HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-151 Resolution Ordering Preparation of an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the Southwest Study Area CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO.25-151
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE URBAN
AREAWIDE REVIEW(AUAR) FOR THE SOUTHWEST STUDY AREA
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules 4410.3610 Subp. Sa requires an Alternative Urban Areawide
Review(AUAR) order to initiate scoping if a specific development project proposed in an
AUAR area exceeds the EIS threshold set forth in Minnesota Rules 4410-4400, Subparts 14 and
14a, or if the specific project covers at least 50%of the AUAR area; and
WHEREAS,the Southwest Study Area includes a development proposal that exceeds these
thresholds; and
WHEREAS, a draft AUAR Order was prepared and distributed to all persons and agencies on
the official Environmental Quality Board(EQB) distribution list and other interested parties in
order to solicit additional scenarios or relevant issues to be analyzed in the AUAR; and
WHEREAS,on October 21, 2025,the Draft AUAR Order and Scoping for Large Projects was
publicly noticed in the EQB Monitor, announcing the Draft Order, commencing the 30-day
public comment period, and the process for submitting comments; and
WHEREAS, the 30-day comment period ended November 20, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., and the City of
Lakeville received comments from seven public agencies; and
WHEREAS,none of the comments on the Draft AUAR suggested additional development
scenarios to be analyzed in the AUAR and all comments can be addressed within the scope of the
Draft AUAR.
WHEREAS, staff have reviewed all comments received during the comment period, prepared
responses, and incorporated applicable changes into the scope of the Draft AUAR.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville,
Minnesota that:
1. The City Council hereby accepts the Response to Comments for AUAR Draft Order and
Scoping EAW including public comments received during the of�icial Public Comment
Period contained in the City Council packet, and the same incorporated herein by
reference;
2. The City Council hereby orders the preparation of a Draft Alternative Urban Areawide
Review for the Southwest Study Area for the development scenarios identified in the
Scoping EAW; and
3. The City Council hereby orders the preparation of the Draft AUAR for review,
distribution, and approval, in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Part 4410.3610, by the
City of Lakeville as the RGU.
ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council on this 1 st day of December 2025.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE:
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e M. Hellier, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ann Orlo sky, City Clerk