached a Blanding's turtle fact sheet that describes the habitat use
and life history of this species. The fact sheet also provides two lists of recommendations for
avoiding and minimizing impacts to this rare tlllile. Please refer to the first list of
recommendations for your pmject. If greater protection for turtles is desired, tlle second list of
additional recommendations can also be implemented. The attached flyer should be given to all
contractors working in the area.
The Natural Heritage Infol1llation Systcm (NHIS), a collection of databases that contains Information
about Minnesota's rare namral feamres, is maintained by the Division of Ecological and Water Resources,
Department of Natural Resources. The NHIS is continually updated as new infonl1ation becomes available,
and Is the most complete source of data on Minnesota's rare or otherwise significant species, nalive plant
communities, and othernarural features. However, the Nl-llS is not an exhaustive inventoty and thus does not
represent all ofthe occurrences of rare features within the state. Therefore, ecologically significant features
for which we have no records may exist within the project area.
For environmental review purposes, the Narural Heritage letter is valid for one year; it is only valid
for the project 10cation (noted above) and the project description provided on the NHIS Data Request Fonn.
Please contact me if project details chang\) or if an updated review is needed.
Please note that locations ofthe gray wolf(Canis lupus), federally-listed as threatened and state-listed
as special concern, and the Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis), federally-listed as threatened, are not cunently
tracked in the NHIS, As such, the Natural Heritage Review does 110t addre~s these species.
FUlthermore. the Natural Heritage Review does not constitute review or approval by the Dcpmtment
of Natural Resources as a whole. Instead, it identifies issues regarding known occurrences of rare features and
potential effects to these rare features. Additional rare features for which we have no data may be present in
the project area, or there may be other natural resource concems m,sociated with the proposed project. For
these concerns, please contact your DNR Regional Environmental Assessment Ecologist (contact infonnation
available at Please be aware that
additional site assessments or review may be required.
Thank you for consulting us on this matter, and for your interest in preserving Minnesota's rare
natural resources. An invoice will be mailed to you under separate cover.
Sincerely,
txMa Jap1
Lisa Joyal
Natural Heritage Review Coordinator
ene. Blanding's Turtle Fact Sheet and Flyer
Minnesota Status: Threatened
Federal Status: none
State Rank': S2
Global Rankl: G4
HABITAT USE
Blanding's turtles needbotll wetland and upland habitats tocoll1plete their life cycle. The types of wetlands uSee!
include ponds, matshes, shrub swamps, bogs, and ditches and streams with slow-moving water. In Minnesota,
Blanding's turtles are primarily marsh and pond inhabitants. Calm, shallow waterbodies (Type 1-3 wetlands) with
mud bottomsandahundant aquatic vegetation (e.g" cattails, water lilies) are preferred, and extensive marshes
bordering rivers provide excellent habitat. Small temporary wetlands (those that dry up in the late summer or fall)
are l}eqi1entlyused in spring and SUlnl).er -- these fishless pools a)"C amphibian and invertebtate breeding habitat,
which provides an important food source for Blanding's turtles. Also, the wanner Water of these shallower areas
probably aids in the development of eggs within the female turtle. Nesting occurs in open (grassy or brushy) sandy
uplauds, often sotnedistance from water bodies. Frequently, nesting occurs in traditional nesting grounds on
undeveloped land. Blanding's tnrtles have also been known to nest successfully on residentialprQperty (especially
in low density housingsituations),andto utilize disturbed ateas suohasfanjlfields, gardens, under power lines,and
road shoulders. (especially of dirt roads) Although. Blanding's turtles may travel through woodlots during their
seasonal movements, shady areas (including forests and lawns with shade trees) are not used for nesting. Wetlands
with deeper water are needed in times of drought, anddutillg the winter. Blanding's turtles ovelwinter in the muddy
bottoms of deeper marshes and ponds, orothet water bodies where they are protected from t,'eezing.
