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99-405CouncilFile# 1�� RESOLUTION CITY OF Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 2 WHEREAS, the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council, in Zoning File 98-309 and 3 pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64300(j), made application to appeal 4 the approval of a site plan for a gas and convenience store to be located on the northwest corner 5 of Kasota Avenue and Minnesota Highway 280, said property legally described as"Subject to 6 Kasota Avenue, the part north of the centerline of said avenue of Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision 7 No. 64, St. Pau1, Minnesota; and 8 9 WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission, after having 10 provided notice to affected property owners, conducted a public hearing on the appeal on 11 December 29, 1998 where all persons interested were given an opportunity to be heazd. The 12 public hearing was held open and laid over to February 4, 1999 for the purpose of allowing the 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 site plan applicant and the appellant to meet and discuss the appellanYs concerns. These parties met on January 12, 1999. On Febivary 4, 1999 testimony was again presented to the Zoning Committee. At the close of the public hearing, the Zoning Committee moved to recommend denying the appeal and submitted this recommendation to the Saint Paul Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, The Saint Paul Planning Commission (Planning Commission), on February 12, 1999, moved to deny the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council based upon the following findings and conclusions contained in its resolution number 99-07 which in relevant part reads: On July 29, 1998, Amoco Oil Co. applied for a site plan approval of a self-serve gas and convenience store on vacant property at the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. The proposed development includes a 3,500 sq. ft. building with 6 pumps under a canopy, and 42 parking spaces, which includes 12 spaces at the pump islands. There will be two driveways providing access to Kasota Avenue. Twenty-three trees and 85 shrubs aze proposed in the landscaping plan. The site plan was appmved on October 28, 1998, by Tom Beach, from the Department of License, Inspeetion, and Environmental Protection (LIEP), the City's site plan review coordinator. 2. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has appealed the administrative approval of the site plan based on a concern that stormwater run-off from the proposed project irno the surrounding wetland areas, particulazly Kasota Pond, will cause fi�rther environmental degradation of these wetland areas and Bridal Veil Creek, which is west of the property. Section 62108(c) of the Zoning Code identifies ll criteria that the Planning Commission must find site plans consistent with, including (3), which states: "Preservation of unique PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # 64034 �� 1 2 geologic, geographic or historically significant chazacteristics of the city and �� y O 3 environmentally sensitive areas". Although not specifically stated in the appeal, the 4 appeal appeazs to be based on a concern that the proposed site plan is inconsistent with 5 this criterion. 7 3. The St. Anthony Park Comxnunity Council has speazheaded an effort to clean-up, protect, 8 and if possible, enhance the natural azeas azound the remnant wetlands that remain of an 9 extensive historic system of ponds, springs and wetlands in this area that drained 10 southwazd to the Mississippi River through Bridal Veil Creek. Portions of Bridal Veil 11 Creek still run on the surface approximately 1,000 ft. Northwest of the project site. 12 Kasota Pond, directly south across Kasota Avenue from the project site, has been of 13 parCiculaz concern to the Community Councii. It is home to a wide variety of resident 14 species and migratory waterfowl. The Council is concerned that additional stormwater 15 runoff from the proposed development north of the pond will l�anil the pond's water 16 quality and its abiliry to support these species. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2�} 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4. Kasota Pond is a State of Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources protected wetland, #62- 259w. The DNR has informed City staff that the DNR has jurisdiction only over development that directly affects protected wetlands up to the normal high water level. There are no regulations that affect development hat occurs adjacent to wetlands in the watershed. In addition, stafF from the Soil and Water Board informed City staff that the state Wetland Conservation Act does not prohibit drainage of stormwater to protected wetlands, as is proposed as part of this development. 5. The stormwater management plan ariginaily approved during sit plan review would direct approximately one-third of the site's stormwater into a storm sewer line that goes directly to Kasota Pond under Kasota Avenue. The remainder of the site would drain to the small wetland on the southwest corner of the site. This is very similar to the drainage pattern that exists today on the undeveloped site. In addition, stormwater runoff from Kasota Avenue itself also drains both to Kasota Pond and the small wetland in the southwest corner. This would continue under the proposed development. Overflow from the sma11 pond after heavy rains eventually drains through a sewer pipe to Kasota Pond. 6. The proposed Amoco site is polluted by its former use as an incinerator ash dump. The Community Council is concerned both about stormwater drainage from the site after development and its impact on surrounding weflands, and also site consiruction, and the resulting disruption ofthe polluted soils. 40 Amoco has performed a Phase II environmental assessment of the site and is seeking a 41 "no association letter" from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) through its 42 VIC program. The VIC (Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup) program was established 43 to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of polluted brownfield sites to return them 44 to the t� roles and productive use. The `ho association letter" would remove Amoco 45 from responsibility for the existing poilurion on the site, but not from any future pollurion 46 that might result from its activities. As part of its review, the MPCA is evaluating 47 Amoco's conshuction and contingency plan for the site. This review includes an 48 assessment of both the impact on the exisring pollution on the site, and whether the 49 project after construction will cause further hann to surrounding wetlands. The MPCA Page 2 of 5 1 2 may requue Axnoco to take fiu�ther mitigation measures as part of its construction. 3 MPCA review and approval of this project shouid be a condition of site plan approval. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 o ,q _u�oS 7. A meeting between Amoco and Community Council representatives was held on 3anuary 12, 1999, at the Community council's o�ces. This meeting was also attended by staff from PED, LIEP, and the Minnesota Poliution Control Agency. Amoco's written response to the concerns discussed at the meeting was submitted, in the form of a statement drafted by the project azchitect, Alan Nations. Also submitted was a letter from the project's civil engineers, RLK Kuusisto Ltd., documenting the changes to the stormwater management plan that Amoco has offered to make to min;mize stormwater unpacts to Kasota Pond. WHEREAS, the Pianning Commission, in denying the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council and approving the site plan for the self-serve gas and convenience store, imposed the following additional conditions on the site pian: 2. 3. L'� Amoco will revise its stormwater management plan for the development site, draining all stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct dischazge to Kasota Pond, as detailed in the letter from RLK Kuusisto Ltd., dated January 21, 1999. This will include installation of a capskimmer inlet assembly and enlazgement of the outlet pipe for the southwest pond from 6 inches to 12 inches, subject to final review and approval by Dept. of Public Works Sewer Division staff. Amoco will connect its on-site stormwater dtainage system to any future trank storm sewer line that is installed in the azea to prevent direct dischazge of stormwater into area wetlands. Amoco will not plow or store snow from the driveways and parking areas into the area of the pond on the southwest corner of the site. Amoco will keep the southwest pond free of any litter or other debris dumped into it, as well as keep the rest of its site free of litter. 5. Amoco will receive a"no association letter" from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and meet a11 requirements that may be imposed by the MPCA related to mitigating negative environmental impacts of development on this site. 6. Amoco will allow the existing monitoring well on site that will be displaced by construction to be relocated elsewhere on site as required by either the Environmental Protection Agency or the MPCA. Amoco wi11 collect surface water samples twice a yeaz from the Kasota Pond and southwest pond, will have the samples laboratory tested to determine the presence of pollutants, and will submit the results to the office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection; and WHEREAS, acting pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.206, the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council did on February 23, 1999, filed with the City Clerk an Page 3 of 5 appeal from the deterntination made by the Plauning Commission and requested a hearing befare the City Council for the purpose of considering the actions taken by the Piamiing Commission; and qq yous WHEREA5, aoting pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code §§ 64.207- 64.208 and upon nofice to affected parties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the Councii of the City of Saint Paul (City Council) on Mazch 10, 1999, where all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heazd; and 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 YVFiEEREAS, the City Council, having heard the statements made, and having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Zoning Committee and the Plamiing Commission, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the City Council reverses the decision of the Planning Commission based upon the following findings: The Council finds that the Plamiing Commission made errors in fact and finding in that the Plamiing Commission did not give enough weight to the environmental dangers posed by a release of contaminants and poliutants from the convenience store site into adj acent pond, creek and wetland areas. The Council finds that accidental petroleum spills aze possible The Council finds that accidental petroleum spills will affect adjacent ponds, creeks and wetlands because spilled petroleum will travel via storm water run-off from a proposed holding pond to environmentally sensitive ponds, creeks and wetlands located across the street from the site. The record also shows that the proposed holding pond is hydrologically linked to a spring located in the adjacent wetland area. The Council finds that the Planning Commission failed to consider these environmental dangers to these environmentally sensitive azeas known as the Kasota Pond and wetlands. The Council finds that such pollution risks are inconsistent with the site plan review criteria set forth in Saint Paul Legislative Code § 62.108(c)(3) Page 4 of 5 FURTHER RESOLVED, based upon the above, that the appeal of the St. Anthony Pazk qq _�p� Community Council be and is hereby granted; and be it FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to the St. Anthony Park Community Council, Amoco Oil Company; the Zoning Administrator and the Planuiug Commission. Requested by Department of: , Adopted by Council: Date �� Adoption Certified by Council Se tasy SY: d— Approv� b Mayor: Date $Y� _ SI \ � �L� \ 1\ • � \ By: Form Appr d by City Attorney $Y: �✓�- �-ZP�ty Appsoved by Mayor £or Submission to Council By: � ► � \ ` �� J �A��, ' qR •�10 council GREEN SHEET � 64034 Coun`Lilmember TOTAL # OF 51GNATURE PAGES ne.mra+r mEeroR arvcanca FIX2 ❑ CJIYATTOR/EY ❑ UIYLGERK ❑ RuUip4LiERNCFB Wt ❑ R4NeMLfFxVIAeRG ❑YAYOR(OR/189&TAt1i) ❑ (CL1P ALL LOGATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Memorializing the decision of the City Council on March 10, 1999, granting the appeal of SC. Anthony Park Community Council to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store at the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. PLANNING CAMMISS{ON CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has this perso�rtn ever worked under a contract far this department? YES NO FI� Nis personlfirm ever 6een a cftY �PbYesT YES NO Dces this persoNfi�m possess a sltlll not nwinallypossessed by any curterd aty employee? YES NO Is this perSOrUfimi a targetetl vendoYt , YES NO COSTIREVENUE BUDGETEO (CIRCLE ON� SOURCE ACTNITY NUMBER YES NO �L:YS1�L CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor May 3, 1994 Nancy Anderson Council Secretary 310 City Ha11 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 OFFICE OF Tf� CITY ATTORNEY �OS CI¢yton M Robinson, h., CityAnorney qq � C'rvil Division 400 Ciry Halt Tetephone: 651 266-871 D ISWest F¢csimi7e: Saixt Paul, Minnesota SSZ02 Re: St. Anthony Park Community Council appeal of Special Condition Use Permit approval for gas and convenience stare at Kasota Avenue and Minnesota Highway 280 Zoning File No. 98-309 Council Hearing Date: March 10, 1999 Dear Nancy: Attached please find a signed copy of a resolution memorializing the Mazch 10, 1999, decision of the Saint Paul City Council to grant the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council. This matter pertained to the site plan approval for a gas and convenience store which was to haue been located on the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Minnesota Highway 280. The convemence store was to have been operated apparently by Amoco Oil Company. Please place this matter on the CounciPs consent agenda at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please call. Very yours, Peter��azner �_ Assistant City Attorney PWW/rmb Enclosure C �l's?�s,� ,�'�:��'�°.>' :'v''. �ur ["'��` `c�� 3 i�� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Pamela Wheelock Director C{� -�c�S [� CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor February 22, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research Office Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: Telephorce: 6I2-266-66i5 Facsimile: 672-228-3261 e��, �� fv��r:, ,�n��- au,..w, �� I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 1999, 5:30 pm. for the following appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan: Applicant: ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMiINITY COUNCIL File Nuxnber: #98-309 Purpose: Appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store. Address: No assigned address. Properiy is located at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. Legal Description of Property: Subject to Kasota Avenue, the part north of the centerline of said avenue of Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision No. 64, St. Pau1, Minnesota. Previous Action: Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, vote: unanimous, Feb. 12, 1999. Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval, vote: 7-0, Feb. 4, 1999. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appeaz on the agenda for the March 3, 1999, City Council meeting and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Please call me at 266-6556 if you have any questions. Sincerely, �p w ' ' ��M ' " ^ ", ' c' ' ' 3 � Donna Drummond City Planner cc: File #98-309 Paul Dubruiel Carol Martineau 25 West Fourfh Streef SamtPaul, MNi5102 • Frnsrxurr • NOTICE OF PITBLIC HEARING The Saint Paul City Council wili cqnduct a public heazing on Wednesday. March 10. 1999, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hatl-Court House to consider the appeal of St Anthony Park Couununity Council to a decision bf the Ptanning Commission approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store at the nor[hwest comer of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. ' Dated: February 25. 1999 , . � � � NANCY ANDERSON . . , . . . nssistant Ciry Council Secretar3' •-- - . DEPARTMENT OF PLANI.�ING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENC Thomas Harren, ACtrng Director swtx[ wuL � �(IAAA � CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Co(eman, Mayor February 26, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 25 West Four7h Streei SaintPaul, MNSSl02 RE: Zoning File #99-040: ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMiJNITY COLJNCIL City Council Heazing: March 10, 1999, Council Chambers �c� ��{,05 Telephone: 612-266-6655 Facsimi[e: 612-2183261 PURPOSE: Appeal a planning commission decision approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store on the noRhwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. PLANNING COMMI5SION ACTION: Approval of the site plan, unanimous. ZONING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 7-0, approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL SUPPORT: No persons spoke. OPPOSITION: Four persons spoke. One letter received. The St. Anthony Park Communiry Council is appealing the site plan approval. Dear Ms. Anderson: The ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMUNITY COLINCIL has appeaVed the decision of the Saint Paul Planning Commission to approve a site pian for an Amoco gas and convenience store on property located at the northwest corne� of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. The Zoning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request on December 29, 1998 and February 4, 1999. The applicant addressed the committee. At the close of the public hearing the committee voted 7-0 to recommend approvai of the site plan. The Planning Commission upheld the Zoning Committee's recommendation for approval on a unanimous vote on February 12, 1999. This appeal is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on March 10, 1999. Please notify me if any member of the City Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the public hearing. Sincerely, Q �oy�,,,.L�.n^� Donna Drummond City Planner • Attachments cc: City Councit members APPLICATION FOR APPEAL '[."�l Depanment ojPlanning and Economic Development • �� Zoning Section W� I Z00 Cily Hall Annez ZS Wesr Fourtk Street Saint Paul, MN SSI�2 266-6589 APPELLANT PROPERTY LOCATION • � Address C�rri'h W�.l1.�i • City �•pGL�C� St.��ZipSS//7 Daytime phone� �/9 59� Zoning File Name ffrnoc�� asatt�l �i�r�vQni.P�t�e Sh'�y Address/Lo�ation 1�it �zt cutol 1}t ZS O 1v'Lc1 Co✓YIPS� �.�� F�'►e �9g- 309 , TYPE OF APPEAL: Apptication is hereby made for an appeal to the: ❑ Board of Zoning Appeals � City Council under the provisions ofi Chapter 64, Seciion aoG , Paragraph (a of the Zoning Code, to appea4 a decision made by the Cehn on �Lb� ct��i� ld , 1999 , 1 (date of decision) sron File number: 9�� 311y �.�iii��y�f/C�77s (1z!•yt /�/1/ISP�-?.l.'l'r�'G7tr��dy �'�l•'z�US /�c�//uh��c �n-s�fP � `TI�a C',�;tY Gt�rs�2af9r�ru� �td�� {lLe ir�n�rC�" � 7�i2 �/{72?�'rf 5 //l�if� /l-CCvs'�� G/'7�� GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Expiain why you feel these has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusal made by an administrative officiaV, os an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeats or the Planning Commission. sk�t�s Seeh��- G�. /U8(�� Of {� �vr�v,��i �v�Ce � v� ic�;��ue gQC1a�'�c,9e�a �.;�pluc ��v !us/a; i'c�cL(y ��rtl�i'ca�rt C��cv<<C��*i�fics c � �t � �L/�'Gi>��1L�-'�� its75/f1L�L{,f'c�C�S.�� ll5 YCb�S/G'7� �2uS �`lw C, / C��.� �i- ,�' /� ��Y b�.zn �c�aic.�t'�� hi J�kz /�l��l�trnq lii'h7m�'ss«�t s��s.�� frr�`a� Q 5��/�� t'�rrieav, �il'cGt'G�-G o�cv�t�� /�zcc af�'�» � �7�� Attach addifional sheet if necessary) i�i'� sc� � ApplicanYs signature�/d �.:i, /�� 'Y�`�! ia� % Date a�cZ. �/` City agent ✓ � � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 99-07 date February 12, 1999 �� ,�� WHEREAS, the ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMLTNITY COiJNCIL, File # 98-309, has applied for an Appeal of a Site Plan Approval under the provisions of Section 64300(j) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, for property located on the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, legally described as Subject to Kasota Avenue, the part north of the centerline of said avenue of Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision No. 64, St. Paul, Minnesota; and �G'HEREAS, the Zonin� Committe� of the Planning Commission on December 29, 1998 and February 4, 1999, held a public hearing at which alf persons present were given an opportunity to be heard pursuant to said application in accordance �vith the requirements of Section 64300 of tlie Saint Paul Legislative Code; and W HEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its Zoning Committee at the public hearing as substantiaily reflected in the minutes, made the foilowing ftndings of fact: On July 29, 1998, Amoco Oil Co. applied for site plan approvaS of a self-serve gas and convenience store on vacant property at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. The proposed development includes a 3,500 sq. ft. building with 6 pumps under a canopy, and 42 parking spaces, which includes 12 spaces at the pump islands. There wiil be two driveways providing access to Kasota Ave. Twenty-three trees and 85 shrubs are proposed in the landscaping Qlan. 'I�he site plan was approved on Oct. 28, 1998 by Tom Beach, from the Dept. of License,lnspection, and Environmental Protection (LIEP), the City's site plari review coordinator. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has appealed the administrative approval of the site p{an based on a concem that stonnwater run-off from the proposed project into tlie surrounding wetland areas, particularly Kasota Pond, wit! cause fuRher environmental degradation of these �vetland areas and Bridal Veil Creek, which is west of the property. Section 62.10&(cj of the Zoning Code identiftes 11 criteria that the Planning Commission must find site plans consistent with, including (3), ��hich states: "Preservation of unique geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city and environmentalty sensitive areas". Although not specificalfy stated in the appeat, the appeal appears to be based on a concern that the proposed � moved by Fie1d seconded by in favor Unanimous against Zoning File #98-309 Page Two of Kesotution site plan is inconsistent with this criterion. The appeal also states that Tom Beach of LIEP informed the St. Anthony Park Community Council in Nov. 1997 that it could have no input on site plans, therefore the Council did not comment on this site plan when it was being reviewed in August-October, 1998. The St. Antlzony Park Community Council has spearheaded an effort to clean-up, protect, and if possible, enhance the natura) azeas around the remnant wetlands that remain of an extensive historic system of ponds, springs and wetlands in this area that drained southward to the Mississippi River through Bridat Veil Creek. Portions of Brida! Veil Creek still run on tlie surface approsimatety I,000 ft, nor[hwest of the project site. Kasota pond, directly south across Kasota Ave. from the project site, tias been ofpaRicalarcoacem to the Community Council. It is home to a wide variety of resident species and migratory waterfowl. The Counci! is concerned that additional stormwater runoff from tiie proposed development north ofthe pond cvitl harm the pond's water quality and its ability to suppoR these species. • 4. Kasota Pond is a State of Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources protected �cetTand, #62-259w. The DNR l�as informed City staff that the DNR has jurisdiction only over dzvelopment that directly affects protected wetlands up to the normal high water level. There are no regulations tliat affect development tl�aY occurs adjacent to wetlands in the �vatershed. In addition, staff from the Soif artd Water Board informed Ciry staffthat the state Wetland Consen'ation Act does not • prohibit drainage of stormwater to protected tvet]ands, as is proposed as paR of this development. . �, The stormwater management p[an originatty approved during site plan revieiv woald direct approximately one-third of the site's stormwater into a storm setver line that goes directly to Kasota Pond under Kasota Ave, The remainder ofthe site woutd drain to the smatl wetland on the southwest corner of the site, This is very simitar to the drainage pattern that exists today on the undeveloped site. In addition, stormwater runoff from Kasota Ave. itsetf also drains both to i{asota Pond and the smafl wetland in the southwest corner. This would continue under the proposed development. Overflow from the small pond afrer heavy rains e�'entually drains througli a sewer pipe to Kasota Pond. The en�ineering firm for Amoco, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., in an effoR to be responsive to the neighborhood's environmental concerns, has proposed revising the storm��'ater management plan to direct al l stormwater from tiie site to the srriall we8and in tlie soudm�est corner, which can serve as a sedimentation pond fo help filter o�t sand and otlier contaminanr ihrough evaporation and settling before any water overflow reaches Kasoia Pond. 6. The proposed Amoco site is poliuted by its former use as an incinerator ash dump. The Community Council is concemed 6oth about storm�vater drainage from the site after development and iu impact on surrounding wetlands, and also site construction, and the resuiting disruption ofTl�e polluted soils. Amoco lias performed a Phase lI environmental assessment of the site and is seeking a"no • � .�.os � Zoning File �98-309 Page Three of Resolution association letter" from the Minnesota Po(lution Control Agency (MPCA) through its VIC program. The VIC (Voluntary Investigation and C(eanup) program was established to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of polluted brownfield sites to return them to the tax roles and productive use. The "no association letter" would remove Amoco from responsibility for the existing pollution on the site, but not from any future pollution that might result from its activities. As part of its review, the MPCA is evaluating Amoco's construction and contingency plan for the site. Tfiis review includes an assessment of both the impact on the existing pol[ution on the site, and whether the project afrer construction will cause further harm to surroundin� �retlands. The MPCA may require Amoco to take fuRher mitigation measures as part of its constniction. MPCA review and approval of this project should be a condition of site plan approval. A meetins between Amoco and Community Council representatives was held on January ]2, ] 999 at the Community Council's offices. This meeting was also attended by staff from PED, LIEP, and tl�e Mi�mesota Pollution Control Agency. Amoco's written respaise to the concerns discussed at the meeting was submitted, in the form of a statement drafred by the project architect, Alan Nations. Also submitted was a letter from the projecYs civil engineers, RLK Kuusisto Ltd., documenting the changes to the stormwater management plan that Amoco has offered to make to minimize stormwater impacts to Kasota Pond. • 8. Regarding the site pla�t review process, atl site plan appfications are sent to the appropriate district council as soon as they are received. As indicated on the standard site ptan revie�v roformation sheet, district councils have an advisory role and may send comments to the site ptan review team, which attempts to address any issues raised. This information sheet is not routinely sent out to district cowicils with the site plan applications, so there may be some confusion about what input the district council fias, especially if there has been a change in staf£ LTEP staff have indicated they will drafr a cover letter to disvict counciVs that wifl be sent out periodically with site ptans, to explain to them the site plan review process. This should hetp efiminate any confusion or misunderstandin�. NO W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, that under the authority of the City's Legislative Code, the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council is denied, and the site plan for an Amoco self-serve gas and convenience store at tlie northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280 is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Amoco will revise its stormwater mana�ement plan for the development site, draining all stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct discharge to Kasotn Pond, as detailed in the letter from RLK Kuusisto Ltd., dated January 21, 1999. This will include insta(lation of a capskimmer inlet assembly and enlargement of the outiet pipe for the south�vest pond from 6 inches to 12 inches, subject to finai review and approval by Dept. of Public Works Sewer Division staff. 2. Amoco will connect its on-site storcnwater drainage system to any future trunk storm sewer line that is installed in tlie area to prevent direct dischar�e of stormwater into area wetlands. 3. Amoco �vill not plow or store snow from the driveways and parking areas into the area of the • pond on the southwest corner of the site. Zoning File #98-309 Page Four of Resolution 4. Amoco will keep the southwest pond free of any titter or other debris dumped into it, as weli as keep the rest of its site free of litter. 