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HomeMy WebLinkAbout[05] Westwood Professional Services - EAW Council Agenda Item 5 MEETING DATE: August 3, 2015 AGENDA ITEM: EAW – Issuance of FONSI SUBMITTED BY: Administration BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On May 18, 2015 the City Council authorized administration to distribute the EAW to the required distribution list, issue the press release and publish the notice in the EQB regarding the proposed distribution center in St. Joseph. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: City staff has been working with a developer representatives to locate a distribution center in St. Joseph. The St. Joseph Distribution Center is proposed on approximately 98.92 acres of primarily agricultural land in St. Joseph. The project proposes a total gross building area of 745,000 square feet. The project will be serviced by municipal sewer and water. Due to the size of the project, it has been determined that an EAW is required. Westwood Professional Services is working on behalf of the developer and has submitted a draft EAW for review and distribution by the City (RGU). It is the responsibility of the RGU (Responsible Government Unit = City) to prepare and distribute the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a project that may have potential for environmental effects. The RGU authorizes distribution of the EAW to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) who in turn posts a notice in the EQB Monitor which solicits comments for a 30 day period beginning the date the notice is published in the EQB. In addition, the City is responsible for distributing the EAW to offices listed on the EQB’s official distribution list as well as several libraries that serve as repositories for environmental reports, publishing the notice in the official newspaper and having a copy available for the public to review. Westwood Professional Services has reviewed the responses that been received by the City, addressing all the concerns. If the Council is of the same opinion that all the concerns have been addressed, the next step in the process is issuing a find of no significant impact (FONSI). It is anticipated the the project would begin the planning process over the upcoming months with a 2016 construction. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the EAW is the responsibility of the developer. ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action Response to Concerns Resolution declaring FONSI REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute resolution 2015-026 Approving the St. Joseph Distribution Center EAW finding no need for an environmental impact statement. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION FOR THE ST. JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) July 27, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1 COMMENTS RECEIVED ............................................................................................................ 1 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS .................................................................................................... 1 ITEM-BY-ITEM RESPONSES .................................................................................................... 2 Section 8. Permits and Approvals Required ................................................................................ 2 Section 10.b. Soils and Topography ............................................................................................. 2 Section 11.a.ii. Water Resources: Groundwater .......................................................................... 2 Section 11.b.ii. Water Resources: Stormwater ............................................................................ 3 Section 12.b. Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes: Generation/storage of solid wastes ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Section 18. Transportation ............................................................................................................. 4 Section 19. Cumulative Impacts .................................................................................................... 4 Other Comments .............................................................................................................................. 5 FINDINGS OF FACT .................................................................................................................. 6 RECORD OF DECISION ............................................................................................................ 8 Page i CITY OF ST. JOSEPH RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION FOR THE ST. JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) July 27, 2015 INTRODUCTION The Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was prepared, published, and distributed by the City of St. Joseph for the proposed Warehouse Distribution Center pursuant to Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410. The completed EAW was distributed to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) and persons and agencies listed on the official April 3, 2015 EQB EAW Distribution List in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4410.1500. The notification was published in the EQB Monitor on June 8, 2015, initiating the 30-day comment period. A press release was submitted for publication in the St. Joseph Newsleader newspaper. The 30-day comment period ended on July 8, 2015. The EAW and comments on it have been reviewed in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4410.1700 to determine if the project has potential for significant environmental effects. This document includes the Response to Comments for all comments received by the City of St. Joseph, the Findings of Fact supporting the decision, and the Record of Decision. The purpose of an EAW is to evaluate a proposed project’s potential for significant environmental effects. It is not to be used to justify a decision, nor do indications of adverse environmental effects necessarily require that a project be disapproved. EAWs are