LIFE HISTORY
Individnals emerge from overwintering and begin basking in late March or early April on wann, sunny days. The
increase in body temperature which occurs during basking is necessary for egg developmcnt with in the female turtle.
Ncsting in Minnesota typically occurs dUling June, and females are most active in late aftemoon and at dusk.
Nesting can occur as mnch as a mile from wetlands. The nest is dug by the female in an open sandy area and 6-15
eggs are laid. The female tmile returns to rhe marsh within 24 hours oflaying eggs. After a development period of
approximately two months, hatchlings leave the nest from mid-August through early-October. Nesting females and
hatchlings are often at risk of being killed while crossing roads between wetlands and nesting areas. In addition to
movements associared with nesting, all ages and both sexes move between wetlands from April throngh November.
These movements peak in June and July and again in September and October as turtles move to and from
overwinteling sites. In late autumn (typically November), Blanding's tmiles bury themselves in the substrate (the
mud at the bottom) of deeper wetlands to overwinter.
IMP ACTS / THREATS / CAUSES 01<' DECLINE
. loss of wetland habitat through drainage or flooding (conveliing wetlands into ponds or lakes)
. loss of upland habitatthrough development or conversion to agriculture
. human disturbance, including collection for the pet trade'> and road kills during seasonal movements
. increase in predator populations (skunks, raccoons, etc.) which prey on nests and young
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AVOIDING Al\1]) MINIMIZING IMP ACTS
These recommendations apply to typical construction projects and general land use within Blanding's lurtlehabitat,
and are provided to help local govemments, developers, contractors, and homeowners minimize or avoid detrimental
impacts to Blanding's turtle populations. List 1 describes minimummeasmcs which we recommend to prevent hann
to Blanding's tUttles during construction or other work within Blanding's turtle habitat. List 2 contains
recommendations which offer even greater protection for Blanding's turtles populations; this list should be used ill
addition 10 {he first list in areas which are known to be of state-wide importance to Blanding '5 turtles (contact the
DNR's Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program if you wish to delennine if your project or home is in one
of these areas), or in any other area where greater proteetion for Blanding's turtles is desired.
List l. Recommendations for aJl areas inhablled by Ust2. AclditiOlwlrecoIDrncndatlons.ffir. areas known to
Blanding's turtles. be{)fstate~wide hnportance to Blanding's turtles.
GENERAL
A flyer with an illuMration ofaBlanding' s turtle should be Turtle WiSsing signs ean be installed adjacent to road.
given to allccmtractors worklJ1glIt the area,. Homemvners crossingareastlsed bv Blaliditlg'S turtles toincreasepublie
should also be infoflned of the presence of Blanding's a\\'areness.and tedllce road kills.
turtles ill the area.
Turtles which are in n11l1iinent dan~ersh(}uldhemo'led;by Workers in the area shouldbeaw3rethatBlandillg's
hand, out of hanns way, Turtl~s Wlichare not in tUltles nest in June,genemlly.after4pm, .and.should. be
ill1minent.dangershould..beJeft undisturbed, advised to minimize disturbance if turtles are seen.
If a Blanding's turtle nests itl)'ouryard,do l10fdisturb the Ifyollwould like toprovide more protection fora
nest. Blallding'stlutlerrest on yourpropertv, see "Protectlng
Blanding's Turtle Nests" on page 3 of this fact sheet
Silt fencing shouldhesetup to keeptmiles out of Construction in.potential.nesting .areas should be .1l11uted to
consti"Uctlonareas. It is.critkal.thatsiltfencing be the period between September 15 and June I (this is the
removed after the. area.has. been revegetated, time when activity of adults and hatchlings in upkmdareas
is at al11niirnlllll).