5. Amoco will receive a"no association letter" from the Minnesota Poilution Control Agency, and meet all requirements that may be imposed by the MPCA retated to mitigating negative environmental impacts of development on this site. 6. Amoco �vill al(ow the existing monitorin� cvell on site that wil( be displaced by construction to be retocated else�vhete on site as required by either the Environmental Protection Agency or the MPCA. Amoco wilt cotlect surface water samples twice a yeaz from the Kasota pond and southwest pond, wili have the samples laboratory tested to determine the presence of pollutants, and �vill submit the resutts to the office of Licensin„ Inspections, and Environmental ProTection. � U • C J �.,r,._ a �� ,�{oS � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 99-08 date Februaxy 12, 1999 VJHEREAS, Zoning Fi1e #98-309 was an appeal by the St. Anthony Park Communiry Councit of an administrative site ptan approvaS for and Amoco gas and convenience store at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280; and �VHEREAS, the Community Council appealed the approval afrer it was given bq staff because of a misunderstanding a6out the opportunity for community input during site plan re��ietiv; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plannin� Commission requests that LIEP's site plan review staff develop a cover letter or information sheet explaining the site plan re��iew process, and that information sheet be sent periodically to district councits along with site plan review applications. i moved by Field seconded by i n favor Unanimous � against Saint Paul Planning Commission � City Hall Conference Center 15 Kellogg Boulevard West ��-�-as A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul was held Friday, February 12, 1999, at 830 a.m. in the Conference Center of City HaII. Commissioners Mmes. Donnelly-Cohen, Duarte, Engh, Faricy, Geisser, McCatl, Morton, Nordin, Present: Messrs. Corbey, Dandrea, Field, Gervais, Gordon, ICramer, Mardel(, Mazgulies, Nowlin and Shakir. Commissioners Mmes. * and Messrs. *Johnson and *Kong Absent: *Excused Also Present: Ken Pord, Planning Administrator; Donna Drummond, Martha Faust, Nancy Frick, Tom Harren, Nancy Homans, Patricia James, Latry Soderholm and Jim Zdon, Department of Planning and Economic Development staff. I. Approvaf of Minutes of January 8& January 22, 1999 � MOTTON: Commissioner Fie1d moved npprova! of the minutes of January 8 ttnd January, 22, 1999; Commissioner FRricy seconded the motion which carried unanimousty on a voice vote. � II. Chair's Announcements Chair Morton announced that following this meeting; the Commission will be walking over to the Seventh Place Mall to look at the buildings that have been designated as historic. Mr. Aaron Rubenstein wilt accompany to point out some of the reasons why they have been designated for historiC preservation. III. Planning Administrator's Announcements Mr. Ford"announced that the City Council will hold a po(icy discussion meeting this next Wednesday. The focus of this meeting wil! be tlie "Housing" Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. There wilf be a staff presentation on tlie "Summary and General Policy" of the Comprehensive Plan; there will be a brief presentation on the "Tmplementation" Chapter; then extensive public comment: 45 minutes on affordable housing; 45 minutes on existing housing stock; and another 45 minutes on new construction. The City Council tvill fotlow up with their own discussion and action on the "Housing Plan" afrer that in subsequent meetings. The City Council has set the public hearing, wSiich is joint witl� the Planning Commission, on March 24, for the Ayd Mill Road Environmental Impact Statement. � N The City Council this week passed a resolution extending the moratotium on pawn shop development for another 30 days. Next week the City Council wi1( have on their agenda the Planning Commissioa's recommendation for modifications to the regulations on pawn shops, with some additional modifications of their own. - Zoning Committee #98 309 St Anthonv Park Communitv Council - Appeal of an adminishative approva! of a site plan for an automobile convenience store at the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue & Highway 280 (Donna Drummond, 266-6556). Commissioner Field noted that there was a motion that the fee be waived because as a result of the appeal, several changes were made to the site plan. MOTION: Co usioner Field n:oved denia! of the appeal and approva[ of the site p[an for an automobile conv ience siore ai 1Jae nnrtl:west corner of %asota enue and Highway 280 witl: conditions, wkicl: rried unanintously on n voice vote. Rezone property (two-family residential} to a(low Ave intersection) Patricia James, �4 (one-famity residential) to RT-1 property at 976 Hazeiwood Street (at Case � LJ Patricia James handed out fhe sub ' ute r o(ation for Zigmant J., Kanstul, which amends the � original resolution to say that t Planning C mission recommends that the City Council not approve the rezoning until e deed restriction s ing that the property must remain a zingle fami(y dwelling is recor ed with Ramsey County. � MOTION: Ca issioner Pie1d nzoved approva! of n uest Hazelwoorl Str et frorr: R-4 (one fami[y resi�lential) to R- (t for subdivis' n oJproperty, and t)tar ihe City Cour:cil not app is presenie hat a deed restriction statii:g thnt tke property m+ dwelling /tas been recorded by Rantsey County, whicl: carried to rezone.property at 976 vo family residentinl) to al[ow tve tlse rezoning m:ril evidence a single family slV on a voice vote. #98-323 Capp Industries Limited - Special condition use permit to a]]ow for Ryder Trs, Inc. which will operate a corporate(y owned store to lease or rent trucks, cnotor homes & automobiles at 1061 University Avenue (between Oxford & Lexington) - Donna Drummond, 266-6556. Commissioner Fieid stated that afrer some discussion, the Zoning Committee moved to lay this matter over to the next meetina, February 18, t 499, so that the district council and Ryder'I�rs, Inc. liave an opportunity to discuss appropriate conditions to make the proposed project more accepiable, if it is passed. #98-325 Calvin's Inc. - Special condition use permit to allow for shared commerciat parkin� in an institutiona[ lot at 242 Seventh Street West (beriveen Walnut & Cl�estnut) Vine Park Parking lot located on Chesmut Street - MaRha FausY, 266-6572. • 2 The City Council this week passed a resolution extending the moratorium on pawn shop �� ,t,�ps development for another 30 days. � Next week the City Council �vill have on their agenda the Planning Commission's recommendation for modifications to the regulations on pativn shops, with some additional modifications of their own. IV. Zoning Committee #98-309 St. Anthonv Park Communitv Councif - Appeal of an administrative approval of a site plan for an automobile convenience store at the noRhwest comer of Kasota Avenue & H'sghway 280 (Donna Drummond, 266-6556). Commissioner Field noted that there was a motion that the fee be waived because as a result of the appeal, several changes were made to tl�e site p{an. MOTION: Commissioner Field n:oved denial ojU�e appea! and approva[ ojthe site plan jor an automobile conver:ience store at tlte r:ortJtwest corner oJXasota Avenue and Highway 280 with conditions, whic/i carried unanimously on a vaice vote. #98-313 ZiQmant J. Kanstul - Rezone propeRy from R-4 (one-famity residential) to RT-1 (two-family residential} to allow for subdivision of property at 976 Hazelwood Street (at Case Ave intersection) Patricia James, 266-6639. Patricia James handed out the substitute resolution for Zigmant J., Kanstul, which amends the � original resolution to say that the Plannin� Commission recommends that the Ciry Council not approve the rezonin� until the deed restriction stating that the propert�• must remain a single � family dwelling is recorded with Ramsey County. MOTION: Cnnrnrissioner Field n:oved approval oja reqtrest to rezone property at 976 Hazelwood Street jron: R-4 (o�re fan:ily resirlentin/) fo RT-I (two-fami/y residential) to alloro for strbdivision ojproperty, ared thnt tlee Cily Couircil not approve Uae rezo�:ing until evitlence is presented tJtat n deed restricfinn staiing tleat iJrc property must ren:ain a single jamilv dwell[�tg lrns beeir recorded by Ranesey Catu:ty, wlriclr carried ru:anin:ously otr a voice vote. #98-323 Ca�p Industries Limited - Speciaf condition use permit to allow for Ryder Trs, 3nc. which wil{ oper�te a corporately o�vned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes & autornobiles at 1061 University Avenue (bet�veen Osford & Lexington) - Donna Drummond, 266-655G. Commissioner Field stated that after some discussion, the Zoning Committee moved to lay tllis matter over to the ne::t meeting, Febniary 18, 1999, so that tlte district council and Ryder Trs, Inc. have an opy�ortmiity to discuss appropriate conditions to make the praposed project more acceptable, if it is passed. #98-325 Calvin's Inc. - Special condition use pennit to allow for shared commercial parking in an institutional Iot at 242 Seventh Street West (bebveen Walnut cC Chestnut) Vine Park Pa�'kina lot located on Ches[nut Street - Martha Paust, 266-6572. L J MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, February 4, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. . � LJ City Council Chambers, 3" Floor City Hail and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard PftESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Engh, Faircy, Field, Gervais, Kramer, Morton, and Nowlin Carol Martineau, Donna Drummond, and Larry Soderhoim of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Fieid. c�Q _�as ST. ANTNONY PARK COMMUtJITY COUNCIL - Zoning File 98308 - Appeal of an administrative approval of site plan for an automobile convenience store. Donna Drummond presented slides and read the staff report. Commissioner Kramer asked if any ofthe six recommended conditions for site pian approval were new from theoriginalsubmissionofthesiteplan. Ms.Drummondstatediheoriginalsiteplanapprovaldidnotcontain any of these conditions. The original staff report had contained conditions 1 through 3, the subsequent memo has added additional conditions. Commissioner Kramer asked if conditions 1 through 6 are be}�ond what the original staff approved site ptan had. Ms. Drummond stated that was conect. Commissioner Faricy as(ced if it wasn't pushing things too far to require Amoco to pick up iitter near its property, for how wouldtheyknowwhaYsfromthestoreandwhatwouldbethrownoutawindow. Ms.Drummondstatedthat was a matter of judgement, whether the committee wants to include that. The community council has conducted annual cleanups of those ponds in the area and are dismayed that the proposed Amoco store may be yet another source oflitterthatthey would have to clean up. Whether or not thaYs an enforceable condition, is a matter of judgement. Commissioner Field said he consuited City Attorney Warner and he concurred that the final be it further resolved in the proposed resolution is inappropriately placed in this particular case. It doesn't belong on a resolution relating to this case and shoutd be a separate resolution. Commissioner Nowiin asked if the neighborhood is satisfied by the response they received from Amoco. Karlyn Eckman, Professor at the University of Minnesota of the College ofNatural Resources said faculty members have conducted research at the site and pond for a number ofyears. It is their collective view that this site is hydrological(y very active. Twenty-seven students who recently studied the azea felt that no deve(opment of any kind should take place at that site because it is I S feet of incinerator ash in a ��et land, and four students disagreed and felt that there cou{d be development with extensive muigation. They find it disturbing that the City hasn't considered the extensive amount of work that the neighborhood contributed to the site in terms of planning and trying to create a buffer site with some green space. Commissioner Nowlin asked what is below the ash. Karlyn Eckman replied that there is a c(ay and � piastic Isner that is under three of the drilling samp{es at about 22 feet. Two of the other samples went down 22 feet and found no liner, just fili materiai. There are a number ofpollutants in that site, including cadmium and lead. Below the ash is wetland. Zoning Committee Minutes Febr¢ary 4,1998 Fite Number 98-309 Page Z Heather Worthington - Executive Director of the Commuaity Council, stated they do not oppose the development of Amoco on this site, bnt oppose any development because they aze concemed aboat disturbance of the subsoit contaminants that aze located on this site. Commissioner Fazicy asked if they opposed any development there. Heather Worthington stated that the Community Council �vas hoping that Amoco would vacate that site and look for another site in the azea beca¢se of their signifcant concerns about the site. Commissioner Nowlin stated that the MPCA liked the fact that the site was going to be covered with an impervious surface and asked what they were hearing at the MPCA. Heathet Worthington stated that the MPCA is conducting a review on the hydrology on the site. They are concemed with this sife and have extended the (ength of review and the depth of that review for those reasons. Gay Larson, neighborhood resident, stated that she works with a group ofpeople called Citizens Concemed forHabitab]eNeighborhoods. She's concernedabouttUewatershed,congestionofthehighwayandstreets, safety, signage and noise in the commanity. Ray Stolting- BP Amoco, stated that they see themse(ves as partners with the Iocal communities, and believe in a very safe work environment, with no harm to hea(th or to the environment. The location is an ideal candidate for a convenience retail marketing location for three reasons. r1 U Amoco has spent a iot of money in the development ofthis marketing retail outlet location, � based on the fact tfiat it was zoned industriai. 2. Amoco shows that this is an economically viable site that won't generate a lot oftraffic off the highway. They anticipate about 500 customers a day, of which 10 percent will come from the highway, and the remaining cars will come from Kasota Avenue, cars that are already driving up and down Kasata Avenue. 3. This particular project represents a Brownfield site. Bro�vnfields aze a recent re�ulatory development that addresses how to bring contaminated properties back into productive land use. Amoco feets that their proposat would enhance the cuaent state of the land. The ash that sits out there has the potentiat to feach contaminants that are contained in the ash, and what they would propose to do is 6uild a convenience outletthatwould be blacktopped and paved with asphalt, thereby preventing any ground water infilttation and movement of contaminants. To do nothiag is not an option because people walking on this property are currentiy exposed to the ash and contaminants that are contained in that ash. Commissioner Field asked Ray Stolting to address some of the concems raised by the appeitanu, and the negotiations that went on in beriveen this meeting and the previous meeting. Ray Stolting stated that Amoco issued a position paper exptainirtg their view points. Commissioner Nowlin asked if they wou(d have to use pi(ings and what is underneath it. Ray Stotting said there will be some excavation as it is associated with the installation of the tanks, lines, and footings for the buildings. Tha MPCA is concerned about how they are going to mana�e that soil associated with the construction project. Part of MPCA's approval process is a review of the soi! management plan • u i Zoning Committee Minutes February 4,1998 File Number 98-309 Page 3 �q �� that will insure the safety of the workers. Amoco won't go forwazd without the MPCA "no association" letter because Amoco doesn't want to be held liable for that contamination. - Commissioner Faricy moved approval of the staff recommendations including conditions one through sizs, with four limited to the first sentence, and the Iast "be it further resolved" deleted from the resolution. Commissioner Kramer stated that condition five needs to state Amoco wil( "rather than has" received a letter. Commissioner Nowlin stated that Amoco is covering a brownfield site and it will be an improvement by reducing the poteniial for leaching of pol(utants into the neighboring two wetlands. The City should enlist Amoco's help in the monitoring of the two ponds. Surface water monitoring twice a year would determine whetherornotAmocoiscontributinganyproblemstothoseponds. Thatdatashouldbe providedtotheCity of St. Paul. The should become the seventh condition of site pian approval. Mr. Warner asked if the site plan review adequately addressed the preservation of the area'S geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the City and environmentally sensitive areas, as required by the Zoning Code. Ms. Drummond stated that the site plan review had looked at the impact on the broader area.. 7�he staff at the MPCA assured her that they are looking closely at this site and the surrounding area and the impact of this project on that particular property and the surrounding wettands. As a resu(t the MPCA may impose additiona{ requirements on development that wil{ protect the surrounding area as well as that site. Commissioner Faricy moved to deny the appeal and approve the site plan with seven conditions, and that there be a separate resolution from the Planning Commission, requesting LIEP Staff send a letter to district Councils with all site plans, explaining the site plan review process. Commissioner Kramer moved that the appeal fee be refunded since the appeal resulted in seven new conditions for site plan approval. Adopted Yeas - 7 Drafted by: Carol MaRineau Recording Secretary Tiays - 0 Submitted by: Approved by: � � Donna Drummond Zoning Section Litton Field Chair � MINUTES OF THE ZONfNG COMMITTEE Thursday, December 29, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. � PRESENT: City Council Chambers, 3"' Floor City Hall and Court House 15 Wesf Ke(logg Boulevard Faricy, Fielci, Kramer, Morton, and Vaught EXCUSED: Gordon ABSENT: Gervais and Wenci �4,`� "`� S OTHERS . PRESEIVT: Donna Drummond, Martha Faust, Patricia James, l.aurie Kapian, and Larry Soderhoim of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL - Zoning File (98-309) - Appeal of an administrative approvai of site plan for an automobile convenience store. Donna Drummond gave a s{ide presentation and reviewed the staff report. Ms. Drummond stated that the staff recommends denial of the appeaf and approval of the site pian with conditions. Upon question of Commissioner Faricy, Ms. Drummond explained that the mushroom cap skimmer-type structure in question would trap contaminants that wouid be on the surface of the water. Commissioner Vaught stated that technica{ly the staff recommendation shouid be that the Zoning Committee deny the appea{ of the Administrator's decision approving the site plan. �ather Worthington representing St. Anthony Park Community Council appeared. Ms. Worthington expressed concerns regarding the development of the site. Ms. Worthington further stated that they have received several complainfs about the level of traffic in that area. They feel that increased tra�c would be detrimental at this time, without at least having PED took at some solutions to the traffic in that area, such as a traffic light, or some other kind of signa{ to siow traffic. Another concern expressed by Ms. Worthington is that the city had nof been involved with the South East Economic Development (SEED) planning process, fora iarge industriai redevelopment area in Minneapolis which has been ongoing for approximately six years. She said that further encroachment and developme�t in this area is going to be probiematic, and suggested thatfurther discussio� and more investigation is warranted in this case. Ms. VVorthington stated that there was a duck kiil at Kasota Pond io the south of the site and further expressed concern that any pollution or contaminants that may be disturbed during development should be carefuliy monitored and someone be held accountable for them. !n response to Commissioner Field, Ms. Worthington said that the ducks died as a result ot the po4lutionfcontaminants in the water. Karlyn Eckman, adjunct professor at fhe CoOege of Natural Resources at the University of Minnesota appeared. Ms. Eckman stated that at least four peopie, including herseif, have done research at this site over a period of years. She further stated that there is concern over the maintenance of the pond in the southeast comer of the site. Ms. Eckman exptained that over the years ponds tend to trap sed'+ment and poilutants, and stated fhat they need to be routinely dredged and cleaned out, and responsibi{ity needs to be ascertained. � Eckman stated that the large Kasota pond will be negatively impacted by increased ligh5ng, tr�c, and possibility of even minor accidental spitis. She concluiied by asking the Commission to deny the application. Zoning Committee Minutes December 29, 9998 St. Anthony Park Community Councit Page 2 � Mary Jackson, of the Environment Committee for the St. Anthony Park Community Council appeared. Ms. Jackson stated that Ms. Worthington and Ms. Eckman have well summarized the concems of the councii, and aiso wou(d request fhaf fhe committee look things over again regarding this matter. At the question of Commissioner Kramer, Ms. Eckman stated that the revisions that Amoco wouid make, are not sufficient. She fuRher stated thaf there is still potential for run off and the fact that the detention pond is linked hydroponicaliy to the spring, there is potentiai for the contaminants to enter the ground water. In response to Commissioner Vaughf, Ms. Worthington explained tfiat fhey wouid appreciate having this item taid over to the next Zoning Committee meeting allowing the opportunity to possibly meet wifh Amoco to discuss some of the issues and the site pian. Ms. Wofthington further stated that the council understands the sites may be developed, they simply want to guide the development so that it is livable, safe and environmentaliy correct. Af fhe quesfion of Commissioner Vaught, Ms. Worthington stated that they would ciarify their concerns, and express what they would like to see happen if the devefopment would take p(ace. Alian Nations, architect for Amoco, appeared. Mr. Nations stated that they would be happy to talk with the appeilants. Commissioner Vaught moved to lay tfiis item over to the next Zoning Committee meeting to aHow all of the parties to discuss their concerns. Commissioner Kramer seconded fhe motion. Peter Warner, City Attomey stated that the sixty day provision wouid not be applicable, due to the decision th� the city is required to make has already been made. Commissioner Field stated that the Public Hearing is held open untii the next meeting. Commissioner Kramer suggested that either ponna Drummond or Larry Soderhotm copy the information and materia! and forward it to Comm+ssioner Johnson for input or suggestions. Adopted Yeas - 5 Dra ed by: . � Laurie Kapian Recording Secretary Nays - 0 Submitted by: UD�t1.�i�w"'�''°`c! Donna Drummond NorEhwest Team A�� ..��%/ .�� _ � C J February 10, 1999 � � � �� Donna Drummond Dept of PlanninD and Economic Develapment 1100 City Hall Annex 25 West 4th Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Deaz Ms. Drummond: I didn't realize when we spoke this moming that you were a person who is involved in the decision making process for this project. I will appreciate any advice you can give me as to how a resident of this community can better understand and appropriately participate in the course of this project - if there is any time left. Since the City of St. Paul erred in the notification process to District 12 Councii, we as citizens feel we have been taken advantage of; it seems only fair to give us time to learn, understand, and participate. . Thank you. �-� L.Ci�t �� (� �,G�� -- Mazgot Monson 22 Ludlow Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 � 651-644-3749 monso005 @ gold.tc.umn.edu � Lynne Grigor, IvID/SR MPCA, Sth floor 520 Lafayette Rd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Deaz Ms. Grigor: February 9, 1999 � Four days ago I Ieamed that property on Kasota Avenue neaz Kasota Pond has been purchased by AMOCO and approved by the City of St. Paul as a site for construction of a service station. After conversations with our District 12 Community Organizer, Heather Worthington, and a representative from Councilman Jay Benanav's office I was refened to you. I live in St. Anthony Park near the Hwy 280/Kasota interchange and know the azea we11. There were maay wetlands and a lake in this area before homes were bnilt and the communiry grew to the size it is today. AIl but Kasota Pond and a few other small designated wetIands aIong Kasota have been fiIled in. I am deeply concerned about all ackivity that will impact the weflands. I would like an explanation as to ihe impact on ground water connecting these sensitive areas when excavation occurs to provide footings for the structure, let alone to the depth required to accommodate the underground storage tanks. Due to the nature of wetland habitats, it would be prudent to position underground strvctures above the water table so as not to obstruct the namral flow of water. I would like to know if the MPCA is ptepazed to tell us how deep the water table is and what the relationship to it will be wken the ground is excavated for the substruciures? If flow is � obstcucted andlor reduced then our wetlands may be profoandty negatively impacted. I woutd like to know what measures will be taken to prevent runoff from entering the wetland on the property and Kasota Pond. If tfiere are ways to contain runoff, who monitors the owners to see if there is compliance? What will be done about the presence of heavy metals and other potentially toxic materials that have been previously identified at this site (cadmium, lead, mercury, boron, DDT, and herbicides)? What will be done about the pile of incinerator ash that was dumped there yeazs ago? The viability of these wetlands is critically linked Yo activiry adjacent to them, and any interruption itt their complex interconnections may have ramiftcations that could disrupt ihe ecosystem. The intricate web of life existing within these areas is extensive and may not be immediately obvious to the casual observer. Within Kasota Pond itcelf, and in addition to microscopic plant and animai life found there, there aze macroinvertebrates such as aquatic insects, crustaceans, and mussels. Some provide food for the aquatic birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and even other predatory insects, which have been identified from the pond and riparian region. Other invertebrates feed on plant materia} growing in the pond or that which enters it from the adjacent terrestrial habita� One common example is the many insect larvae that feed on organic particles that are decaying in the water, from those that shred coazse pieces of leaves and wood or scrape smaller particles of detritus from submerged surfaces, to those that feed on fine particles suspended in the water column. There are insects that feed on algae, or bore into submerged roots of vascular piants, and still others aze pazasitic upon other animai organisms. Many larvae aze aiso found deep within the subsuate. In short this azea contains a compiex web of life at the edge of our neighborhood, and it is important for us to preserve its integrity. At a time when wetland conservation is on the minds of everyoae who appreciates and understands the value of our natural habitats, wherever they may be found, it is our responsibility to be � good stewards of these resources. �`�'`�' � This community feels a strong sense of commitment towuds Kasota Pond and has demonstrated this in severai ways for many years. Annual clean-ups have been organized by the local scout troops and scout leaders have used the azea for field trips, University of Minnesota facuity and students have smdied the Canada Geese, Peregrine Falcons, and various mammals living on and neaz the pond. A U of M hydrologist and her students - have studied this pond for 7 years, and for several yeazs I have collected aquatic insects for use in teaching aquatic entomology graduate students at the U of M and elsewhere. Although in my heart I am especially moved by environmental concerns, there are some additional issues to consider when proposing construction on this site. Congestion regulazly occurs during peak uaffic flow on Kasota Avenue, and by adding ihe movement of 500 additional vehicles per day in and out of a service station, and at a place where cazs aze entering and exiting Hwy 280 (and the railroad crossing also frequently stops traffic causing cazs to be backed up to the Hwy 280/Kasota junction), safety issues aze raised. If the station is allowed to maintain a lighted 60 ft. sign 24 hours a day,.then light pollution is also a concern to those whose yazds wili be iliuminated. This neighborhood has already had to adjust to the impact of noise and air pollution from the railroad, Hwy 280, and the IJM busway. It is an additional insult to be expected to have a facility such as an AMOCO station in our backyards. I thank you for your consideration and look forward to hearing from you. �2C��c� /�� Margot Monson, M.S. Entomology 22 Ludlow Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 651-644-3749 monso005 G� gold.tc.umn.edu cc: Executive Committee, District 12 Community Council Jay Benanav, St. Paul City Council Moliy Shodeen, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Representative Alice Hausman Senator E]]en Anderson Donna Drummond, St. Paul Dept. of Planning and Economic Development • CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Colemorc, Mayor MEMORANDUM i • DATE: TO: FROM: RE: January 28, 1999 DEPARTMENT OFPLANNNG & ECOYOMiC DEVELOP�fENT Pamela'Nheefxk Direc7or 13 iVeu Feurrh Sr,eer Sairs1 Paul, M.�' S3102 Zoning Committee Donna Drummond, Planning Staff f' �s'L��w+-+ti"zl �`� �`�°S Te7ephane: 651-266-6655 Facrimile: 651-228-316! Zoning File #98-309: St. Anthony Park Community Council Appeal of an Adminstrative Site Plan Approval Introduction This is an appeal by the Community Counci{ of a site plan approval for an Amoco �as and convenience store on the northwest comer of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. The initial public hearin� before the Zoniu, C�nunittce was held Dec. 29, 199S. 'The matter was laid over and the hearin, held open to allow Amoco and St. Anthony Park Community Council representati�•es to meet and discuss the Community Council's concerns. Janu:�rv 12th Meetina behceen Amoco and St Anthonv Park A meeting bet�veen Amoco and Communit} Coimcil representatives �vas held on January 12th at the Community Council's offices. This meetina was also attended by staff from PED. LIEP, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Amoco's �vritten response to the concerns di;cussed at the meetine is attached, in the form of a statement drafred b}• the pro}ect architect, A1an Nations. Aiso attached is a letter from the projecYs civif ensineers, RLK Kuusisto Ltd.. documenting the changes to the storm«�ater manaLement plan that Amoco has offered to make to minimize storm«ater impacts to Kasota Pond. Communitv Council's Concerns and Plannina Staff Comment The Community Council's concerns fall into four main areas, as described in its «ritten statement to the Zoning Committee on Dec. 29th. These concerns relate to: 1) the SEED industrial redevelopment area in Minneapolis and its impact on St. Anthony Park; 2) traffic impacts: 3) sienaoe; and 4) environmental concerns related to development of this polluted site. The Amoco statement addresses these issues. "This memo includes additiona! planning staff comment on these issues, «�hich is given belo�c. SEED Industrial Decelopment. An e�tensive pfanning process has been under�vav o� er the past se�era{ years for the 300 acre industrial area immediately ��est of the ,amoco project site just across the border in Minneapolis. The SEED (Southeast Economic D.celopment) area, also known as the SEMI (Southeast Nlinneapolis Industrial) de�elopment, is a plan to rede�elop an area of railroads and old grain and manufacturino uses into office and lisht industrial uses. The Zoning Committee Jannary 28, 1999 Page Two proposed redevelopment wit( also inctude open space, bike and pedestrian traits, and a parkway that wi(I provide a major open space system for the area, including the deve(opment of permanent open water/wetlands that will support native plant and animal species. The master plan that has been deve(oped for the area is undergoing an extensive environmental impact analysis process similar to an EIS cal(ed an aliernative trrban area revietiv (pUAR). This review is to be completed by November 1999. Part of the review is related to an analysis of tra�c impacts. This revietiv is still beino completed, so St. Paul Public Works traffic staff cannot yet deteanine the impact on St. Pairl streets. However, based on preliminary data and analysis that has been done, Public Works staff feel there will rtot be significant traffic irr�pacts in St. Paul easi of Highcvay 280. Ti;e Community Council woutd like to create a ereen buffer behveen the SEED redevelopment and St. Anthony Park by conserving the remnant wetlands and open space in this area, inc(uding the Amoco property. Unfortunately, the current owners of the proper[y wish to develop it, and the development must be eva�uated a�ainst the City's current code requirements. The development cannot be denied on the basis that no further development of this area is desired by tbe Community Council. C� 2. Traffic Tmpacts. A revie�v of the proposed Amoco project by Pablic Works Traffic staff during the initial site plan review concluded that the development �vould not create unsafe traffc � conditions. A memo dated Januar�' 7, 1994, from �i'illiam Haeland, Pubiic idJorks Traffc Division (attached) reiterates that. TI�e Amoco statement elaborates on anticipated traffic impacts, statins that an estimated 500 vehicles « stop at the site, wifl190% (4�0) comin� from locat traffic alread� usins Kasota Ave. The remaining 10% (�0) «ill com: from the hish�va�•. 