used as guides in issuing, amending, and denying permits and carrying out other responsibilities of governmental units to avoid or minimize adverse environmental effects and to restore and enhance environmental quality (Minnesota Rules 4410.0300, Subp. 3). COMMENTS RECEIVED Two agencies, one organization and a private company submitted written comments on the EAW. Four comments were dated or received prior to the comment period deadline. Copies of the comment letters are included at the end of this document. The following table lists the comment letters received in chronological order. Table 1.0. Comment Letters Received No.Comment Letter Received FromSignatoryAbbreviationDate 1. MN Pollution Control AgencyKevin KainMPCAJuly 8, 2015 2. Minnesota Historical SocietySarah J. Beimers SHPOJuly 1, 2015 3.Wayne Cymbaluk SWCDJune 23, 2015 Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District 4. Rolling Ridge Properties LLCRandy L. SchmitzJune 5, 2015 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS Minnesota Rules 4410.1600 states that the comments shall address the accuracy and completeness of the material contained in the EAW, potential impacts that may warrant further investigation before the project is Page 1 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION St. Joseph Distribution Center Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) July 27, 2015 commenced, and the need for an EIS on the proposed project. Comments that do not address these areas have been noted for the record, but are not necessarily addressed in the response. As part of the process in determining whether an EIS is needed, the City of St. Joseph must respond to all substantive comments received during the 30-day comment period (Minnesota Rules 4410.1700, Subp. 4 and 5). This document responds to comments on an item-by-item basis. Comments are organized by EAW Item number and addressed on an item-by-item basis. Agencies who commented are listed by abbreviation in random order at the start of each topic and item. ITEM-BY-ITEM RESPONSES Section 8. Permits and Approvals Required Agencies/Individuals Commenting: SWCD Comment Summary: The Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District believes this project will need a NPDES/SDS permit for Industrial Activity from MPCA. Response The Primary SIC for the warehouse activity does not trigger the MPCA’s NPDES/SDS permit for Industrial Activity. If the Primary SIC changes during design of the project or future use of the facility, a NPDES/SDS permit will be obtained for the facility. Section 10.b. Soils and Topography Agencies/Individuals Commenting: SWCD Comment Summary: The SWCS encourages the City of St Joseph to utilize conservation design strategies and best management practices to protect soils from unnecessary disturbance and compaction. The SWCD suggests limiting areas of disturbed soil and soil compaction by controlling equipment movement on site by roping off areas before, during, and after construction activity. The SWCD also suggests using native, non-invasive plants for permanent cover establishment (example: using low maintenance buffalo grass instead of turf grass) and making sure any topsoil that gets transported to the site is weed seed free to prevent the spread of non-native and invasive species. Response Soil disturbance at the site will be limited to the extents necessary to construct the proposed improvements. Limits of grading and temporary and permanent erosion control measures will be in accordance with the MPCA NPDES permit for construction activities. The project proposer will attempt to use native seeding for cover establishment where practical. It is not expected that any topsil will need to be imported onto the site. Section 11.a.ii. Water Resources: Groundwater Agencies/Individuals Commenting: SWCD Comment Summary: Page 2 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION St. Joseph Distribution Center Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) July 27, 2015 The SWCD believes the building height above the existing grade stated in section 11.a.ii. is incorrect. The SWCD is concerned about the wetland sustainability after the project has been completed & suggests restoring wetland functions. The SWCD suggested using pollinator friendly native species within and around the project site. The SWCD also suggested minimizing the potential impact from the industrial development to prevent negative impacts to ground water recharge and prevent ground water contamination. Response The elevation of the proposed building will be corrected to 1082 in the EAW Response to Comments. The watershed providing hydrology to the wetland will remain as it currently does pre- construction. Treated stormwater runoff from the site will be routed through the wetland prior to running off the site. Due to the clean nature of the distribution/warehouse activity, risk of groundwater contamination is a low risk. During design, where practical, additional measures will be utilized to prevent a surface runoff contamination to be contained within the stormwater pre-treatment areas. Section 11.b.ii. Water Resources: Stormwater Agencies/Individuals Commenting: SWCD Comment Summary: The SWCD suggests limiting the amount of impervious surface areas to the maximum extent practicable. The SWCD also suggests including strategies to increase tree cover within the project area to reduce noise, help treat stormwater, calm traffic speeds, prevent snow drifting, remove carbon and other pollutants, improve aesthetics and community health, provide wildlife habitat, keep impervious surfaces cool reducing heat island effect, minimize impervious surface maintenance due to exposure, and provide a more sustainable community through energy conservation. Response Impervious surfaces will be limited to the maximum extent practicable. Due to the truck traffic and turn movements, permeable pavements are not practical for this project. Landscaping at the site will be provided in accordance with City of St. Joseph requirements and Client desired landscape amenities. Tree placement will consider the locations as commented upon. Agencies/Individuals