WETLANDS
Small, vegetated temporary wetlands (Types 2 & 3) should Shallow portions of wetlands should not be disturbed
not be dredged, deepened,filled,otconYened to stann duringprirne baskingtimebii1idlUorning to mid- afternoon
water retention basins (these wetlands provide iinportant in May and June).. A wide utTer should be left alonkthe
habitat duting.spring alldslill1lner). shoi'e to minimize humanactiviwnear wetlat\ds(bas ~ing
Blanding '$ turtles are more easi ydisturbed than other
turtle species),
Wedandsshouldbe protected from pollution; ustof Wetlalldsshouldbeprotededfrorriroad, lawn, and other
fertilizersandpestiddes should be avoided, andnm-off chemicalrun-offby a vegetated buffer strip at least 50'
t\'om lawns and streets should be controlled. Erosion wide. This area should be leftnnmowed and in a natural
should be prevented to keep sediment frbIu reaching cdndition.
wetlands and lakes.
ROADS
Roads should be kept to minimum standards on widths and Tunnels should be considered in areas withcol1centrations
lanes (this reduces road kills by slowing traffic and oftllltle tr6ssings (mOte than 10 tl1nlesperyear ~etlOO
reducing the distance tUltles need to cross). meters of road), and in areas of lower density if t e level
ofroad use would make a safe crossing impossible for
tmtles. Contact your DNR Regional Nongame Specialist
for furtherinfonnatiollon wildlite tunnels.
Rqads should be ditched, not cllrbedorbelow grade. If Roads should be ditched, notcllrbed or below grade.
curbs must be used; 4 inch high curhsata3:1 slope are
preferred (Blanding's turtles have great diffic111ty climbing
traditional curbs; curbs and below grade roads trap tmtles ~
011 the road andean cause road kiIls),
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ROADS coril.
Culvettsbetween wetland areas, orhehveen wetlartdareas RoadplacCIllent should avoid separating wetlands from
and nest1ngareasi should be36 illches orgreatef 111 adjacent upland nesting sites, or these rO<ldS should he
diameter, and elliptical or flat-bottomed. fenced to preventturtles from attempting to cross them
(contact your DNR Nongame Speci<llist for details).
Wetland crossings ShOuld be bridged, or include raised Road placemeJlt should avoid bisecting wetlands, anhese
roadways\vitil culverts which>are 36 in or greater in roads should be fenced to prevent turHesfrom attempting
diameter and flat"bottomed or elliptical(ralsed roadways to CtoSS them (contact your DNR NongameSpecialist for
discour<lge turtles fi'orn le<lVing the wetland to bask on details). This IS especially important for roads with more
roads). than 2 lanes.
Culverts under Toads crossing streams shollld be oVersized Roads crossing streams should be bridged.
(at least twiteas wide as the nonnal Width of open water)
and flat-bottOmed ot elliptical.
UTILITIES
Utility access aJldmaintenance roads should be kept to a
minhlluin (this reduces road, kill potential).
Because trenches carr tTap tuttles,trenches should be
checked for turtles prior to being backfilled and the sites
should be. returned to original grade.
LANDSCAPING AND VEGEtA TlONMANAGEMENT
Terrail1shoLlld be left with as Itn1ch natUi'al contbut.as As mLlch natural Iarrdscape as possible should be preserved
possible. (installation of sod or \vood chips'kaving,aild planting of
treeswithinnestinghabitatcaumfl(Ei that habitat unusable
to nesting Blanding's turtles).
Gl'aded.aieasshould be revegetated. with native grasses Open spaceshotlld include someai'cas at higher elevatiol1S
and forbs (somenbl1-natives form dense patches through fOI:nesting. These areas should beretaineclln native
which iii, difficult for turtles to travel), vegetation,and.should.be connected.to wetlands bya wide
corridbtof native vegetation,
Vegetation management In.il1frequently mowed areas .;..;, Ditches and utility access roads should not be mowed or
such as in ditches, alOng utility access roads, and under managed throughllse of chemicals. Ifvegetation
power lines --should be done mechanically (chemicals management is required,itshould be done mechanically,
should Ilot be used). Work should occur fall through as infrequently as possible, andfaH through spring
spring (after October P'andbefore June I"). (nlOWltlg can kill turtles<present dming mowing, and
makes it easier for predators to loc,ate turtles crossing
toads).
