12/2012 AUAR Scoping EAW Report
FMC SITE REDEVELOPMENT
Fridley, MN
Alternative Urban Areawide Review Scoping EAW
December 2012
FMC Site Redevelopment AUAR Scoping Document
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
1.Project Title1
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2.Proposer1
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3.RGU1
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4.Reason for EAW Preparation1
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5.Location and Maps1
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6.Description2
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7.Project Magnitude Data5
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8.Permits and approvals required.5
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9. Land Use.7
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10.Cover Types16
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11.Fish, Wildlife and Ecologically Sensitive Resources16
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12.Physical Impacts on Water Resources17
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13.Water Use18
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14.Water-Related Land Use Management District19
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15.Water Surface Use20
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16.Erosion and Sedimentation/Soils.20
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17.Water Quality Surface Water Runoff21
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18.Water quality Wastewater22
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19.Geologic Hazards and Soil Conditions24
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20.Solid Wastes; Hazardous Wastes; Storage Tanks26
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21.Traffic28
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22.Vehicle-Related Air Emissions29
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23.Stationary Source Air Emissions30
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24.Odors, Noise and Dust31
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25.Nearby Resources31
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26.Adverse Visual Impacts32
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27.Compatibility with Plans33
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28.Impact on Infrastructure and Public Services34
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29.Cumulative Impacts34
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30.Other Potential Environmental Impacts34
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31.Summary of Issues35
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Figure # Figure Title
1 EAW/AUAR Regional Location Map
2 Proposed AUAR Study Boundary
3 USGS Map
4 Existing Conditions
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7 Cover Types
8 BAE Well Locations 2010
9 NIROP Well Map 2010
10 Existing Stormsewer Lines
11 Soils
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FMC Site Redevelopment
Fridley, MN
EAW Scoping Document for a Proposed AUAR
This EAW is a scoping document for the proposed Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) which
will examine potential redevelopment scenarios for a 122 acre site in Fridley, MN.
1. Project Title
FMC SITE REDEVELOPMENT
2. Proposer
Honey Badger Acquisitions, LLC.
Contact Person
Paul Hyde
Company
Honey Badger Acquisitions, LLC.
Address
90 South Seventh Street
City, State, Zip
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone
612-904-1513
Prepared By
MFRA, Inc.
3. RGU
City of Fridley
Contact Person
Scott Hickok
Address
6431 University Ave. NE
City, State, Zip
Fridley, MN 55432
Phone
763-572-3592
Fax
763-571-1287
E-mail
hickoks@ci.fridley.mn.us
4. Reason for EAW
AUAR Scoping
Preparation
5. Location and Maps
The index of figures can be found on the following page.
County
Anoka
City
Fridley
Legal Description
Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, ARMAMENT SYSTEMS DIVISION,
according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota
Note on Figures: All figures have been placed in the Appendix at their full size and resolution. When
appropriate, duplicate figures have been included within the text of the document for ease-of-use and
understanding (although at a smaller size and possibly lower resolution). Please refer to the figure in the
appendixes for the best quality and readability.
The following is a complete list of figures in this EAW which can be found in Appendix .
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Figure # Figure Title
1 EAW/AUAR Regional Location Map
2 Proposed AUAR Study Boundary
3 USGS Map
4 Existing Conditions
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6 Draft Development Scenario
7 Cover Types
8 BAE Well Locations 2010
9 NIROP Well Map 2010
10 Existing Stormsewer Lines
11 Soils
6. Description
The description section of an AUAR should include the following elements for each major
development scenario included:
a.Provide a project summary of 50 words or less to be published in the EQB Monitor.
The proposed project is the redevelopment of approximately 122 acres within the City of Fridley,
Figure 1
MN, just south of I-694 and east of I-94 & the Mississippi River (see ). An existing
1.8M square foot munitions factory on the site is proposed for initial repurposing and eventual
tear down & replacement. The final density on the site is anticipated to include a range from
1.59M to 1.84M square feet of industrial, office and potentially retail uses.
b.Give a complete description of the proposed project and related new construction. Attach
additional sheets as necessary. Emphasize construction, operation methods and features
that will cause physical manipulation of the environment or will produce wastes. Include
modifications to existing equipment or industrial processes and significant demolition,
removal or remodeling of existing structures. Indicate the timing and duration of
construction activities.
The area to be studied by the AUAR will encompass approximately 122 acres situated just north
of the nearly 14-acre FMC superfund site, and includes the 83-acre Naval Industrial Reserve
Figure 2
Ordinance Plant (NIROP) superfund site along East River Road in Fridley, MN (see ).
The overall study area is situated on a broad, flat, glacial drift terrace that is approximately 30
1
feet above and 2,000 feet east of the Mississippi River. The adjacent land uses include
commercial and light industrial to the north, industrial to the south, recreational to the west of
East River Road, and commercial/heavy industrial (including significant rail lines) to the east
Figure 3
(see ).
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NIROP Fridley Third Five-Year Review Report, October 2008, pg 3-1
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The 122 acres are currently characterized by a large parking lot to the south, an existing 1.8M
square foot building in the center, and a second large parking lot to the north of the
Figure 4
building (see ). Between the two parking lots, there are approximately 2930 parking
spaces supporting the industrial building.
Redevelopment of the site is planned to begin in late 2013 with construction of up to three
buildings in the location of the existing southern parking lot (an 84,000 square foot office
showroom building, a 99,900 square foot office/warehouse building, and a 200,000 square foot
bulk warehouse building). Redevelopment of the northern parking lot would occur next in 2014
with the construction of three additional buildings (consisting of either a 64,960 square foot
office showroom, a 99,900 square foot office/warehouse building, and a 200,000 square foot
bulk warehouse building; OR a 37,120 square foot retail building and two (2) 250,000 square
foot 6-story office towers). The center portion of the property cannot be redeveloped until
removal of the existing building occurs which will not be completed until the end of 2016 at the
earliest. Once removed, this portion of the property is envisioned to house six additional
buildings: a 60,200 square foot office showroom, a 118,000 square foot office showroom, a
165,000 square foot office/warehouse building, a 200,000 square foot building for light
manufacturing; and either two office towers (3 and 6 stories; 125,000 & 250,000 square feet
respectively) or a 99,900 square foot office/warehouse building and a 200,000 square foot bulk
warehouse building. Once fully redeveloped, the site will contain between 1.59 and 1.84 million
square feet of office, warehouse, light industrial and possibly retail space. The two site plans
Figures 5 and 6
anticipated to be reviewed as part of the AUAR are attached as .
!³¨¢¨¯ ³¤£ $¤µ¤«®¯¬¤³ 3¢¤ ±¨®² Summary
No Build Development Option A: Development Option B:
LAND USES (Existing Conditions) 1.59M sq ft M sq ft
Industrial 1.8M square feet
Office/Showroom 125,160 sq ft 60,200 sq ft
Office/Warehouse 666,700 sq ft 301,900 sq ft
Bulk Warehouse 800,000 sq ft 365,000 sq ft
Light Manufacturing 200,000 sq ft
Office Only 875,000 sq ft
Retail 37,120 sq ft
Total square feet 1.800,000 square feet 1,591,860 sq ft 1,839,220 sq ft
The proposed area for redevelopment is currently covered by approximately 87% impervious
surfaces; both redevelopment scenarios anticipate that total to be reduced. Reworking of the site
will involve general grading as necessary to facilitate proper drainage, trench cuts for the
installation of needed utilities, and grading as needed for overall stormwater management
including on-site ponding. The mitigation plan established by the AUAR will identify actions
necessary to ensure that soils disturbed for grading and infrastructure installation are adequately
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monitored for contaminants, and will detail the procedures to be followed should unexpected
issues arise.
The known and unknown soil contamination and potential regulated waste located on site (due to
the historic industrial use of the site) will be properly managed and mitigated during and
concurrent with the development grading and excavation through regulatory approved plans that
will be described in the AUAR. The AUAR will also identify the process currently in place, and
that will be followed, for the long term protection of groundwater at and near the site. There
currently exists a groundwater pump and treat (P&T) system which hydraulically contains TCE-
contaminated groundwater on site, treats the water and then discharges to the Mississippi River.
The most recent 5-year review of the P&T system concluded that the groundwater remedy had
been constructed in accordance with all requirements and that:
because there are no known completed pathways to receptors. However,
for the remedy to be protective in the long-term, hydraulic containment
must be maintained and optimal performance of the extraction system
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must be achieved to ensure long-term protectiveness.
Redevelopment of the site will be designed and constructed in conjunction with the groundwater
remedy at the site and in such a manner that will not detract from its efficacy.
There will be no new public roads constructed as part of the proposed redevelopment, but the
AUAR will examine adjacent road capacities and intersection configurations to assess whether
the existing infrastructure is sufficient to accommodate the proposed redevelopment and to
identify any needed upgrades.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
The topics of proposed design, construction, and operation are significant. The AUAR will
include a complete description of the potential development scenarios including the projected
timing and length of all phases of construction and operation. The AUAR will describe the
process, plans and reporting that will be performed in accordance with local, state and federal
environmental laws and regulations for the mitigation of soil, and groundwater impacts at the site
and the proper management of all regulated wastes that may be encountered or generated through
the redevelopment process. The Response Action Plans that will be developed for the different
phases of the work will be supported by regulatory approved Work Plans, Remedial
Investigations, Soil Management Plans, Construction Quality Assurance Plans, Contingency
Plans and related documents and documentation reporting.