3. Signage. The proposed Amoco highwa� logo sien meets the Cih's sisnase reeulations The recommendations for netiv si�nage reeulatioi� developed b}' the Le�islatice Ad� ison Committee on Advertising Signs, and the proposed St AnThon} Park Specia! Sign District. referred to in the Communit} Council�s statement. would further regulate advertisiae signs. not business si�ns sucli as this. 4. Environmental Concerns. The proposed Amoco site is poiiuted by its former use as an incinerator ash dump. The Community Council is concerned both about storm« ater drainage from tlte sitz after development and its impact on surroundins «etlands, and aiso site construction, and the resultine disruption of the polluted soils. Amoco has perfonned a Phase II en� ironmental assessnent of the site and is seekin� a"no association letter" from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agencc (MPCA) throuQh its �'IC pro.�ram. The VIC (Voluntan Incestieation and Cleanup) program �ras estabiished to encourage che cleanup and rederelopment ofpoltuted brownfietd sites to retum them to the ta� roles and producti� e use. The "no association letter" ��ould remo�e Amoca from responsibitiq for the e�istin�� po[lution on the site. but not from am future pollution that misht resu(t from iU acti� ities. As part of its recie��. the b1PCA is e� aluatinR Amoco's construction and contineenc} plan for the site. If the MPCA issues the no association letter. it has determined that the � • proposed dz��elopment of the site �� ill do no further environmental harm. � ��,oS Zoning Committee • January 28, 1949 Page Three The MPCA is very aware of the environmental concerns of the Community Council, and is looking very closely at this proposed development. City staff do not have the expertise to determine whether the environmental concems aze sufficient to deny this site plan, and must rely on the MPCA's expertise. MPCA approval of this project, as evidenced by issuance of the no association letter, should be a condition of site plan approval. Conclusion and Staff Recommendation TBe proposed site ptan, as originally approved by City staff, meets all current CiTy codes and requirements related to stormwater management, traffic, signage, and use of the property. Amoco, in an attempt to respond to the Community Council's concerns, has altered the stormwater management plan to Iimit impact on Kasota Pond. Amoco has atso agreed to hook up to a future trunk (ine storm sewer if one is ever put in to protect tfie wetlands in the area from stormwater runoff from Kasota, High�vay 280, and adjacent developed sites. Therefore, the staff recommends deniai of the appeal, and approval of the sit: plan ��ith the follo�� in� conditions: 1. Amoco wi{I revise its stormwater management plan for the development site, draining al! stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct discharge to Kasota Pond, as detailed in the letter from RLK Kuusisto Ltd., dated January 21, 1999. This will include installation of a capskimmer inlet assembly and enlareement of the outlet pipe for the southwest • pond from 6 inches to 12 inches. subject to final review and approval b} Dept. of Public Works Sewer Division staff. 2. Amoco will connect its on-site stormwater drainage system to an}• future trunk storm sewer line that is installed in the area to ¢revent direct discharge of storm4vater into area �vetlands. 3. Amco w'ill not plo�c or store sno« from Uie driveways and parking area; in[o the area of the pond on the southwest corner of the site. 4. Amoco �vill keep ihe south�vest pond free of any litter or other debris dumped into it, as well as keep the rest of its site free of Iitter. Amoco wiii also routinefy pick up am iitter deposited near its property that is apparent has resulted from the operation of its store. �. The Minnesota Pollution Contro! AQency has re��iewed and approved Amocds construction and contingency pfans, and conducted any� refated environmental re� iews that it requires, and has issued a"no association letter" to Amoco for development on this site. Staff. subyect to Zonins Committee direction, �vilt tvrite an additionat findina to 6e added to the original findinss for the P{anning Commission resotution, describine the meeting that took pface on January ] 2th bet«een Amoco and Communit} Council representatives, and referencing Amoco's «ritten response to that meetin��. Staff also recommends that the Planning Commission resolution request LIEP's site plan re� ie�� staff to develop a cover letter or information sheet explaining the site plan re� iz.i Qrocess that is periodical{} sent to district councils aiong �cith site plan applications. � �� .05 • Mer�no To: Tom Beach, LIEP From: Wm. Hagland, Public Works Tra�c Division Subject: Amoco KasotaJ280 - SP# 202 Date: January 7, 1999 A review of the proposed Amoco site at Kasota Avenue and the Hwy 280 exit has sufficient sight and stopping distances to allow for safe ingress and egress. Accident history for the last several years does not indicate existing traffic problems. Our accident data reports that there have been sis accidents in the last five years. Should the proposed plan be built as approved, the Traffic Division has no reason to expect that it would contribute to an unsafe condition for motorists on either Kasota A��enue or the Hwy 280 � ramps. i Nations ana Co_ A R C H 1 T E C T O N i C S C� 75 Upton Avenue South � Minneapolis, Minneso fa 5547 Phone612-922-4409 ♦ Fax612-922-4409 "Reasonable Design for o Kotionat World" Response to Zonirtg Appeal by District 72 - 5t. Artthony Park Gommunity Council (SAPGG) for Proposed New BP Amoco Gorrenience 5tore on Kasata Avenue at Hwy 280 in 5t. Paul, MN January 25,1999 7h�s respor,se fo!Icws sznion Ly 52Cion issu=s ra'iszd in c decume•d prepared bytne SA�G: and orglnc�y pres2,�ie? tc tFe Zcniro k Go�R;-z=_, Plcrnir:y 5<oficr.� g7 Arcco duriny'Fe me2'ing cfthe Zor.ing Crm*;r,te2 onTuzs?cy, Dzcz'�e' �1�' 199?. A. G-ENERAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPEMEhfi CANGERNS 1. �ewirg the site as partofo gre�rspa�e arr�6u�ferzanebelween thelarge-s�o%aSEEDprojEetprcpcs� to the westofthe srte and the nerghborhaad.' 5a?GG cammertt seem4 to imp�y tha� same new form cE ownership 5hould be considered to oilow the lond fio • remain undwelcped ond act as a greenspace and bufirer area. BP Amoca con on{y speak to me currerzt sto�e af prope.�'y own2r5hip and the currerrt zonir.g cn that proQerty. The arrer� cwners wish to d�ve!op fihe eite and the zo�ir.g elfows for the cornenience store being proposed. As wili be noted befow, tne arrerr proposai satisaes o(f zaning regulatior.s imp�et� on the site by the currerrt zonir.g cod:. BP Amoco tnere�ore reG�sts approvai �f this projec� by the Zonina Gommittee. 2. `.. thega�✓com�eniexesiore wi/llkelyattractodd'dronalhundrEdsbf�ehides eath day to KasataAvemle. S.�PGG�equests thot arevisv oferisfi'�g anepate�fra/1rolfi'i prab/ems be conducte4prior to to.b'�g fu� action on iiieAma�a project " BP Amoco has es� imated that opproximately 103'0 of its daily customer bose wili come from rroF6c being pulled dire�iy or cFNwy 2b0. An estimated 500 tatal cnrs per day are art,icipated ztopping � r�is site. 90qa cr 470 cors will come from local trc�nc already using Kascta Avenue on a doily boeis cs commuters ro nnd from fih=_ local busire5�25 ai; eooy pres2rrt in fihe �2ighDCrhocd or laal res�d2rd'S ueir.c this 5eicr� c� Ko:ca Avenu=_. Or'ry 50 oddiiorcl vehicles ore artticiQated b=irtg added to the volume of tro�c currerNy urilizing this ir�ersection c K�a�e Avenee end Hwy 280 as a dired resuk oFthe BP Amoco Gonvenience 5'orz. The piornir�g sto� fios odvised BP Amoco, tnat t6e tro�rtc enyineer� fcr tF�e Girv c S'. Pcu' -av_ reviewed �ie currer cnd pcterttial iuturz troffic patterns on Kasai�o Avenuz includirg tn= oddmonal impec oi the propo5�d • com=nience store. 7he availabfe traffic data and accidertt records fcr thie section of K�aPa Avenue do not indicafie Proud mem6er of AIA - Amencan Instrtute of Architects and IC80 - Irtematronal Conference of 3uilding Offiaals �q .��s � B. ENV(RONMENTAL 15SUE5 1. Skonard 5pring BP Amao was not aware of the locntion of Skonard 5pring prior to a meeting between the SAGGG and BP Amoco on January 12,1999. The location of 5konord 5pring was ideniified to BP Amoca on a map at this me�fiing. The locofiion of the spring was in�cofied fio be approximctely 30 feet due west from the western edge of the prcperty. The source cf 5konard Spring wae rot de'ermined �t fihe me_=ting. SurEace stormw�er runoff from the �ite will be directed to thz southwe�t deter�ion pond wh=re it wili go througfi a "mushroom cap" skimmer, which dischargee ir�o 012" pipe focated under Kosota Avenue which drain5 irrto Kasof'a Pond Ic:aFed south of the propoeed Site. The proposed u5e of o"mushroom cap' skimmer wi?I N07 ailow arry poterrtiai floating petro!eum contamination or sedimerrtation ir�o Kasota Pond. The use of this device should greatly improve the watzr quality that todoy is currerttiy being discharged irtto Kaeata Qond. Surface 5tormwater runoff will be direcfied oway from the iderrtified {ocotion of 5konord 5pringe. 2. Nairrtenance of proposed BP Amoco deterrtion pond. � it is nc� orrticipos:d tna� soe proposed B+� Amaco so�rinwe� deterrion pond will need any a.^.usuai or 5peciai long- term mairrenance pian. Much c�the 5de area will be cwered wdh an imperviau� surface a:oncrete or ps�halt and f�lly bound:o by u ccncrete wrb/guttec It is not art� icipated thC fihere wili bz much ez�imertration associoted wi'n s`ormwo�zr rue �" This pcnd should be view2d in terms cFmeifienance thz same as any defi2rttion pond th� +5 located within the city or 5`. Paul. 3. Disposition oFmonitoring wells. 7he laa�ion cf the tF�ree existing monitaing wefis was ide�tifieE c the SAPGG/SP Amac nee'ing ci January 12> 1993. SP Amoco fios ogreed to ailv,v eiYner the EPA or MPG4 to come back an sRe ore� site construcsion and replace any additioral wells that may need to be abondoned due to s�e cons'ruc� ion. D`t`= thre< �isting welfs in quesion, one ie outside the property bourtdary lines of the eite ard e second is located in cn oreo r.ct to be grad?� and therefore should not 6e distur�ed. The third wili need to te atandoned and � is thie we.'.i locaticn which can be re4ecated os noted com�e. �'. Water quality from increased impervious surface. Plecs: refer to crocneC 4etse� by RLK K��usisto Ltd. They are tt�: c+vii es:glneers rcr tn� ;�s:e� ar,d hcv_ workec w'r rne city'S ?r.dinzering s`ct"r in d?s�gni�g revieion5 to th? gradir�c piar end propxing ?:*:e :^�� Gf{c�cn c c "mus��room-cap" skimming d<vise in the reterttion pond. • ' currer� problema G'rty traffic engineers hwe determined that the proposed BPAmoco projed would not udversely � affed these establiehed patterne. BP Amoco conars with this appraisal and belfeves that the fivo curb c�ts proposed for the project wil( allow for a free flow of trcEFic ortto and off the site. 5uch a flow ie of vital cancern fio the success of the future operotions o�the store. _ 3. 5APGGappcs� the%rgeAmaosign. Thfs issue hos t�vo parts, 5ize and werall heigh�. BP Amoco s proposed signage meet tne existing zoning aiteria os shown below: Allawable 5igrage Area: 2 x LF of street fro�tage i.e. 2 x 444.38 - 888.76 5F Acfivaf 5ignage Area Proposed: Building: 106 5F Mom�me<t: 70.8 5F Pylon: 140 5F Totc( Signoge: 3993 5F < 888.76 SF Allowed Allowed Neight: 37.5 feet as mea5ured above the roadbed of the odjace�t werpaes for fihe Sign. Propo�ed Height: Nct to exceed 37.0 feet abwe the roadbed of Nwy 280 as measured by a certified survey prepared by Eagan fields $ Navak Inc. totai oPproximate signage height wiN be 65 {e�. 6rand signage is considered io be oi vitai importance to any retAil business. In a busines5 :ucn as BP A�r:oco it ie � wn5idere� to be even more so. 7he proje�t signog is well wffi-dn the limits szi by the zonirg code in both eize and heigFt. BP Amoco therefore reque�te oppraval o{the signoge ae propo�ed. 4. /ssues with the na a5saioh'an lelter ond MPG4 6P A��rtoco agrees wTh'ne SAPGG thc� arry corttomincrior+, which results from the site bus�re5s operatior�, whlch is ceu=.ed by BP Amoca, should be the responsibil'ty of BP Amoco. Gurrer� corporatz poiicy sta�es that EP Amoco will bz committed to tne safety, heolth and the ernironmert�. Our commitmertt to saE=iy, heakn and the ervironmer includes: prwiding an inju.ry-free environmertt, preverrting poilufion, earning public trust and esing eff=_ctiv= manag_rrert systems to accomplieh these objectives. Th= "no association" �etter which will b 155U? to BP Amoco by the MPCA wifi state that 6P Hmoco wili N07 be hela responsible for the exisiing cort'ramination ALRFADY on the properry which wos N� cc�se by BP A,moco. i r,e proposed deve(opmert of t�is site irto a BA Amoco corrvertienc.< retai! rntie� wili reeet� ir. canstructirr on p5D4c!? pn cancre� e drivew�} / parking area. Thie will oct to encapsuffi= the exi5ting corcmination ossaiated wr t;�e former c=.h dump. By in;tallirg an impervioue surEace tne cortinu� leechirg of ccromin�icn frcr.: the as � as��r wi!i bz prev_�ied. Tne impervieus suTCce should preveri a,ry fu�nzr miy reron c* cc,�smiru�ion tow.Td . Kes� a �ond. • ��'`� � 5. Paterttial for spi{fs and acddertts. BP Amoco is awore th� the poterticl for minor spilis af pelroleum products could occur. BP Amoco has on o$'iciai corpor�re policy cf ZERO TOLERANGE for spilis. At the SA�GG and Amoco meeting of Jaruary 12,1999 the BPAmoco No Spili Procedure was discussed. This procedure ou;lines the necee:ory steps tnot should be taken by tonker truck drivers to meefi the ccrporote spill ZERO 70LERANGE crfferia when handling petroleum delivery crt B? Amaco focifities. A(I drivers mu�t go through product delivery training, testing and certifiwtion with the No Spiil Procedure beEose they are able to deliver product to markefiiag outlets. The BP Amoco Emergency Response Plan was o�so dieas5ed at the S.APGU SP Amoco meeting of Jonuary 12, 1999. This plon is irttended for use by BP Amoco per5onnef when responding to incid?r�e at morketing facilities. The plan cwers: inciderrt rezponee procedures, defines and assigns rol:s ond responsibilities of the response team, prwid25 incidertt respor.se report farm5, prwide� o safety action checkli� autiining ccrarts to be token during an incider�, a lisfi cf regulatory agency corttc�s with phone numbere, and iderrtifies the emergency reeponse corttrador firm os well as c list aFgeneral co�troctors with tne servi:es tha't they prwide. • 6. Disiusoance a4 s+gnmcartt subsai co�aminacrs BP Amoco agrees that this �ite is a former Elm Stre�` ash dum? tnc� corrtoin7 incin2rmor esh previously dumped on si'e. A Phase il Emiror,merrta! Assessmer� Reporr perforned by 8P Amoco ne�ed tnc tnere were metals, �<�;�� p,r orgonic hydrocarbon cor,tomination oiready located cn the properry. BP Amcte has shared the Pra;� li reporr wi�n thz M?GA and hos reque�ted a"nc associat�cr' I_�tter from tr: egercy. 6aore i�uing the "nc o:>ocia'ion" I�er the MPGA will review the proposed s�e con5ruction ond ape�oiion plan5 tc ensure that tfi: proyoeed conetruc�icn cciivities will NOT mak� the situation rela':d to the existirg corrtcmir:c�ion worse. R is the corporaiz policy cf 6P Amoco to oper¢tz in a pruderrt monner to 2n5ure safety, health, and tn2 ervironme.�*. 7. lncrea� traH'c, nvise, /ighfi�g Zoning regufa'ion5 routineiy s� limits Gnd dz5ign criteria w�th regorc�s to the5= issues. Tho zonirg tode of St. Pcui is no di�erert!. Tnis project ho5 compl ied with oll regulations of the currerrfi code including r�e is5ue5 note� obwe cr,d hos been so apprwed by the pianning StoF 7he SAPGG ae5um?s th� th:r2 wi!I be cr ac'�ver=? impo� upar the wilClir'e ir Kas�ta Pond ecros5 KaSCa Avenue, par� icularly or bird orc rep��iz speci?= cue rC site operation5. BP Amocc f::is tnut the zonir.g code dev=_loped by 'rh: :ity of S`. Peul fiok� irio cccourr issues essccicrzd witn 5!i°_ CC?� chon5 ase was d��_!oQ?d ta mirL��i� Ofry G�'?' imcac or cd;ocert` h umar cr,a wiicliie hcoitc. The D�GP95?: 5�i? 9i�a6 fi45 5 ??n d?5ign2G t� tR°_E`: Q�I 2xl ZOrltxj L�?: Q2� ny t�< c� c 5'. Feal. 6? l�TGC6 �%�IS IS WGL'{� C2 17RC1� iC �f0�'u 1' T'v 6 S ighsef sanGarC a� re;u �G�1C , " tt7G� ftG' Wt41C^. ?: w';T2fi IR tCi? GUtYE".� • ZOflit!G CG�?. - .- / \ Engineering • Planning • Surveying • Landscape Architecture • KUUSISTO LTD �� 1�� £ ST. 1959 �. January 21, 1999 Donna Drummond City of St. Paul 1500 City Hall Annex 25 West 4�' Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Proposed A.moco Food Shop, NW Corner Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. Deaz Mrs. Dnuumond: Following our January 12 meeting, it was requestad that we submit a letter to you explaining our efforts to alleviate the concems of the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council. This letter documents the changes that were made to m;n;m;ze the storm water mana�emeni impacts. Mr. Alan Nations is working to prepaze a summary of the planning and environmentai concems. � Under existing conditions, approximately one-third of the undeveloped Amoco and the adjacent Kasota Avenue right-of-way drains into storm sewer that outlets directly into Kasota Pond, which is located on the south side of Kasota Avenue. The remainder of the site drains into the pond on the southwest comer of the site. Our eazlier submitted plan mainiained roughly the sazne drainage pattern. It was suggested that we revise our Grading Plan to capture ail of the runoff from our site and route it to the on site pond. This change has been made to our pians. According to the calculations performed by the City of St. Paul engineering staff, the existing pond would not hold the 100-yeaz storm event without increasing the size of the outlet pipe. City staff recommended also revising the Grading Plan to remove the existing 6" outlet pire and replace it wirh a 12" pipe. This revision has also been made. In addition to the above revisions requested by the city, we have also revised our plan to include a mushroom-cap skimming device that will be constructed on the end of the pond outlet pipe. A figure has been attached showing the device. This shvcture �vill improve the «•ater quality discharged from this pond through the outlet pipe to Kasota Pond by physically obstructin; floatables including sediment from entering the outlet pipe. Additionally, the SAPCC had expressed a long-term concern to re-route the dischazge from this pond and the runoff from Kasota Avenue right-of-way into a tnuil: line storm sewer. The current design provides for a connection to such a trunk line sew�er if one is • constructed, and Amoco has offered to participate in the cost of makinL a connection. � O�ces: Hibbing • Minnetonka • St. Paul • Twin Ports i6121 9 3 3-09 7 2 • 6110 Stue Circle Drive • Suiie 100 • Minnetonka, MN 55343 • FAX (612) 933•1153 � We hope that these facts will aid you in your preparation for the December 29,1998 public hearing for the project. Feel free to call me if you have any further questions or would like more information. - Sincerely, � Lee Koppy, Project Engineer RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. � • .4�� .•.. .�:` .;-_��: ir _ -,=<<- .,<<,;;..=> . , '. =�., CAP SKIMMER NOTES: Concreie and materials conform to ASTM G478 standard specification for "Precast Reinforced Manhoie Sections" with 4i/2% to 7% air entrainment and 4,000 P.S.i. concrete strength_ 2. Mn/DOT ring casting 790-2 (Std. P1ate 4108) embedded as shown. Grate or cover fumished by ofhers. 3. Top to have smooth trowel iinish. 4. Rein(orcing: (Rebars as scheduled or equivalent W.W. fabric) (2) �4 bars in each stem horizonta( (3) r4 bars in each stem vertical Vertical walls �Q(.W. fabric Area = 0.20 in yft_ Top slab: Top r3 @ 4" O.C. each way Bottom �4 @ 4" O.C. each way (3) HANDLING HOLES FOR LIFTING / f �/ �� /� � �� \ \ \ � � I � `\ O �\ \\ � EMBEDDED RING CASTING --y � /� ` 6'� i 1 O / 'I' �/ I �L� f20° (TYP. ) 4 �� 78 �� _� m � � M � � � - ,;.: . . ,, . . .. . <- � s. •.a' v�. .d•. � � � —48�� MANHOLE —� � . . RISER ; f ELg RIVER CONCRETE PAC MItR�1POLLS, bQHN60iA pp2E DAAWB7G NQ: 11577 �,�'`�`�� St. Paui Planning Commission Zoning Committee December 281998 Appeal by District 12 - Saint Anthony Park Community Councii (SAPCCj Re: Amoco Automobile Convenience Store Northwest Comer of Kasota Avenus and Highway 284 A. GENERAL PLANNiNG AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS It is not evident that DNR and Saint Paul zoning and pianning officials have reviewed the proposed Amoco compiex in light of the large-scate SEED re-devetopment immediately west of the site. There are multip{e issues surrounding the SEED re- industrialization. SAPCC has been very concemed about the potentiai for multiple_ negative airshed and watershed impacts, as weii as the potential for greatly increased eastbound trafric into the neighborhood on Kasota Avenue. In principle, SAPCC views any additional development and industrial growth in this comer of the district with very serious concern. The Amoco site Iies within an area viewed by SAPCC as a buffer between the neighborhood and the SEED projec� SAPCC has been working on a broad long- term plan and vision to protect and conserve remaining greenspace and remnant natural resources. SAPCC has worked for severai years toward this goal through co�sultations with DNR, MNDOT, Union Pacific and other property owners. The Qending purchase by SAPCC of land from Burlington Northem for community gardens is a first step in creating public greenspace on the western edge of our � neighborhood. Acquiring additional property in the vicinity and conservation easements around the ponds and wetlands are envisaged. Kasota Pond is integral to our neighborhood history and to our future vision. Although the EPA has made considerable effort to include SAPCC in their planning for the Valentine Clark site, St. Paui officials have shown littie interest or involvement in either the SEED project or SAPCC's planning efforts. Therefiore, SAPCC requests that City officials review the Amoco application in light of the SEED project and in consideration of District 12-initiated pians for greenspace and buffer zone, and consult in further detail with District 12 representatives Ellen Waters and Bob Arndorfer before taking further action. 2. Consideration has not been given by planners to truck and traffic issues associated with a new gas stationiconvenience store that is likely to aitract additionai hundreds of vehictes each day on Kasota Avenue. FuRher, the site is immediately adjacent to the Minnesota Transfer railroad crossing, which ties up tra�c several times daily on Kasota Avenue. The Amoco east property line is directly across from the Ftighway 280 exit ramp, where traffic tie-ups are common. These two existing areas of congestion (28C off!on ramps) and mandatory tie-ups (railroad crossing) ai either side of the proposed Amoco station wifi mean that vehicies wiil have difficuity accessing and exiting from the station, hence increased emissions, noise, and poiential for accidents. There is already a gas station (Food and Fuel) several hundred feet east where tra�c congestion is aiso a problem; additional vehicular trips to the proposed Amoco � siation may increase congestion aiong Kasota Avenue and into Saint Anthony Park. Therefore, SAPCC requests that a review of existing and potential traffic problems � be conducted prior to taking further action on fhe Amoco appiication. 3. District 92 has been actively opposed to increased iarge signage, and recen8y drafted the SAP Special Sign District Plan. in principle, SAPCC is sVongiy opposed to the proposed large Amoco sign adjoining Highway 280. The proposed large scale, high-intensity lit sign is considered to be aesthetically incompatibie with the neighborhood. ' - - Therefore, SAPCC requesfs that Amoco conform to cify and Disfrict 12 standards in signage; any out-size signage shouid be designed in consuitation with the District 12 Executive Director. 4. SAPCC wishes to raise severa( accounfabi(ity and liability concems. FurtFier degradation to the portd and wettand habitats are unacceptabte and undesirable to SAPCC and its residents. Any property owner, public agency or party confributing to future degradation shoufd be heid accountable, responsibie and liable. SAPCC questions the validity and wisdom of issuance of a"no association" letter removing - Amoco as a responsible party for the existing poliution on the site. In natural resource managemenf, fhe accepted faw of uninfended consequence states fhat there is always a possibitity of unforeseen impacts. Leakage or contaminant release as a result of disturbing soi! in a former ash dump, possibly at some time in the future, shouid not be discounted. If it does happen, who then wiil pay, if Amoco is not to be heid responsible? It is inappropriate for MPCA to issue a no association letter for property known to ba heaviiy contaminated with pesticides, mercury and • other foxic materials at a hydrofogicalfy active site adjacenf fo a residential neighborhood. in addition, there is the issue of liability and responsibility for minar spiils, leaks and breakage thai occur at any gasoline filling siation and that may enter the pond indirectly. Therefore, SAPCC opposes the "no association" letter and requests MPCA to review this issue. In addition, provision should be made by Amoco for monitoring and appropriate clean-up of smalt teaks, spilis, and breakage that might occur in the immediate vicinity (for example, a customer tilis a lawn mower gas can whPch fails out of the back of a pick-up; or the odd customer who forgets his gas cap resulting in a minor spill on Kasota Avenue, with gasoline draining into Kasota Fond). � �� 05 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES' � 1. Skonard 5pring The proposed Amoco complex is focated approximatety 100 feet from historic Skonard Spring. The smali existing we8and remnant to be used by Amoco as a detention poFld is roughly 50 feet from Skonard Spring, to which it is hydrologicaily linked. The site is active hydrologicaily as is adjacent terrain. Leachate plumes in the immediate vicinity from a very large number of sources have already been documented through the recent SEED AUAR. There is a concem that petroleum-based contaminants entering the proposed Amoco detention pond witi move fateraity underground, possibfy entering the active groundwater system, the pond, or spring system. Skonard Spring historicaliy flowed southward into Kasota Pond and was a source of_ _ recharge. About twenty years ago it was reconfigured and is now ditched fo the north. - SAPCC has envisaged that spring water be re-routed to Kasota Pond via an underground conduit (under Kasota Avenue) in order to recharge the pond and enhance water qualfty and oxygenation. Assessments of high wates levels will need to be reviewed in this instance. 2. Maintenance of proposed Amoco detention pond. The proposed Amoco southwest detention pond will need routine maintenance to remove debris and litter. After a period of years there is a possibility that the pond will need dredging to remove and detoxify sediment and contaminants. A long-term maintenance plan shoutd be developed. Amoco's responsibifity for detention system � mairtenance and future remediai treatment of its proposed detention pond shouid be clear. 3. Disposition of monitoring welfs. Three EPAlMPCA monitoring weAs are located an the site of the proposed Amoco station(convenience store. These weils should be permitted to function to ensure community safety in the future. 4. Water quality from increased impervious surface. Current thinking in wetland ecology and watershed management is to abandon the oid practice of using naturai ponds and wetlands as convenient places to discharge waste and runoff as unsustainabie. It is weil known that increased imparvious sufiace ar�a means increased and rapid runoff. Replacing the current six-inch outlet pipe with a 12- inch pipe for the southwest pond will still allow for petroleum-contaminated overflow to enter Kasota Pond in a severe storm event. The southwest pond is directly opposite a breeding colony of painted turtfes, which witi tikely be grossly impacted by any petroieum effiuent, even if it is indirect. Aithough painted turtles are not rare or endsngered, it is uncommon to find them in an urban industriafized area. They should be protected. Kasota Pond has already been negatively impacted by runoff from Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, primarily through elevated conductivity levels (road salts), contaminants (anti-freeze, petrofeum and motor oil) and siftation. SAPCC has already initiated disCUSSions with MNDOT to divert runoff away from the ponds and to restore affected habitat. Less, not more runoff should be a planning objeCtive. .• 1. This statement was prepared by U of M facuity who have conducted prior research at the site. 5. Potentiai for spiils and accidents. � It is expected that minor spiils of petro(eum producfs will occur. While individual accidents may be insign�cant, cumulative impacts over time are unavoidabte. Even small quantities of petroleum products entering fhe pond will drama6caily decrease the buoyancy of ducklings and goslings, as well as adult birds. One such incident was - witnessed by U of M researchers at Kasota Pond three years ago, when LaCanasta Foods discharged a small amount of oil into the pond resuiting in a duck kill; some wood ducks were capfured, c(eaned and reteased by U of M students. The proposed gasoline filing station has the potential to destroy the remaining wetlartd ecosystem characteristics with only a minor, unaftended spili. A more serious spill is also a possibility, however remote. As noted above, liability and responsibility for immediate ciean-up and longer-term remediation in such events must be clearly specified. 