Protecting Blanding's Turtle Nests: Most predation on turtle nests occurs within 48 hOllrs after the eggs ate laid.
After this time, the scent is gOlle from the rrestandit is mol'e difticult for predatol's to locate the nest. Nests more
thana week old pl'obably do not need additional pl'otection, unless they ate ina particularly vulnerable spot, such as
a yard where pets may disturb the nest. TUltlenests can be protected from predators and other disturbance by
covering them with a pieceofwirefencing(such as chicken wire), secured to the ground with stakes or rocks. The
piece of fencing should measure at least2 fLx 2 t't.,and should be of medium sized mesh (openil1gs should be about
2 in, X 2inJ It is very important thatthe fencing be removed before AIl!!llst 12 so the young turtles can escape
from thetlest when they hatch!
REFERENCES
'Association for Biodiversity Information. "Heritage Status: Global, National, and Subnational Conservation
Status Ranks." NamreServe. Version 1.3 (9 April 2001). 5
April 2001).
Coffin, B., and L. Pt;mnnmller. 1988. Minnesota's Endangered Flora and Fauna. University of Minnesota
Press, Minneapolis, 473 Pl'.
J\'lk:llCt';(!L.DNRDivi;:jct;
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REFERENCES (cont.)
Moriarty, J. 1., and M. Linck. 1994. Suggested guidelines for projects occurring in Blanding's tmtle habitat.
Unpublished report to the Minnesota DNR. 8 Pl'.
Oldfield, B., and J. 1. Moriarty, 1994. Amphibians and ReptilesNativeio Minnesota. University ofMinnesoia
Press, Minneapolis, 237 Pl'.
Sajwaj, T. D., and 1. W, Lang, 2000. Thermal ecology of Blanding's turtle in central Minnesota. Chelonian
Conservation and Biology 3(4):626,636.
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MAY BE ENCOUNTERED
IN THIS AREA
The unique and rare Blanding's turtle has been found in this area. Blanding's turtles are state-listed
as Threatened and are protected under Minnesota Statute 84.095, Protection of Threatened and
Endangered Species. Please be careful of turtles on roads and in construction sites. For additional
information on turtles, or 10 report a Blanding's turtle sighting, contact the DNR Nongame Specialisl
hearest you: Bemidji (218-308-2641); Grand Rapids (218.327-4518); New Ulm (507-359.6033);
Rochester (507-280-5070); or SI. Paul (651-259-5764).
DESCRIPTION: The Blanding's turtleisa medium to large turtle (5 to 10 inches) with a black or dark
blue, dome-shaped shell with muted yellow spots and bars. The bollom of the shell is hinged across
the front third, enabling the turtle to pulllhe front edge of the lower shell firmly against the top shell to
provide additional protection when threatened. The head, legs, and tail are dark brown or blue-gray
with Small dots of light brown or yellow. A distinctive field mark is the bright yellow chinartd neck.
BLANDING'S TURTLES DO NOT MAKE GOOD PETS
ITIS ILLEGAL TO KEEP THIS THREATENED SPECIES IN CAPTIVITY
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR AVOIDING AND MINIMIZING IMPACTS
TO BLANDING'S TURTLE POPULATIONS
(,~ee Blanding's Turtle Fact Sheet for full recommendations)
.. This flyer should be given to all contractors wotkingin the area. Homeowners should
also be informed ofthe presence of Blanding's turtles in the area.
.. Turtles that are in imminent danger should be moved, by hand, out ofhanns way.
Turtles that are not in imminent danger should be left undisturbed to continue their
travel among wetlands and/or nest sites.
" If a Blanding's turtle nests in your yard, do not disturb the nest and do not allow pets
near the nest.
.. Silt fencing should be set up to keep tmiles out of consttuction areas. It is critical that
silt fencing be removed after the area has been revegetated.
" Small, vegetated temporary wetlands should not be dredged, deepened, or filled.