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NIROP Fridley Third Five-Year Review Report, October 2008, pg ES-1
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c.Explain the project purpose; if the project will be carried out by a governmental unit,
explain the need for the project and identify its beneficiaries.
Purpose is reuse of an underutilized and contaminated site
d.Are future stages of this development (including development on any other property)
planned or likely to happen?
No
e.Is this project a subsequent stage of an earlier project?
No
7. Project Magnitude Data
Total project acreage
.............................................................................................. 122 acres
Total Building Area
........................................................................ 1.59 to 1.84 million sq ft
Building Areas for specific uses
No Build Development Option A: Development Option B:
LAND USES (Existing Conditions) 1.59M sq ft M sq ft
Industrial 1.8M square feet
Office/Showroom 125,160 sq ft 60,200 sq ft
Office/Warehouse 666,700 sq ft 301,900 sq ft
Bulk Warehouse 800,000 sq ft 365,000 sq ft
Light Manufacturing 200,000 sq ft
Office Only 875,000 sq ft
Retail 37,120 sq ft
Total square feet 1.800,000 square feet 1,591,860 sq ft 1,839,220 sq ft
Building Heights
................................. 40 feet for Industrial/Warehouse buildings;
90 feet for 6-story office towers
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
The AUAR will include information describing the magnitude of the land within the AUAR
study area in addition to the magnitude of land to be altered as a result of the Project.
8. Permits and approvals required. List all known local, state and federal permits, approvals
and financial assistance for the project. Include modifications of any existing permits,
governmental review of plans and all direct and indirect forms of public financial
assistance including bond guarantees, Tax Increment Financing and infrastructure. All of
these final decisions are prohibited until all appropriate environmental review has been
completed. See Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410.3100.
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#´±±¤³«¸ !²²´¬¤£ !¯¯±®µ «² Needed
Unit of Government Type of Application Status
FEDERAL
US Environmental Soil & Groundwater Remediation plan
Protection Agency approvals
Land Use Control (LUC) changes
US Fish & Wildlife Service Endangered Species Review
STATE
MN Pollution Control Sanitary Sewer Extension Permit
Agency National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System Construction
Permit (NPDES)
Soil and Groundwater Response
Action Plan (RAP); Voluntary
Investigation and Cleanup
Program (VIC)
Demolition Permit Notification
401 Certification (concurrent with
Corps Section 404 review)
Underground and above ground
storage tank (UST/AST) removal
permit (if needed)
Work Plan approvals
Response Action Plan approvals
Soil Management Plan,
Construction Quality Assurance
Plan, Contingency Plan approvals
Asbestos Abatement notification
Voluntary Response Action
Agreement approval
Certificate of Completion approval
DNR MN Natural Heritage Database
Review
Well Construction Permit
State Historic Preservation Archeological/historic sites review
Office
MN Dept. of Transportation Design review (if applicable)
MN Dept. of Health Watermain Extension
Abandonment of Water Wells
Asbestos Abatement
Well Abandonment
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Metropolitan Council Sanitary Sewer Extension Permit
Environmental Services
Watershed District Storm and water quality plan
approval?
Erosion control plan?
LOCAL
Anoka County Roadway Access Permit
Plat Approval
Utility/Drainage Permits
City of Fridley AUAR Approval
Preliminary/Final Plat
Rezoning/Site Plan Review
Land Alteration Permit (if required)
Land Alteration SWPPP
Permit to remove underground fuel
tanks (if necessary)
Permit to install temporary LP tanks
for temporary heating systems
Sign Permit
Demolition Permit
Building Permits
HVAC Permits
Plumbing Permits
Electrical Permits
Permit for fire sprinkler work
Permit for fire alarm work
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
An updated list of known governmental permits and/or approvals required for the proposed
project and the responsible government unit will be included in the AUAR.
9. Land Use.
Describe current and recent past land use and development on the site and on adjacent
lands. Discuss project compatibility with adjacent and nearby land uses. Indicate whether
any potential conflicts involve environmental matters. Identify any potential
environmental hazards due to past site uses, such as soil contamination or abandoned
storage tanks, or proximity to nearby hazardous liquid or gas pipelines.
The site has a long history of industrial uses, but is mainly characterized by two historic users:
Northern Pump Company (later the FMC Corporation) and the United States Navy.
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Northern Pump Company, a privately owned business, was constructed in 1940-41 to produce
industrial pumping equipment. With the onset of World War II, the plant became the first
government owned/contractor operated (GOCO) facility in the United States and was given the
mission to produce naval guns for the expanding war effort using U.S. War Department Funds.
In 1941, the plant was in full production making 5 inch gun mounts. In June 1942, the Northern
Pump Company established Northern Ordnance Incorporated as a subsidiary. Around that same
time, the Navy financed additional buildings on private land for use as manufacturing facilities
for Northern Ordnance Incorporated. In 1947, the U.S. acquired the 80.3 acres of land
underlying the Navy owned buildings and also purchased the 36.6-acre building and the land
north of the building During the 1950s, production changed to
guided missile launching systems. In 1964, Northern Ordnance was acquired by the FMC
Corporation (FMC), and FMC purchased 18 additional acres to the south of the building. These
southernmost 18-acres eventually became the FMC Corp superfund site in 1983, while the
manufacturing buildings and the North 40 eventually became the NIROP Superfund Site in 1989.
On January 1, 1994, FMC's defense business entered into a limited partnership with Harsco
Corporation's defense business to form United Defense, Limited Partnership (UDLP). The
northern portion of the facility was government owned and operated by UDLP until 2004, and
the remainder of the facility was owned and operated independently by UDLP. In 2004, the
Navy sold its interest in the building to United Defense Limited Partnership (UDLP) placing the
entire building into private ownership. In June 2005, BAE Systems purchased United Defense,
and operated as BAE Systems Land & Armaments, L.P. (BAE). In 2005, the building was sold
to the current owner, ELT Minneapolis LLC. Currently, ELT Minneapolis, LLC owns the
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former NIROP property and leases space back to BAE.
Today, the proposed development site comprises approximately 122-acres and is mostly covered
with buildings or pavement. The main building at the site is very large, approximately 1,859,180
square feet (or approximately 42-acres) under one roof. The historic operations, as detailed,
were heavy industrial operations for the production of the Naval weapon systems; this included a
foundry, heat treating and painting operations, welding, cleaning, degreasing, cutting, grinding,
chemical storage, warehousing, shipping, receiving, truck and train loading/off-loading, waste
management, fuel storage, maintenance and the other support operations for both the production
and the thousands of personnel working at the site.
As part of site manufacturing operations over the years, chlorinated solventsalso known as
volatile organic compounds (VOCs)were used as degreasers for metal parts. The primary
VOC used on site was trichloroethylene (TCE). Smaller quantities of tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
and trichloroethane (TCA) were also used. In the early 1970s, paint sludge and spent liquid
solvents (VOCs) were disposed of in pits and trenches in the North 40. During the long history
of industrial operations in this area, TCE was leaked, spilled or disposed of on site.
3
-year Review Report
from October 2008, and Braun Intertec.
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The current operations on the site (BAE ceased manufacturing in 2012 and the BAE
manufacturing equipment is being selectively removed and re-located to other manufacturing
facilities out of state) consists of BAE engineering activities and sub-leases to tenants including
the following:
Scrap Metal Processors
is an industrial scrap metal processing and recycling contractor.
Metals are sorted, cut, shredded, and bailed for recycling.
Tube Technologies
is a manufacturer of in down-hole drilling tools. Steel pipe is stored, cut
and painted in the tenant space. Tube Technologies also occupies approximately 10,000-
square feet of space for storage in Building 50 located on the north portion of the Site.
Minnesota Cut Stone
is a stone cutting business. Minnesota Cut Stone occupies two areas
inside of the Site building. One of the spaces is used to cut stone and the second space is to
store raw and cut materials.
Wausau Steel
cuts and shears steel bar stock. Steel pipe is stored and cut in the tenant space.
Aramark
provides food services to the Site building in a cafeteria location in the northeast
portion of the Site building.
Cassidy Turley
is the real estate firm that serves and operates at the Site. The Cassidy
Turley tenant space is used for office space.
U.S. Government (Navy)
has a groundwater treatment equipment area in the northwest
portion of the Site building.
Vacant Spaces in the building currently include former office, process, welding, heat treating,
grit blasting and hydraulic testing areas.
been
detailed by the Navy in their five-year review reports for the NIROP Superfund Site. The most
recent report completed in 2008 provides the following:
DATE EVENT
1940 to 1941 Naval ordnance manufacturing facility was constructed.
1947 Navy purchased what is now the federally owned portion of NIROP.
Northern Ordnance, Inc., a subsidiary of Northern Pump Company,
1942 to 1964
operated the naval ordnance manufacturing complex.
FMC Corporation purchased the southern portion of the manufacturing
1964
facility property from Northern Pump Company.
Limited disposal of paint sludge and chlorinated solvents in pits and
Early 1970s
trenches was performed at NIROP.
1980
Navy implemented a program to identify and control environmental
September
contamination from past use and disposal practices.