6. Disturbance of significant subsoi( contaminants. The site is fhe former Elm Street ash dump, and is thought to contain a 15-foot layer of incinerator ash. Historicaliy, the site was a we8and and the north side of Kasota Pond, which was fi!!ed in with ash and other materials. Various subsoii foxins have already been detected in the Phase II Environmentai Assessment. With disturbance of ash deposits for construction of the proposed Amoco station there is potential to release pollutants into_ groundwater, the -_ area is known to be active hydrologica((y and so lateral movement of contaminants through groundwater is possibte if not iikely. There is potentiat for a range of contaminants to be released inYo the pond and groundwater. A2 a minimum, monitoring of the pond and weUand remnants for the full spectrum of identified contaminants should be done on a continual basis in the future should the site be disturbed. The Phase 2 Environme� �ta{ Assessment repo�t {p. 4) notes the presence of pesticides, but is not • specific as to type, volume or a.i. These pesticides need to be specified and monitored in pond water in the future, to protect members of the public who use the pond for recreation or study. Additionally, funds to carry out future monitoring activities will need to be identified. - 7.Quality of habitat — increased traffic, noise, lighting. Currentiy the pond and associated wetlands are heavily used by migratory waterfow! as weil as resident popufations of songbirds, hawks, owfs, and woodpeckers. Reptiies and mammals such as pairtted turtles, tiger salamanders and other amphibians, woodchucks, raccnon, fox and mink are resideni. The pond is ihoughf to have limited invertibrate use, although presenc2 0� speciated fairy shrimp and mollusks neads to be verified. Limited invertibrafe presence is irrelevant, however, because the site stiil functions as a viable ecological and hydrological system despite its location in an industrial area. The site demonstrates good species composifion despife salf runoff from roadbeds, and despife +ndustriat pressu� on all sides. There is a concem that increased vehicular traffic, noise and bright lighting (especially during nightime hours) wiil have an adverse impacf, particularly on bird and reptile species. it should be noted that a number of U of M faculty have expressed a unified opinion that further degradation and encroachment of the pond and associated wetiands would represent an unrecoverable loss to the city of Saint PauL The pond's G7aracteristics are highiy unusuai +n an urban, industrial setting, and Cannot be recreatsd elsewhere. Consideration of Kasofa Pond as simply a wet detention pond or as a discharge catchment is insufficient. Protection and conservation of the pond and associated wetiands should be a priority for planners, not onty from a community perspective, but • from a natural resource management perspeetive as well. Other communities in Saint . � �c�5 � Paut and Roseviile have restored wetiands to the extent of converting former strip malls and shopping centers to functioning weUands. SAPCC takes the Phaten creek watershed as a modei for possible restora6on of the Kasota Pond watershed system. The proposed use for the site is therefore incompatibie with District 12's vision for the area. - A fundamental tenet of natural resource management is fo do no harm. lt is our view fhat there is significant potential in this instance to cause irreparable harm to this wetiand sysfem. The Zoning Committee is urged to deny the application for the proposed automobile convenience store at this site. �� DEPARTMENT OF PLANMNG & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMEN2' Pamel¢ Wheeloc7� Director CITY OF SAIN'I' PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: January 14, 1999 Zoning Committee 25 West Fourth Street Satn1 Paub MN 55102 Donna Drummond, Planning Staf�or.,.c�n.�.«.-.,.s-� c�q ��E�S Telephon¢: 651-266-6655 Facsimile,- 651-218-3261 Zoning File #98-309 - St. Anthony Park Community Council: Request for a further iayover to the February 4th Zoning Committee meeting. As you will recall, this is an appeai by the Community Council of a site plan approvai for an Amoco gas and convenience store on the northwest comer of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. � Amoco representatives met with representatives from the Community Council on Tuesday, Jan. 12th, to discuss the Council's issues, as outlined in their statement that was handed out at the public hearing on Dec. 29th. I also attended the meeting, along with Tom Beach from LIEP, and Lynne Grigor, an environmental geologist from the Minnesota Poliution Control Agency. There was discussion about a whole series of issues, including the following: 1j 2) 3) 4) 5} 6) 7) 8) 9) s signage 24 hour operation traffic stormwater management and limiting impact on adjacent wetlands status of the three existing monitoring wells on the site litter and trash lighting Amoco policies regazding spills and emergency response pollution on the site and MPCA's review of Amoco's development plan Amoco agreed to respond to each of these issues in writing. Tlus statement could not be ready in time for the January 14th Zoning Committee meeting, therefore staff is recommending a further ]ayover of this matter to the February 4th meeting. cc: Alan Nations, Nations and Co., project azchitect Heather Worthington, St. Anthony Pazk Community Council c�a.-�as �::_:.•-: . - _-. 'ZONING COA41ZTT88 STAFF RBPORT ' " ' � "' �� o. : - ' _ aaaveea=�aaaasa�aasav==�aza=aa " • .._.._. ..._,:,_.. ._— -, . -3Q9 ..:- : _, . .._ r - . -- -�� - ..._ . _ : ..--- ,_, .. �_"� = .FILS # 98 1. APPLICPSIT: ST ANTFdOIdY PARK COM'SCTNITY COTJNCIL DATS OF HSAR2NGi 12/29/98 2. CLASSIFICATION: Appeal of Site Plan Approval _ 3. LOCATION: Northwest corner of Kasota Ave:�and Aighway�28Q '� .} _ � pLAtIfIIL•IG DISTRICT: 12 � 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subject to Rasota�Avenue, the part IIOTth OP th0 centerline of said avenue of I,ot 2, Auditor's Subdivision 2SO. 64, St. Paul, Minnesota. , 6, PRESENT ZONIN'G: I-1 ZONING CODS REF£RENCE:'S62.108(c) & 64.300(j) 7. 5TAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: 12/21f98 SX: Donna Drummond 8. DATE RECEIVED: 11/23/98 DEADLINE FOR ACTION: O1/22/99 A. � B. C pIIRPOSE: Appeal of an administrative decision approving a site plan for an Amoco self-serve gas and convenience store. pARCEL SZZE: A triangular-shaped parcel of 80,286 sq. ft., with 444 ft. of £rontage on Kasota Ave. EXISTTNG LAND DSE: Vaoant. D. SIIRROUNDING LAND IISE: . North: Railroad right-of-way and industrial uses in an S-1 zone. East: Railroad right-of-way, Highway 280 and residential uses beyond in I-1 and R-3 zones. South: Kasota Pond and industrial use5 in an I-1 zone. West: Industrial uses in an Z-2 zone. E. ZONING CODE CITATION: Section 64.300�j) describes how the plazning or zoning administrator's decisions may be appealed to the Planning Commission, as follows: "The grant or denial of approval by the plaruiing or zoning adminstrator is subject to appea2 to the planning cor.�m3ssion by any person, firm or coxporation, or by any office, department, board or bureau affected by a decision of the planning or zoning administrato: within thirty (30) days a£ter the decision appealed from shall have been served either in person or by mail upon the owner of the pzoerty which is the subject matter of the decision." Section 62.108(c) includes the criteria againsti which site plans muse be reviewed. • F for�constructionoof a trailer king lotlthatPwasenever builts$ Zoning File �98-309 �--_ - �- _ Page Two ,-_ -:.��,.:.� ,:: ._:-�-=J._�:.. � G.�. DISTRICT COIINCIL R8COI�II�LNDATZON: The St. Anthony Park Community Counci2 is the applicant Por this appeal. _..-._.... _ . _ . . _.. _ , - -- --. . . . . ._ . --...... . :..._.,._; :. H. FINDINGS:� �' 1. On July 29, 1998, Rmoco OiZ Co, applied for site plan approval of a self-serve gas and convenience store on vacant propeYty at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave, and Highway 280. The proposed development includes a 3,500 sq. ft. building with 6 pumps under a canopy, and 42 parking spaces, which includes 12 spaces at the pump islands.� There will be two driveways providing access to ICasota Ave.- Rwenty-three trees and 85 shzubs are proposed in the Sandscaping plan. The site plan was approved on Oct. 28, 1998 by Tom Beach, from the Dept. of License, Inspection, and EnvironmentaZ Protection (LIEp), the City's site plan review coordinator (see Attachment 1). . - � •� 2. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has appealed the administrative approval of the site plan based on a concern that stormxater run-off from the proposed project into the surrounding wetland areas, particularly Kasota Pond, will cause further environmental degradation of these wetland areas and Bridal Veil Creek, which is west of the property. Section 62.108(c) of the Zoning Code identifies 11 criteria that the Planning Commission must find site plans consistent with, including (3), which states: "Presezvation oE unique geologic, • geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city and environmentally sensitive areas". Although not specifically stated in the appea2, the apgeal appears to be based on a concem that the proposed site plan is inconsistent with this criterion. The appeal also states that Tom Beach of LZEP in£ormed the St. Anthony Park Community Council in Nov. 1997 that it could have no input on site plans, therefore the Council did not comment on this site plan when it was being revzewed in August-October, 2998. 3. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has spearheaded an ePfort to clean-up, protect, and if possible, enhance the natural areas around the remnant wetlands that remain of an extensive historic system of ponds, sgrings and wetZands in this area that drained southward to the Mississippi River through Bridal Veil Creek (see Attacluaent 2). Portions of Bridal Veil Creek still run on the surface approximately 1,000 ft. northwest of the project site (see Attachment 3). Kasota pond, directly south across Kasota Ave. from the project site, has been of particular concern to the Commuttity Council, St is home to a wide variety of resident species and mi.gratory s.+aterfowl. The Council is concerned that additional stormwater runo£f from the proposed development north of the pond will harm the pond's water quality and its ability to support these species. 4. Kasota Pond is a State of Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources protected wetland, �62-259m. The DNR has informed City staff that the DNR has • jurisdiction only over development that dizectly affects protected � �� Zoning File #98-309 Page Three �� _u� -__.: _ _: : wetlands up to the normal high'c�rater level. There are no regulat3ons that affect development that occurs adjacent to wetlands ia the�::: watershed. In addition, staff from the Soil and Water Board informed City staEf that the state Wetland Conservation Act does not prohibit drainage'of stormwater.to protected wetlands, as is proposed as part of this development. 5, The stormwater management plan originally approved during site plan review would direct approximately one-third of the site's stormwater into a storm sewer line that goes directly to ICasota Pond under Kasota Aye. The remainder of the site would drain to the small wetland on the southwest corner of the site. This is very similar to the drainage pattern that exists today on the undeveloped site. In addition, stormwater runoff from Kasota Ave. itself also drains both to Kasota Pond and the small wetland in the southwest comer. This would continue tnci�r L:_e proposed development. O:�erflow from the small pond after . heavy rains eventually drains through a sewer pipe to Xasota Pond. The engineering firm foz Amoco, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., in an effort to be responsive to the neighborhood's environmental concerns, has proposed revising the stormwater managemenC plan to direct all stoxmwater £rom the site to the sma11 wetland in the southwest corner, which can serve as a sedimentation pond to help filter out sand and other contaminants through evaporation and settling before any water overflow reaches Kasota Pond (see Attachment 4). _ 6 This leCter was received Dec. 17, 1998, and staff from the Sewer Division have performed a preliminary evaluation of this plan to determine if the souChwest pond can handle the proposed increased drainage. Their analysis indicates that the outlet pipe from the southwest pond needs to be increased from a 6 inch pipe to a 12 inch to prevent the pond from overflowing in 100 year floods. The pond may also need to be enlarged somewhat, but this needs additional analysis. In further discussions with Sewer staff, RLK-Kuusisto engineers also suggested the possibility of installing a mushroom cap skimmer-type outlet strucCUre on the eouthwest pond's outlet piPe to Eurther trap contaminants. Sewer staft will have further discussions with RLK- Kuusisto to work out the details of this possible application. This proposed site has been contaminated by its historical use as part of an incinerator ash dump. Amoco ordered a Phase II environmental Znce assessment, which was conducted by Delta Environmental Consultants, (see summary, Attachment 5). The assessment, which included gathering information from soil borings and monitoring wells, has �'lasolinedzange contaminants such as volaCile organic campounds, metals, g organics, and diesel range oxganics in the soil and/or groundaater. Amoco is working with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCh) to develop a construction plan for the site that details how ro osed 2nated soil will be dealC with during construction. Amoco has p P removing any soil that is dug up as pazt ef construction. Oace the MPCA Zoning File #98-309 Page Four has approved the plan, it will issue Amoco a^no association" letter, which removes Amoco as a responaibZe garty for the existing pollution on -' the site. _ MPCA staff have indicated that construction oa the site, as proposed by Amoco, will not make the polZution problem worse. It may improve the situation by removing some of the contaminated soil�and providing an impervious cap (building and asphalt) over a portion of the site, which will prevent rainwater Erom leaching through the contaminated soil. MPCA staff also indicated that the site does not show evidence�of creosote contamination from the EPA superfund site (Valentine-C1ark) that is northwest of the project site,.as has been feared by some St. Anthony Park community members. 7. Regarding the site plan review process, a11 site plan applications are sent Co the appropriate district council as soon as they are receive@. As indicated on the attached site plan review information sheet (see Attachment 6), district councils have an advisory role and may send comments to the site plan review team, which attempts to address any issues raised. This information sheet is not routinely sent out to district councils with the site plan applications, so there may be some confusion about what input the district council has, especially if there has been a change in staff. LIEP staff have indicated they will draft a cover letter to district councils that will be sent out periodica2ly with site plans, to explain to them the site plan review process. This should help eliminate any confusion or misunderstanding. I. STAFF RECO�NDATZON: Based on findings 1 through 7, staff recor,mends approval of the proposed site p1an, with the following conditions: 1. Amoco wi12 revise the stormwater management pZan for the development site, draining a21 stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct discharge to Rasota Pond, as proposed in the memo from RLK Kuusisto, Ltd., dated December 15, 199B. Amoco wili also increase the outleC pipe for the southwest pond £rom 6 inches to 12 inches to prevent possible overflow of that pond after heavy rains. Dept. of Public Works Sewer staff will work with Amoco's engineers on additional implementation details, including possibly enlarging the southwest pond and installing a mushroom cap skimmer-type structure at the pond•s outlet. 3 3. Amoco will not plow or store snow from th@ driveways and parking areas into the area of the pond on the southxest corner of the site. Amoco's construction plan is approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, as evidenced by its issuance of a^no association letter" to Amoco. . C � � �� Further, staff recommends that LZEP's site plan review staff develop a � cover letter or inEormation sheet explaining the site plan review process that is sent periodically to district councils along with site plan applications. APPLICATlON FOR APPEAL • Deparimens of Planniilg and Economic Dev¢lopment Zoning Sectiott . , 1100 Cily Hall Anxex 2S Wes1 Fourth Street Saurr Pau1, MNSS102 166-6589 APP�LLANT r�aaress u 7 U ��/I7 w.// /tvP • c;ty o5f f>act/ st� zp SS// / paytime PROPERTY Zoning F'ile Name PnnnGV ('nnvonlClnC� S�Z.-e ,��,� iUa.finns LOCATION Addressil.ocation nii�1'��r kaso�a f�ve /l-�u,�� aBG� TYPE OF APPEAL: Appiicafion is hereby made for an appea! to the: � Board of Zoning Appeals O City Counci! under the provisions of Chapter 64, Seciion �, paragraph <<� of the Zaning Code, to appeai a decisiort made by the �v;�„2� Fld,n�»�sfr�� on _�cfch2� T fr, iR�r k , 19�. 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S .�� T'� ` C�IY AGENT : ` G� • ° - ' --'� PLANNING D�STRtCT � 2 - LAND USE MAPJ ZC)NtNG �� HISTORY �' � .-< REYIEWED BY • COMMEt�[TS .- _�. - - - ��5�' �. �� 4!`��i f ` - # , , .. _. ..: : ,.. < - - -;: . - . . :��:�:::�ss:zsz:s::�st�a�:za:asa::::�:zss ta�:zaa��a:::a:�a:s -�'-. � .. . . . . .: , . . . . _ . _ „ . . . _ . . . _ _-., :. - _: PERFORMANCE BOND/IETTER OF CREDCfJCASH ESCROW S'' RECENED PARKiNG REQUIRED = PARKING PROVIDED - - SRE PLAN APPROVED BY DATE-- WMPLETED H'ORK APPROVED BY : OATE � � ;r y� $ '___. _ j� Sj y # ' '$�' i �f� � � i � a s j� �# ��`�3 � 7 n � � �(.�lf �� €�� t 5 ' ' �} 1 . < � � �� e��:! � 3� � d ; � ' ° j � 1i��4� I�� ` ? �� l � � j � ti S s �it.Ft�s' �tf �� I i F � 1 a 0 � F s =: -� _ =m a '-�� W O ��s x O �; � 2 �i r•� i � � - /�� a� � �- _ �i o i — � p � } , u . v =i - �= O � �� #� � P• 2 � � r, �..J � OFFICE OF L[CENSE, Ni5PEC770;IS P,FD EhYRtOt�i,�h�IAL PROTECTIOV Xobert Kessler, D+r¢ctor p, 3 c�� DS CITY OF SAINT PAUL l�orm Colemon, .11avor � October 28, 1998 Alan Nations Nations and Co. A815 Upton Avenue South hfpls. IvL�I 55410 RE: Approval of site plan 98-202 Amoco starion at 2501 Kasota Deaz Mr. Isations: LO�3RF' PROFE:SSIO.�:�IL BUILDI.\G Suite 300 330 St Peter Street ScintPpul,Minn¢sotr SSIO?-ISIO The site plan referenced above is approved subject to the follovr5ng candi6ons: Telephone: 61 ?-?669090 Facsimi(e: 611-?669099 6l?-?66-91?�t 1. Site improvements The proposed convenience store and gas pumps and all other site improvements must bz installed as shown on the approved site plan. I}vs includes all paving, grading, driveways, storm water management faciliries, landscaping, fences, ae�d lighring. Erosion/sediment control measures must be installed u shown on the appro�•ed site plan prior to site grading. 2. WeHand The uetiznd delineated at the southwest comer of the site must be protzcted durin� construcfion. 3. Sewers The sanitary sewer will connect to the Mmneapolis system. The DriR has reviewed the p1an and does not object to the storm sewer drainin� to the wetland across the street. 4. Permits The Ciry pesmits listed bebw are required far work shown on the approved site plan. (Additionai pemvts and/or Iicenses may be required by other City reviews ) - Building permit A pemtit from Building Inspection and Design (266-9007) is required. - Sexers permit Sewer connection permits from Pubiic Works Sewer Division (266-6234) aze required. These permits ue issued only to licensed house drain contractors. - Dri� eway permit Work on curbs and gutter, driveways and sidewalks in the pubiic right-o£ way must be done to ciry specifications mder a pemtit from Public Works Sidewalk Section (266-6120). - Uriliry permit The actual locarion of the proposed water and sewet lines need to have final approvat of a utility permit. Linda Dickhut of Public Works (651-266-6127) is working on this. 5. Time limit and inspection Work covered by this site plan must be completed no later than I 1i1l99. A site inspection will be scheduled based on this date. Please call me if you finish before this date. If you have any questions, you can reach me at me by phone (266-9086), faK (266-9099)) or email (tom beach�,a'stgaul eov). Sincere� Tom Beach � Zoning Specialist cr. Sewer Di�ision, Planning Division, Traffic Di��sion D2c-07-98 03:59P P.02 A�14 aal�w�e.+�.t L (�. 1 Itasola Pond Conservation Praject 3f26(97 Draft for Discassion Prepared hy Kazlyn Eckman for thc Saint An[tiony Park Cammunity Councii Environmcnt Comntittce Introductivn This draft was prepared for ihe 5aint Anthany P�rk Cummunity Cnuncil Environtncnt Committcc fnr discussion purposes. ]L oudines a tenlaGvc franicwork for protccting the rcmaining fragment� of u uniyue pond, welland and prairic system from enaoachin� develo�ment and indusUiaiicaeion. ancf fcsr es[abllshiag s sazall enhunced naiurai area (Ur puhlic enjvyment ant! environmental cducatinn. Thc prnject is alsa intcndcd w rcducc sa(ety hazazds and ri,eks due to dumping, uncc�nuolled access to and frequent pedest�iun use of a r.�?*oad ri�ht o: v.'2� , a'�d tr2nsi�nt,e living at the Sit: causing sanitation, guhlic dronkcnncss a;�ti harwssme,�t pio:;ic�s. Project GoaL• To buftcr ICasota Pnnd fsnr.i fuiure inauytri��l and cconomic devclopi�ient in chc vicinity to rcducc safcty hazards at the site, and tu creau; a naturc arca for pubtic enioyment. Objectives L To in:prove e�tvirat+mertlal ronditinns at the Site by': • xeduce pollutani load intn che ponds by re-directing and o[herwise ueatin� runolf, especialiy from xdjacent streets, parkin� lois. roofs, t�nd other im�ervious surfaces; • Repair, maintain und incrcasc die number of habitat structure5 at ihe site (nesting boxcs, bat houses, lc�gs, snags, euJ: - Protcccion and enhancenient of thc prairie remnxnt at thc south end vt the site: - Rupl:tn[ disturbed areas with nativc specieS i�f trecs and plan�c': • lncrease the diversity of topography and cover nn the wcst Kacota Pund remnant to improvc habitat for aqualic and u:rtcsu'ial species with nati�c piantings and shoreline resturatinn structur�.s tayuatic bcnchcs, cnir fiber iq�s et�.}; • Czeatt: physi�al hu[fers ancl barricrs for heavy equi�meni xroand wesL K:�sula Pond (earthen k�rms. barricrs, ernsion cnntrol mu�suns, den.ce pfanlings, ctc.); • Atiscss the feusibility of restorin� the ilow of Skonard Spring intn Kasota Yonci. 2. To reduce hu;urd.c al the site 6y: • Itemcjval of two habo camps and dweilings: • Clc•.�n-up c�f the.eoi.ire sitc; • Cunvol acccss and impruve safcty at thc sit� b}• fencing and other harricrs as appropriatc. inscallin� hikc racks, ligh�ing, signs, and inidate neighborho��d monitoring ot thc site. � A site plan Cor rest�King c�.�tive pluits is uudcr �retwrdt�on by twu Uni�•enity of Diinnesaa students, "lracy Hag�!crtY antl Tom Andcr,wn. �� Dec-07-98 03eb9P p.03 � 2 -�, . Z �� t.�05 � 3. To enGane¢ tecreati�nal, edxcatianal med aestlietic vulu¢� of thc sitc by: • Increase aK�arencss and support of the puhlic and neighboring commercial businesses 8nd their workcrs of thc cnvironmental imponance of thc Kasota pond azca; - Consvuct a weQ�nd walkway and �bservation dock nn the east pond; - • Estahlisl� a walking trail around the s�t� with obscrvation points. informalional markers anJ sirns, benches. und rupe ur Uther pedestrian barriers at prairie and plantin€ sitcs, Gc. • Encoura�e use of the siu; hy smdenL�; and U:achers for educauonal, r�eazch, and mnnitorins purposes; • Encourage Boy Scout, Giri Scnut, and uther youth groups co uuliu �2ie sicc for cnvironmcntal leazning projects: • Establish gsrhage azid recycting colleclion points at thc sitc; • Organize annual cics�i-ups by vnlunteers. • S�te Description The K�sota Pi>nd sitc is a fra�r;2rt of Nn ex.en�i�e Y,i:'.�ri� sys:cm c�f ponds, �prings and weUands draining southward tn the Mi�sissippi River' The sitL once connected a norih-south pond system with the east tribu[ary of Bridal Veil Creek tdraining from Snvth Stint Anthony Park), and adjoincd a largc wctland area to the wes� Thc sitc fails wichin �he Middle Mississippi River Watershcd, and iS lpcated entirely within thc Saint Paul city limit,e and Runsey County, although thc wcst pond remnant iS very near thc Minneapoli�-Saint Paul city line. T'he project Site inciudes two truncaud ponions of Kas�>w Pond designated as DNR weUands 62-259. It is coaiplelely su[roundcd by thc Burlin€ton and Minneso�i Transit railwayc, Trunk Hi�hway 2fi0, Kasota Avenue, and an industrial food prnccssing piant. Known property owners at nr adjaccnt to thc sitc include: Burlington NnrEhern Railroad MT Properties {Formerly Minncsota Transit R�ilrnad) MNDUT Stan Kuch and sons Wclsh Managemeni Wellington Managcment l�rtxk WhiLc Thc siu; encompasses roughly seven acres. The lergcr east ponc� purtion is tri:uiSular, rouehly two tcnths of � mile in ]cn�ih and .OS miles acruss. Thc stnalier wcst pund ccmnant is ah�ut 300' by 20Q.' These twa portions are divided by the h1T Properties rail lirtc, which is uscd by Minncsota Commercial Railroad. T7�ere are severai othcr dry and wet sl�>rmwater dctention ponds lo lhe north and e�sl that arc probably remnanLc of thc orig'snal weti�nd system. ' IC•ra�u� Pond was grcatly rcduud in sire about twemy ywr, eti�.0 when it wx� p artialt}� flUeJ in to creaie leud li�r ctonomic developmen� 7hc filled azea is uow cecvpicd bp a buildiug a��l'ainmF Sp1�t Fcxxls arvJ nffrer bu�enesses. '1'Sie uzi�iu:il pcnsd was wncat�d intc� iwo �nnUer p��nds wch with vr.ry diilerent to(x��raFb7'. 1rySnilog�C, an� ecolag�u�l ctuuacterislics- 'i'6e iuigicial �md and suxtounding lopogr.iphy u•a� aiw greatly altered by rxilmacls. and hy tlie wnstructini� su�J cnlurgement oC lliglivay 280. • Dec-07-98 04:OOP � P_04 z -p.,3 Current Environmental Condil:ons The Kasota Pond site has been heavily encruached upun by waves of indusaia2izaGon and ecunomic developmcne over che �ast cenmry. The oriAiaal watershed has C�een significantly altcred, anci much of the original ponds and wcda�ids have been draincd, fillcJ, and _ redevclopad. llumping continues to be a majoc �rohlem. However, KasoW Pond continucs to The c;ast pond confains emergeni ve�etaiion with numerous nalive plans species ai�ng it5 shores. This p�nd is Lhought to have highcr hiolo�ical divctsiry in tetms of vcrtehrate and inv�ru.brate specizs. liowever, the east pond ant�ars shallc�w, and is impacted by sedimenL and runoff from 7'H 28U Tiie seiulh end of dia east pond cantains a small wc�ndland c�mpriscd mosQy of nauve poplar, box clder, anci ba�.tiwond. There is a sma[! �r�"uic remnant co the souchwest cuntaining hergam�t, concflnwer, astcrs, jerusa(em artichoke. big biues�:m and plhcr native prairie plants. The west pond haS been grca[ty affected 6y filling anJ dumping of constmcuon dehris :u�J nther wasu;s. There is littic cmcrgent vegetation ar suucturc, in contrasL t�* tt�e catit pont. Only a few vcry smali stands of native sedgcs and wiH�ws havc heen identi!`icd in this pond rcmnant Depths of both punds ue unknqwn, but the west pond appeara tu bc: dccEx:r, s�pporting popularions of fish and crayfish. Soii tccdng has appazenUy not bccn dane recendy: some very preliminary watcr testing and monitorino at the pond and Spring have been inivated. A prcliminary sFn:cics inventory was bcgun in 199b. A comprehensivc vegetaGve survey wil] t�cgin this summcr (these activitics are undcrtaken hy U of M faculty and students). Risks and Hazards Uccupariun of thc Kasntu Pond sitc hy transicn�s has long bccn a prublcm due to ii�e proaimity and access to raii lincs. The ��oodcd ¢rzu at thc soueh end of [he site is visuxlly obscured from local streetS and TH 280, making it a desirable, sheltered campsit�. A hom�ie.es family with two childccn reporu:dty oceupied the catnpsile for mu�h uf 1994. Sinu thca, the campsite has be:en a hangout fnr runaways and aansicnte. Sevcral men were evicud from the site in early December 1996 by Saint Paui police. The woaded campsite has sincc hecn rccoIonizc�d hy at lcatt two men, and iwo othcrs hare made new shacks abvul SU fect from thc MT vaCks at thc re.3r of thc CparW Eovds parking lot. Transients present a safoty and public hzalth hazard for many pe�pie who wnrk at SparW Foods and U of M researchers. Severa! U ot M studence have encountered transicn�s, whu have bcen abusivc andlor drunk. SparW f�od u•orkers rc�rt that on two occasions transi�nts havc cntered thc food prep�uation ar�a, drunk and bleeding. '{'ransicnt� az� npvrte;d tu s�arch thc wmpuiy dumps�ers for food. Thc area hac twcome hea.7ly littered with gacbHgc and human wastes. Truisients havc cut live and dcad trees and brush for lircwoird and lo ercct shacks. Hahit�t has tx:en impactcJ as a �esuit, and many wildfife spccics may nnw avoid thc �ite duc to inss of hahitat and incrcased human acu��ity, as weii as the pre,cence uf Jogs owned by the vansients. Far exampIc, the newcr Vansien[ catnpsite is d'ucctiy m�Jer a rc�ust used each year by migratory cormoranu. The presence of transienu diccouraaes legitimatc �� • Dec-07-98 04:OOP � P.05 2 -�, y c�c� _�o� . users such as bird walchers trom using thc sitc. lt is haped that cuntrolling acccss, lighting, and cegular cic;anups witl dctcr transienis in the fumre. Othcr risks and ha�ards include proaimity anJ uncontrolled acce:ss to the MT raiS line, and to a lesser degrcc, thc BN iine. In additioa, ha�ards may bc; present in the form of maU;rials and pc,ilutanu w�hich havc bcc;n �iump2d at the site. SeneGts for Local Communities The ecologicai, recrcauonal educaGonal and aesdietic valuc of thc Kasota Pond area to surrounding nciLhborhoods, residents and educators has been weii-dcxumented. Thc siLe hac been used by a� leatt three U of M faculty und th�ir studenLe for study and reseuch, w�ho have ducumentecl th� Significant biological diversity at lhe site. A w•ide range of" migritory und resident species utilizc thc siu;; nt least one hundred species of fauna havc hccn iden�ified in preliminary fieldwork, Wetland systcros have major significxnee for 1"iltering industrixl pol!uLtnis ::�d wastes fron: gro�n��;�at�r, an ir:iport�anl charscteristic given the mtire than sixty pulluted siles and three superfund siies in the vicinity. Finaliy, the sitc is useJ regularly bti� walkers, jUgg�rs, bir�i �vatchers, scouts, and othcr rccrcational uscrs. Suggested l�ext Steps • Discussions wiffi local busincsscs concerning counter�art funding • Conunuc to follow-up with Saint Yaul police (Officer To�t•nsend) on the uansient issue • Discuss and revisc draft sil� �lan � - Prepare STAR pri�posul and hudget; seek odier pnssihle donarc and coltahorators • lnvestigate trading weUand acres Ur lax creails fUr the KoCh site • t)rganics a Friends of Kasota Pond �ruup (CBE?) Timetable STAR pre-applicauon propvsal is due April 21 1997, first cuts nf pre•applicauons ��iil be mude June 1; fuli applicaeions due July iS. Asscssin� the feasibility of reconnecung Sknnard Snrine with Kas�ta Yond wi(I requirc thc prcparacion of a water budget {must be d�me after d�e sprino thaw) and eonsiderabie s�te planning with PubIic Work.c af hoth ciues. This could be c�insidered a Ph;ue ]t project. Organizing the On-Site Activities ll is hopcd that a goc>d share of'the work would he done through communily volunteers. It is further hopc:d that the business commm�ity might contriM1ute s«me resuurc�s und (unds for variuus activitics. lnforming adjacent ncighborhood� (SAP, C�mu, Marcy-H�fines, Prnspect Park) lhrough articIes in ncighborhuod ncwspa�x:rs and public meelings is ex��led tc� gcncra�: considcrablc puhlic intcrestin die projcct. • Dec-07-98 04:OOP k�cµ StzE � WEYlAnN7 KqSb� �� Ni 5cta4e : wo ' = 31� �. I � v � 4 ��fi ` � J r 4 �� r � - 5 Q�l�'CA fboc�5 � ��..�(� ` �a�ye P DN K2 � t�aso�v, poN� s rr E�c t s i r.�� u s E• �-?b- 9'� TM z$p O�EN'(!oH , POr�D �2 — �. �'oe zt � ' � O 4 / bNn (e'Z' zs9 EMF�r vEG�7+k'CtoN � � � 7 � - �� cAr1f �� Fa `f t1 2t3 0 DTZY S�E� <6N i c or-i D�y oET�.N'C� c�.s 1 . � +toBo } c � P � �woaa£o� � PYZAtR�& ` \ \ �'1 �' G, � s Dec-07-98 04:OOP . IV � SCai,�s •. too � = 3/4 �. I`iA VG YYLAl� � E p�,ss�GS �� _.. L . ca • � �,� � b D v � � � �� u� g �N h � �I s � � �3 � + 4 � ' NRTiV6 Q �'�ftNbs� d T `�� s d 4d4� a 4 �rasoz.o PoNv p2c.�� S�zt PcAt.l 3-Z�.`3? �L O1Scv`�Stt bnV-7 � g`----..__ ��t+ bp,S67LYA7�e�+ Do Uc 1115t1t1 ��+ATE'O bv'�o'DF.