Commenting: MPCA Comment Summary: The MPCA requests a description of quantity and quality of stormwater runoff at the site, prior to and post construction. The MPCA suggests providing calculations to assess whether stormwater pond is adequately sized for the site. The MPCA believes the proposed location of the stormwater treatment system will not allow the system, to meet the minimum requirements of the NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit and will have to be relocated and grading will have to be altered to direct stormwater into this system. Response Page 3 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION St. Joseph Distribution Center Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) July 27, 2015 The stormwater runoff and treatment system will be analyzed as part of the final engineering plan. The stormwater management for the site will be modeled according to the MPCA and Watershed requirements. All stormwater infiltration and stormwater BMPs will be designed to meet the NPDES permit requirements. The infiltration basin will be relocated and grading altered, if required, based on the final engineering plan. Section 12.b. Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes: Generation/storage of solid wastes Agencies/Individuals Commenting: MPCA/SWCD Comment Summary: The MPCA requests more information on how the solid waste will be disposed of to help decision makers better understand the environmental impacts of this process. The Stearns County SWCD requests information about how materials will be handled and stored to prevent vandalism. Response The project will use one of the following services for solid waste disposal: Republic Services, West Central Sanitation or Waste Management. All hazardous materials onsite will be handled and stored in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. The site will be fenced and all materials will be stored within the fenced perimeters to prevent potential vandalism. Section 18. Transportation Agencies/Individuals Commenting: SWCD Comment Summary: The SWCD recommends the use of pervious pavement or other BMPs to reduce impervious surfaces. Response Impervious surfaces will be limited to the maximum extent practicable. Due to the truck traffic and turn movements, permeable pavements are not practical for this project. Landscaping at the site will be provided in accordance with City of St. Joseph requirements and Client desired landscape amenities. Tree placement will consider the locations as commented upon. Section 19. Cumulative Impacts Agencies/Individuals Commenting: SWCD Comment Summary: The SWCD recommends the use low impact development and other sustainable development strategies into the project. Response Impervious surfaces will be limited to the maximum extent practicable. As final site design is completed, the project proposer will work with the City of St Joseph to incorporate low impact design features where practical. Page 4 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION St. Joseph Distribution Center Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) July 27, 2015 Other Comments Agencies/Individuals Commenting: Rolling Ridge Properties LLC Comment Summary: The Rolling Ridge Properties LLC have expressed concerns about the estimated volume of trucks per day as well as the time of day these trucks would produce traffic on the already busy County Road 133. The Company also has concerns regarding the sound of the trucks. Response Meetings with the County Engineer have occurred regarding the improvements necessary at this time. The meetings and traffic review has indicated that County Road 133 has the capacity to handle the additional traffic. The City of St Joseph has planned for future increases in traffic on County Road 133. Future construction of the east/west north parkway road, will have some form of a controlled intersection north of this site and the access to this facility will be relocated such that access will be off the north parkway. These future improvements will improve traffic access to County Road 133. Agencies/Individuals Commenting: SHPO Comment Summary: The SHPO review shows no properties listed in the National or State registers of Historic Places and no known or suspected archeological properties in the area that will be affected by this project. Response None Page 5 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION St. Joseph Distribution Center Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) July 27, 2015 FINDINGS OF FACT 1.The Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) digital database for Section 10.b. Soils and topography. Stearns County (USDA NRCS, Accessed 2015) indicates that four mapped soil units occur on the site. The mapped units are 327A Dickman sandy loam 0 to 2 percent slopes, 41A Estherville sandy loam 0 to 2 percent slopes, 875B Estherville-Hawick complex 2 to 6 percent slopes and 413 Osakis loam (Exhibit 8). All four of these mapped soil units are nearly level soils dominated by sandy loams or loamy sand soils. According to the SURRGO Web Soil Survey, interpretations for specific uses are not available and onsite investigation is recommended. Soil boring data will be used to determine if there are site specific soil limitations and what, if any, soil corrections might be needed for the site. Site grading will encompass a portion of the project area which is approximately 65.4 acres. Contour mapping from the MnDNR MNTOPO online mapping tool indicates surface topography in the site area is flat, with elevations ranging from 1075 in the southeast to 1085 feet in the northwest above mean sea level. The site gently slopes from northwest to southeast. There are no naturally occurring steep slopes on the site. Soil disturbance at the site will be limited to the extents necessary to construct the proposed improvements. Limits of grading and temporary and permanent erosion control measures will be in accordance with the MPCA NPDES permit for construction activities. Erosion and sedimentation control BMPs related to stormwater runoff are discussed in greater detail within Item 11.b.ii. 2.One surficial sand and gravel