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1981
Anonymous phone call to MPCA regarding disposal practices at the
March
FMC-operated facility.
Three production wells at the site were sampled by MPCA. TCE was
March 16 to April 23
detected at 0.035 to 0.200 mg/L.
Wells FMC-1 and NIROP-2 and -3 were discontinued for drinking water
April 24 usage. Well FMC-1 was intermittently used for process cooling water
until June 1983.
TCE was detected at 0.0012 mg/L at the Minneapolis water supply intake,
just down-river from NIROP. Earlier in 1981, TCE was detected at the
water works intake at unquantifiable levels during four sample rounds.
Storm sewer outfalls were sampled for several constituents. Quantifiable
levels of volatiles were detected in the sanitary sewer underneath NIROP
December 31
and at National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) outfall
20200, at the NIROP property line.
The site was divided into the North Study area (government-owned
property) and South Study Area (FMC-owned property) for additional
investigations by Hickok and Associates (1981).
1982
March 31 Investigation of the North Study area began.
1983
May Navy authorized the Installation Restoration (IR) Program.
Initial: Assessment Study (lAS) for the NIROP site was completed.
As a result of the lAS, the United States Army Corps of Engineers
June
(USACE) was assigned to manage remediation at NIROP Fridley.
USACE installed 33 monitoring wells on and around the site over the next
3 years.
1983 -1984
Approximately 1,200 cubic yards of soil considered hazardous and 43
drums were excavated from the North 40 (a.k.a. North Study) area and
November 18, 1983 to March disposed at an off-site Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)-
1984 permitted facility. Samples were analyzed from the soils at the base of each
excavation. Soil samples from the bases of several trenches had total VOC
concentrations greater than 1 mg/L.
MPCA issued a Request for Response Action at the site to the Navy and
May 22,1984
FMC Corporation.
Eight rounds of groundwater sampling were completed. The last round
1983 to 1986
was conducted in November 1986 by RMT, Inc. (RMT).
1986
RMT was retained by USACE to complete the Remedial Investigation
(RI)/Feasibility Study (FS) for OU1 (groundwater).
FMC established an agreement with MPCA to pump contaminated
June
groundwater until total volatile levels in certain wells were less than 0.270
mg/L. Pumped water was discharged to the local sanitary (Pig's Eye)
wastewater treatment plant.
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1987
All use of TCE at NIROP was discontinued. 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (TCA)
March
was put into use in place of TCE.
RI Report (RMT, 1987) issued for OU1.
June
During excavation of an on-site utility trench, a strong odor was detected
in the trench by construction workers. Soil exposed during the excavation
was later monitored by MPCA using an HNu photoionization detector
(PID). The trench is along the northern property line of NIROP.
September
An anonymous phone call to FMC directed the MPCA's attention to a
potential hazardous waste site in the vicinity of the Dealers Manufacturing
facility, located approximately 1,000 feet east of NIROP.
Results of a soil pore gas survey were included in the Quality Control
November
Summary Report for the Soil Gas Survey (RMT, 1988).
1988
JulyFeasibility Study Report (RMT, July 1988) issued for OU1.
1989
The Navy established the Technical Review Committee (TRC) for the
project and convened the first meeting. TRC meetings were held every 3
February 8
months until the beginning of the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) in
1995.
May 22 Public meeting to present the RI/FS is held in Fridley, Minnesota.
July 14
NIROP proposed for listing on the NPL by the EPA.
Public Repository is established at Anoka County Branch Library, 410 N.
July 31
E. Mississippi St., Fridley, Minnesota.
November 21 NIROP listed on NPL by EPA.
1990
Navy issues final Proposed Plan for groundwater remediation for OU1
May1
after review by MPCA and the USEPA.
May9 Public meeting to present the Proposed Plan is held in Fridley, Minnesota.
Public comment period for the proposed groundwater remedial action is
May 1 to May 30
held.
A ROD was signed for OU1 by the Navy, MPCA, and EPA. A
September groundwater pump and treat alternative was the alternative selected in the
ROD.
Fifty-five soil borings were advanced to assess the extent of soil
contamination in four areas of the facility (background area, North 40 area,
Hazardous Waste Storage Area C, and the southeastern area near Well 9-
S). The North 40 area included 22 soil borings to investigate potential soil
contamination due to past disposal practices, the locations of former
October to November Hazardous Waste Storage Area C included 28 soil borings to investigate
potential soil contamination associated with the storage area, and the
Southeast Area included four soil borings to attempt to delineate the
source(s) of volatiles in groundwater monitoring wells in the area.
Maximum concentrations of volatiles, up to 62,000 µg/kg, were detected
near the decontamination pad (RMT, 1991).
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1991
March FFA issued for NIROP Fridley (EPA, 1991).
An initial aerial photographic review was conducted by RMT that included
photographs from 1945 to 1977.
August
The installation of four groundwater recovery and containment wells and
additional groundwater monitoring wells was completed in late 1991 for
OU1.
A second review of aerial photographs, including additional photographs,
was performed jointly by representatives of the Navy, EPA, MPCA, FMC,
December
and RMT. As a result of the review and subsequent discussions, additional
areas of investigation were identified as OU2 and OU3.
May Community Relations Plan issued.
1992
A RAWP (RMT, 1992) was issued for OU2. The RI for the soils OUs
addressed soil contamination in the unsaturated zone (i.e. above the water
January table) in areas of NIROP Fridley that are not covered by buildings or other
surface structures. The scope of the soil RI was to investigate potential
outdoor sources that may contribute to groundwater contamination.
An Emergency Removal Operation Report (Bay West, 1992) was issued
that discussed investigation of the area referred to as the North 40 area. A
total of 31 drums were excavated, sampled, and over packed, and the
drums, along with approximately 900 cubic yards of soil and debris, were
August 20
removed from the excavation. Excavated drums were disposed via
incineration at a EPA Superfund RCRA-licensed facility. Associated
debris (screened material) was disposed at a sanitary landfill or a RCRA-
secure landfill according to analytical results.
The groundwater recovery system was completed, and monitoring for OU1
September
began.
A 90-Day Determination Document (RMT, 1992) was prepared that
December evaluated the effectiveness of the OU1 recovery system's operation over
the first few months.
1993
An RI (RMT, 1993) was issued for OU2. Results indicated that volatile,
September semi-volatile, pesticide, hydrocarbon, and metals contamination was
present in the soil at several locations.
1994
Results of East Plating Shop soil sampling were issued to the Navy in a
letter report (Bay West, 1994). Two soil borings were completed, and
September
several metals and cyanide were identified at concentrations greater than
background levels determined during the OU2 RI.
1995
A Work Plan (Halliburton NUS, 1995) was issued for investigation of soil
and groundwater beneath the East Plating Shop. Proposed field activities
March
included the installation of six soil borings and three temporary monitoring
wells.
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April 16 First NIROP Fridley RAB meeting was held.
MK added extraction wells AT-5A and AT-58 to the GTWF to improve
April 1, 1995 to May 4, 1995
hydraulic containment of the Ground Water Treatment Facility (GWTF).
Results of East Plating Shop soil and groundwater investigation were
issued (Halliburton NUS, 1995). The report identified soil and
groundwater contamination under the East Plating Shop. TCE was the
May primary contaminant found. Other VOCs, including 1,1,1-TCA, acetone,
styrene, and metals such as chromium, lead, and cyanide, were detected at
concentrations greater than background levels determined during the OU2
RI.
Thirty former Areas of Concern (AOCs), located within the NIROP
facility were identified on a Solid Waste Management Unit (SWMU) map
June
(UDLP, 1995) in order to confirm that all units were being addressed in
future investigations.
Results of a site evaluation conducted at the NIROP facility in August
1995 were presented in the Site Evaluation Report (Brown & Root
September Environmental, September 1995). Fifty-nine AOCs, the sanitary sewer
system, and the storm sewer system were identified as potential areas
requiring further investigation.
1996
Revisions to the Final Site Evaluation Report (Brown & Root
Environmental, 1995) identified nine additional potential AOCs (AOCs 60
February
to 68) that were identified but not previously reported because they were
not suspected sources of TCE contamination.
MK conducted a North 40 drum removal action. Twenty-three drums and
April to June
12 smaller containers were removed along with 100 cubic yards of soil.
1997
The Final Field Sampling Plan for the OU3 RI/FS (Brown & Root
June
Environmental, 1997) was issued.
June 25, 1997 to March 25, Phases I and" of the field investigation for the OU3 RI/FS were completed.
1998
February Updated and reissued Community Relations Plan.
The Work Plan for the OU3 RIIFS (Brown & Root Environmental, 1997)
July
was issued.
Phase 1 of MK contract to construct GWTF (outside portion of work) was
September to January 1998
issued.
1998
March 30, 1998 to November Phase II of MK contract to construct GWTF (inside portion of work) was
14,1998 issued.
August The OU3 RI Report, Revision 0 (TtNUS, 1998) was issued.
September First Five-Year Review Report issued.
November Community Relations Plan updated and issued.
1999
August The OU3 RI Report, final Revision 1 (TtNUS, 1999), was issued.
September Community Relations Plan was updated and re-issued.
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2000
OU3 FS issued -EPA and MPCA subsequently request Focused FS
February
instead.