� W�� -- T2qlt.., .axx p�Qvt+TLG B�n1Ct}�/Col¢ L.aGS •►��• SEGV12t2iy �NC� L� corrc,aE�p s�-rort�.Etzs t Dec-07-98 04:O1P z P A R K B U G L E ■ J U L Y �� - � y � P . OS 1 9 9 8 Kasota Pand �etS a �pring �leaning But wetlnttd area still site for illeguldumpi�ag by Karlye Fckmon n a rcccnt Sanuday momie�g, 6fteen volumeecs contributcd their amc and considrnbk ef�ott cvwarcl a communirycJeanup at Kuoca Pond. �ocatcd on ilx west sidc of Su Mthony Park. Volumecrs rcmovcd trash and littcr Erom tlie ahuKlinq and onc 4YIIll1tICCt hronp�r a cuioe and manage.l co cxtr.ct foam insnlation, railroad tieh, licrer and eve:: a: ;_nnc; ra Ic� from u:: pond. AlcoFedier, enuu� trash was collcctod to fill a in.h comPauur to ovcrflowin�,. Tlvs is �hc xamd ycac duc the St. AnthoRy Pack (:ommunicy C',omcil (SAPC{:} has orgw'v.ed a deanop at tlu sitc. Sevenl nei��.uchood agencies m� businrssrs conuibutcd m d�e deanup tff .�rt. Sc Pau( Parks piovided the vi+h cx�mpaaoc u,d hzgs, ;md thc Sc Pavl Ncip.,hbotlioocl Fncrgy C:ons��rtium lenc saEay xsts uu� �aork �loves. HampJen Park (:o-up and Brucggcrs Bagetr provided refreshmcnu. And d�e Comnmiury (;��uncil providcd ufditianal pcoptrpotvec,fuuda and supplia,. For nmry genenunns. Kuon Pand was thc neig6hor6nocl swimming hole nm only foc $�. Anthony Puk, 6ut Fm xarcnndine ncish!>or6rnHls as _wcll. Thc pond shues a cotnm��n wazGrs�ita� Wlt�l $nt�a� VCJl C[CC�C and thc St. Ancbony 1'uk Conimanicy Ganlcn. It u thclut rcmnant oFa muc6 lu�cr �m�� Nd X'[IILk{ 53'S[Cfll thi[ OI1CC dCainal dm LauJerdalq Sc M�,ony Park, Como, hiuv.y- Holmcs and Prns�Y Puk neigt�horh�xxls. Thc pond and itx immnliatc m�iron� ix i�Fubital hy a nwnber uf �pccics of birds an3 wunak and is ��ir.ic�rl by migratory Nzterfowl. 5'�,litin,� t6i� spring luve inJudecl a whitc-tailcd deer, a (.ajr oC rcd-U�cd hawks, c�nnorants, wood ducks uid a katrd. Ncarby is Ckonarcl Sprin�, w6idi now 11aws undcr�ound il�rongl, a pa=king loy buc untt 611cd the eroeFu an�� jus of setdm and immigcanta n the turn nf du ccntury. Ald,n.�h Kawq Po� u a 1)NRrksignatcd wetlu�d, i� 6a. fucn thc suhjni of a�nsidcrable iltrg�i d:imping ocer thz yc+�s. Most rcccndy; constru�tion dcbris arid yant wastc have been dumpc3 inm die j��rHl, lf you ohserve dumping at tk�e pond, rnll thc $t. Paul P�li�e, ot num thc vchidc Iiceaar numbcr and notify nc� tiMCC office. The SAPC:C: Em�uonmmt C:ommittee I�L. lieen explorinF R'aY5 LO pLOtK[ L�d cv�r15C[VC d�e hisroric pond site frnm F�rthcr induatrieli>aric�n and eru:roac6mcnt. and m restn[e thc ccologiral nnd hy�dmlogjcal ticil;s wieh AridalYeil Creek the Community (:.r�rns, �nd othec habint mmdors in ib� mctro uea. Sevual options are undcr wnsi�erau�ia, as wcll as die pre�>aravnn of a lonF-iertn wnsctvadon auJ manaKcmcnt Flan. Ifyou arz inuratcd in partic'tpziing, cmiun ihc SAPCC office. SAPCC.could likc m d�u�k all nc� vrolnnteers ariJ contcibictors �vlm hciped with [he dea�n�p. i'or �i�rthcr u�forc�iacimn a6out Eiamts Pond, eannct St Anthuny 1'azk (:ommnnityCvunril Fsecutivc C)irctitnr Heathec«ordvngc<m at T92-71�Sh. ■ � � � Yalvnteers Merk Hnvq 67s �en and S;. An;Beny Pcrh Corsmunity Caux41 mam6er Ran Dufnulf worked wi�6 athe�s fa rlevrt Kasota Pertd. t^roro t� Kmltn hFmm Exce�pt -�ttwv� �� vhaslY,r- �plan �'or '� $r d VEi I Se � � =rdK�+r,•a1 P arK i� M;�nta�ol�'s ��s� wts4 of �Fl�e �co� et,t Sif� � A'�'1 3 P' � �� S Natura{ Environment 1'ears ago, Bridal Veil Creek, from which this area derived its name, meandered chtough what is now more commonly called the Southeasc Industrial Area, emptying into the Mississippi River at the site of the waterfall just upstream from the Fzanklin Avenue bridge. The original Bridal Vei1 Creek consisted of two pritnary branches (south branch and north branch) which joined together juse south of the current intersection of Energy Park Drive and Highway 28�. Prior to any development, this area was characteriaed by a series of small intezconnected ponds, fed by natural springs, and flowed southwestward toward the Mississippi River. One natural spring, "Skonad Spring," can still be found today near Highway 280. A large marsh stretched from Bridal Veil Creek westward toward Minneapolis along what today is xhe railxoad corridor. Development and expansion of the railroads and the associated industrial activity led to the draining and filling of most of these ponds and natural � wectand areas. The south branch.of Bridal Veil Creek was lost to railroad development and the residential development in St.Anthony Park. The north branch is now Highway 280. Bridal Veil Creek has been re-routed underground through a series of storm sewers until it reaches Bridal Veil Fa11s at the Franklin Avenue bridge. Today, only remnants of two of the oziginal ponds within the original Bridal Veil Creek watetshed can be found. These two ponds, probably fed by underground springs, contain the last remnanrs of the interconnected marsh wetland habitat that previously dominated the area. Kasota Pond, located within the interchange area of Highway 280 and Kasota Avenue, was once much Iarger and today consists of four fragments, two of which contain water, divided by a variety of roads and buildings. One fragment north of Kasota Avenue serves as a wet detention pond te Highway 280. A sma11 ta11 grass prairie remnant can be found at the souch end of the pond. Bridal Veil Pond, located north of Kasota Avenue, is fed from the north by Bridal Veit Creek, which flows through an EPA des oonaced Superfun� site into Brida] Veil Pond. The pond is currentlp polluted by soil concam- � BRW, Inc. Page E ! ! t � � � � � i ( Figure 3 — NaYxrat Features March, 2996 comn ,ue. e � f� H' �C' tl C F 4 �, �� . �cast�n;v�:,, a.�. � � <�.' -- —_�°- " "_ .� F \� ! �\ Q 1`4 t' rv '� Location of Wetlands � � Stream fZ .er� �rw � Major Wooded Areas —�� His[oric Stream • g w inants, apparencty from an oId creosote piant upstream. Remediation plans ca11 for placing portions of Bridal Vei1 Creek in pipe to protect the water from soil concamination. �' 3 - �. 2 � p.�oCO $t;C' � � Page 9 BRW, Inc. �� i RLK-KLRISISTO, LTD. 33ecember 15,1998 Doana Drummond City of St. Paui �500 City Hall Anuex 25 '4�i esc 4�' Street sc. Paut, r�r ss ioz PI-IOtJE N0. : 612 933 1153 Dea 17 1993 03:17PM P2 A't�ctiw��i� y �,� �,� J P• � Re: Pxoposed AAnoco Food Shop,13W Carner Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. Dear Mrs. T�nuumond: � Earlier this month, it was brought to our atteution that the St. Anthony Park Community Council was appealing the site plan approvad that was gr�ated £or the subject project. We received your fax on December 4 of the appeal and have zeriewed its contents. Tt appears that t��e commuzuty council has been working to cican up Kasots Fond ttnd they aze concerned about stresses that addit3onaF runoff fcom this proposed devc:lopmezat wouid place on this pond and other sutzousiding wetlands. We t�ave made revisions to our plans to provide a design that better accommodates these concems. This letter offers a summary of the revisions to the plans that pertain to the storm water issues for this Site. As it exists toctay, portions of the storm water runoff &om Kasota A.venue as well as a large portion of the undeveloped site is zonteci ta directty into Kasota Pond south o£ Kasota A,venue (drainage azeas C 1, C2, aud C3 measurin� 35,100 S.F. - see Figure 1). Itunoff from the remaining portions o£ Kasota Avezaue and the site (drainage areas B l, B2, B3, B4, and BS measiuing 80,746 S.F. — see Fi�ure l) is routed to the stosm pond located in fhc southwest comer of the szte. The desiga submitted on September 2(appzoved by the City of St. Paul Zoning Admimistrator) had maintazned approximately the same spl'zt betwecn these two ponds_ Drainage areas PCI, PC2, and I'C3 me•asured 33,900 S.r. and dmined to Kasota Pond (see Figure 2), and drainage areas 1'B i, PB2, PB3, PB4, PBS, PB6, PB7, PBB, aad PB9 measure 83,114 S.F.(see Figure 2). 'The nornaai water level in the smatl posad on the soutkwest corner of the site is 874.00. Under e�:isting canditions, the high water lcvel (peak elevation reached durin� the 100- yeaz storm event) is $74.50. Under the Post-cicvelopment conditions o£the Sep. 2 desiga, the high waterlevelreaches 875.53. � FR6M � RLK-KWSISTO, L"fD. PHOIJE f�. : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1998 03:18PM P3 �N -p. z � The normal and higb water elevations are tuiknown �or the Kasota Pond_ i3nder the Sep. 2 desSgzz, calculAtions for water level impacts ot'ihe dcvelopment on this pond weze based on a field observation made in.A.ugust 1998, estimating the azea of the pond to be 80,000 S.P. Based on that estimate, the post-devetopment runoffunder the Sep_ 2 design wauld iaise the higkx water teve2 in the Kasata Pand by a.Q25 feet at the peak af a t O(?-yr storm. In a cc�nversation on Decembez 16, you sYQied that Pete CraUager of the Czty of St. Paul recomttzended routiaag all of the draaz�age fmm the proposed site into the pond in the southwest corner of fhe site rathet than roufing some of the runuff directly into Kasota Pond. We have revised our plans to meet his recommendation I have attached the revised pians as well as ihe revised storm sewer calculations for yvw informaiion. By ronting all of the runo£� from the site into the pond on the soufhwest comer ofthe sitc, the revi�ed deign provades higher water qualiry and rate cvntroi ta fiuther rednce the impaeis on iCasofa Pqnd. These calaulations show tttat even with the additionat loading on ttie pond in the southwest comcr of ttte site, the high watez elevalion will only reach 8�5.86. This vaiue is well below minimuuz thresholds. In our eazlier convecsation, I aiso mentioned the possibiliry of usino a Stormceptor eatch basin to k�elp reduce the risk of petro2eum reaching these ponds. It is tuzcertaia wheilxer the City of 5t. Paui tus the eqtupmer3t to maintain this spec�fic product. We wovld like to work with the City to design a structure that wou(d be effective ixx tfiis application. � We hopz that these facts wilI aid you in your preparation for the )7ecember 29, 1993 public hearing for the project. Pee! free ta csli me if you have any fearthex questions or wou)d like more irzformation. Sincerely, Lee Koppy, Fmject Engineer TtLI{,-�uusisto, Lfd. � L__ FRDM : RLK—KUUSISTO, LTD. PHONE N0. : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1998 03:1&PM P4 � � 1Y�EMORANDUM TO: FROM: bATE: RE: City of St. Paui, Public Works Dept., Reviewing Engineex T,ee KM�PY�- December 17,1998 -�y - �,� -`+��s Revised stormwa:�: calcs for prc�osed Amoco k'ood Shog, Kasota Avenue This memorandum has been prepared to explain the revisions t�i the attached stormwater managem,ent caiculations, which have been xevised, from the earlier July 29, 1998 and Septembez 2,1998 submissions. T}rainage area PC i, included in previous submissions, has been eliminated. Catch basin • number 4 had formerly collected zvnoff from this drainage area and carried it directly to Kasota Pvnd souttz of Kasota Avanue. The reviszd design changes this sform manhole to have a solid casting, forcing the runoff to pass over the shucture and be carried in the �uiter to catch basin number 3. This revision has essen�ialiy combined PBb and PCl, routing all on-site drainage into the on-site pond in the southwest corner of the site. Under the proposed design revision, tUe pcak storage requiremznt foz 8ae gond is 5362 Cu. Ft. (see Page 2). Tbis has increased from 4 t 87 on the previous rvport Under the revised design, the post-development stotage volume raises ths 104-year high water level to 575.86. This vatue is 0.33 £eet hi�her than the carlier submitted calculations. Copies of the July 29,1993 and September 2,1998 reports have been attached for your information. Under this design, the stozznwater runoff carried directly to Kasota Pond south of Kasota Avenua has actually been reduced below the e�cisting comditions. Runoff from the pond in the southwest corner of the site will zeach Kasota Pond fhrough the outlet pipe from the pond in the south�vest comer of the site, but zouting the runoffttsrough this pond will pxovide rate and water quality control. Tlus will pssura that the exisiing narmsl and high �vater levels ate maizxtained at ttzeir present levels, and improve the quality of the water dascharged to Kasota Pond. �� FROM : RLFC—KUUSISTO, LTD. PI-IONE N0. : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1998 03:19f'M PS : STQRMiNATER NiANAGEMENT WORKSHE�1' � , y 1. DATA P,¢R FACH 04�AiHA(3� AREA Use tho tabta bp(ew to de6rte 0� drai�a0d area on ihe sMe. QRRINAGE AREA NP1YtE �oT� AFtEA ts0. FT') � AREA (SQ�FT:) � tMf'ERVlOUS � PR�NOUS P�.REkS 1 o8.s3a 5.20'�0 2. Ot1,�StTE DEYENTiOH Ths follwAs+D 1aWe irtclubes a summary oi totat taltttaq dspth torvariovs du�ation t 00 year atnrmi in 9afit Pnci. css� the sbk W calwtate the smpunt of cn-s"tn detaniion required. TM m2rimturt 8nrlpr wlue is tne requirod mrouM ot on-rb deSentlan. Sh� enmernum storap� r.Fue cquafy oecurs a! ihe 15 or 30 minute 5ma. � � i T�n,.: From'700 ytar;tonn' deW' Raihtall: pram'100 Year $tom+' data• :o� TiRre x 60: 7.84 x Aces � Aaes 9to�aQ�+ � Runolt-TO Sewer RunoK= Rsnf 7t�Arc, u,'m 5auara fNt AAew�bte II� l.61 c.Ls /Aaa f2 C• t BS X�een�ns �t ee t r z5 x P�rvicxy _ p e7 Total Area (1 ACRE = 45.500 SQ. FT.} Noie' The tErm '700 YG2f StORn� Qt �s8d +n th+s tab°a �9fets to a:lOrm ot e piven de:taIIOn ard raintatt tle�th wh�ch has r a one percert Prota6ekty ef e�euri�p Carb�p any flven year in a particu[ar toea5cn. The in�arm�on ts �atm kom'FSve to 6Q Mirsvle Preapitseort Fraqu�nry tor tho Eastam and Central Unded Stat�' and'fechnicaf Pfl�er No. 40. Ramia[T F[apueruy Aba9 Dt tne UnAe6 SWus . 8oth at thax �+b��atiom are Preyarad by tlse Natlor.a� Weatfiet SeN,ce. • P,ECaE �- FR�`1 � RLK—KIAJ5I5T0, LTD. PHONE Np, : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1992 03:20PM P6 . _ � , 3. D�TENTiOtV OATA pq („ ��S � � DeSne detoritiaa araes witt+in geop�ny Gney nna ouHine m�nurr� pend coMout eieva5on. Giva estcula5ons ►cr `�`,1 J detendon vo(t�m�s. For kt9gWar shaped datenoort areas r�tth delined cqtctauts }�eMreen 6cttom arrd top s}eva5ors, Ne folfovrinp tormuta may be crsad_ V=(h1S}(A+A+AXA} Whero: h= attsennc� tn rtovipon peRreen consova rr� teet R 4 A• aceas at eontuun in sqcsase feet ! !, 238 �a! ve�+,r,�e. � 4. PtPE S�E AND ELEVATiflN Dater�tion erce d'nd�arZe rates rtnr�t ye qiYen {er esch detert5on aree. 'ihs fonnuia !or �¢kutaYwn muu be perert ab+g MtH any �anarattt qwn �aea n C�a .`ormuta. piscAarge cMkolt rnsy inc[yda asy pesmf,naef unattetabt� fntures auch as sznd i�ipes. wrb weirs qnd cLn,ta1 Aow reotdratru_ OrlQce piafes and qrate cantrok sra no[ v alfowea. l.�t ttow contrCt shauld be try piAe s+ze. hf�r.imntn pipe $xe rcqu;red's t• 8ameter. 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Z c�q --� 05 .� � Phase 2 Environmcntal Site Assessment Report Highway 280 and Kasota Avenue St Paul, Minnesota De1ta Project No. 7099-2E5-A.4318 1.0 Introduction The purpose of this report is to present the results of Phase 2 Enc�ironmental Site Assessment activities conducted by Delta Environmental ConsuItants, Inc. (Deita) on the northwestem comer of the interseclion of Highway 280 and Kasota Avenue in Si. Pau1, Minnesota. The assessment acflrzves were conducted to determine current soil and ground water conditions on the site in prepazation of property acquisition. Previous investigaGve work inciudes: • Advancement of two soil borings in iviarch 193G, adeancement of six soil borings in October 1995, and advancement of 13 addiGonal soil buring, �ud the installation of thre: raor,itorin� �ce;!; in December 2995. The results of these assessmenl activities are all detailed in reports dated August 17, 1995, December 5, 1995, and May 21, 1996. Eievated metals concentrations were detected in soil during ihese incestigations. In addition, yolatile ors ani_ c com pounds ( OCs) andpe sticides � detected in site soi7 Ground water «as not sampled. Due to detecUOns in site soifs and site history, Delta recommended a Phase 2 investigation to idcntify liabi(ities. To�icity characterization leaching potential (TCLP) analyses were conducted to detcrmine iFdisturbed soits �rould comply «riih local disposal requirements. 2.0 Sitc Dcscription • 2.1 Location and Lcg;�t Description The subjcct property is located at Ihe north�aestern corner of Highuay ?80 and Kasota Avenve in St. Paul, Minnesota (Figure 1). The propert}•, which is approcimatcly 9G.000 square fzet in size, is currenUy vacant. 2.2 Sitc Vicinity and Charactcristics The area surrounding the si[e consists oP indus[rial and commercial businesses and properties. Previous Phase I reports indicate that tUe pro Uert� ma� bc pan oC whn �ras th� Eim ¢r , Propeny File Evaluation Site). Ash Dump (4TpCA 2.3 Description of Strvetures, RoaJs, or Othcr Site Impro��ements As discussed above, the site is cunently vacant ��th light vegetation co�•ering the area. Access to the propeny can be gained off of Kasota Avenue. 3.0 Ficld Im•estigation 3.1 Soii Sam�itcs On May 7, 1998, Thein Well Co., Inc., under the direct supenision of a Delta field geologist, advanced five soil probes to ma�imum deoths ran,giDQfrom aDpro�imatelv 2Q to 24 feet below round surface at the subject property. The locations of the probe holes are depic[ed on the sitc map (Figure 2) as GP-I through GP-i. IJpon completion of tcsting, cach probe hole «as abandoned n�iih bentonite grout. Soil samp)es trere cuticeted using GcoprobeT"� direct push sampling equipment to accurately determinc subsurface lithoto�ic disttiUutions, and [o etfccti��cly assess tor the presence or a6sence of peaoleum- h�drocarbon impact in the soil Each soil sample nas �•isualh inspected for on-site classification and a portion of each soil samplc i�;�s scbjected to field headspace anal}�sis using a calibrated organic capor monitor hfodc{ 5805 photoioni�ation detector . � �S = � Phau 2 EnvirocunenW nssssmarc Repon Delta Projttt No. 7099-2E5-A4318 June 30, I998 Page 2 Up to two soil samples from each probe hole were submitted to Pace Anatytical Sercices, Inc. (Pace) for laboratory analysis of \/olalile Organic Compounds 465E list (465E), gasotine tange organics (GRO) by the Wisconsin GRO Method, diesel range organics (DRO) by the Wisconsin DRO Method, 8 RCRA metals, pesticides, herbicides, and TCLP for 8 RCRA metals, pesticidu, and herbicides. � The site geology consists of a variable amount of gray, silty, sandy fill over]ying a tighr, p]astic, tan clay la}•er to 24 feet, the marimum depth expiored. Saturated conditions were encountered in GP-1 and GP-3, generally in very narrow seams or layers, at variable depths. Soil boring logs detailing the subsurface j Iithology and headspace analysis results are attached to this report. � Laboratory anaiytical resutu indicate thaF volatile organic wmpounds (465E) and DRO were detected in GP-1 (8 to 12 feet, 16 to 20 feet), GP-2 (8 to 12 feet., 16-20 feet), GP-3 (8-12 feet., 16-20 feet, 465E only), G°-4 (8-12 feet, 16 to 20 feet), and GP-5 (3 to 8 feet, 16 to 20 feet). :�fetal; «erc fletected in GP-1 (8 io 12 feet), GP-3 (3 to I2 feet}, and GP-4 (8 to 12 feet). Pesticides ti�•ere detected in GP-1 (8 io 12 feet), GP-3 (3 to 12 teci), and GP-� (8 to 12 feeQ. Gasoline range organics were detec[ed in GP-] (S to 12 feet), GP-2 (8 to 12 fect), and GP=i (8 to 12 feet}. TCLP resutts for metals, pesticSdes, and herbicides tivere all non-detect ia ihe samples analyzed with the ezceplion of GF-I (8 [0 12 feet) where 1�.7 micrograms per liter (µg/L,) of barium leachate nas obsen-ed. Refer to Table I for a summazy of soil TCLP chemistry results in comparison to 1an�11 contaminant acceptance limits. The barium TCLP detectiott in GP-1 is significandy lcss Ihan the lan�ll TCLP liaeits. Thc laborator�� report detailing the soil anal}sis is also presented in Appcndi� A. 3.2 Ground Watcr S ampling Ground �cater sampling acti�iiies ��nre conducizd on Ma} 7, 1995. Ground tivater samples w�ere wllected fmm GP-1 and GPv. All ground «ater samplcs �vere submitted to Pace for anahsis of ��olatile organic compounds (4GSE), GRO, 8 RCRA metals. DRO (GP-1 onl}'), and pesticides/herbicidzs (GP-3 only}. Laboratory analytical resutts for ground ��atcr samplcs collccted from the h��o soil borings indicated [he presence of colatiie organic compounds and metals in both GP-I and GP-3. Diesel range organics uere also detectzd in GP-I. Lead and mercury concentrations in the ground �cater sample from GP-3 and barium, lead, and � inpl chioride conecntrations in the sample coUected from GP-1 were above the Minnesota "Health Risk Limits" (ftRLs) for these subs[anecs, ho«ecer no other compounds ecceeded thzir respeeu�•e FiitI.s. Substances (hat �ccre dctccted in ground ��ater chemical analyaical results are compared to HIZI.s on Table 2 and illustratcd on Figure �i. A copy of the ground water analytical laboraton• repon is presented in Appcadis A. � g asof.K ra..yc •• c: ,,�rcSei ra.� � pf5o..c - 4.0 Conclusions ° �� \ Laboratory analti�tiral results indicate that aolatife organic compounds, metais, GRO, DRO, and, to a limited estcn[, esticidq impacts exists in soil and/or emund cvarcr o__n r�h�e. ted sources of these compounds are auributed to�ast use as an �ncineraior ash lan�11 �n� d��o _, , n!p_' r re:� r�..�> Ground �i•ater analyYical resWts from GP-I 1nd GP-3 indicate ihat the FiRLs f or barium, izad, � inyl chloride, l and m ercurv �c ecceeded No other compounds anal}'zed exceeded their respecti�e HRLs. Soit TCLP� results kere all below TCLP lintits for soil disposal at Pinc Bcnd Lan�l1, ho�cerer, it shouid be noted that if site rcmodeiin� construction activitics are etier schedulcd for the site, a soil manag.mcnt ptan x�tl be �' � necessan to address �IOR' ItltOacir an nn� _�mnani�A �..:1 ..:It �.� ..., _� .i�.__ ___ _ _ _ __.___ _. � r to reduce wscs. attempa �could be`ma e�use soil onsite, gicen DSPCA appro�al. � Phax 2 Ertvironmrntal qssessment RepoR Deha Rujax 2�'0.1099-2E5-A4318 Juce 30, 1998 � Page 3 � S= � .Y a9 -��s -'- The site has been entered in {he MPCA Voluntary InvestigaGon and Clean-u Association Determination Letters for Amoco and oiher parties involved in the m�C) program for No � report should be submitted to the VIC ro P P�m' ��ction. This p gram for their evaluation. � u � REVlEW PRUCESS Site Plan Review City of Saint Paul� APFLICANT SUBMtTS SITE PLAN. The applicant submits the fofiowing to tfie LIEP, 370 Lowry Professiona! Building, 350 Saint Peter Sireet, Saint Paul, MN 55102: - 9 copies of the site plan - compieted application form - filing fee 2. C(TY STAFF REVIEWS SITE PlAN. Copies of the site plan are distributed to staff in various City departments, including Zoning, Sewers, Water, TrafFic, Design, Police and Fire. A copv is aiso sent to the District Counci! for the neighborhood where the project is proposed. 3. APPLICANT MEETS WITH CITY STQFF 2-3 �`�rEEKS AFTER SITE PLAN IS SUBMITi'ED. A meeting witi be set up so that the applicani can meet with staff from the departments that have reviewed ihe plan. At this meeting, the applicant can exptain the project and ask questions. Statf can ask questions, review City standards and procedures as they apply to the project, and exptain any revisions to the site plan tfiat witf be needed. This meeting normally las2s 30 to 60 minuies. For most proJects, there is no pubtic hearing heid at the Pianning Commission or City Councit. On projects that wil! have an impact on the surrourtding area, it is recammended that appticani meet with the District Council. l'he District Councils have an advisory role and normally send any comments they have • to Planning staff io be considered during the site pfan review. District Councils generapy meet once a month. 4. STAFF SENDS APPLtCANT A LE'ITER OF ISSUES TNAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED ON THE SITE PLAIV. Staff wili send a foitow up letter to the appticant summarizing the comments from their meeting. Comments typicaily deai with zoning, parking, traffic, landscaping and storm water drainage. If there are issues raised bLthe District Council that need to be addressed, these will be included too. b. A LETT'ER OF CREDIT MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED. To ensure that ali the improvements shown on the site plan are done, the City may require a security agreemeni in the form of a leiter of credit from a bank, a performance bond from an insurance company or a cash escrow. 8. APPLICANT SUBMITS REVISED StTE PLAN AND LETTER OF CREDlT. It revisions to the site ptan are needed, the appficant must submit 6 sets of revised pians to Plannirtg statt. The revised plans wi0 be reviewed against the comments in the staff letter. This review usually takes one week. if further revisions are sii11 needed, siafF will notify the appiicant. 7. STAFF APPROVES SITE PLAN. !f the plan meets att City �equirements and the ietter of credit has been received, Planning staff will issue a letter approving ihe site plen. 8. APPIICANT APPLIES FOR BUILDlNG PERMlTS. The Buiiding Department wii( not iss�e permits until the Planning Division approves ihe site plan. However, � it is sometimes possible to have the Buiiding Department review building plans at the same time ihe site plan review is going on. Piease oett 266-9086 if you have any questions about site pian review. Hovnoc.Maa M.v,s,,aas �� -�5 i. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. � 14. 15. 16, 17. 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Far: b!?b25-.5?/: � �� 3i�� .� �.�, D�ar �,yntse, This letter is to follow ug on our conversation &fter the meeting with Amoco on Tuesday at the Disuict 12 o�ice. It was a pteasure ta meet you, and Yo discuss the rather complicated issues swsounding the Kasota Pomi area. I am attaching a samgliag of nswsietta articies that have appeared in locs( papas about the Kasota Pond and Brid� Veil sites. There have been other articles as well but I hsve nat had a chance ta pvll them from my files. I am alsa enc}asing a capy af the draft plaa pu2 tagether by the District 12 environment commitiee two years ago to creste public greenspace and a huffer mae, which includes the Amaco site. A local Boy Scout uoop had a number of projects at ihe Kasota and Brida! Veii sites abdut 15 years ago, which included trash clean-ups and habitat impreuemem (nesting suachues for geese, wood duck boxes, blue bird houses). Since then, District 12 has sponsared annuat trash clean ups thcre. The sites are used by U of M facuBy and students for research and study. Tlsere is aiso a considerable ]eveI of recreational use of the sites by iocai residents. As the newsletta articles show, there is a loag tristory of public use of these natural remnants, and a considerable amount of puhlic concem that the sites be protected and c9nserved, and if possible, cleaned up. I woutd like to note my concern about a mrmber of passible negative impacts (detailed in the stat�nam ta the Zoning Committee), should the prapased Amt�a development go forward. It is my professional oginion that there is considea�at�le potemial to irreversibly damage the DIV� wetlands surrouading the Amoco proFectY, as wetl as groundwatet resaurces. I summarized these concerns in a siatemeut that I preseated to the St. Paul Zoning Cotnmittee in a hearing on D�ember 281999 {copy attacbed). please note that the statement was drefted in consuttation with other Umversity of Minnesota facuhy and staff who have canducted research at the site over msny yesrs, and who are in agreemern with District 12 concerns. I would like to see the Amoco property recognized for what it is: a wetland filted with about I S fcet of incinerator ash. The fill materia! contains a aumber of chemical c�� .. y,os � substances with pote�tial to leach imo groundwater and airsheds if disturbed. As I noted, the area is hydrologicalIy active aad adjoins two DNR w�tacids and Skonard Spring (w}uch is about 75 feet from the propaty line). Tf the incinerator ash were not ther� shere would be little or ao Iand on the property upon wluch to build. The Amoco prop�ty may be one of the mare polluted in the K�ghway 280 corridor (not considering the Vaiernin�-Clark site}. Ideally, the site should be deciared a superfund site, the fiil material removed aad properiy treated, and the site r�urned to w�tand. Itt my judgement, developing it vuiih a gasoline station is a worst-case scenario, with potemial for negazive impads on neighbwing wettands and habitats, and possibIy gublic heahh The proposed developmeat is also incompatible with neighborhood plans and values (c�ultura3, historicai, recreational, and aesthetic). I believe that ihe pruposed vse for the site is unsustainable, short-sighted, and fraught with firtuse liability issues. I nrge the MPCA not to issue a no-association letter to Amoco because of the fairly high potzmial for negative consequences. Ia the iirterests of time, I am sending this letter and accampanying mater':als to you via FAX and will send the hard copies to you by mail. Please feel free W cor�iact me at any time for fiut6et informaiion, or to discuss the materials I have attached. �th best wishes, ., � Dr. Karlya Ecka�an Adjunct Professor Department of Forest Res9urces College of Natural Resourc,es Office phone: Si2 624-0702 Home phone (651 b44 1606) FAX: 651 b49 1b16 Email: eckma001@tc.umn.edu cC: Heather Worthington, Executive Direetor, Distr'sct l2 Donna Drummond, City of Minneapolis Council Member 7ay Benanav �/ � U �� t,os � Park Bugle 7 December 1994 � � - _ �� ,-.., _.