.. All wetlands should be protected from poUution; use of fertilizers and pesticides
should be avoided, and run"off from lawns and streets should be controlled. Erosion
should be ptevented to keep sediment from reaching wetlands and lakes.
" Roads should be kept to minimum standards on widths and lanes.
" Roads sho~ild be ditched, not curbed Or below grade. If curbs must be used, 4" high
curbs at a 3;1 slope are prefelTed.
.. Culverts under roads crossing wetland areas, between wetland areas, or between
wetland and nesting areas should be at least 36 in. diameter and flat. bottomed or
ellipti cal.
" Culverts under roads crossing streams should be oversized (at least twice as wide as
the notmal width of open water) andflat.bottomed 01' elliptical.
.. Utility access and maintenance roads should be kept toa minimum.
" Because trenches can trap turtles, trenches should be checked for turtles prior to being
backfilledahd the sites should be returned to original grade.
.. Terrain should be left with as hlUch llatural contour as possible.
" Graded areas should be revegetated with native gi'asses and forbs.
.. Vegetation managementininfi'equently mowed area.s .. such as in ditches, along
utility access roads, and under power lines -. should be done mechanically (chemicals
should not be used). Workshould occur fall through spring (after October 151 and
befote June 1 sl).
3M
Current Traffic Counts
FIGURE 10
3M
2015 No Build Volumes
FIGURE 11
3M
Development Volumes
FIGURE 12
3M
2015 Build Volumes
FIGURE 13
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Thomas Cinadr [thomas.cinadr@mnhs.org]
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 8:48 AM
Sherri A. Buss
Re: database search request for EAW
Historic.rtf
THIS EMAIL IS NOT A PROJECT CLEARANCE.
This message simply reports the results of the cultural resources
database search you requested. The database search produced
results for only previously known archaeological sites and historic
properties. Please read the note below carefully.
No archaeological sites were identified in a search of the Minnesota Archaeological Inventory and Historic Structures Inventory
for the search area requested. A report containing the historic properties identified is attached.
The result of this database search provides a listing of recorded archaeological sites and historic architectural properties that are
included in the current SHPO databases. Because the majority of archaeological sites in the state and many historic architectural
properties have not been recorded, important sites or structures may exist within the search area and may be affected by
development projects within that area. Additional research, including field survey, may be necessary to adequately assess the
area's potential to contain historic properties.
If you require a comprehensive assessment ofa project's potential to impact archaeological sites or historic architectural
properties, you may need to hire a qualified archaeologist and/or historian. If you need assistance with a project review, please
contact Kelly Gragg-Johnson in Review and Compliance@651-259-3455 or by email at kellv.graggiohnson01mnhs.org.
The Minnesota SHPO Survey Manuals and Database Metadata and Contractor Lists can be found at
hUn ://www.mnhs.or2"/shno/survev/inventories.htm
SHPO research hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday-Friday.
The Office is closed on Mondays.
Tom Cinadr
Survey and Informatiou Management Coordinator
Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office
Miunesota Historical Society
345 Kellogg Blvd. West
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-259-3453
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Agenda Item S.c.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
Maplewood Recycling Program - Consideration of an Extension to Tennis
Sanitation's Recycling Contract
January 10,2013 for the January 17 ENR Commission Meeting
INTRODUCTION
The three-year recycling contract with Tennis Sanitation, LLC., will end on December 31,2013.
The contract can be found on the City's recycling webpage at
www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/recyclinq. The contract allows the City to consider up to two one-
year extensions. Alternatively the City could undertake a request for proposal process for a new
recycling contract.
During the January 17 ENR Commission meeting, staff is requesting comments and feedback
from the Commission on the City's recycling program, and whether or not to begin negotiations
for an extension to Tennis Sanitation's recycling contract. Items to consider when deciding
which avenue to pursue include:
1. Time and cost associated with a recycling request for proposal process.
2. Tennis' recycling contract performance.
3. Future coordination of trash and recycling contract expiration dates.
Some items to consider for possible extension of Tennis' contract include:
1. Term of extension - one or two years.
2. Recycling bins versus recycling carts.
3. Per unit fee.
4. Modifications to contract that will increase recycling rates and participation.
RECOMMENDATION
Offer comment and feedback on the City's recycling program, and whether or not to begin
negotiations for an extension to the recycling contract with Tennis Sanitation, LLC.