March 1999 AMR issued; Revision 6 RAWP issued.
April Anoka County Park (ACP) Groundwater Investigation Report issued.
May Basewide Work Plan (CH2MHILL Constructors, Inc., 2000) issued.
Focused FS issued -Partnering Team subsequently shelves the FS because
June EPA determines proceeding directly to a Proposed Plan is appropriate for
this site.
Final Work Plan Addendum 1 Modification to the Extraction System and
August Abandonment of Production Wells (CH2MHILL Constructors, Inc., 2000)
was issued.
CH2MHILL Constructors, Inc. completed installation of extraction wells
December (AT-7, AT8, AT-9, and AT-10), abandoned AT-2, and abandoned
production wells NO.2 and NO.3.
2001
2000 AMR issued; Minor Modification Fact Sheet for OU1 Remedy was
March
issued.
Technical Memorandum that finalizes the 1999 AMR and ACP
April
Groundwater Investigation Report issued (TtNUS, 2001).
Final Work Plan Field Application to Enhance In-situ Bioremediation of
May Chlorinated Solvents Via Vegetable Oil Injection (Parsons Engineering
Science, Inc., 2001) was issued.
CH2MHILL Constructors, Inc. completed abandonment of extraction
wells AT-1A and AT-4, installed packer at extraction well AT-3A, and
May
upgraded software/hardware for the GWTF system. Start-up period for the
GWTF system with new extraction wells begins.
September Vegetable Oil Pilot Study Work Plan finalized.
December ACP Vegetable Oil Pilot Study -oil injected.
2002
March 2001 AMR issued.
RI for OU3 and Supplemental RI Information Report (OU2) were finalized
April
(TtNUS, 2002).
Excavation of PAH-contaminated soil in Area A4 of the North 40 was
June
completed per an Action Memorandum issued (TtNUS, 2002).
The Proposed Plan for OU2 and OU3 was finalized. The Public Meeting
August 2002
for the Proposed Plan was held on August 22.
2003
March The revised OU1 RAWP was finalized.
September The HOD for OU2 and OU3 was finalized and signed.
Draft Work Plan for Installation of New Wells to Confirm Groundwater
September
Capture was provided to support ongoing capture analysis.
Draft report on capture evaluation by United States Geological Survey
December
(USGS, 2003).
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2004
USGS Report, Cross-borehole Radar to Monitor Field-Scale Vegetable Oil
January
Injection, issued.
March Draft 2003 AMR issued
NIROP plant sale to United Defense Limited Partnership (UDLP)
17 June
completed.
MPCA informal regional bedrock aquifer study was unable to confirm that
August bedrock PCE contamination at the northeastern NIROP boundary was
from the Kurt Manufacturing Site.
2005
March Draft 2004 AMR issued.
June Sale of property to ELT Minneapolis LLC.
Five additional groundwater monitoring wells (and three additional
September borings) installed just beyond the line of groundwater extraction wells to
help confirm capture efficiency.
September Revision 1 of the 2003 RAWP was issued.
2006
March Final Vegetable Oil Pilot Test Technical Memorandum issued.
The pump test at Wells 11-S and 17-S pump test is completed. The test
was designed to determine which aquifer zone influences these wells, and
April
concluded that both are more heavily influenced by the intermediate zone
pumping wells.
April Draft 2005 AMR issued.
August Draft 2006 RAWP update issued.
November Final Vegetable Oil Application Report issued.
2007
Draft 2006 AMR issued (delayed due to federal budget continuing
July
resolution).
Final USGS Report, Evaluation of the Contributing Area for Recovery
September
Wells, is issued.
In summary, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) have determined that past disposal practices of hazardous on the site have
resulted in releases of hazardous substances causing extensive ground water contamination. The
AUAR will review these issues in questions 11, 13, 16, 17, 19 and 20. Importantly, the
development scenarios to be considered by the AUAR will shift use of this site away from heavy
industrial to significantly less impactful uses such as offices, warehousing, retail and/or light
manufacturing.
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Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
Information from the scoping EAW will again be provided in the proposed AUAR, but the major
issues raised in the examination of past land use will be specifically examined and dealt with
elsewhere within the AUAR (i.e. in questions focused on habitat, wells, soils, stormwater and
solid wastes). The proposed land uses being studied by the AUAR are largely industrial in
nature, so examining impacts on surrounding areas based on a change in land use will be
unnecessary. No further evaluation of land use will be provided in the AUAR.
10. Cover Types
Estimate the acreage of the site with each of the following cover types before and after
development:
Wetlands identified by type (Circular 39)
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Watercourses rivers, streams, creeks ditches
-
Lakes identify protected waters status and shoreland management classification
-
Woodlands breakdown by classes where possible
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Grassland identify native and old field
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Cropland
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Current development
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COVER TYPES Acreage
Existing Buildings 45.0 acres
Impervious Surfaces 61.3 acres*
Green Space (within the proposed
15.7 acres
development area)
TOTAL 122 acres
* Some of the listed impervious surfaces consist of aging parking lots and gravel staging areas that likely are not
100% impervious at this time due to their condition.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
Numbers from the EAW table will carry over into the AUAR. Overall, the land cover (cover
types) is not anticipated to change materially with the construction of new industrial/office
buildings to replace the existing building on the site. No further evaluation is required, so there
will be no expanded overview of cover types in the AUAR.
11. Fish, Wildlife and Ecologically Sensitive Resources
a.Identify fish and wildlife resources and habitats on or near the site and describe how
they would be affected by the project. Describe any measures to be taken to minimize
or avoid impacts.
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b.Are any state-listed (endangered, threatened or special concern) species, rare plant
communities or other sensitive ecological resources on or near the site?
If yes, describe the resource and how it would be affected by the project. Describe any
measures that will be taken to minimize or avoid adverse impacts. Provide the license
agreement number (LA-___) and/or Division of Ecological Resources contact number
(ERDB 20110417) from which the data were obtained and attach the response letter
from the DNR Division of Ecological Resources. Indicate if any additional survey work
has been conducted within the site and describe the results.
The Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park which borders the Mississippi River, directly west
of the site, is the only nearby area of fish and wildlife habitat. According to t
five-o critical habitats of endangered species or
national wildlife refuges have been identified near the site.
The history of contamination on the site and its impact on groundwater quality raises obvious
concerns on fish habitat in the Mississippi River. However, the cleanup levels targeted by the
existing on-site groundwater treatment facility are specifically designed to protect all human
exposure pathways to contaminated groundwater including the consumption of fish from
contaminated waters. Development under either scenario under consideration will not impair the
regulatory approved groundwater remediation system(s). Furthermore, redevelopment of the site
will be designed and constructed in conjunction with the long-term solutions for groundwater at
the site. Importantly, development of the site will allow expedited assessment and remedial
action for soil contamination in areas currently inaccessible due to the large main building.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
As part of the AUAR study, a DNR Natural Heritage database query will be completed to
identify known occurrences of rare features in the area which could be potentially impacted by
the proposed development scenarios. Any identified sensitive resources will be detailed in the
AUAR, and the mitigation plan will fully lay out the strategies necessary to protect such
resources.
12. Physical Impacts on Water Resources
Will the project involve the physical or hydrologic alteration dredging, filling, stream
diversion, outfall structure, diking, and impoundment of any surface waters such as a
lake, pond, wetland, stream or drainage ditch?
No water resources were identified within the proposed project study area, and the proposed
project will not involve any physical or hydrologic alterations of any surface waters. One
building will be relocated as part of any future development.
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Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
If further study indicates that water resources will be physically altered under any of the
development scenarios being studied, the AUAR will detail such impacts and the mitigation plan
will fully lay out the strategies necessary to protect such resources. As no such impacts are
anticipated, it is expected that no further evaluation is required, and physical impacts on water
resources will not be addressed in the AUAR.
13. Water Use
Will the project involve installation or abandonment of any water wells, connection to or a
change in any public water supply or appropriation of any ground or surface water
(including dewatering)? __X__Yes _____No
If yes, as applicable, give location and purpose of any new wells: public supply affected,
changed to be made, and water quantities to be used: the source, duration, quantity and
purpose of any appropriations and unique well numbers and DNR appropriations permit
numbers, if known. Identify any existing and new wells on the site map. If there are not
wells known on site, explain methodology used to determine.
If the area requires new water supply wells, specific information about that appropriation
and its potential impacts on groundwater levels should be given; if groundwater levels
would be affected, any impacts resulting on other resources should be addressed. With
respect to possible individual appropriations by future projects, a general assessment of the
likely need for such should be included, and if there is potential for major appropriations
or environmental issues assessment of those should be included along with discussion of
mitigation for potential problems.
The site will continue to be served by the City of Fridley municipal water supply system for
domestic water use and fire protection. Connections will be made to the existing 20 inch
st
watermain in 51 Way at the north end of the property. The Site did have three (3) water
supply/production wells, but these wells were properly abandoned a number of years ago due to
the groundwater contamination issues. An existing water tower on the site is currently dry, and
may or may not remain as part of the redevelopment depending upon its utility to provide
additional pressure for fire safety based on future water flow tests. No supply wells or
production wells are planned and they would not be able to be permitted due to the groundwater
impacts at the site.