aquifer provides Section 11.a.ii. Water Resources- Groundwater. public groundwater supply in the city of St Joseph. The sand and gravel aquifer is adequate to meet the city's current and future water demand. Groundwater elevations within the vicinity of the site are between 1061 to 1182 feet above sea level based on the Geologic Atlas of Stearns County, Minnesota (1995) C-10, Plate 4. Topographic mapping indicates that elevations on the site range from approximately 1075 to 1085 feet above mean sea level. The proposed building will be at 1082 feet above sea level and groundwater is not anticipated to cause any issues during construction. No new water wells are planned for the project. The Minnesota Geological Survey’s (MGS) County Well Index (CWI) indicates there are no registered wells within the project Site. Other Unique Well numbers identified nearby, but outside the site area, include: 176564-Right Way Machine for industrial use, 457306-Borgert Concrete Company well, 400415 and 421836 for domestic use. The site is not located within a Minnesota Department of Health Wellhead Protection Area. 3. Section 11.b.ii. Water Resources: Stormwater. Pre-Construction Site Runoff Currently, stormwater runoff is from the vacant land on the site and is not treated. Given the project area is currently undeveloped, it is reasonable to assume that a portion of stormwater leaves the site as runoff. The watershed providing hydrology to the wetland will remain as it currently does pre- construction. Treated stormwater runoff from the site will be routed through the wetland prior to Page 6 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION St. Joseph Distribution Center Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) July 27, 2015 running off the site. Runoff primarily drains away from the site to the east into the wetland area, and leaves the site via overland flow. Post-Construction Site Runoff After construction, most of the stormwater runoff will come from rooftops, sidewalks, and parking areas. Stormwater runoff will be to the east into the proposed pond and infiltration area prior to discharging offsite. Stormwater will be treated in accordance with City of St. Joseph, State of MN, and Sauk River Watershed requirements. It is expected that the post-construction runoff volumes will increase compared to current conditions, but that runoff rates and volumes will be controlled by the proposed stormwater treatment system. Due to the clean nature of the distribution/warehouse activity, risk of groundwater contamination is low. During design, additional measures will be utilized to prevent a surface runoff contamination to be contained within the stormwater pre-treatment areas. Impervious surfaces will be limited to the maximum extent practicable. Due to the truck traffic and turn movements, permeable pavements are not practicable for this project. Landscaping at the site will be provided in accordance with City of St. Joseph requirements and Client desired landscape amenities. The project will include strategies to increase tree cover within the project area to help treat stormwater, calm traffic speeds, prevent snow drifting, remove carbon and other pollutants, improve aesthetics and community health, provide wildlife habitat, keep impervious surfaces cool reducing heat island effect, minimize impervious surface maintenance due to exposure, and provide a more sustainable community through energy conservation.. The water quality of the stormwater runoff from the site will be improved by rate control and sedimentation facilities. Because the project is creating 1 acre or more of new impervious surface, the MPCA post-construction stormwater management requirement of the NPDES permit will also apply to this project. The project will be treated by a single stormwater retention basin located on the southeast portion of the project site. The basin will be approximately 3 acres in size and is planned as a dry, infiltrating pond. The pond will be designed to meet the infiltration requirements of the Sauk River Watershed District and the State of Minnesota. 4. No significant volume of solid waste Section 12.b. Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes. is anticipated to be generated or stored during construction of the project. Construction activities will generate wastes typical of light industrial development operations. The contractor will dispose of wastes generated at the site in an approved method by using commercial dumpsters and disposing construction wastes at an MPCA-permitted landfill. One of the following services will be used for . solid waste disposal: Republic Services, West Central Sanitation or Waste ManagementThe contractor will minimize and mitigate adverse effects from the generation of solid waste from construction activities by recycling construction waste that can be recycled, when feasible. No storage of significant volumes of solid waste is anticipated with the construction of the project. According to information provided by the project proposer based on similar facilities, following project construction, approximately 335 tons per year of solid waste will be generated at the site. Trash compactors will be used to dispose the waste generated at the site. Other wastes generated at site such as pallets, cardboard, metal scraps, aluminum and battery will be recycled or shipped for recycling. There will be minimal generation of hazardous waste from truck maintenance and fueling facility. Page 7 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION St. Joseph Distribution Center Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) July 27, 2015 RECORD OF DECISION Based on the EAW, the Response to Comments, and the Findings of Fact, the City of St. Joseph as the RGU for this environmental review, concludes the following: 1.The EAW was prepared, published, and distributed in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116D, to implement the environmental review procedures established by the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.1000 to 4410.1700 (1997). 