� Environmentaf cleanup along Highway 28C raises heatth concerns for area resident � By Amy Causton News of contaminated soil and enc�ro;.nental cleanups alang the Highway 280 industrial corridor has caused concern for many in the neighboring communities. For some, however, today's headlines raise worries over Qast exposure to potentially harmEul substances. Beth Mcen grew up in south- � east Minneapolis, and one of the deanup sites was a frequent hangout tor her and her friends. It's called the ValentineClazk � site, named after the wood treat- ment facility formerly located � there. The site, just north of i4asota Avenue and west of Iiigh- � way ZSO, includes Bridal Veil Creek and pond. C N � � � � � � � In that pond, Moen and her friends used to swim. They also spent a great deai of time by the creek, Gshing and eating plants in the area. There were "No Swimming" signs posted back then, but Mcen and her friends ignoredthem. '°fhey didn't indicate why we shouidn't swim there," she says. "We just assumed it was because there wasn't a li[e guard." She adds that there were no tences or physical bazrlers azound the pond. hloen recently became concerned when she read an article in ffie April 1993 Pazk Bug1e about the cleanup sites and discwered that Bridal Veil Creek and pond were among them. She began to wonder about the hazazds that she and herfriends had been exposed to. Later, she discovered that a man in his late 30s who swam in the pond had been diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. She afso �ew that many older people in the azea had died of cancer and she wondered if there was any connection. While these specitic cases may not be related to the contamina- tion, according to the data gath- ered so faz by the Minnesota Depaztment of Health (MDf�, there may be reason for Moen's concem. The contamination does not affect the local water � supply, since nearby residents get their water from the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The contamination was caused by chemicals used ici the wood preservation process by the Yalentine-Clazk Corporation. These chemicals include creosote (primarily polycyclic azomatic hydrocazbons, or PAHs) and pentachlorophenol (PC�. The extent of the contarninaflon was discovered . in December 1990, when the ciry of Minneapolis dredged Bridal Veil Creek A ducic and fish kill occuzted in the pond, which is ted by the creek This incident prompted testlng at the site Tests of the creek sediment found high levels of PCP and PAHs. There is currently little data on the {owes pazt af the creek and the pond, but it is presumed theywould be simi- lar to tevels found in the upper creek Tests on those areas will be completed, according to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency statf. PAHs can cause cancer in the places where they touch the skin and ininternal organs after they have been ahsorbed. PCP is c{assifled by the EPA as a Group B2 cazcinogen, mean- ing it probabiy causes cancer if sngestea. Overalt, eacposure to the pond and creek is infrequent, and does not always include con- tact with pond and creek sedi- ment. Also, the contamination does not affec[ the local water suppiy, since neazby residents get their water from the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. However, a report from the MDH, dated May 6, 1999, states that "frequent (several times per week) and prolonged (severat hours per visit) exposure to the sediments may pose a potential threat to public health." The report also says "an individual who uses the area for swimming and regulazly consumes fish caught from the pond ... may have a small, incremental increase in the risk of canceT." Miriam HomeH of the MPCA says the deanup is currently in the EPAs hands and she hopes it wil! be undertaken this winter. The first task will be to complete a sewer ihat will isolate the surface wastes on the site from the groundwater and surface water. The second stage wil[ be to remove contacninated soii from the azea. These steps wii3 be taken now, Horneff says, as a way o ' "removing the immediate ris} in the azea She stresses that ; testing wii{ continue on the ' site, and new measures wlll t '; taken if they are deemed nec essary. � Those wantinq more information about the Valen- tineL7azk site may cali Lisa Pogoff at the N@H, 627-5415. '��e 1ULY 1996 � � � Industrial area doubles as environmentaf Jillian ,•r '` � area t6at saad- dlet Southas� MinnnQolis has a doubk narure — to some ic is an induscrial mim of rait- toad tncks, tighc induscry, and grain elevacors; to othus it is an environmennl trasuce chac Bridz4 Yeil Creek Aovn stadily baidc a Superfund sice. The Goodwill on Como Av. SE siu on what wu ona a pond, and pot- hola in the puking lot sfiow whcn c!x wacer 'sn the ground risa m reclaim the land. A ponion of Kawu Pond now splintexed into four xparaic wet{and fragmmts, contains a specits of siuimp unique to rhe pond. Ac rima ic is nlled che Brida( Veil Watenhed, some�ima simply a wetland; the official name "Sourhnsc Minnnpolis Indu:crial Ara" doa noc wnvey rhe rich environmenral legary c6at rcseuchea see in ia aaa. _ AS che Souchasc Econom'sc Developmrnt committee nkes a sfion bteak for tfie summa md the MCDA and BRW Architacs resource rad �fuough and 'mcorponcc naghbozhood wmm�na into the muta p3an for t6e arrd, thou who use tfie indusaiai area trgularfY B� about their business. �a Dt Karlyn Eckman, adjuna pro- fasor in rhe College of Natural Resourca at che Universiry of Minnesou, condnua hcr uips out m th� area to dowmmc the range of specia thu make the wetland their home. Dr. Jamcs Cooper, ��oIlege ofNaturai Resourc�s, hu '— compiled cen years of raearch on the spring thac feed che Kasota syscem. Dc Iance Necku, Lxadscape Architeccura, �ttd his sadena ntalogued all of the cona aminaad sica in che area, «ating the only such comprehensive map thai eciscs. Fckmm and scudrnt raearchers werc canponrily halted by a group of transienrs who nmped ouc ia a parricularly overgrown woodcd grove below Highway 280 and nnr [he Amcnk ni! line, which is saluded oa all sida from view. Thac sue�ch of land onm attnttcd neuJy cvery specia of woodpedcer found in Minnesou, but today when the resarchus recum, most BRlD.lLVElL ► fagr3 � Q .�-��J 6 �¢t�ar�c� vs. �nc�strles � � � tontinua f som puge 1 of the birds have fled che rice due m�he Qcaence of a�� ;m�. w[thin du� waoded groY� grows wild asparagus rhat tocal residencs wme and harvac; bird houses hang from an occasional branch, evidena tha[ neighbon ae aware of this gmv� and nre foc che birds chat p'ass through the area. My indiridual who is noc a nilroad emQloyee or ' doesn'c work in [he indus- ttia chac doc che induscrial area is trapassing. Much of rhe land 'u owned by Buclingcon Norchern nil- road, 6uc mvnership of the land that sve[cha inio manha, prairie grasses and cmks where the pavement rnds is undear. Shaum above u the only pnrtion afBrida! I�ei! Gak that remainr abovegmund It floun alongride the Valentine Clark riu. But people ttespass any- MARY ANNE PAGE way; Como and Sc. M[hony Puk raidenu s[roll through the un with cheir dogs, joggecs run beside the attive rail- rwd lina, birdwacchers and boy scoua come for rarure srudia, and universiry professots re�utn almost daily [o dcpand their fidd no�a on che ponds, creeks, and wildtife associated with them. Prior ro tAe induscrializuion of the aza, a seria of lazge ponds blanketed the eutern edge oEche sice, from Goodwill at Como Av. and Highway 280 to the Mississippi River. As indus[ria bought up che valuable land that sit conveniendy betwan both Twin Citia, thry fi31ed in the ponds and pouced a hue of "fill" onco the soggy soil, and began wnstruction. Today some of those buildings have swctuca! problems. che driveways keep sinking and water keeps coming up chrough thc parking lot `It wanct ta be a awamp," said Profasor Eckman. Kasota Pond, which en« would have bxn a siuble body of water, now is fngmrn[ed by Highway 280, Knwra Av, and the nilroad mcks. One portion of i[ lies behind Ia Canasu Foods, near a uria of ra'slroad lines. Despitc the conraminuion in the aeit from yars ofansranc induscry, the cre- osoce kom che mcks, and random dumping of refuse into the ponds, there is life in [he ponds. "There's so much garbage and [ruh in [[he west mmnu�t of Kasota Pond], I wuldn't imagine anything could be alive in here, and co my astonishment I came by here one day and 1 saw a king- fisher diving in, and minnows spawning," said Eckman. One feacure of che ind�ucria! azn ehac Eckman bdieva she has dis- covertd is Skonard Spring, one of thrce namra! spring sourca in the Twin Ci�ies, historially used for drinking wacet. Today the flow u modac bnc steady, as it flom almasc impercepcibly ineo a cmk [hat skit[s Safelite Auto Glus. Eckmans 96year otd gmt unde tdls ha that he used to stand in line ac [he Skonard Spring, waic- ing his eum m eapcwe fiesh drinking watu co nlce hom�. Eckman found che siu by aaang o!d maps. 77u Qroxitniry of induscry and environmrnt plays itsdf out in mysterious ways. Evrn now, as che wa�u hom Skonazd spring Aows yuiedy along che perimeter of Safe(ices parking lot, the eom- pany's landsuping equ'spmera has been stored luphuazd(y — dlcea. ly on rop of a petsistrnt flowage that is impervious to the _ enaoaching induttries. �� J��S brHa�dm Park News S t . Anthony Park � environmental herita�e This arode 's rhe ¢rst in o nEw series deo6ng with iswg of coraervarion and wscamabifrty, ond how we as mop members (ond as consumers) impaa our environmenc Our�irst topic mrxems olaal ernironmerrcol aweA redeve(opmenc plan forrhe Nunneapofis rndusvioi area adjoining SaintAridiary Park may diange the fevr natur�l wedand oreas in au'bak door.' Should we be concemed� � � Crayfish, Green Herons, 3Tit� COP�T10Y3�5 imagine how our Sairn Arrthorry Par1c neighbofiood must hare tooked a6out two hundrEd years ago. Green Grus Paric, aao� the street from the HPG waz probably a woodland?he community gardens, located at Robbins, are in a low-iying area that was once a snall wetland.that slretched toward the north end of Cromwell Avenue.A stream,the south branch of Bridal Veil creek flowed from this wetland towud the northwest Another stream.the north branch of &idaiVeii aedc probably originated m the low-Fying area on Como Averwe where Goodwiil and Group HeaRh are today.The two streams joined together near what is now Energy Park Drive, fortning Bridal Veil GEekThis a�dc flowed downhifl through Westgate, Prospect Paz k S�idium Vifage, and aans a portion of the U of M campusThe outflow ofthis ozek can still be seen nearthe Franidin Avenue bridge, where it emerges firom the Minneapolis sewer rystem as BridalVeil Falis ' Years ago, a series of snall ponds e�asted just to the west of Highway 280 between Como and Westgate. Gnked by marshes Other snall ponds and marshes could be found scattered throughout Saint Arrthony Park and the U of M Saint Paul mrnpus.A large marsh stretched from BridalVeil aeek westward toward MinneapolizSrttap springs bubbled up from . underground and some of the ponds were probably spring-fed One spring, cailed'Skonard Spring" on an oid map, can still be found today near Highway 280. Industr'ral acGvity during the devefopmern oftheyaung, growing dGes of Minneapolis and Saint Paul led to the draining and filling of moA of these nawral wet fand areasThe reiVroads afong wefi residentia( developmert in South SaiM Arrthorry Park obliterated the south branch of Bridai Veil creek Tne �or� branch of the aeelc flowed through coMaminated � �� industr ial sites. and by the 1940s was routed through an undergrnund sewer cornreyance system The marsties were fi{{ed in to support fadories and ware- houses.The ponds we2 drained and fi�ed, and now oniy remnar� of two of the original ponds in tt�e Bridal Ueil Geek watershed can be fowd--a pond to the north of Energy Park Drrve now functioning as a drainage system for Highway 280, and Kasota pond adjoining Energy Park Drive. Kasota pond wu once much larger than it is today. tt has esserrtially been divided by roads and buildings irrto four fragmerm, of which ony two cor�trin aater.A tall-grass prairie remnarrt can be found at the south end of the pond In addition, a large pond sti11 remains 6eLween the PieRe Butler Route and EneBy Park Drive in Saicrt Paul, akhough it haz been encroached upon on all sides by filiing and dumping.lntle remains ofthe orignal shoreline,which has been covered with conswction rubbie and trash from years of 511ing and dumping. Kasota and Bridal Veii ponds ar� probabfy best Ia�own Yo {oml residents.They have been used for generations as swimming holes by neighborhood chiidren. Kasota pond has been used for various Boy Scout projects over the years. ft has been used by U of M faculry, s�ff, and students for edumtion, researth, and . teaching for at feast 10 yearsThese ponds and their arrround- ing habitats have both ecological and aesthetic va(ue in terms of - diversity of piarrt and anima� spedes, and are often vi�ted by ;- community rPSidents for wiidiife obsen2tion, gathering wild asparagus� and berry-Pid6ng. :. Despite years of induseiai developmerrt and podcets of cor�mination,the area supports a g�eat variety of wildlife, wme of which are uncommo� in an urban setting. Red fox, white-�iled de�: opossurtu musivatr, woodchuda, raccoons. aayfish, painted wrdes. tiger salamanders, fish. and other aEatures are either residern or visitori to the area. Birdxatchers enjoy seefng green herons, doubie-vested cormorants, k�trets and hawks, yeliow-winged bladcbirds. many species of finches, warisiers, and woodpeckers, and a great variety of migratory waterFowl.Therc would be many ecological, aesthetic and educationaS benef�ts from restoring degraded habitat and from reconnecting the fragmerrts of orig�nai habitats and weUands (finking the Sairrt Paul campus research wedand with Kasota and Pierce-Butler ponds via the raiyards and U of M vansitway, for eximpk). Arthough used foraesthetic and educational purposes,fhe ponds contain a fair amou� of trash, indud'mg old engine blodcs, barrelz industrial wastes, and Iitter.Of @�eater roncem, however, are the cor�minarns preserrt in Bridal �eil pond. apparenUy caused by an old creosote plant upstrearn that is ncrw an EPA-0asig�ated superfund site. „ 1wH�Y �99� / What is the future of Kasota Pond and BridalVeil Pond and Creek? natural areas �ie within tfie zone siated for redevelop- underthe 5outheart Economic DeveioQmerrt (SEEDj Plan.'fhis pian encompasses the brownfield” industria! zone bordered rougfiiy by Highwdy 280, UniversihjAvenue, 15th Avenue 5E and Como Avenue.The pianning process has been underway over the (ast year, with input fram several Minneapofis neighborhood and communiry groups and SRW, a consufting firm hired by the groups A Master Plan has been drafted and will be fi�ai¢ed soon. Even though this zone lies aimost ermrely wrthin the Gry of Minneapolis, neighboring 5airrt Paui comrtwnrtes will undoubtedly be impacted by changes �at are coming.ln addilion, the Minnesota Departrnerrt ofTranspor- tation (MNDO� is pfanning to reconfigure the rarnps at Energy Park Drive and Nighway 280, which may fill in much of what a ��t of Kasota pond There is renewed interest among Marty-Holmes, Saint Arthony Park and South Sa;nt Arrthorry Parfc community groups to dean up these sites, and to preserve and possbly restore some of the wetJands. in particular, there is widening irrterert in "daylighting" &idal Veii Creek, by redirecting its flow from underground sewen to a new above-ground aeek bed that would flow toward Bridal Ueii FaIlsThere a a(so irrterest i� protecting the nahual areas arvund Yasota Pond, and possibty estabiishing a srnaii nature preserve. - - � Co-op Members, why should we tar+e? Our co-op is committed to neighborhood iswes, and we are one oflhe ciosest residential neighborhoodsto the Bridal�e;l watershed and to the adjoining industriai area Our neighbor- hood was once drained by a tributary of Sridal Yei1 creek Lo�l resid�ts are aiready direcdy afiiected by air and noise poilution, �Ps�earn-downstream watershed and airshed impacts, vehialar �aft'ic, and the railroads in ihe Kazota area. Econanic redevelop- mern pfaru through the Master Piart process wili undoubtedly impact our neighbort�ood c the fuWre,.for betier or forworse. &rt fuCire developmettt and highway work may cause further harm or des�vction of these few remaining naturaf areas. On a more positive note, many of us enjoy the nawral beauty of the wetlarid remnants in tlie Kasota are,� and I have met many neighbors who coBect wild plar�t, take nature wa{{cs, and observe green hanns, wood dudcs and double-crested cortnordrrts there. Preserving and entwnang these vatuabie natural areas wiil benefrt our neighbofioods and improve the quafrty of tife ior resider�. Sustainabitity and the Master Pian The Mas2er Ptan developers and planners might be advised to fo�ax some basic prinaples of conservation and wstainabie �lopmerrt Frst, a basic principie of conseivation is to do no �. We ali, coliectively, have a responsibi(iry to ensure that our ��0� actions � � do no harm (or additionai damage}, in this case to an already disturbed ernironment—the Southeast Minneapolis brownfield Further enQOachmerrts on wetiand and prairie sites by a rapid economic deve(opment process are unGke(y to improve ecosystem status, and rnay furthcr damage them. Second a basic principte of �strinabie developmerrt is to maintdin choices, and to create options for frrture generations. We Imow,through preliminary studies and obsenations,that these natural areas have considerabie vaiue; and eSorts shouid be taken to prnserve and enhance them. O�ce fost, they wif4 be very difficuk and tosdy to r�lace and can probably never be restoredtotheirformerstate. � What Can 1 do about it? ' ��sit BridalYeil and Kazott ponds, and become famifiar with their naturai and aesthetic features Caii Karyn Edvnan at 649- I 606 if you . a2 irrterested in a wa!ldng tour . - � Contact Citizens for a Better Emironment (CB� at 824-8637. CBE has spearfieaded a project to investigatethe patential o{rertoring Bridz! Veil oeekA group of conceined neighbors fias orgariized Friends of &idalUe�7 C2ek which is planning seveJal activities induding a dean up. � Make a statement to the Seed committee about yow views on the Master Pian.The period for pubiic commerrtary on the pian ocwrs from yme I through Juiy 1,1996. Copies can be vi�wved at the Sairrt Arnhorry Parlc Pubiic Library. � Attend locai neighborhood councit meetings, as well as SE� pub4ic meetings.Voice your concems to your community organizers (District ! 2 council at 292-7884J, to Minneapolis Councilwoman Joan Campbeli {673-2202: FAX 673-3940) orthe SEED committee. . ...�.=-vi–as 04:O1P __+ __ – � +�, - � y rfP.08 2 PARK �BUGLE ■ jULY I 998 - ----_.� Kasota Pond gets a spring �leaning �t �. -`�°s � 8��u��r,�,� � � n.,�t�. s� � �� timc sad �vd�+bk dt'wr wwanl s crommuoityclr�upK K3/Wa rupJr �Qfid 06 t�lt Ntsl ade oFSc. Mthony Pa�, Ydu�ueax caswred has6 wd {�1�ti f[041 i t�1t iboR3rt�C� �el� G�IC mi4RtC[l pfMl�ltSrG9��—00litld iitiili�'!d [O QttaCt y� insulation. ra�Yro�d �ie., Guv �nd eMen i manroquin ►cg isom die �wnd. Ntoge3m� awwr� rraah .rat coltat�+d to fill a tra� comjac�ur W orcr8dwing. I7�is is �e sam�d yq¢ i�t tl�e &. Mthony Patk t:ommurutv Councit {SAP(:t:) har orqmiaal i deamip at thc sitc. Seve7al �bwkood agencMSUd huxineests wntn�atcd m tix deamqr ellort. St Pml Pml�s praride$ tbe trash ctMnFtaor anJ I�ogs, and �hc Si. pau! 1Vc+ghbo�6cod Fnngy C:�nwrtiura knc nfay.susand work giwes. HampJm Tu1c C,.wp and &uegBen T3�ge(s pmviJed mfrafimeucs. And $K Commuimey C�mu,ul pcvvided �� PsoN� Kueta P nd was�� 'K'S�'�"'�t�� ug 6de na aily for G. Andmay Paek bu� bu aarou+�d'u�g �dgLbnrlwwwk a _wdt. 7be pond a6ura a p�m�am �raserr��al with &idd Va1 Ctuk and the S� Anthony ['ae{e Comnumity Cianlen. lt u the 6tt mnnant o(a mucl� lar�r pmvJ dtainedciir �� Sc M�K«uY Pack Conw. A3�u�.y. Hc+lmn and Pm�pert psrk nra�i�lwdnwds. Thc pond aod rts m rntiroeue ie in1..Lita+�! by a twmber +d�cia oFbicds aad a�simx(s and 'u viaua! (y miBM�Y .�ateefowl. SiRht� d�is M^n8 Isave indudec! : w6itrtu7c+d detq r (wir o[ccd-pj(pl5asr43. camannt:.wood dutfci aad a kesaet. AIa�y is 57cono�d Spm�. �� wti �, � � aadu an� j:,s of�etders arr! irnu�igau� u e6e tusa of �hc KRtY�[ �MJ1u11g�f KiiOfi � lS i i?NR�eleaAmud mdand, i� (�ax bem tLc tubjtct „1' amsidcnble �legil dumping over [6eye,w.l4kie racm7}; consuuctian debcis and yud wucc 6avs been .{umped inm ehr puml. Ifyon obxrx dumping u rhe pond, �ll ch� &. Pau! Pd�, a nwe thc vd�lc Garue iwm6cr and noti[y �!u SMCC o4&cr. Thc SAI'C:C Enrironmeat Comnsiam has iKen exp�orin� wa1s to preKC[ uid c»nsern ihe hiscocic pund dtt fnsm F�csher induusisti,shon and McnocLmcat. u�d to ee�.xe t�e � &� V 1+�k � Iiolcs Communiry t.aaiens, uid al�er 6sbiist mtiidort in �e metro �*ra. $ovecaF opcions are under coraidanwm, u well as chc pcepara�inn of alortg.term wnumtiw� mul marmgrntenc p}am tf yuu arc i�uaeucd in i muuce tF�e SiMCC officc. SA!'t:t:;.wnfd liko to th�nk +% rS�e wlantaki stK! umtcibucon � EKipn! wi[h �he dnnu�. Frr furchcr inFnnnauae a6oiu Kasoca Pa�d, cue.saet St Anrlw� t'uk C:.�mmimiryCou�l N.uewrivc C)inciuu Hntlux Wortt,in��n at 292-7$84. ■ Y�uat«rr Mak 71�tc J� ti?� �d Sl. Asrbe� radr Coarmnitr Ca�nrB w�m6�i pes 8efdvlt �rerked witb u6RS ro tkas Kasets tsed tkmo yy Xr¢� &�ae -� St. Paul Planning Commission Zoning Committee December 281998 Appeal by District 12 - Saint Anthony Park Community Council {SAPCC) Re: Amoco Automobile Convenience 5tore Northwest Comer of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280 A. GENERAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS � � �,��`� 'I. It is not evident that DNR and Saint Paui zoning and planning officials have reviewed the proposed Amoco complex in light of the large-scale SEED re-development immediately west of the site. There are muitiple issues surrounding the SEED re- industrialization. SAPCC has been very concemed about the potential for multiple negative airshed and watershed impacts, as weli as the potential for greatly increased eastbound traffic into the neighborhood on Kasota Avenue. In principle, SAPCC views any additionai development and industriai growth in this comer of ths disVict with very serious concem. The Amoco site lies within an area viewed by SAPCC as a buffer between the neighborhood and the SEED project SAPCC has been working on a broad long- term plan and vision to protect and conserve remaining greenspace and remnant natural resources. SAPCC has worked for several years toward this goal through consultations with DNR, MNDOT, Union Pacific and other property owners. The pending purchase by SAPCC of land from Burlington Northem for community gardens is a first step in crea6ng public greenspace on the westem edge of our neighborhood. Acquiring additional property in the vicinity and conserva6on easements around the ponds and wetiands are envisaged. Kasota Pond is integral to our neighborhood history and to our future vision. Although the EPA has made considerable sffort to include SAPCC in their planning for the Valenfine Cfark site, St. Paul officials have shown 4ittte interest or involvement in either the SEED project or - SAPCCs planning efforts. Therefore, SAPCC requests that City officials review the Amoco aQplication in light of the SEED project and in consideration of District 12-initiated plans for greenspace and buffer zone, and consult in further detail with District 12 representatives Ellen Waters and Bob Amdorter before taking further action. 2. Consideration has not treen given by pianners to truck and traffic issues associsfed with a new gas station[convenience store that is fikety to attract additional hundreds of vehictes each day on Kasota Avenue. Further, the site is immediately adjacerrt to the Minnesota Transfer railroad crossing, which ties up tra�c severa{ times daily on Kasota Avenue. The Amoco east properly line is directly across from the Nsghway 280 exit ramp, where traffic tie-ups are common. These two existing areas of congestion (280 off/on ramps) and mandatory tie-ups (railroad crossing) at either side of the proposed Amoco station will mean that vehicles wili have difFicutty accessing and exiting from the station, hence increased emissions, noise, and potentiai for accidents. There is already a gas station (Food and Fuef) severat hundred fieet east where traffic congestian is also a problem; additionai vehicuiar trips to the proposed Amoco station may increase cflngestion along Kasota Avenue and into Saint Anthony Park. �t,� - `�- O 5 � Therefore, SAPCC requests that a review of existing and potential traffic problems be conducted prior to taking furthet action on the Amoco application. 3. District 12 has been actively opposed to increased large signage, and recenUy drafted the SAP Speciai Sign District P{an. In principle, SAPCC is strongly opposed to the proposed large Amoco sign adjoining Highway 280. The proposed large scale, high-intensity lit sign is considered to be aesthetically incompatible with the neighborhood. Therefore, SAPCC requests that Amoco conform to city and District 12 standards in signage; any out size signage should be designed in consuftation with the District 12 Euecutive Director. • 4. SAPCG wishes ta raise severat accountabitity and liability cancems. Further degradation to the pond and wetland habitats are unacceptable and undesirable to SAPCC and its residents. Any property ownet, public agency or party conVibuting to future degradation should be held accountable, responsible and liable. SAPCC questions the validity and wisdom of issuance of a"no association" letter removing Amoco as a responsib{e party for the existing pol{ution on the site. In natural resource management, the accepted law of unintended consequence states that there is always a possibility of unforeseen impacts. Leakage or contaminant release as a result of disturbing soil in a former ash dump, possibly at some time in the future, should not be discounted. If it does happen, who then will pay, if Amoco is not to be hetd responsible? It is inappropriate for MPCA to issue a no association � letter for property known to be heavity contami�ated with pesticides, mercury and other to�tic materiafs at a hydrologicaily active site adjacent to a residentiat neigfiborhood. In addition, there is the issue of lisbility and responsibility for minor spills, leaks and breakage that occur at any gasoline filling station and that may enter the pond indirectly. Therefore, SAPCC opposes the "no assaciation" letter and requests MPGA to review this issue. In addition, provision should be made by Amoco fior monitoring and appropriate clean-up of smal! leaks, spilis, and breakage that might occur in the immediate vicirtity (for-example, a customer fills a lawn mower gas can which falts _ out of the back of a pick-up; or the odd customer who torgets his gas cap resuiting in a minor spill on Kasota Avenue, with gasoline draining into Kasota Pond). � a,� J� � B. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES' 1. Skonard Spring Tfie proposed Amoco complex is located appro�amateiy 'i 60 feet from historic Skonard Spring. The smali existing weUand remnant to be used by Amoco as a detention pond is roughly 50 feet ftom Skonard Spri�g, to which it is hydro{ogically linked. The site is aetive hydrologicaily as is adjacent-terrain. Leachate piumes in the immediate v[cinity _ from a very large number of sources have al�eady been documented through the recent SEED AUAR. There is a concem that petroleum-based contaminants entering the proposed Amoco detention pond wiil move laterally underground, possibiy entering the active groundwater system, the pond, or spring system. Skonard Spring historically flowed southward into Kasota Pond and was a source of recharge. About twenty years ago it was reconfigured and is now ditched io the north. SAPCC has envisaged that spring water be re-routed to Kasota Pond via an underground conduit (under Kasoia Avenue) in order to recharge the pond and enhance water qua(ity and oxygenation. Assessments of high water levels wili need to be reviewed in this instance. � 2. Maintenance of proposed Amoco detention pond. The proposed Amoco southwest detention pond will need routine maintenance to remove debris and litter. After a period of years there is a possibility that the pond will need dredging to remove and detoxify sediment and contaminants. A long-term maintenance plan should be developed. Amoco's responsibility for detention system maintenance and future remediaf treatment of its proposed detention pond should be � clear. 3. Disposition of monitoring wells. Three EPA/MPCA monitoring wells are located on the site of the proposed Amoco statioNconvenience store. These wells should be permitted to function to ensu�e community safety in fhe future. 4. Water quality from increased impervious surtace. Current thinking in weUand ecology and wa#ershed management is to abandon the old practice of using natural ponds and weUands as convenient places to discharge waste and runoff as unsustainable. It is welf known that increased impervious surtace area mesns increased and rapid runoff. Replacing the current six-inch ouUet pipe wdh a 12- inch pipe for the southwest pond wi{I-still aI{ow for petroteum-contaminafed overflow to enter Kasota Pond in a severe stortn event The southwest pond is directly opposite a breeding colony of painted turtles; which witl likely be gross{y impae[ed by any petroleum effluent, even if it is indirect Although painted turtles are not rare or endangered, it is uncommon to find them in an urban industrialized area. They should be protected. Kasota Pond has already been negatively impacted by runoff from Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, primarify through elevated conductivity levels (road salts), contaminants (anti-freeze, petroleum and motor oil) and siltation. SAPCC has atready initiated diswssions with MNDOT to divert runoff away from ihe ponds and to restore affeeted habitat. Less, not more runoff shoufd be a planning objective. � 1. This statement was prepared by U of M faculty who have conducted prior researefi at the site. �,�,�AS �� 5. Potential for spills and acciderits. If is expected that minor spilis of petroleum products will occur. While individual acciderrts may be insigni�icant, cumulative impacts over time are unavoidable. Even -- smalf quaniities ofi petroleum products entering the pond will dramatiqlly decrease the buoyancy of ducklings and goslings, as weif as aduft birds. One such incident was witnessed by U of M researchers at Kasota Pond three years ago, when LaCanasta Foods discharged a small amount o4 oil irrto #he pond resul6ng in a duck kil{; some woad ducks were captured, cleaned and released by U of M students. The proposed gasoline filling station has the potentiai to destroy the remaining weUand ecosystem characteristics with only a minor, unattended spill. A more serious spill is also a possibility, however remote. As noted above, liability and responsibility for immediate Gean-up and longer-tertn remediation in such events must be clearly specified. 6. Disturbance of significant subsoif contaminants. The site is the former Elm Street ash dump, and is thought to contain a 15-foot layer of incinerator ash. fiistorica{ly, the site was a weUand and the north side of Kasota Pond, which was filled in with ash and other materials. Various subsoil toxins have already been detected in the Phase II Environmental Assessment. With disturbance of ash deposits for construction of the proposed Amoco station there is potential to release pollutants into groundwater, the area is known to be active hydroiogically and so lateraf movement of contaminants through groundwater is possibie 'rf not likely. There is potential for a range of contaminants to be refeased irrto the pond and groundwater. At a minimum, monitoring of the pond and weUand remnants for the full spectrum of identified contaminants shoufd be done on a continual basis in the future should the site be disturtred. The Phase 2 � Environmental Assessment report (p. 4) notes the presence of pesticides, but is not specific as to type, volume or a.i. These pesticides need to be specified and monitored in pond water in the future, to protect members of the public who use the pond for recreation or study. Additionally, funds to carry out future monitoring activities will need to be identified. 7.Quatity of habitat — increased traffic, noise, {ighting. CurrenUy the pond and associated wet4ands are heavily used by migratory waterfowl as wei{ as resident populations of songbirds, hawks, owls, and woodpeckers. Reptiles and mammals such as painted turtles, tiger salamanders and other amphibians, woodchucks, raccoon, fox and mink are resident The pond is thought to have timited invertibrate use, although presence of speciated fairy shrimp and mollusks needs to be verified. Limited invertibrate presence is irrelevant, however, because the site still functions as a viable ecotogical and hydrotogical system despite its focation in an industrial area. The site demonstrates good species compositi�n despite salt runoff from roadbeds, and despite industria! pressure on a!