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There are ten (10) groundwater recovery wells that are part of the groundwater remediation
system operating at the Site. These wells provide hydraulic containment of groundwater to
prevent or limit contaminated groundwater flow from the Site to the Anoka County Park (ACP)
and the Mississippi River. The wells pump groundwater at a combined rate of approximately
600 gallons per minute (gpm) under a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR)
appropriations permit. Discharge of the treated water is under a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the MPCA.
There are a significant number of groundwater monitoring wells located at the site. These wells
are not for water supply but are a component of the groundwater remedial system. Maps of wells
Figures 8 and 9
for the FMC site NIROP site are attached as . Redevelopment of the site will
require the proper abandonment and re-construction of some of the pumping and monitoring
wells. This work will be done under the review and approval of the MPCA, MN DNR and the
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
All water use issues will need to be fully addressed in the AUAR including projected needs of
each development scenario, where the water is coming from, impacts (if any) to aquifers, and the
final status of all wells on the property. The AUAR mitigation plan will fully lay out what must
occur to serve the proposed development while protecting water resources.
14. Water-Related Land Use Management District
Does any part of the project involve a shoreland district, a delineated 100-year flood plain,
or a state or federally designed wild or scenic river land use district?
_____Yes__X__No
The subject site is not located within a Shoreland District or Scenic Riverway District, nor does
it contain any areas of floodplain.
If yes, identify the district and discuss project compatibility with district land use
restrictions.
N/A.
Such districts should be delineated on appropriate maps and the land use restrictions
applicable in those districts should be described. If any variances or deviations from these
restrictions within the AUAR area are envisioned, this should be discussed.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
No further evaluation is required. Water-related land use management districts will not be
addressed in the AUAR.
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15. Water Surface Use
This item need only be addressed if the AUAR area would include or adjoin recreational
water bodies.
No recreational water bodies are included in or adjoin the proposed study area. Accordingly, the
proposed project will not change the number or type of watercraft on any waterbodies.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
No further evaluation is required. An assessment of water surface use is not relevant and will not
be addressed in the AUAR.
16. Erosion and Sedimentation/Soils.
Give the acreage to be graded or excavated and the cubic yards of soil to be moved:
acres:__122__ cubic yards:_300,000_. Describe any steep slopes or highly erodible soils
and identify them on the site map. Describe any erosion and sedimentation control
measures to be used during and after project construction.
The highest elevation on the site is 837 near the existing water tower and 827 at the bottom of
the existing stormwater pond. Most of the site is between elevations of 833 and 836 with the
exception of some small isolated areas.
Excavation of native soils, which will be stockpiled on site, will be necessary for building
foundations. The most critical area for erosion protection will be the proposed stormwater
ponding areas. To protect those slopes, erosion control blanket will be placed as soon as feasible
after the slopes are constructed. These requirements will be placed on the project SWPPP to
ensure compliance.
Permanent vegetation will be established and vegetation types will be clearly labeled on the final
SWPPP, grading, and erosion control plans. Permanent vegetation installation procedures will
Approximately 122 acres will be re-graded with 300,000 cubic yards (estimated) to be moved.
Because of the size of the overall project (over one acre of disturbed soil), a Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency NPDES Stormwater Construction Activity Permit would be required. A Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) would also be prepared to address the temporary and
permanent erosion and sedimentation control.
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The development of this site will require submittal of the plans to the MPCA for additional
review because of the size and proximity to the Mississippi River, which is considered impaired
for fecal coliform, mercury in fish tissue and pcb in fish tissue. The development of this site will
also comply with the requirements of the City of Fridley stormwater management requirements
and the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization stormwater management rules.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
The AUAR will provide a general discussion of the likely earthmoving needs for development
with emphasis on unusual or problem areas. Full descriptions of erosion and sedimentation
control measures to be used before, during and after the project will be provided as part of the
mitigation plan.
17. Water Quality Surface Water Runoff
a.Compare the quantity and quality of site runoff before and after the project. Describe
permanent controls to manage or treat runoff. Describe any stormwater pollution
prevention plans.
The existing site being contemplated for redevelopment is significantly covered by impervious
surfaces (primarily buildings, parking lots, and hard-packed gravel rail staging areas). Limited
stormwater management defines the current site. Stormwater runoff is collected on site and
routed to the Mississippi River through three separate stormwater lines, which are 42 inch, 48
inch and 72 inches in diameter. The 72 inch storm sewer main includes an outfall treatment
device at the east bank of the Mississippi River.
The proposed development scenarios to be studied by the AUAR will also include significant
impervious surfaces, but such surfaces would be accompanied by water quality treatment and
quantity discharge controls in accordance with current day regulations. Specifically, stormwater
would be treated prior to discharge according to the MPCA requirements for Permanent
Stormwater Management System in the NPDES Construction Permit and the City of Fridley
requirements for stormwater treatment and rate control. It is anticipated that storm water
treatment would include the construction of detention ponds to remove suspended solids prior to
the discharge of stormwater runoff. Storm water ponds and outlet control structures would be
designed and constructed to minimize sediment transport. The proposed stormwater ponds
would be designed to have adequate capacity to provide storage and sediment control for storm
water runoff during construction of the development. Permanent best management practices
would also include seeding, mulching and sodding.
b.Identify routes and receiving water bodies for runoff from the site, include major
downstream water bodies as well as the immediate receiving waters. Estimate impact
runoff on the quality of receiving waters.
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The study area currently drains into three storm sewer lines which discharge into the Mississippi
River to the west. These storm sewer lines are 42 inch, 48 inch and 72 inches in diameter.
Figure 10
highlights the location of these three existing lines and discharge points, as well as the
general area generating the stormwater which drains through these lines. The AUAR will
describe how stormwater will need to be collected, detained and treated prior to being discharged
through the existing storm sewer and discharge points.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
The AUAR will examine how much stormwater is currently being generated and how much will
be generated under the potential development options being studied. The mitigation plan will
include a complete listing of controls needed to manage and treat runoff should development
occur. Should on-site ponds be used, the discussion will indicate the design standards to be
followed. The AUAR will also address potential impacts to the receiving water body
(presumably the Mississippi) and any necessary mitigation measures.
18. Water quality Wastewater
a. Describe sources, composition and quantities of all sanitary, municipal and industrial
wastewater produced or treated at the site.
b.Describe waste treatment methods or pollution prevention efforts and give estimates of
composition after treatment. Identify receiving waters, including major downstream
water bodies, and estimate the discharge impact on the quality of receiving waters. If
the project involves on-site sewage systems, discuss the suitability of site conditions for
such systems.
c.If wastes will be discharged into a publicly owned treatment facility, identify the
the volume and composition of wastes, identifying any improvements necessary.
The site is currently served by a 15-inch sanitary sewer main at the south end of the proposed
redevelopment area. This 15-inch sewer is routed to the Metropolitan Council Metro
Wastewater Treatment Plant, and is capable of carrying an estimated flow in excess of 1.5
million gallons per day; a capacity significantly larger than any possible flows than could be
produced via the development scenarios being studied.
Wastewater discharge from the redevelopment would be domestic (commercial) wastewater.
The estimated volumes for the development shown below are estimated based on the
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Service Availability Charge (SAC) Procedure
Manual dated January 2012. One SAC unit equals 274 gallons per day.
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Development Scenario A
Use Square Feet SAC Rate SAC Units Gallons/Day
125,160 sq ft
Office/Showroom 1/3000 sq ft
41.7 11,436
666,700 sq ft
Office (30%) / 1/2400 &
83.3 &
41,100
Warehouse (70%) 1/7000
66.7
800,000 sq ft
Bulk Warehouse 1/7000 sq ft
114.3 31,318
1,591,860
TOTALS:
306 SAC Units83,844 gpd
square feet
Development Scenario B
Use Square Feet SAC Rate SAC Units Gallons/Day
Office/Showroom
60,200 sq ft 1/3000 sq ft 20 5,480
Office (30%) / 1/2400 & 37.8 &
Warehouse (70%) 301,900 sq ft 1/7000 30.2 18,632
Bulk Warehouse
365,000 sq ft 1/7000 sq ft 52.1 14,275
Light Manufacturing
200,000 sq ft 1/7000 sq ft 28.6 7,836
Office Only
875,000 sq ft 1/2400 sq ft 36.6 99,990
Retail
37,120 sq ft 1/3000 sq ft 12.3 3,370
1,839,220 217.6 SAC
TOTALS:
square feet Units 149,493 gpd
Based on SAC guidelines, daily maximum wastewater generated by the proposed development
was determined to be between 83,844 gpd and 149,943 gpd. At a peaking factor of 4.0, the
proposed development is expected to generate a peak wastewater flow of 600,000 gallons per
day.
experienced an average wet weather design flow of 251 mgd with an average daily influent of
167.91 mgd over the past 12 months. The Metropolitan facility is capable of treating the volume
and composition of wastewater projected to be generated by either of the proposed
redevelopment scenarios without pretreatment or other plant facility improvements. The
receiving water body from the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant is the Mississippi
River.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
Numbers from the EAW table will carry over to the AUAR. Downstream capacity will be
verified with the Metropolitan Council along with treatment capacity at the Metropolitan
Wastewater Treatment Facility. The AUAR mitigation plan will fully lay out what must occur to
serve the proposed development while protecting the downstream waterbodies.