Agenda Item 5.d.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
2013 Goal Setting
January 10, 2013 for the January 17 ENR Commission Meeting
INTRODUCTION
The Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission's 2012 goals included
environmental education, environmental neighborhood groups, and greenways. The ENR
Commission should review the 2012 goals and consider setting new goals for 2013.
DISCUSSION
Status of Goals
1. Environmental Education: In 2012 ENR Commissioners continued environmental
education by participating in Waterfest, National Night Out, and the Maplewood Mall
Stormwater Open House.
2. Environmental Neiqhborhood Groups: In 2012 a webpage dedicated to environmental
neighborhood groups was created
Environmental neighborhood groups were promoted during the Waterfest and Maplewood
Mall Stormwater Open House events.
3. Greenways: In 2012 fundraising events continued for the preservation of a large portion of
the Fish Creek Greenway. The events raised money and awareness for the project.
Action Items
Following is a list of new and unfinished business the Commission should review in 2013:
1. Implementation Strateqies for the Livinq Streets Policy: The ENR Commission assisted in
the creation of Living Streets Policy. The policy will help guide street reconstruction
projects toward improved stormwater quality, traffic calming, improved biking and walking
conditions, boulevard tree standards, and minimize construction costs. The City Council
will review the final policy in early 2013. The policy outlines several areas of City Code
which need to be revised to meet Living Streets' goals. The Commission should review
those revisions, in particular a change to the City's tree ordinance. Our current ordinance
prohibits the planting of trees in the public right-of-way, while the Living Streets Policy
encourages this.
2. Environmental Protection Ordinance (Slopes and Mississippi Critical Area rMCAll: The
environmental protection ordinance includes four areas of environmental regulation: tree
preservation, wetlands, slopes and the MCA. The ENR Commission has completed
updates to the tree preservation and wetland portions of this ordinance, and began
reviewing the slope and MCA regulations in 2009. The Commission should complete the
review of this ordinance in 2013.
3. Urban Aqriculture: There has been interest from residents for increased opportunities for
urban agriculture. Maplewood does not have a comprehensive code or policy which
promotes these activities. The ENR Commission should review these issues and
recommend changes to the City Code or new policies that will promote and regulate urban
agriculture.
4. Recvclinq Contract: Tennis Sanitation's contract for recycling expires December 31, 2013.
The ENR Commission should review the contract for consideration of an extension.
Events
Following is a list of events to help coordinate the ENR Commission calendars and to assist in this
year's goal setting:
Calendar Year - 2013
January
June
February
. 22 (Friday): Fish Creek's Minnesotan Get
Together, 5:30 - 9 p.m., Maplewood
Community Center
. 1 (Saturday): Waterfest
. 22 (Saturday): Community Garden Bus
Tour, 1 to 3:30 p.m., leaving from the
Maplewood Nature Center
March
July
. 10 to 14 (Wed. - Sun.): Ramsey Co. Fair
. 23 (Saturday): Earth Hour
August
. 6 (Tuesday): National Night Out
April
September
. 15 (Monday): The Truth About Organic
Gardening, 7 - 8:15 p.m., Maplewood
Nature Center (Kick off for Community
Gardens)
. 20 (Saturday): Spring Clean Up
. 22 (Monday): Earth Day
. 26 (Friday): Edgerton Community
Garden Opens for the Season
October
. 12 or 19 (Saturday): Fall Clean Up
November
. 15 (Friday): America Recycles Day
May
December
. 4 (Saturday): Maplewood's Arbor Day
Celebration, 10 a.m. to noon, Maplewood
Nature Center
. 8 (Wednesday): Garden Pollinators, 6:30
to 8 p.m., Maplewood Nature Center (Kick
off Lecture for the Pollinator Series)
2
Nature Center Goals
Each year the Maplewood Nature Center sets annual goals (Attachment 1). Because the ENR
Commission and the Nature Center partner in many environmental initiatives, the Commission
should refer to the Nature Center's 2013 goals prior to setting Commission goals.
