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Date: Item No.
RESOLUTION FOR PREPARATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE
REVIEW FOR THE LAUNCH PARK STUDY AREA
Proposed Action
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Adoption of a resolution ordering the preparation
of an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the Launch Park study area.
Overview
Launch Properties is proposing to develop 190 acres of vacant land located east of Cedar Avenue and south
of County Road 70 known at Launch Park. Launch Park is an industrial park type development that will
consist of warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing type businesses. Because of the overall size of the
proposed development, the State of Minnesota requires a review of the environmental review of the
proposed development and the associated infrastructure. The AUAR process is a substitute to the
preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Launch Properties has retained the firm of Kimley Horn to prepare the draft AUAR. The first action
required by the City is to authorize the preparation of the AUAR and to approve the study area. Attached
are two conceptual plans for the overall development of Launch Park. The full development of this 190
acres is estimated to range from 1.9 to 2.2 million square feet.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the preparation of the AUAR. At a future meeting,
the Council will be requested to authorize this proposed AUAR for review and comment by other public
agencies.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Why is the AUAR being prepared after the initial building was developed in 2017? The initial
building did not exceed the square footage of development that requires mandatory environmental
review. The subsequent development of additional buildings will exceed this threshold.
Supporting Information
• Resolution authorizing the preparation of the Launch Park AUAR
Financial Impact: $0 Budgeted: Y☐ N☐ Source:
Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Diversified Economic Development
Report Completed by: David L. Olson, Community and Economic Development Director
June 4, 2018
C:\Users\pbrevig\Desktop\AUAR Resolution Order.docx
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE
REVIEW FOR THE LAUNCH PARK STUDY AREA
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410.3610 provides for a substitute form of
Environmental Review known as an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) process; and
WHEREAS, an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) process allows for the
environmental review of development and associated infrastructure in a particular geographic
area within a jurisdiction if the local government unit has an adopted Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville has an adopted Comprehensive Plan that identifies future
growth and development in the study area; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to plan for future development of land identified in
the study area so a coherent development results over the long term and infrastructure
facilities are utilized in the most efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville is the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) pursuant to
Minnesota Rules Part 4410.3610 Subp. 1; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville anticipates future development within the Launch Park study
area; and
WHEREAS, the study area is approximately 190 acres located in the southeastern portion of
the city south of CSAH 50, east of CSAH 23, north of 225th Street, and west of the City of
Farmington border; and
WHEREAS, two proposed development scenarios have been identified to be evaluated as part
of the AUAR:
Scenario 1: This scenario includes 1,900,000sf of office/warehouse.
Scenario 2: This scenario includes 2,200,000 sf of office/warehouse and would require a gas
line to be relocated to maximize development.
Both scenarios are in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lakeville deems an Alternative Urban Areawide
Review (AUAR) to be the most appropriate form of environmental review for the Launch Park
study area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lakeville orders the preparation of an
Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the proposed Launch Park study area.
Dated this day of , 2018.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
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Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Charlene Friedges, City Clerk