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19. Geologic Hazards and Soil Conditions
a. Approximate depth (in feet) to ground water: 20 minimum average to
bedrock _____ minimum _____ average
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.
The overall site is situated on a broad, flat, glacial drift terrace that is approximately 30 feet
above and 2,000 feet east of the Mississippi River. The NIROP Fridley site is underlain by an
unconsolidated sand and gravel aquifer that overlies a bedrock aquifer. The water table is
generally 20 to 25 feet below the ground surface in the unconsolidated aquifer, which has a
saturated thickness of approximately 100 feet. A discontinuous clayey glacial till layer is present
at various depths below the ground surface. The underlying bedrock consists of Prairie du Chien
Dolomite and Jordan Sandstone, which are referred to as the PCJ aquifer. The basal unit of the
St. Peter Sandstone, that overlies the PCJ aquifer across the northern portion of the site, acts as a
confining layer where it is present. Where it is absent, the unconsolidated aquifer is
hydraulically connected to the PCJ aquifer. Groundwater flow in the unconsolidated aquifer is
generally from the northeast to the southwest, towards and discharging to the Mississippi River.
Groundwater in portions of the unconsolidated aquifer beneath this area contains Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs). The VOCs typically detected are listed as follows (from greatest
frequency detected to least detected): TCE, cis-1,2-DCE, trans 1,2-DCE, 1,1-dichloroethane
(1,1-DCA), 1,1 DCE, PCE, vinyl chloride, and 1,1,1 TCA. The concentrations vary widely
across the site; however, TCE has been detected more frequently and at higher concentrations
than any other VOC. TCE is therefore assumed to be the primary indicator parameter for
monitoring contamination and the remedial system on this site. Results of laboratory analyses of
samples collected from groundwater monitoring and extraction wells during each calendar year
are presented and discussed in the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) issued for that year. This
is a significant issue as the City of Minneapolis Water Treatment Plant intake, which draws
water from the Mississippi River, is located less than 1 mile downstream (south) from the site.
A groundwater containment and extraction system currently operating on the site has altered the
groundwater flow characteristics. The containment and extraction system was necessary as, in
May of 1983, an initial assessment study identified that drummed wastes were disposed of in the
North 40. Groundwater monitoring wells were installed and sampled in the area to investigate
potential impacts from the discovered drum disposal. From November 1983 to March 1984,
approximately 1,200 cubic yards of contaminated soil and 43 drums were excavated and
disposed. A remedial investigation/feasibility (RI/FS) study was conducted from June 1986 to
May 1989, and the site was listed on the National Priorities List in November 1989. Following
the RI/FS, a proposed plan to hydraulically contain TCE-contaminated groundwater was
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implemented which ultimately resulted in the existing on-site treatment facility coming on-line in
December 1998, with discharge of treated water into the Mississippi River under an approved
4
NPDES permit.
The development at the site will include the further remedial investigation of soils above the
water table, and new construction will include a vapor barrier system under building slabs. A
vapor barrier system would include impermeable membranes and passive or active venting of
accumulated vapors from beneath each building as appropriate. The project will meet MPCA
requirements for clean soil cover under the paved areas and building slabs as well as clean soils
in buried utility corridors. All soil investigation will be performed according to work plans
reviewed and approved by the MPCA. The results of that further investigation may be that some
site soils require remedial action such as treatment or off-site disposal. Any additional
requirements from MPCA will be developed once the specific environmental investigation is
done for each new building.
Any of these remedial actions, and any actions necessary to allow for general site grading for the
development, will be implemented in accordance with Response Action Plan approvals by the
MPCA. Green remediation practices, as promulgated by the MPCA, will be incorporated into
the Response Action Plans. In addition, all work associated with soil excavation, grading,
loading, hauling, treatment, placement and compaction, and permanent cover; will also have
oversight by the EPA and MPCA as may be appropriate. Response Action Plans require
definition and implementation of soil management plans, construction quality assurance plans,
erosion and sediment control plans, storm water management plans, dust control measures, soil
sampling and analysis, stockpile soil management, contractor oversight, construction
contingency plans, documentation and reporting.
The result of the Response Action Plan implementation will be a reduction in the mass of
contaminated soil at the site from what now exists, either through soil treatment on-site, soil
treatment off-site or soil disposal off-site. There will also be a reduction in the potential for
contaminated soil to be a threat to human health or the environment through the identification
and remedial actions of any additional contaminated soils identified.
4
-year Review Report from October 2008, pg 3-1
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b.Describe the soils on the site, giving NRCS (SCS) classifications, if known. Discuss soil
granularity and potential for groundwater contamination from wastes or chemicals
spread or spilled onto the soils. Discuss any mitigation measures to prevent such
contamination.
Figure 11
As shown on , the soils on the site consist of the following:
UuB ------- Urban land-Udorthents (cut & fill land) complex, 0% to 6% slopes
UhuB ------ Urban land-Hubbard complex, 0% to 8% slopes
Ub --------- Urban land-Becker complex, 0% to 3% slopes
The contaminated groundwater at the site is greater than 20 feet below ground surface and,
therefore, will not be encountered during the development and operation of the site.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
The AUAR will describe the regulatory process that will be required to investigate, plan and
implement corrective actions for contaminated soil and regulated waste that is currently known
or unknown at the site. These corrective actions will be undertaken concurrently with the
development phasing and construction. Soil management plans will ultimately be developed as
part of the MPCA approved Response Action Plans that will provide detailed requirements for
management of both impacted and clean soils on site during the development construction.
20. Solid Wastes; Hazardous Wastes; Storage Tanks
a. Describes types, amounts and compositions of solid or hazardous wastes,
including soils animal manure, sludge and ash, producing during construction and
operation. Identify method and location of disposal. For projects generating
municipal solid waste, indicate if there is a source separation plan; describe how the
project will be modified for recycling. If hazardous waste is generated, indicate if there
is a hazardous waste minimization plan and routine hazardous waste reduction
assessments.
For AUAR estimate the total quantity of municipal solid waste generated and
information about any recycling or source separation programs of the RGU need to be
included.
The Site currently generates general solid waste due to the office workers at the facility and the
few tenants at the Site. The Site operations were generating some hazardous wastes until
production ceased earlier this past year. Certain amounts of regulated wastes are being generated
such as bulbs and ballasts. There still remain above-ground storage tanks for propane and
petroleum fuels. This wastes and storage of petroleum products will slowly be reduced as the
leases at the Site expire and the need for heat and fuel is reduced. When the building is
demolished in 2016 or after, the need for bulk petroleum fuel storage on-site will be minimized.
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The generation of regulated solid and liquid wastes by future tenants is anticipated to be at levels
typical of office/warehouse/light manufacturing facilities elsewhere.
Currently the Site has contaminated soils in a number of areas, from the ground surface, or just
beneath building structures, down to the underlying water table. These soils are in different
stages of investigation or may be unknown. The implementation of the Response Action Plans
will further identify and remediate these soils. Any soils transported off-site as hazardous waste
will be done so in strict accordance with RCRA and state and federal transportation and disposal
rules. The Response Acton Plans will incorporate the Area of Contamination (AOC) policy, as
recognized by the State of Minnesota.
Existing soil to groundwater impacts will be reduced by the planned development. Modeling of
the short-term potential for increased groundwater impacts by the removal of the main building,
and prior to the construction of new buildings will identify measures necessary to prevent or
minimize those potential impacts. The existing groundwater remedial system will remain in-
place as a contingency to short term leaching impacts.
Storm water pollution prevention design and construction for the development will also
incorporate measures to protect groundwater at the site. This may include the lining of storm
water ponds if the modeling described above shows that need.
b.Identify any toxic or hazardous materials to be used or present at the site and identify
measures to be used to prevent them from contaminating groundwater. If the use of
toxic or hazardous materials will lead to a regulated waste, discharge or emission,
discuss any alternative considered to minimize or eliminate the waste, discharge or
emission.
If any tenants of the new development require storage of petroleum products or other liquid
chemicals, that storage will designed and permitted in accordance with the applicable codes such
as the International Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and other requirements
that the City of Fridley may require of similar installations.
The generation of municipal solid waste and any regulated wastes at the new development will
be defined by the tenants of the new buildings. The City of Fridley and the developer will
require up-to date recycling in accordance with the Minnesota State Building code at the time.
Waste minimization will be encouraged through design and encouraged of the tenants.
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c.Indicate the number, location, size and us of any above or below ground tanks to store
petroleum products or other materials, except water. Describe any emergency
response containment plans.
The MPCA approved Response Acton Plans that will be described in the AUAR will provide for
the management of all regulated materials and wastes that may exist at the site currently.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
No further evaluation of Solid Wastes, Hazardous Wastes or Storage Tanks is required and will
not be further addressed in the AUAR.
21. Traffic
For most AUAR reviews, a relatively detailed traffic analysis will be needed, especially if
there is to be much commercial development in the AUAR area or if there are major
congested roadways in the vicinity. The results of the traffic analysis must be used in the
response to item 22 and to the noise aspect of item 24.