Natural Resources Projects
Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator, submitted the following list of key natural resource
projects to be completed in 2013 for the Commission's review:
1. Fish Creek - Secure funds and complete acquisition.
2. Fish Creek - Woodland, savanna, and prairie restoration with Great River Greening.
3. Gladstone Savanna - Restoration and planting.
4. Priory Preserve - Entry landscape, overlook, and restoration projects.
5. Marshlands Fire Training Facility - Design for trail, raingardens, and restoration.
6. Joy Park - Complete wetland mitigation, add kiosk, picnic shelter, and nature play pieces.
7. Dump site - Plant trees.
8. Participate in Park System Plan development.
9. Enhance web information and structure (February).
10. Review tree-related ordinances.
11. Twentieth anniversary of the Maplewood Open Space referendum (approved November 2,
1993).
RECOMMENDATION
During the goal-setting session, the ENR Commission should: 1) review the status of the 2012
goals and determine if any of these goals should be carried over to 2012; 2) determine if the
Commission should set new goals for 2013; and 3) determine how best to implement the goals.
Attachment MaplelMlod Nature Center 2013 Goals
3
Attachment 1
2013 MNC Goals:
1. Design/Plant flood plain at Southwest Entry of Nature Center
2. Implement a new scheduling system for school groups that is computer
generated
3. Implement the Charitable Gambling Grant
4. Revise the Nature Center brochure and other Web PDF's.
5. Develop an Internship Program
a. Fur Trade
b. NC gardens/Land
c. Big Tree Measuring
d. Invasive Species
6. Write a Program Grant- Children's Community Garden Coordinator, fur
trade, other
7. Solar Education Program to use our solar equipment
8. Coordinate Facility upgrades:
a. New MNC Entrance Sign
b. Siding and Roof
c. Lights, security cameras
d. Parking Lot resurfacing
e. New Bridges/culverts on Trail near Prairie
9. Raise Awareness of Pollinators
10. Update our school programs to align with new science standards.
Agenda Item 9.a.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
Jim Taylor, Parks Manager
Maplewood Parks Citizen Advisory Team
January 8, 2013
Introduction
The City of Maplewood is looking for a member of the Environmental and Natural
Resources Commission to serve on the Maplewood Parks Citizen Advisory Team. The
goal of the Citizen Advisory Team will be to develop a Park Systems Plan for the City to
guide our parks system into the future.
The City Council has made one of their 2012-2014 goals to develop a comprehensive
park system and explore a referendum for a sustainable park system. Staff believes
these two things can be done simultaneously through a community process.
Background
The City of Maplewood has a large park, open space and trail system that requires
extensive management, maintenance and planning. The Park System Plan will use
Chapters 6 and 7 of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as its baseline. At the time the 2030
Comprehensive Plan was created, the City had 860 acres of City owned property. In
addition, residents of the City also have access to 1, 17S acres of county, state, and
agency owned park land. This number has grown with the purchase of land at Fish
Creek and the Union Cemetery.
In many of our parks we are seeing signs of an aging park system. Many of the
amenities have effectively reached their life cycle. The Parks System Plan will give the
City direction on how to update and maintain our system for future generations.
Currently the Comprehensive Plan tries to accomplish the following goals:
. All residents should be within a % mile of a park, which could be active or
passive and is independent of ownership (city, county, state, etc.)
. For every 1,000 people approximately S acres of park land should be provided to
serve the residents
This Citizen Advisory Team will help guide staff through the Pak System Plan process.
This will be a 12-18 month commitment meeting 1S-20 times and will begin in
March/April of 2013.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission appoint a
Commissioner and an alternate to serve on the Parks Citizen Advisory Team.