{ sides. There is a concem that increased vehicufar traffic, noise and bright lighting (especiaUy during nightime hours) wil! have an adverse impact, par6cularly on bird and rep5le species. It shouid be noted that a number of lJ of M faculty have expressed a un�ed opinion that fucther degradation-and encroachment of the pond and associated weUands would -- represent an unrecoverabie ioss to the city of Saint Paul. 7he pond's characteristics are highly unusual in an urban, industrial setting, and cannot be recreated efsewhere. Consideration of Kasota Pond as simply a wet detention pond or as a discharge � catchment is insufficient. Protection and conservation of the pond and associated weUands should be a priority for planners, not only from a community perspective, but from a natural resource management perspective as well. Other communities in Saint ��5 � Paui and Rosevilie have restored wetlands to the extent of converting former strip malis and shopping centers to fundioning weUands. SAPCC takes the Phafen creek watershed as a model for possible restoration of the Kasofa Pond watershed system. The proposed use for the site is therefore incompatible with District 12's vision fior the area. A fundamenta( tenet of natural resource management is to do no harm, lt is our view that there is signiFicant potential in this instance to cause irreparable harm to this weUand system._-The 2oning Comm'tttee is urged to deny the appiication for_tt�e proposed -- automobile convenience store at this site. � . �-� "�'�5 � Kasota Pond Consernation Project 3126/97 Draft for Discussion Pregared by Karlyn Eckman for the Saint Anthony Park Community Council Environment Committee Introducdon This draft was prepared for the Saint Anthony Park Community Council Bnvironment Committee for discussion purposes. It outlines a tentarive framework for protecting the remaining &agments of a unique pond, wefland and prauie system from encroaching developmem and industrialization, and for establishing a small enhanced natural area for public enjoyment and environmental education. The project is also intended to reduce safety hazards and risks due to dumping, uncontrolled access to and frequent pedestrian use of a railroad right of way, and transients living at the site causing sanitation, public drunkenness and harassment problems. Project Goal: To buffer Kasota Pond from future industrial and economic development in the vicinity, to reduce safety hazards at the site, and to create a natural area for public en}oymern. Objectives 1. To improve environmental conditions at the site by: • Reduce pollutant load into the ponds by re-directing and otherwise treating runo� especially � from adjacent streets, parking lots, roofs, and other impervious surFaces; • Repair, maintain and increase the number of habitat structures at the site (nesting boxes, bat houses, logs, snags, etc.); • Frotection and enhancement of the prairie remnant at the south end of the site; • Re-plant disturbed areas with native species of trees and plants'; • Increase the diversity of topography and cover on the west Kasota Pond remnant to improve habitat for aquatic and terrestrial species with native plantings and shoreline restoration structures (aquaric benches, coir fiber logs etc.); • Create physical buffers and bazriers for heavy equipment uound west Kasota Pond (earthen berms, barriers, erosion control measures, dense plantings, etc.); • Assess th� feasibility.of restoring the flow of Skonard Spring into Kasata Pond. -- 2. To reduce hazrvds at the site by: • Removal of two hobo camps and dwellings; • Clean-up ofthe entire site; • Control access and improve safety at the site by fencing and other barriers as appropriate, installing bike racks, lighting, signs, and initiate neighborhood monitoring of the site. 3. To enhance recreafianal, educational and aesthetic values of the site by: � ` A site plan for restoring native plants is under preparation by two Universiry of Minnesota students, Tracy Haggerty and Tom Anderson. -- - - -- _- __�`�-�'J� , '� • Increase awareness and support of the public and neighboring commercial businesses and their workers of the environmental importance of the Kasota pond azea; • Construct a wetland walkway and observation dock on the east pond; � Establish a walldng trail around the site with observation points, informational markers and sigas, benches, and rope or other pedestrian barriers at prairie and planting sites, etc. � Encourage use ofthe site by students and teachers for educational, research, and monitoring purposes; � Encourage Boy Scout, Girl Scout, and other youth groups to utilize the site for environmental leaming prajects; _ • Establish garbage and recycling collection points at the site; � Organize annual clean-ups by volunteers; • Establish long-term ecosystem monitoring of the site. Site Description The Kasota Pond site is a fragment of an e�ctensive historic system of ponds, springs and wetlands draining southward to the Mississippi River. The site once connected a north-south pond system with the east tributary of Bridai Veil Creek (draining from South Saint Anthony Park), and adjoined a large wetland area io the west, The site falls within the Middle Mississippi River Watershed, and is located entirely within the Saint Paul city limits and Ramsey County, although the west pond remnant is very near the Minneapolis-Saint Paul city line. The project site includes two truncated portions ofKasota Pond designated as DNR wetlands 62-259. It is campletely surrounded by the Burlington and Minnesota Transit railways, Trunk H'ighway 280, Kasota � Avenue, and an industrial food processing plam. Known property owners at or adjacent to the site include: Burlington Northem Railroad MT Properties (formerly Mmnesota Transit Raiiroad) MI3DOT Stan Koch and sons Welsh Management Wellington Management Brock Wlute The site encompasses roughly seven acres. The larger east pond pottion is triangular, roughly two tenths of a mile in length and .OS miles across. The smaller west pond remnant is about 300' by 200.' These two portions aze divided by the MT Properties rail line, which is used by M'innesota Commercial Railroad. There are severai other dry and wet stormwater detention ponds to the north and east that are piobably remnants of the original wetland spstem. -- 2 Kasota Pond was greatty reduced in size about twenty yeazs ago when it was par[ially filled in to create land for economic development The 5lled area is now occupied by a building containing Sparta Foods and other businesses. The original pond was uvncated into two smaller ponds, each with very different topography, � hydrologic and ecologicai cLazacteristics. The original pond and surroundinS topography was yLso greatlY alisrcd by railroads, and by the consauclion and enlargement of Highway 280. q,� �`�- � Current Environmental Conditions The Kasota Pond site has been heavily encroached upon by waves of industriatization and economic developmem over the past century. The original watershed has been significantly altered, and much of the original ponds and wetlands have been flrained, filled, and redeveloped. I?umping cominues to be a major problem. FIowever, Kasota Pond cont�ues to support --_ considerable biological diversity despite industrialization. The east pond contains emergent vegetation with numerous native plant species along its shores. This pond is thought to have lugher biological diversity in terms of vertebrate and invertebrate species. However, the east pond appears shallow, and is impacted by sediment and runofffrom TH 280. The south end of the east pond contains a small woodland comprised mostly of native poplaz, box elder, and basswood. There is a small prairie remnant to the southwest containing bergamot, coneflower, asters, jerusalem artichoke, big bluestem and other native prairie plants. The west pond has been greatly affected by filling and dumping of construction debris and other wastes. There is little emergent vegetation or structure, in contrast to the east pont. Only a few very stnall stands of native sedges and willows have been identified in this pond remnant. Depths of both ponds are unknoven, but the west pond appeazs to be deeper, supporting populations of fish and crayfish. Soil testing has appazentiy not been done recently; some very preliminary water testing and monitoring at the pond and spring have been initiated. A preliminary species inventory was begun � in 1996. A comprehensive vegetative survey will begin this summer (these activities are undertaken by U of M faculty and students). Risks and Hazards Occupation of the Kasota Pond site by transients has long been a problem due to its pro�nity and access to rail lines. The wooded area at the south end of the site is visually obscured from local str�ts and TH 280, maldng it a desirable, sheltered campsite. A homeless family with two children reportedly occupied the caznpsite for much of 1994. Since then, the campsite has been a hangout for iunaways and transients. Several men were evicted from the site in eazly December 1996 by Saint Paul police. The wooded camgsite has since been recolonized by at least two men, and two others have made new shacks about 50 feet from the MT tracks at the rear of the Sparta Foods pazking lot. Transients present a safety and public health hazard for many people who work at Sparta Foods and U of M researchers. Several U of M students have encountered transients, who have been abusive andlor dnmk. Sparta Food workers report that on two occasions transiems have entered the food preparation area, drunk and bleeding. Transients are reported to search the company dumpsters for food. The azea has become heavily littered with garbage and human wastes. Transients have cut live and dead trees and brush for firewood and to erect shacks. Habitat has been impacted as a resuit, and many wildlife species may now avoid the site due to loss of habitat and increased human activity, as well as the presence of dogs owned by the transients. For _ e�mple, the newer transient campsite is directly under a roost used each year by migratory � cormorants. The presence of transients discourages legitimate users such as bird watchers from using the site. It is hoped that controlling access, lighting, and reguiaz cleanups will deter ��-�°� '� transients in the future. Other risks and hazards include proximity and uncontrolled access to the MT' rail line, and to a lesser degree, the BN line. In addition, hazards may be present in the form of materiais and pollutants wbich have been dumped at the site. Benefits for Local Communities The ecological, recreational, educational and aesthetic value of the Kasota Pond area to surrounding neighborhoods, residents and educators has been well-documented. The site has been used b3� at least three U of M facvlty and their stud€nts for _study an� iesearch, who fiave documented the significant biological diversity at the site. A wide range of migratory and resident species utilize the site; at least one hundred species of fauna have been identified in preliminary fieldwork. Wetland systems l�ave major significance for filtering industrial pollutants and wastes from groundwater, an important characteristic given the more than sixty polluted sites and three super£und sites in the vicirrity. Finally, the site is used regularly by walkers, joggers, bird watchers, scouts, and other recreational users. Suggested Neat Steps • Discussions with local businesses concerning counterpart funding • Continue to follow-up with Saint Paul police (Officer Townsend) on the trausient issue � Discuss and revise draft site plan • Prepare STAR proposal and budget; seek other possible donors and collaborators � • Investigate trading wetland acres or tali credits for the Koch site • Organize a Friends of Kasota Pond group (CBE?) Timetable STAR pre-application proposal is due Apri121 1997. First cuts of pre-applications will be made June I; full applications due 3uly 1 S. • Assessing the feasibility of reconnecting Skonard Spring with Kasota Pond will require the preparation of a water budget (must be done after the spring thaw) and considerable site planning with Public Works of both ciries. Tlris could be considered a Phase II project. Organizing t6e On-Site Activities It is hoped that a good share of the work would be done through community volunteers. It is further hoped that the business community might contribute some resources and funds for various activities. Infornring adjacent neighborhoods (SAP, Como, Marcy-Holmes, Prospect Park) through articles in neighborhood newspapers and public meetings is eacpected to genetate considerable public interest in the project. � �� - `�oS St. Anthony Park Community Council Ianuary 19, 1999 � � Lynne Grigor Envuonmental Geologist MPCA Meuo District Office 520 Lafayette Road N. St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 Deaz Ms. Grigor: Thank you for attending the meeting regarding the proposed Amoco Convenience Store/Gas Station at Kasota Ave. and TH280. , ��i�2 ✓� , � � s, � -� � I have enclosed a copy of the document prepared by Dr. Karlyn Eckman for the St. Anthony Park Community Councii's appeal to the Planning Cotnmission in December. We filed the appeal because we have substantiat and critical concerns in regazd to any develoment on the site at Kasota and TH280. As you know, the Council has been involved in the clean-up and monitoring of the Kasota Pond, a DNR wetland across the street from the proposed development, for many years. With the cooperation of the Union Pacific Railroad, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and other adjoining landowners, we haue taken it upon ourselves as volunteers, to do a yearly clean-up of the pond. Severai groups, inciuding the University of Minnesota, the Audubon Society, and independent naturalisu, have studied the unique ecosystem that is Kasota Pond. This is a precious remnant of a once lazge and important wefland system that has all but disappeared today. As Dr. Eckman stressed, ttus area is still hydrologically active. We aze concerned that any disturbance on the site across the street would affect the health of the Kasota Pond, Skonard Spring, and equally importantly, the health of those neighborhoods in the path of those springs—Prospect Park and Como neighborhoods. The Valentine-Clark project, a Superfund site under the jurisdiction of the EPA and MPCA lies directly north of this site. We have worked with both the MPCA and the EPA to address concems about plumes of pollution that are coming from the Valentine-Clark site through the property now owned by Amoco. These plumes are emptying into the Mississippi River. I understand that Mr. 890 Cmmwell Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 •e G51/644-5992 voice : 651/649-5993 fax �c� _�{ � 5 Frank Wallner of the MPCA is now assigned to that case, and I'm sure that he would be � happy to provide you with additionai information. The St. Anthony Park Community Council asks that you seriously consider not granting a letter of no association to Amoco Corporation for ttus site. We feel tfiat this issue deserves more investigation and reseazch in order to protect the human health and environmental health of the downstream neighborhoods and surrounding ecosystems. Piease call me if you have additional questions at 649-5992. Thank you again for your interest in, and commitment to ttris issue. Wazmest regazds, St. Anthony Park Community Council � r d c � , � G �� `- J �iu4i£�/G/ //v� her Worthington Executive Director � Cc: Counciimember Jay Benanav Mr. Wlutney Clark, Friends of the lvfississippi River Prospect Park East River Itoad Improvement Association Como Neighborhood Association Mr. 7im Forsyth, Minneapolis Community Development Agency Mr. 7im Snoxell, Henningson and Snoxell Ms. Eileen Deamer, EPA � St Paui Planning Commission Zoning Committee December 281948 Appeai by � District 12 - Saint Anthony Park Community Couacii (SAPCC) Re: Amoco Automobife Convenience Store Northwest Comer of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280 A. GENERAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS � L.J ��_�o S it is not evident that DNR and Saint Pau( zoning and ptanning officials have reviewed the proposed Amoco complex in tight of the large-scaie SEED re-devefopment immediately west of the sife. There are muitipie issues surrounding the SEED re- industrialization. SAPCC has been very_ concemed a6out the pQtential for multiple negative airshed and watershed impacts, as wefi as tbe potential for gteaUy increased eastbound traffic ir�to the neighborhood on Kasota Avenue. ln principie, SAPCC views any addifional development and industriat groti+rth in this comer of the disfri�twith very seriaus concem. The Amoco site lies within an area viewed by SAPCC as a buffer between the neighbarhaod and the SEED project SAPCC has been warking on a broad long- term plan and vision to protect and conserve remaining greenspace and remnant naturaf resources. SAPCC has worked for severaf years toward this goai through oonsultations with DNR, MNDOT, Union Paafic and ather property owners. The pending purctrase by SAPCC of land from 8urlington Northem for community gardens is a first step in creating public greenspace on the westem edge of aur neighborhood. Acquiring additional property in the vicinity and ccnsenraticn easements around the ponds and weUands are envisaged. Kasota Pond is ir�tegrai to our neighborhood hisiory and to our future vision. Although the EPA has made considerable effort to inGude SAPCC in their planning for the Valentine Clark site, S� Paul afficials have shown {ittle interest or +nvolvement in either the SEED project or SAPCCs pianning efforts. Therefore, SAPCC requests that City officials revieuv the Amoco applicaSon in light of the SEED projed and in consideration of District 12-initiated pians fot greenspace and buffer zone, and consult in further detail with District 12 representatives Ellen Waters and Bob Amdorter befcre taking fu[ther acticn. 2. Consideration has not been given by pianners to firudc and traffic issues assoaated with a new gas station/convenience store that is likely to attract additional hundreds af vehicies each day on Kasota Avenus. Furiher, the site is immediate4y adjacent to the Minnesota Transfer raiiroad crossing, which ties up traffic several times daify on Kasota Avenue. The Amoco east property line is directly aa frflm fhe Highway 280 exit ramp, where traffic tie-ups are common. These two e�dsting areas of congestion (280 ofF/on ramps} and mandatory tie-ups (raiiroad crossing) at either side of the proposed Amoco station �nn)1 mean that vehides vn�l have d'�tficuity accessing and exiting from the station, hence increased emissions, noise, and poterrtia! for accidents. There is already a gas station (Food and Fuel) several hundred feet east where traffic congestion is also a problem; additianal vehicular trips to the proposed Amoco station may increase cflngestion along Kasota Avenue and into Saint Anthony Park. a�-��5 Therefore, SAPCC requests that a review of e�asting and potentiai traffic probfems be conducted Qrioc to taking fuRher acction on the Amoco application. � 3. District 12 has been activeiy opposed to increased large signage, and recerrtly dratted the SAP Special Sign District Plan. in principie, SAPCC is strongly opposed to the proposed targe Amoco sign adjoining Nighway 284. The proposed large scale, high-irrtensity lit sign is considered to be aesthetica(ty incompatible with the neighborhood. Therefore, SAPCC requests that Amoco corifortn to dty and District 12 standards in signage; any out size signage shauid be designed in cansultation with the District 92 Executive Director. 4. SAPCC wishes to raise several accourtfabifity and liability concems. Further degradation to the pond and wettand habitats are unacceptable and undesirable to SAPCC and its residerrts. Any pmperty owner, public agency or party corifsibuting to future degradation should be hetd accountable, responsibie and liable. SAPCC questions the validity and wisdom of issuance of a°no association' letter removing Amoco as a responsible party for the e�dsfing poliution on the site. ln natural resouroe management, the ac.�epted law of unintended consequence states that there is always a possibitity of unforesesn impacts. Leakage cr contaminant retease as a resuit of disturbing soii in a.fortner ash dump, possibiy at some time in fhe future, shouid not be discourrted. If it does happen, who then wiii pay, if Amoco is not to be hefd responsible? It is inappropriate for MPCA to issue a no association letter for proQerty known to be heavily oocrtaminated with pesticides, mescury and � other toxic materiais at a hydrofogicaliy ac3ive site adjacent to a residential neighborhood. in addition, there is the issue of liability and responsibility for minor spifis, teaks and breakage that occur at any gasoline filling station and that may errter the pond indirectly. Therefore, SAPCC opposes the °no assoaation' letter and requests MPCA to review this issue. In addition, provision should be made by Amoco for monitoring and appropriate clean-up of smafl leaks, spiffs, and breakage that might occur in the immediate vidnity (for exampie, a customer fills a lavm mower gas can which fal{s out of the back of a pick-up; or the odd customer who forgets his gas cap resuiting in a minor spiii on Kasota Avenue, with gasoline draining into Kasota Pond). � B. ENVIRONMENTAL 1SSUE5' �� _�oS � 1. Skonard Spring The proposed Amoco compiex is located approximately 140 feet from historic Skonard Sp[ing. The small exisHng wefland remnant to be used by Amoco as a detention pond is roughly 50 feet from Skonard Spring, io which it is hydroiogicaliy linked. The site is active hydrologicalfy as is adjacent tertain. Leachate plumes in the immediate vicinity from a very iarge number of sources fiave aiready been documented through the recent SEED AUAR. There is a concem thaf petroieum-based contaminants entering the proposed Amoco deiention pond rvill move laterally undergrowd, possibly errtering the_ active groundwater system, the pond, or spring system. � � Skonacd Spring hisfioricatly flowed southward into Kasota Pond and was a�urce of recharge. About twenty years ago it was recanf'igured and is now ditched to the north. SAPCC has envisaged that spring water be re-routed to Kasota Pond via an underground conduit (under Kasota Avenue) in order to recharge the pond and enhance water quality and oxygenation. Assessments of high water levels wiil need to be reviewed in this instance. 2. Maictitenance ot proposed A�noco detestitton pond. The proposed Amoco southuvest defention pond wiil need routine maintenance to remove debris and littec After a period of years there is a possibility that the pond wiil need dredging to remove and detoxify sediment and contaminants. A long-tertn maintenanc� plan should be developed. Amoco's responsibility for deter�tion system maintenance and future remedial treatrnerrt of its proposed detention pond should be dear. 3. Disposition oE monitoring wetis. Three EPAlMPCA monitoring wetls are located on the site af the proposed Amacc statioNconvenience store. These weiis should be pertnitted to function to ensure community safety in the future. 4. Water quality from increased impervious sur#ace. Current thinking in wetland ecology and waiershed management is io abandon ihe otd pradice of using naturai ponds and wetlands as convenient pNaces to discharge waste and cunoff as unsustainabte. !t is we41 imawn that inueased imperv+aus surtace area means increased and rapid runoff. Repiacing the current soc inch outlet pipe with a 12- inch pipe for the southwest pond wili stiii allow for petroleum-contaminated overflow to enter Kasota Pond in a severe stortn event The southwest pond is direcUy opposite a 6reeding cofony of painted turtles, which wiii likely be grossly impacted by any peiroleum effluent, even h it is indirect Although painted turties are not rare or endangered, it is uncommon to find them in an urban industriafized area. They shoufd be protected. _ Kasota Pond has atready been negatively impacted by runoff from Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, primariiy through elevated conductiv'�ty levels (road satts), contaminants (anti-freeze, petroleum and motor oii) and siitation. SAPCC has aiready initiated discussions with MNDOT to divert runoff away from the ponds and to 2store affected habitat. Less, not more runoff should be a planning objective. 1. This statemer�t was prepared by U of M faculty who have conducted prior research at the site. 5. Potentiat foc spills and accidents. �� os it is expected that minor spiiis of petroleum products wifl occur. Whife individuaf � accidents may be insignificant, cumulative impacts overtime are unavoidable. Even smal! quantities of petroleum produots entering the pond wili dramaticalty decxease the buoyancy ofi duckiings and gosiings, as weil as adult birds. One such incident was witnessed by U of (N researchers at Kasota Pond three years ago, �+rtien LaCanasta Foods discharged a sma11 amourrt of oii irrto the pond resulting in a duck kilf; some wood ducks were captured, deaned and released by U of M students. The proposed gasoline fi{ling statian fias the poterrtia{ to destroy the remaining weUand ecosystem characteristics with oniy a minor, unattended spiii. A more serious spill is aiso a possibility, however remote. As noted above, liability and responsibitity for immediate dean-up and longer-term remediation in such events must be deariy specified. 6. Disturbance of significatrt subsoii cor�taminarrts. The site is the fortner Eim StreeY ash dump, and is thought to contain a 15-foot layer of inanerator ash. Historicalty, the site was a wetland and the north side of Kasota Pond, which was fifled in with ash and other materiais. Various subsoii toxins have already been detected in the Phase il Environmer�ta! Assessmerrt. With disturbance of ash deposits for constnsctio� of the proposed Amoco station there is poterrtial to reiease poilutants inio groundwater, the area is known to be active hydrnlogicaliy and so tateral movement of contaminants through grnundwater is possibfe if not tikefy, There is poterrtiai for a range of contaminants to be released into the pond and groundwater. At a minimum, monitoring of the pond and wetland remnants far the fuit specWm of identified contaminants should be done on a continual basis in the future should ihe sfte be distur3�ed. The Phase 2 Environme�at AssessmeM report (p. 4) notes the presence of pesticides, but is not � specific as to type, vo3ume or a.i. T�ese pestiades need to be specified and monitored in pond water in the future, to proted members of the Qubiic who use the pond for secreatian or study. AdditionaNy, funds to carry out future monitoring.activities wilt need to be identified. T.Quaiity of habitat — increased traffic, noise, lighting. CurrenUy the pond and associated wetlands are heavily used by migratory waterfowl as well as resident populations of songbirds, hawks, ow{s, and woodpeckers. Reptiies and mammais such as painted turtles, tiger salamanders and other amphibians, woodchucks, raccoon, fox and mink are resident The pond is thought to have limfted invertibrate use, although presence of speaated fairy shrimp and moftusks needs to be verified. Limited invertibrate presence is irrelevant, however, because the site stiii functions as a viable ecological and hydrofogicai system despite its foqtion in an industriaf area. The site demonstrates good species composition despite saft runoff from roadbeds, and despite industriat pressure on ai4 sides. There is a cancam that increased vehicular Uaffic, noise and bright iighting (especiaily during nightime hours) wiil have an adverse impaci, particulady on bird and reptile species. it should be noted that a number of U of M faculty have e�ressed a unified oQinion that turther degradation and encroachment of the pond and associated weUands would represent an unrecoverable loss to the city of Saint Paui. The pond's characteristics are highty unusuai in an urban, industriat seiting, and cannot be reueated eisewhere. Consideration of Kasota Pond as _simpfy a wet detention pond or asa discharge - � catchmer�t is insufiFcier�t. Protection and conservation of the pond and assoaated weUands should be a priocity for pianners, not only from a community perspeetive, but from a nsturaf resource management perspective as well. Other communities in Saint �. Paui and Roseviile have restored wetlands to the extent of converting fortner strip maiis and shopping centers to func�ioning weUands. SAPCC takes the Phalen creek �cl -'-L� �� watershed as a model for possibie restoration of the Kasota Pond watershed system. The proposed use for the site is thesefore incampafibte with District 12's visian for the area. A fundamentai tenet of naturaf resource management is to do no harm. it is our view that there is significant potentiat in this instance to cause irreparabie hartn to this weUand system. The Zoning Committee is urged to deny the appiication for the proposed automobile convenience store at this site. � � c� � � 1. SUNRAY BATTLECREEK HIGHWOOD 2. HAZEL PARK HADEN PROSPERITY HILLCREST 3. WFST SIDE 4. DAYTON'S BLUFF 5. PAYNE-PHAL,EN 6. NORTti END 7. THOMAS DALB 8. SiJMMTI=T.TNIYERSTtY • 9. WEST SEVENITi 10. COMO � HAMLTNE-MIDWAY � SZ ANTHONY PARK MERRIAM PARK LEXII�ICsTON FitAMLINE-SNELISNG HAMLINE 14. MACALESTER GROYELAND 15. HIGFIL,AND !6. SUMMIT I�1, 17. DOWNTOWN Z�NING F�LE �'�' CTITZEN PARTiCiPATtON PLANNING DISTRIGTS � r , �pa; - . �. ;I!' " I�t� ��..y,oS February 2, 1999 Lynne Grigor Environmental Geologist Minrtesota Poilution Contra! Agency 520 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155 Dear Ms. Grigor; � The Southeast Como Improvement Association (SECIA) supports the Saint Anthony •. °' Park Community Councii in its request that at this time the MPCA not grant a letter of "no association" to Amoco Corporation for development of an Amoco Convenience Store/Gas Station at Kasota Avenue and TH280. SECIA has reviewed the materials provided by the Saint Anthony Park Community Council's appeaf to the St. Pauf Planning Commission in December, 1998, as well as materials submitted by Amoco and its consultants to the City of St. Paul. We feel that there are enough remaining questions raised by the investigation about the environmentai legacy of the former use of the site that further investigation of the site is warranted before any activity proceeds which wouid disturb existing soifs or the hydrologic patterns at the site. Surrounded by commercial and industrial land use and impacted by both historic and proposed new development, Southeast Como is, like Saint Anthony Park, interested in improving air and water quality and preserving and enhancing the few remaining open areas in the neighborhood fior ouidoor recreation and wildlife uses. These environmenta{ goais of the neighborhood are identified in its Neighborhood Revitafization Program First Step P4an (January,1998). As part of that goai, the neighborhood has designaied NRP funds toward habitat enhancement at Bridal Vei! Pond, just downstream of the Valentine-Clark site. Bridal Veil Pond is a remnant of the wetland complex which once covered the area and which includes the remnarrt. •. °� Kasota Pond in St. Paui. At this point in time, our plans are on hold pending the ' refease of a study of the Valentine-Cfark site which includes water, soii, and sediment sampling and analysis of the Bridal Veii Pond area, and possible remediation recommendations by the U.S. EPA. �� In addition, the entire industrial area west of Highway 280, including the proposed Amoco site, is currently being studied as part of an Areawide Urban Afternative Raview (AUAR). We Seel it imprudent of the state or city to make any exemptions from environmerttal responsibilities through tha "no associafson" determination, before the AUAR determines areawide risks and mitigation strategies. NRP Sontheast Como Neighborheod Rev3taiization Program • P.O. Box 14158 • Minneopolis, MN 55414-01548 �� Therefore, we ask that you not grant the ietter of "no association° for this site. We concur with the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood that this site deserves further investigation in order to protect the environmental health of the neighborhoods and surrounding ecosystems. Sincerely Yours, �� ,05 � 11 �i Bill Dane, President � x: Joan Campbel{, Minneapolis City Counci{ Jay Benanav, St. Pau{ City Council Heather Worthington, Saint Anthony Park Gommunity Gouncit � Karlyn Eckman, Saint Anthony Park Community Council Jim Forsyth, Minneapolis Community Development Agency Prospect Park East River Road improvement Association Eileen Deamer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency :. � , � � � �f,s � 1ii' �. �„ . 