Per EQB documents, instead of the information called for in the EAW form, the following
information will need to be provided in the AUAR:
a.A description and map of the existing and proposed roadway system, including state,
regional, and local roads to be affected by the development of the AUAR area. This
information should include existing and proposed roadway capacities and existing and
projected background (i.e. without the AUAR development) traffic volumes;
b.Trip generation data trip generation rates and trip totals for each major
development scenario broken down by land use zones and/or other relevant
subdivisions of the area. The projected distributions onto the roadway system must be
included;
c.Analysis of the impacts of the traffic generated by the AUAR area on the roadway
system, including: comparison of peak period total flows to capacities and analysis of
Levels of Service and delay times at critical points (if any);
d.A discussion of structural and non-structural improvements and traffic management
measures that are proposed to mitigate problems;
Note: in the above analyses the geographical scope must extend outward as far as the
traffic to be generated would have a significant effect on the roadway system and traffic
measurements and projections should include peak days and peak hours, or other
appropriate measures related to identifying congestion problems, as well as ADTs.
A study of the transportation issues that may arise out of the development scenarios being
studied will be completed as part of the AUAR. The analysis will examine the two proposed
development scenarios in comparison to existing conditions. Tasks that will be completed
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include:
Collection of traffic count data to understand existing conditions and levels of service;
Completing forecasts for no-build and build traffic volumes;
Performing capacity and queuing analyses;
Determining necessary improvements (either on or off-site); and
Preparation of a final report
The proposed study parameters will be:
a) Weekday A.M. and P.M. Peak Hours
b) Years to be studied include existing conditions and proposed full occupancies
c) Intersections to be studied include:
a. East River Road & I&694 WB Ramp;
b. East River Road & I&694 EB Ramp;
c. East River Road & 51st Way NE;
d. East River Road & Site Driveways.
Figures 5 and 6
d) The two development scenarios shown in will be studied.
Spack, Inc. has been in contact with both Anoka County and the City of Fridley regarding the
scope of this study, and the final parameters will address concerns of both jurisdictions.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
A summary of the transportation study will be provided in the AUAR under question #22. The
complete traffic study and all associated documentation will be provided within the AUAR
appendix.
22. Vehicle-Related Air Emissions
monoxide levels. Discuss the effect of traffic improvements or other mitigation measured
on air quality impacts. Note: If the project involves 500 or more parking spaces, consult
EAW Guidelines about whether a detailed air quality analysis is needed.
For AUAR be followed for
an AUAR. Mitigation proposed to eliminate any potential problems may be presented
under item 21 and merely referenced here.
Motor vehicle emissions will be associated with vehicles traveling to and from the
redevelopment site and from construction equipment necessary for the proposed demolition and
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construction activities. A transportation study of the development scenarios will be completed as
part the AUAR. If the traffic study indicates that redevelopment scenarios will cause or worsen
traffic congestion, the MPCA will be consulted regarding the appropriate level of air quality
modeling that may need to be performed. The AUAR will discuss any mitigation measures
necessary to eliminate any potential problems within the discussion of traffic and will reference
those measures in this section.
The most critical pollutant associated with vehicular traffic in Minnesota is carbon monoxide
(CO) for which 1-hour and 8-hour ambient air quality standards have been established by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the MPCA. The air quality analysis will be
performed for the final build-out year of the proposed development using MPCA-provided
background carbon monoxide measurements, Minnesota vehicle fleet mix, and updated fleet
registration data for estimation of emissions factors. All air quality analysis will be performed
using models approved by the MPCA. Carbon monoxide dispersion evaluation will be
performed for up to four worst-case intersections within the study area based on results of the
traffic evaluation. The air quality analysis methodology and results will be reviewed with the
MPCA. Mitigation measures, if necessary, to reduce CO concentrations in the vicinity of the
redevelopment will be identified.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
The AUAR will discuss the vehicle related air emissions generated by the redevelopment
scenarios and the mitigation measures (as may be necessary) to reduce CO concentrations.
23. Stationary Source Air Emissions
Describe the type, sources, quantities and compositions of any emissions from stationary
sources of air emission such as boilers, exhaust stacks or fugitive dust sources. Include any
hazardous air pollutants (consult EAW for a listing) and any greenhouse gases
Guidelines
(such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide) and ozone-depleting chemicals (chloro-
fluorocarbons, hydrofluorcarbons, perfluorcarbons or sulfur hexafluoride). Also describe
any proposed pollution prevention techniques and proposed air pollution control devices.
Describe the impacts on air quality.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
This item is not applicable to an AUAR. Any stationary air emissions source large enough to
merit environmental review requires individual review. As such, an assessment of stationary
source air emissions will not be conducted as part of the AUAR.
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24. Odors, Noise and Dust
For AUAR Dust, odors and construction noise need not be addressed in an AUAR, unless
there is some unusual reason to do so. The RGU might want to discuss as part of the
mitigation plan; however, any dust control or construction noise ordinances in effect (will
address concerns). If the area will include or adjoin major noise sources a noise analysis is
needed to determine if any noise levels in excess of standards would occur, and if so, to
identify appropriate mitigation measures. With respect to traffic-generated noise, the noise
analysis should be based on the traffic analysis of item 21.
Demolition of the site buildings at the site will include the beneficial re-use of concrete. The
concrete at the site will be processed for re-use on site in accordance with City and state noise
and dust standards. Noise and dust generation will be minimized and will be kept within
acceptable limits through mitigation procedures that will be detailed in the Response Action
Plans and engineering Plans and Specifications, developed and used for contracting and
implementation purposes. These measures will include barriers, work hour requirements,
watering, etc.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
The AUAR will provide a review of existing laws and ordnances that pertain to noise, dust and
odors, and the mitigation plan will lay out the procedures needed to ensure the processing of
concrete conforms to all requirements.
25. Nearby Resources
Are any of the following resources on or in proximity to the site? Archaeological,
historical, or architectural resources? _ _Yes _ X _No
There are no impacts to nearby archaeological, historical and/or architectural resources
anticipated as part of this project. However, efforts to verify the existence of such resources near
the project study area (as well as any potential effects on these resources) will include
consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office. Should any such sites exist (such as the
Banfill House and/or the Riedel House), an appropriate site survey of high probability areas will
be provided to address the issue in more detail. The mitigation plan would then outline
methodologies necessary to address such sites.
Prime or unique farmlands or land within an agricultural preserve?
_ __Yes __X __No
There are no prime or unique farmlands nor any agricultural preserves on or near the site.
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Designated parks, recreation areas or trails? _ X _Yes __ __No
If development of the AUAR will interfere or change the use of any existing such resource,
this should be described in the AUAR. The RGU may also want to discuss under this item
any proposed parks, recreation area, or trails to be developed in conjunction with
development of the AUAR area.
Directly west of the study area on the western side of East River Road is the Anoka County
Riverfront Islands of Peace Regional Park which borders the Mississippi River. The facility
includes picnic areas, picnic shelters, a park building and walking/biking trails connecting to the
greater Fridley trail system. The proposed development will not interfere or change the use of
this park.
Scenic views and vistas? ____Yes __ X __No
The proposed project is not anticipated to have any impact on scenic views or vistas. If
anything, redevelopment of the area under one of the proposed scenarios should dramatically
improve the look and feel of the area.
Other unique resources? ____Yes _X_No
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
Unless further study indicates the presence of heretofore unknown archaeological or historical
resources, no further evaluation within the AUAR is proposed.
26. Adverse Visual Impacts
Will the project create adverse visual impacts during construction or operation? Such as
glare form intense lights, lights visible in wilderness areas and large visible plumes from
cooling towers or exhaust stacks? ____Yes __X_No
No adverse visual impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed development, and all
improvements contemplated under the development scenarios being studied should result in
visual improvement for the surrounding area. The existing water tower on the site has been
identified by the City of Fridley as a node i
use as a location for cellular antennas, construction of a new monopole, or the placement of
cellular antennas on the proposed structures is a possibility.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
No further evaluation of adverse visual impacts will occur within the AUAR.
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27. Compatibility with Plans
Is the project subject to an adopted local comprehensive plan, lane use plan or regulation,
or other applicable land use, water or resource management plan of a local, regional, state
or federal agency? __X__Yes ______No
If yes, describe the plan, discuss its compatibility with the project and explain how any
conflicts will be resolved, if no, explain.
The 2030 Fridley Comprehensive Plan, approved in 2009, guides the subject property
a special zoning
-considered by the City to be the most
appropriate zoning district for implementation of a redevelopment project. The intent of the
district is to provide the City with site plan review authority to determine if the proposed project
It also
provides flexibility to allow a development that fits the site and the developed surroundings
better than straight zoning can sometimes provide.
In this case, the proposed uses will not represent a dramatic land use change and are consistent
with the City a redeveloped site with greater amenities and a long-
term solution to the on-site contamination issues. Having discussed the proposed redevelopment
scenarios with City staff, we have concluded there will be no conflicts between the proposed
The City has also indicated the
development will not be subject to any significant overlay district regulations
For AUAR the AUAR must include a statement of certification from the RGU that its
comprehensive plan complies with the requirements set out at 4410.3610, subpart 1. The
AUAR document should discuss the proposed AUAR area development in the context of
the comprehensive plan. If this has not been done as part of the responses to items 6, 9, 18,
21 and others, it must be addressed here: a brief synopsis should be presented here if the
material has been presented in detail under other items. Necessary amendments to
comprehensive plan elements to allow for any of the development scenarios should be
noted. If there are any management plans of any other local, state, or federal agencies
applicable to the AUAR area, the document must discuss the compatibility of the plan with
the various development scenarios studied, with emphasis on any incompatible elements.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
The AUAR will include a statement of certification from the City that the Comprehensive Plan
complies with statutory approval requirements, and will describe the proposed development vis-
á-vis the approved Comprehensive Plan and any other applicable planning document(s). Should
the proposed development scenarios not comply with one or more of the plans being studied, the
mitigation plan will detail what steps are needed to amend the applicable plan(s). At this time, it
is anticipated that the proposed development will be in compliance with all planning documents,
so major updates within the AUAR to the language above will be unnecessary.