2.The EAW, combined with the supplemental information contained in the Response to Comments and Findings of Fact, satisfactorily addressed and responded to all of the issues raised and comments received for which existing information could have been reasonably obtained, and further investigation is therefore not required. 3.Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules Part 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. 4.An EIS is not required for the Warehouse Distribution Center. 5.The City Council of the City of St. Joseph adopts a “Negative Declaration”. Page 8 Resolution No. _________________ A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) FINDING NO NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) Minnesota Rules 4410.4300 Subp. 14.A. requires that an EAW be prepared for Industrial, WHEREAS Commercial and Institutional Facilities in excess of 300,000 square feet for a third or fourth class city; and On June 1, 2015 an EAW was completed for the St Joseph Distribution Center, which is WHEREAS designed to include up to 745,000 square feet of warehouse/distribution space; and Beginning on June 5, 2015, copies of the EAW were distributed to all persons and WHEREAS agencies on the official Environmental Quality Board (EQB) mailing list and other interested parties; and On June 8, 2015, the EAW was publicly noticed in the EQB Monitor, commencing the WHEREAS 30-day public comment period; and On June 1, 2015, a public notice was submitted for publication in the St. Joseph WHEREAS Newsleader newspaper to announce the completion of the EAW, its availability to interested parties, and the process for submitting comments on the EAW, and The 30-day comment period ended on July 8, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., and WHEREAS The City of St. Joseph accepted and responded to all written comments received: WHEREAS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1.The EAW was prepared, published, and distributed in compliance with the procedures of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules, Parts 4410.1000 to 4410.1700, 2.The EAW, combined with the supplemental information contained in the Response to Comments, satisfactorily addressed all the issues raised and comments received for which existing information could have been reasonably obtained, and further investigation is therefore not required, 3.Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules Part 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects, 4.The City of St. Joseph makes a “Negative Declaration” on the need for an EIS, 5.The St. Joseph City Council adopts a “Negative Declaration”, 6. and An EIS is not required, The City of St. Joseph shall maintain a Record of Decision, including the Response to Comments on 7. the EAW, and will notify in writing, within five days, all persons on the EAW distribution list, all persons who commented in writing during the 30-day comment period, and any other person upon written request. The City of St. Joseph will also send notice of this decision to the project proposer and the EQB. nd This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the St. Joseph City Council in open session on the 3 Day of August 2015. Mayor of St. Joseph ATTEST City Administrator Reviewed by administration Approved as to form and execution CityAd ministrator CityAtt orney Comment Letters Received RESOLUTION 2015-025 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) FINDING NO NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules 4410.4300 Subp. 14.A. requires that an EAQ be prepared for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Facilities in excess of 300,000 square feet for a third or fourth class city; and WHEREAS, On June 1, 2015 an EAW was completed for the St. Joseph Distribution Center, which is designed to include up to 745,000 square feet of warehouse/distribution space; and WHEREAS, Beginning on June 5, 2015, copies of the EAW were distributed to all persons and agencies on the official Environmental Quality Board (EQB) mailing list and other interested parties; and WHEREAS, On June 8, 2015, the EAW was publicly noticed in the EQB Monitor, commencing the 30-day public comment period; and WHEREAS, On June 1, 2015, a public notice was submitted for publication in the St. Joseph Newsleader newspaper to announce the completion of the EAW, its availability to interested parties, and the process for submitting comments on the EAW, and WHEREAS, The 30-day comment period ended on July 8, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., and WHEREAS, The City of St. Joseph accepted and responded to all written comments received: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Joseph, Minnesota as follows: 1. The EAW was prepared, published, and distributed in compliance with the procedures of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules, Parts 4410.1000 to 4410.1700, 2. The EAW, combined with the supplemental information contained in the Response to Comments, satisfactorily addressed all the issues raised and comments received for which existing information could have been reasonably obtained, and further investigation is therefore not required, 3. Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules Part 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects, 4. The City of St. Joseph makes a “Negative Declaration” on the need for an EIS, 5. The St. Joseph City Council adopts a “Negative Declaration”, An EIS is not required 6. , and 7. The City of St. Joseph shall maintain a Record of Decision, including the Response to Comments on the EAW, and will notify in writing, within five days, all persons on the EAW distribution list, all persons who commented in writing during the 30-day comment period, and any other person upon written request. The City of St. Joseph will also send notice of this decision to the project proposer and the EQB. rd This resolution adopted by recorded vote of the St. Joseph City Council in open session on the 3 day of August 2015. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH _________________________________ By: Rick Schultz Its Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ By: Judy Weyrens Its City Administrator