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28. Impact on Infrastructure and Public Services
Will new or expanded utilities, roads, other infrastructure or public services be required to
serve the project? __ __Yes ___X__No
If yes, describe the new or additional infrastructure or services needed. (Note: any
infrastructure that is connected action with respect to the project must be assessed in the
EAW; see for details).
EAW Guidelines
Completion of this scoping document did not identify any need for expanded utilities, roads,
infrastructure or public services.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
The expected impacts on infrastructure and public services are adequately described in this
document. Based on the information provided, the anticipated effects would be negligible. No
further review in terms of impacts on infrastructure and public services is warranted in the
AUAR. Should the AUAR determine that additional physical infrastructure or services are
necessary, such findings will be summarized here.
29. Cumulative Impacts
Minnesota Rule part 4410.1700, subpart 7, item B requires that the RGU consider the
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 EAW in
such a way as to cause cumulative impacts. Describe the nature of the cumulative impacts
and summarize and other available information relevant to determining whether there is
potential for significant environmental effects due to cumulative impacts.
This item will not be applicable in an AUAR as the entire AUAR document is an examination of
the cumulative impacts of development in a geographical area.
Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
This item is not applicable to an AUAR.
30. Other Potential Environmental Impacts
If the project may cause any adverse environmental impacts not addressed by items 1 to 28,
identify and discuss them here, along with any proposed mitigation.
It is anticipated that the AUAR being prepared will fully address environmental impacts that
could be created by the development scenarios being studied. Should additional issues arise
during the Study, they will be addressed within the AUAR.
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Proposed treatment of topic in the AUAR
No further environmental impacts are anticipated to be identified as part of this AUAR.
31. Summary of Issues
Do not complete this section if the EAW is being done for EIS scoping; instead, address
relevant issues in the draft Scoping Decision document, which must accompany the EAW.
List any impacts and issues identified above that may require further investigation before
the project is begun. Discuss any alternatives or mitigative measures that have been or
may be considered for these impacts and issues, including those that have been or may be
ordered as permit conditions.
Development of the 122 acres as outlined in this EAW will require study via an AUAR which
will focus on the following topics:
Identification of all necessary government permits and/or approvals required should the
development move forward.
Completion of a Natural Heritage database query to identify known occurrences of rare
features in the area which could be potentially impacted by the proposed development
scenarios; any identified sensitive resources will be detailed in the AUAR, and the mitigation
plan will fully lay out the strategies necessary to protect such resources.
All water use issues will need to be fully addressed in the AUAR including projected needs
of each development scenario, where the water is coming from, impacts (if any) to aquifers,
and the final status of all wells on the property. The AUAR mitigation plan will fully lay out
what must occur to serve the proposed development while protecting water resources.
The AUAR will provide a general discussion of the likely earthmoving needs for
development with emphasis on unusual or problem areas. Full descriptions of erosion and
sedimentation control measures to be used before, during and after the project will be
provided as part of the mitigation plan.
The AUAR will examine how much stormwater is currently being generated and how much
will be generated under the potential development options being studied. The mitigation plan
will include a complete listing of controls needed to manage and treat runoff should
development occur. Should on-site ponds be used, the discussion will indicate the design
standards to be followed. The AUAR will also address potential impacts to the receiving
water body (presumably the Mississippi) and any necessary mitigation measures.
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Overall wastewater capacity will be verified with the Metropolitan Council along with
treatment capacity at the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Facility. The AUAR
mitigation plan will fully lay out what must occur (if anything) to serve the proposed
development while protecting the downstream waterbodies.
The AUAR will describe the regulatory process that will be required to investigate, plan and
implement corrective actions for contaminated soil and regulated waste that is currently
known or unknown at the site. These corrective actions will be undertaken concurrently with
the development phasing and construction. Soil management plans will ultimately be
developed as part of the MPCA approved Response Action Plans that will provide detailed
requirements for management of both impacted and clean soils on site during the
development construction.
A study of the transportation issues will be completed as part of the AUAR. The analysis
will examine the two proposed development scenarios in comparison to existing conditions
by analyzing traffic count data, completing forecasts, undertaking capacity and queuing
analyses, and determining necessary improvements (either on or off-site).
The AUAR will discuss the vehicle related air emissions generated by the redevelopment
scenarios and the mitigation measures (as may be necessary) to reduce CO concentrations.
The AUAR will provide a review of existing laws and ordnances that pertain to noise, dust
and odors, and the mitigation plan will lay out the procedures needed to ensure the
processing of concrete conforms to all requirements.
The AUAR will include a statement of certification from the City that the Comprehensive
Plan complies with statutory approval requirements, and will describe the proposed
development vis-á-vis the approved Comprehensive Plan and any other applicable planning
document(s). Should the proposed development scenarios not comply with one or more of
the plans being studied, the mitigation plan will detail what steps are needed to amend the
applicable plan(s). At this time, it is anticipated that the proposed development will be in
compliance with all planning documents, so major updates within the AUAR to the language
above will be unnecessary.
An overall mitigation plan will be prepared within the AUAR to outline what must be done
to address potential impacts identified by the environmental review.
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RGU Certification
I hereby certify that:
The information contained in this document is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
The EAW describes the complete project; there are no other projects, stages or components other
than those described in this document, which are related to the project as connected actions or
phased actions, as defined at Minnesota Rules, parts 4410.0200, subparts 9c and 60, respectively.
Copies of this EAW are being sent to the entire EQB distribution list.
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________
Title: ___________________________________________
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APPENDIX
Figure # Figure Title
1 EAW/AUAR Regional Location Map
2 Proposed AUAR Study Boundary
3 USGS Map
4 Existing Conditions
5
6 Draft Development Scenario
7 Cover Types
8 BAE Well Locations 2010
9 NIROP Well Map 2010
10 Existing Stormsewer Lines
11 Soils
FIGURE 1
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Burns Twp.
Oak Grove
East Bethel
Columbus Twp.
Ramsey
Andover
Ham Lake
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101
Anoka
Rogers
Dayton
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65
Coon Rapids
Champlin
Blaine
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Hassan Twp.
§Lino Lakes
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10
94
35W
Circle Pines
Lexington
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610
Osseo
Spring Lake Park
Brooklyn Park
Corcoran
Maple Grove
Mounds View
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252
North Oaks
Fridley
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94
Shoreview
Arden Hills
Brooklyn Center
New Brighton
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Vadnais Height
169
Hilltop
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Crystal
51
494
Columbia Heights
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55
New Hope
Medina
Robbinsdale
St. Anthony
Plymouth
Roseville
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100
Medicine Lake
Maplewood
Lauderdale
Golden Valley
Falcon Heights
Long Lake
Minneapolis
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394
12
Wayzata
Orono
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Woodland
94
St. Louis Park
St. Paul
Minnetonka
Beach
Deephaven
Minnetonka
Hopkins
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Tonka Bay
7
Greenwood
Lilydale
Shorewood
Edina
Excelsior
Legend
Project Regional Location
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FIGURE 2
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94
Source: Esri, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, GeoEye, Getmapping, Aerogrid,
IGN, IGP, and the GIS User Community
h
Proposed AUAR Boundary
N
FIGURE 3
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94
USGS Map
Legend
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FIGURE 4
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Hardpacked Gravel
Rail Staging Area
Unused
Watertower
NIROP Superfund Site
1,859,180 sq ft
2930 Parking
existing building
Spaces
FMC
Superfund
Site
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94
Source: Esri, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, GeoEye, Getmapping, Aerogrid,
IGN, IGP, and the GIS User Community
Proposed AUAR Study Area
h
Existing Conditions
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FIGURE 5
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Development Scenario "A"
N
FIGURE 6
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h
Development Scenario "B"
N
FIGURE 7
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Total AUAR Study Area = approx 136 acres
Total Development Site = approx 122 acres
Existing Buildiings = approx 45.0 acres
Existing Hard Surfaces = approx 61.3 acres
Development Area Green Space = approx 15.7 acres
Non-Development Green Space = approx 14 acres
Proposed AUAR Study Area
Cover Types
Impervious Surfaces
Building Coverage
Green Space (pervious)
FIGURE 10
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42"
72"
48"
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Existing Stormsewer Lines
FIGURE 11
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UhuB
UuB
Ub
UuB
W
Soils on the site
Un
UhuB
Fo
UuB Urban land-Udorthents (cut & fill land)
complex, 0-6% slopes
Fo
UhuB Urban land-Hubbard complex, 0-8% slopes
Ub Urban land-Becker complex, 0-3% slopes
Source: Esri, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, GeoEye, Getmapping, Aerogrid,
IGN, IGP, and the GIS User Community
Soils
h
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