1 �TG�i�..i�� " r . . �. - / � ��• / � �„�� i� � . 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I live at 2344 �hlcombe Aveuue in St. Anthony Parlc MyfaTher, my grandfather and my great grandfather before me were all residerrts ofthis great community. Our home is preseaCly near the Kasota Pond wetlaud. The pond and its environs provide our family with a vital link to the natural world. It is ow Walden Pond. I visit the Kasota Pond area on a weeklybasis to observe-the manyand vauedspecies nf zvildlife, insects, �lants and tr�s. T am sure the biQlogists and entomologists testifying at this hearing have detailed all of the marvelous diversity of this ecological niche. As an amateur naturalist I am certain I could not approximate theiz detail of description or scieaitific accwacy. However, as an artist and resideut I have several comyients and observations. Dver the prEVious icuenty �ve 3�ears Ihave �'ound xhis land to be a tonic £or the stress and chaos of daily life in our city. I have spent hours watching, observing and sketching the landscape and its denizens. As a drawmg instructor on the faculty at the University I have taken classes There to observe and record. Many have remarked at how very surprised they were to findsuch a uahiral setCingso near a highKray_ �everal imdetprivileged studems said they had never been "outside the cit}�' before. Additionally, many of the residents and others have nat oniy used this area for recreation but they have also orb ni�ed and participated in cieaving up the waste and pollution which nearhy industry and uncaring ot�ers �a�edepos�tedt�ere. VVe $cjt-0aly valae aaduse4his laad, �ve k�ave become stewards pPit. This pond and the survi�ing wetlands surrounding it aze the last reniaius of an historically significant geography of our commwrtity. Tlus g�graphy is a unique one of hills and winding streets where ther� are Lraces af nak Savanna7�, �,*� and ivarsh. It ivaslhese 11n;nllP and valu�l qualities that attract�i specnlators and early developers like Langford and Knapg. It was these qualities that our earliest designer, Horace Cleveland, attempted to preserve. � c� _y,oS Couacilniembets,�lease helF �as Lo�raservE ouriwicgie and valuable geographyin Bt. Authony Pazk. Please vote to uphold the District 12 Council appeal to stop the developm�t of this site. We are not endorsing a rigid policy of no development in our commuuiry. We have eactensive redevelopment just down the road on Kasota at Raymond. We are however aslang you to be aware that another gas station can be builYana �erE and that this vahiable svEtland �nce�estco�e3 cann� be rebuilt. �'ou must help us to preserve it. Sincerely, � %3 c�� L�� Jun Baker .�[ �,� �� o S March 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located dizecfly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, manunals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runof£ These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of poilutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construcuon will necessarily require excavation for foorings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their faciliry daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 bours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This wiil illuminate many homes and yuds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunentiy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, I�l:�u1�1 ADDRESS �� ,�cessel�e �,�, �r�,( /f8o �h /ev�s�o.a( S�� l�l �`�° s Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construcrion of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 28Q foz the following reasons: 1. The site is located directiy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These weflands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy meta,is, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several tnnes during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facilily daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollufion will significantly add to Yhat already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currendy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stafions, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night far decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME 1��5a.��v. .. � � ADDRESS t1�e W . S� ,1� � s S� rt7� l� � ��a� 5� ��9vv,NN.S��b� 13�� ' ��_`�°� March 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO starion and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the starion will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the conshuction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze canying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, V L' . ° � �,�.SG�-� 1`{03 NAME ADDRESS .• �c�-`{OS March 4, 1999 We, the undezsigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the progosed construcfion of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, manunals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metais, DDT, and herbicides. As the construc6on will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; iraffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts wil] be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it wili increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This wiil illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visaai and light pollution will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunently supports sever�; full size, long established convenience stores and sezvice stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An addiflonal stadon ]s unnecessary. Sincerely, I � � �� , -, �_ /�� . t�l1,llL� �✓rLa_,�=- ADDRESS �6� � ? zS`�� 1 �-� 3 � ` i o� c� � �l ��, . �� S+ ; �� , � , � L, / " V ��>�� '��,�� / �`� �r� � ti��.. f 1- � � l��c'�.,-�__- �`� /� �� : � ✓ NAME ✓ � _— ADDRESS � �s �� zL(,� l�.-t/�,'c� , ��.- 2 3.2 �, l,��e � S�, )_�1 :Us;a� �?ve �+ .. ,� , � Z, 222 � < _ �,L(y',� � _--- aa �� ; �15� �-�- � �---- �� -�f�S �t-Qc�,.4 2�C,.._s � ,08 :�? �/GV J ? f � f'I1N Ss/o8 u �l � P'�I� �s � b� i' '`' �`7aL Ss /o � � 5 s ��'' .� �,�i Ssc � `5 �- a,�.._P MrJ ss� ��' � .i�l,4i ��J �`"C 2. � � �S �i ��-c.e.�i ruL �y[.ri'—i �Lf ' �Lf/ r Q �� d c , �/%�,�� ` - C "-_ �� , �_ J 1 L.✓ �. �� ` 55Ft � � ��, � .�� ✓�; � -� `� jJ� f� r. 4 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Awy 280 for the following reasons: Mazch 4, 1999 � � - �� S 1. The site is located direcdy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, maunnals, fish, and insects. Another a wetiand lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wedand has been chosen as the location where the station wiil direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, pzeventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollurion will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several fuIl size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. - Sincerely, ��1� ADDRESS a �-- � c�(_C� �CP�-�-c� �%0 l�a ,4v-P .57� r7'Ge-e,t,� ` � 1 �� S�S/�� '�ltJ SSIt� 3��{ �c�,Le�-;ne S�-P, $� J % ad 7 � ��"'"� �"u'�,� `� 3 l J��,�� 5 k �� Z Z I'-I ��\s�� A�� • cy„c Ss �� `s�o� �"..�``ia� 55��g J � r � � _��S �s ��szC � , s7�� >�c� � lG Y �I�� (v,� ��u,,� �-� 23y� �hlls��i� fh� St �i��l�v(tiss� „ ,, .. ,, �, �M �w��i�i,T� _ �' i� „ ,. ��; �� %O Fi` �� %c� Qj \ 1! ' v Z3 � ��z? ��;�r��r�11, .�1-�� .5 /� o�U�,�� r-t� �� st�� i 5s�o� �- �-1 ti�? �'� ��-r �� SS � �� sfiP� ss�o� S �-, P�� l .S s �� J '� �� J�� S'�/88' �- ��. s� 3n�1 �� 0 �� PDQ�t� 1�4� L`I—iL o � �-� �-}c� 3 � � C.u.�, �r ��,� k � a z � / �,�. �t . .�r. . , ��• � (,�C�� ol�^xl �f3w March4, 1999 �� —�� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Communiry, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The slte is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, matcunals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These weflands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heary metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potenUal for negative impact on the wetiands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light poilufion will significanUy add to that aiready occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, ��/1G�. { ADDRESS / c� °� - � LG(CL�cc1 � �- ��°s �z , ,A+JsSS ( c�s �� SS! � � � lUY 55�tO g Mazch 4,1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: �� 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wedand which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants an the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or enttance on Awy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3T above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light poliution will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, �� ADDRESS fS t�.� i��r�,� �,; 5 '� <'a�. s�or i�3 o� '�� - �" SsrG ��\�� . � �, � S� a� >J��' �. n NAME ADDRESS L4. �� D� � � Mazch 4, 1999 � t � � � � We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed constmction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and IIwy 280 for the following reasons: i. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mainmals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station wili direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze canying vehicles; iraffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their faciliry daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution wiA significantly add to that already occuning due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currendy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS � r � � a �2�- �� -�. �S� � � �sr�� , �' . ��.,Y�-2, � ✓h..c.c.�� a2�-7 N�.,QCt�o2� Ikv�e � St � �"Sr�� f��/�� , � . . « , � i �� G��(_�OS Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO sta6on site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metais, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these poliutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occuning due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park cunently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and seroice stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS � 3 3 K c�l-, , \ c�v Y,.-. �-=` �� F i �` �� Mazch 4, 1999 � � � We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280forthefollowingreasons: i. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland t�as been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are winerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuei tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the weflands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the II of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze canying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Awy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollu6on will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long estabiished convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, \� NAME ADDRESS ,� 4 •-., a� �� •� " � �--E-- f�: �S�-P �e�ic��n� r �,�s � � � Mazch 4, 1999 � � We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located direcdy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavafion for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are canying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily aze added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional staflon is unnecessary. Sincerely, � UI ADDRESS � �.� � E�.� �; � �� _ �_ �� - � �E7 � �,c..� 4i� C za-��-�� ,� � c�,l� �� Y �d�� I �c 4 �mu�,�l-� ��2� k�fl�k 1.�.�,6.�.� _, - � NAME �eP,� l.e., _.�: 1355 c�s ��i t'ft (�Si r, i � �� "�� ' sd—Pa�-�' �ati �r� . Sfi a �j�i � �� 1 �i i c �� -- ,- x � 9,� Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed conshuction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the foliowing reasons: L The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested durang rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are cazrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their faciliry daily are added to this picture, it will increase conges5on and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cuirently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, \ ��I -�°s ,�vP�tve r 4' Q NAME ADDRESS � t� ' Mazch 4, 1999 �� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construcrion of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wedand which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wedand has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These weflands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is dismpted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wedands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollufion will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currenUy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 are supported by this communiry because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, � �t� -`-�° � ADDRFSS �2 3 50 �1�2 ,�Pir � 5 f 2z c� f-f�' Y� ��a...� . � �� ,�� r� �� ;�� ,��,�� .. ��r:�� . '� n Z 1 y,j �v- �Ca'I l � � �� l2�fZ �J�i�S S7_ �� s�,`� S� � �- � z�� s�4�� zz�o ,/�-�� 5� :� � � 7 K� � �p �� . �� Z z S� ��..�p�> S� �� , � �S�`�� G� `f'� �� P�� G�-�.c� d�„ /�'��-,.. � 3 �� -�kJ e.� �.�e— . 7 �. � ' �� t-( d5 N <`Fr:u-�,.-z- �- �� o� ni .. ) F� � r ADDRESS � s 7� ��.� �� S �. � vJ rc� l'�� f.,u�{�� r`� �¢l�dc�? S5/ad' �� 12S��1 S-�-; S� �� (�� 2r 7s d�;�d1r�.��.1 , � f 3� ��5 � s�. �f� �� + 3 5 , � `� � � 5,� P , � j ' ��og " llfn(� /'J/,tDl�ll� � �1X 9l�'�.�.�44�1� c)�� Pa.e�l, M�(l SS��' �, s��o e" Mazch 4, 1999 �� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located direcdy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mauimals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 2/� hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service sta6ons, and two are AMOCO stations. 5ome aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, ADDRESS a t a i D�d l�, ��e. S'�. Pa,, I Ss� oa i�� 9 1-�� T. � s 1 �f� S �� 5� ��-, ��J �.sto� 2�z7 l��r�A��Sr�h�� S�l(�� 'SSIO� ;�� f `�_� .n �.��. �p�ss a�y� �n,�� '�' l.l�� -FL �s (Y9` .✓ 7Cc �,��J � ��_�os � � ss,d� l S�- �� J �� l�,l/5 5�7T 8 �.� � ' �i�� S �� b� sT• sT � a.�(, M�r s�'/og s ` � l2 fU.�.S ��' 'ti � ��, �� ;�, ,3��.1 �t� 55�� sT � - ' �s�� fi. ��.� �� ,` March 4, 1999 � � ✓ `� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO stazion and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the we,tiands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M bnsway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, prevenfing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times durin� the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using thei"r facility daily �se added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will'illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. � 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunenfly supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations,�and two are AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all aze supported by this co�nmunity because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. � Sincerely, [►L•�� .��. /i � v � �� as ;/�� ir� �a�� ta� � � r�`' , s� �6 6 � �//;3 s ,�, � �'�� NAME ADDRESS � Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO stafion and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the foliowing reasons: 2� � � _y,os 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for � footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the � wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. �' � 3. Aighway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light polluuon will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currenfly supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stafions, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ea�� a.:�, 7�.� c�L�� }��= L-�%C/�l ADDRESS � 3 �t `i� �-t-11 t- co /�n 7� � v2.�LG ( d �.Y.� J � (' � , � � ��s C(._.1 �.-_ �,.� �� _�os ADDRESS �.,- S� . �-,� �ti �� 5� �� n� 5�� > 7.; 5��' � }�c� � � �� / � S � � �1C:•Z,� ��l U,Y' 7 � � �35�7 Z 33 - 7 �.w: ��_.,� �..<_ �� J I �''� SS�� S/ 0 (f l4�(%li.�.� ��.�/ dihZ.vsn,. q 3 bo l�f'.t.r �/.�r; �L. � �! 1 ��1 • F� . 1 ! rt rt �'llt�l .l'I�. � I S { � � /1 +'� T .i \/� 5� � f� E !� 6� � ; Q� Qs►� �� S+�-�� 1�. � azc 4 1 9 M h , 99 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed ��—t-�� construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: l. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wedands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicies; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution wiii significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night far decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS , , • � ;� �' _ ..� �� .. L 4+C �.. � � � y. '� � . .. � 3 . � �_.� .� .. , >. _ , _ .x , . . ,� ,; +i �. . s , �, � r� ,�.,� . v ,� -�` ;� , � ,, � � - , ,, � , � , s • ;�,�, ^��. �s" q ��^ .s _,' , � � J�� ss /08' �Za� ; s�10 � S�a � '/C�8 ��/ ; Il� �� March 4, 1999 ��s We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of poilutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pol�utants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily aze added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which wiil rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution wili significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS � � �,�.��,�,�/�� ,, �r�� , �.�-/�?/ ��Q�Mn, �7a.�-i�ti �73 2�it`�-o� �� s"t. Y',�v� ntv �� I�{ �q-�o� March 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Communiry, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convemence store at Kasota Avenue and �Iwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wedand which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negaUve impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congesfion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, y e , ;yn� , /•\l � '_L7�1.Y.�' � •._ �v�: � ��-r, s�n � a a �, �. (� , �d d-�� ; � � 3 � Sc.u.r�-rarfZ. �� _�os Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to consuuct a 6T sib , lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3T above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 28�. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS ,�1 �Y,�, �� . � � � f � Q , � � _ � «sz' // �. ... �, .5�; �.�c� �tr � !i ' �� 5�� ss �a� �� 5 ADDRESS CouncilFile# 1�� RESOLUTION CITY OF Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 2 WHEREAS, the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council, in Zoning File 98-309 and 3 pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64300(j), made application to appeal 4 the approval of a site plan for a gas and convenience store to be located on the northwest corner 5 of Kasota Avenue and Minnesota Highway 280, said property legally described as"Subject to 6 Kasota Avenue, the part north of the centerline of said avenue of Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision 7 No. 64, St. Pau1, Minnesota; and 8 9 WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission, after having 10 provided notice to affected property owners, conducted a public hearing on the appeal on 11 December 29, 1998 where all persons interested were given an opportunity to be heazd. The 12 public hearing was held open and laid over to February 4, 1999 for the purpose of allowing the 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 site plan applicant and the appellant to meet and discuss the appellanYs concerns. These parties met on January 12, 1999. On Febivary 4, 1999 testimony was again presented to the Zoning Committee. At the close of the public hearing, the Zoning Committee moved to recommend denying the appeal and submitted this recommendation to the Saint Paul Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, The Saint Paul Planning Commission (Planning Commission), on February 12, 1999, moved to deny the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council based upon the following findings and conclusions contained in its resolution number 99-07 which in relevant part reads: On July 29, 1998, Amoco Oil Co. applied for a site plan approval of a self-serve gas and convenience store on vacant property at the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. The proposed development includes a 3,500 sq. ft. building with 6 pumps under a canopy, and 42 parking spaces, which includes 12 spaces at the pump islands. There will be two driveways providing access to Kasota Avenue. Twenty-three trees and 85 shrubs aze proposed in the landscaping plan. The site plan was appmved on October 28, 1998, by Tom Beach, from the Department of License, Inspeetion, and Environmental Protection (LIEP), the City's site plan review coordinator. 2. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has appealed the administrative approval of the site plan based on a concern that stormwater run-off from the proposed project irno the surrounding wetland areas, particulazly Kasota Pond, will cause fi�rther environmental degradation of these wetland areas and Bridal Veil Creek, which is west of the property. Section 62108(c) of the Zoning Code identifies ll criteria that the Planning Commission must find site plans consistent with, including (3), which states: "Preservation of unique PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # 64034 �� 1 2 geologic, geographic or historically significant chazacteristics of the city and �� y O 3 environmentally sensitive areas". Although not specifically stated in the appeal, the 4 appeal appeazs to be based on a concern that the proposed site plan is inconsistent with 5 this criterion. 7 3. The St. Anthony Park Comxnunity Council has speazheaded an effort to clean-up, protect, 8 and if possible, enhance the natural azeas azound the remnant wetlands that remain of an 9 extensive historic system of ponds, springs and wetlands in this area that drained 10 southwazd to the Mississippi River through Bridal Veil Creek. Portions of Bridal Veil 11 Creek still run on the surface approximately 1,000 ft. Northwest of the project site. 12 Kasota Pond, directly south across Kasota Avenue from the project site, has been of 13 parCiculaz concern to the Community Councii. It is home to a wide variety of resident 14 species and migratory waterfowl. The Council is concerned that additional stormwater 15 runoff from the proposed development north of the pond will l�anil the pond's water 16 quality and its abiliry to support these species. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2�} 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4. Kasota Pond is a State of Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources protected wetland, #62- 259w. The DNR has informed City staff that the DNR has jurisdiction only over development that directly affects protected wetlands up to the normal high water level. There are no regulations that affect development hat occurs adjacent to wetlands in the watershed. In addition, stafF from the Soil and Water Board informed City staff that the state Wetland Conservation Act does not prohibit drainage of stormwater to protected wetlands, as is proposed as part of this development. 5. The stormwater management plan ariginaily approved during sit plan review would direct approximately one-third of the site's stormwater into a storm sewer line that goes directly to Kasota Pond under Kasota Avenue. The remainder of the site would drain to the small wetland on the southwest corner of the site. This is very similar to the drainage pattern that exists today on the undeveloped site. In addition, stormwater runoff from Kasota Avenue itself also drains both to Kasota Pond and the small wetland in the southwest corner. This would continue under the proposed development. Overflow from the sma11 pond after heavy rains eventually drains through a sewer pipe to Kasota Pond. 6. The proposed Amoco site is polluted by its former use as an incinerator ash dump. The Community Council is concerned both about stormwater drainage from the site after development and its impact on surrounding weflands, and also site consiruction, and the resulting disruption ofthe polluted soils. 40 Amoco has performed a Phase II environmental assessment of the site and is seeking a 41 "no association letter" from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) through its 42 VIC program. The VIC (Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup) program was established 43 to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of polluted brownfield sites to return them 44 to the t� roles and productive use. The `ho association letter" would remove Amoco 45 from responsibility for the existing poilurion on the site, but not from any future pollurion 46 that might result from its activities. As part of its review, the MPCA is evaluating 47 Amoco's conshuction and contingency plan for the site. This review includes an 48 assessment of both the impact on the exisring pollution on the site, and whether the 49 project after construction will cause further hann to surrounding wetlands. The MPCA Page 2 of 5 1 2 may requue Axnoco to take fiu�ther mitigation measures as part of its construction. 3 MPCA review and approval of this project shouid be a condition of site plan approval. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 o ,q _u�oS 7. A meeting between Amoco and Community Council representatives was held on 3anuary 12, 1999, at the Community council's o�ces. This meeting was also attended by staff from PED, LIEP, and the Minnesota Poliution Control Agency. Amoco's written response to the concerns discussed at the meeting was submitted, in the form of a statement drafted by the project azchitect, Alan Nations. Also submitted was a letter from the project's civil engineers, RLK Kuusisto Ltd., documenting the changes to the stormwater management plan that Amoco has offered to make to min;mize stormwater unpacts to Kasota Pond. WHEREAS, the Pianning Commission, in denying the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council and approving the site plan for the self-serve gas and convenience store, imposed the following additional conditions on the site pian: 2. 3. L'� Amoco will revise its stormwater management plan for the development site, draining all stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct dischazge to Kasota Pond, as detailed in the letter from RLK Kuusisto Ltd., dated January 21, 1999. This will include installation of a capskimmer inlet assembly and enlazgement of the outlet pipe for the southwest pond from 6 inches to 12 inches, subject to final review and approval by Dept. of Public Works Sewer Division staff. Amoco will connect its on-site stormwater dtainage system to any future trank storm sewer line that is installed in the azea to prevent direct dischazge of stormwater into area wetlands. Amoco will not plow or store snow from the driveways and parking areas into the area of the pond on the southwest corner of the site. Amoco will keep the southwest pond free of any litter or other debris dumped into it, as well as keep the rest of its site free of litter. 5. Amoco will receive a"no association letter" from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and meet a11 requirements that may be imposed by the MPCA related to mitigating negative environmental impacts of development on this site. 6. Amoco will allow the existing monitoring well on site that will be displaced by construction to be relocated elsewhere on site as required by either the Environmental Protection Agency or the MPCA. Amoco wi11 collect surface water samples twice a yeaz from the Kasota Pond and southwest pond, will have the samples laboratory tested to determine the presence of pollutants, and will submit the results to the office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection; and WHEREAS, acting pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.206, the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council did on February 23, 1999, filed with the City Clerk an Page 3 of 5 appeal from the deterntination made by the Plauning Commission and requested a hearing befare the City Council for the purpose of considering the actions taken by the Piamiing Commission; and qq yous WHEREA5, aoting pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code §§ 64.207- 64.208 and upon nofice to affected parties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the Councii of the City of Saint Paul (City Council) on Mazch 10, 1999, where all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heazd; and 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 YVFiEEREAS, the City Council, having heard the statements made, and having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Zoning Committee and the Plamiing Commission, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the City Council reverses the decision of the Planning Commission based upon the following findings: The Council finds that the Plamiing Commission made errors in fact and finding in that the Plamiing Commission did not give enough weight to the environmental dangers posed by a release of contaminants and poliutants from the convenience store site into adj acent pond, creek and wetland areas. The Council finds that accidental petroleum spills aze possible The Council finds that accidental petroleum spills will affect adjacent ponds, creeks and wetlands because spilled petroleum will travel via storm water run-off from a proposed holding pond to environmentally sensitive ponds, creeks and wetlands located across the street from the site. The record also shows that the proposed holding pond is hydrologically linked to a spring located in the adjacent wetland area. The Council finds that the Planning Commission failed to consider these environmental dangers to these environmentally sensitive azeas known as the Kasota Pond and wetlands. The Council finds that such pollution risks are inconsistent with the site plan review criteria set forth in Saint Paul Legislative Code § 62.108(c)(3) Page 4 of 5 FURTHER RESOLVED, based upon the above, that the appeal of the St. Anthony Pazk qq _�p� Community Council be and is hereby granted; and be it FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to the St. Anthony Park Community Council, Amoco Oil Company; the Zoning Administrator and the Planuiug Commission. Requested by Department of: , Adopted by Council: Date �� Adoption Certified by Council Se tasy SY: d— Approv� b Mayor: Date $Y� _ SI \ � �L� \ 1\ • � \ By: Form Appr d by City Attorney $Y: �✓�- �-ZP�ty Appsoved by Mayor £or Submission to Council By: � ► � \ ` �� J �A��, ' qR •�10 council GREEN SHEET � 64034 Coun`Lilmember TOTAL # OF 51GNATURE PAGES ne.mra+r mEeroR arvcanca FIX2 ❑ CJIYATTOR/EY ❑ UIYLGERK ❑ RuUip4LiERNCFB Wt ❑ R4NeMLfFxVIAeRG ❑YAYOR(OR/189&TAt1i) ❑ (CL1P ALL LOGATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Memorializing the decision of the City Council on March 10, 1999, granting the appeal of SC. Anthony Park Community Council to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store at the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. PLANNING CAMMISS{ON CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has this perso�rtn ever worked under a contract far this department? YES NO FI� Nis personlfirm ever 6een a cftY �PbYesT YES NO Dces this persoNfi�m possess a sltlll not nwinallypossessed by any curterd aty employee? YES NO Is this perSOrUfimi a targetetl vendoYt , YES NO COSTIREVENUE BUDGETEO (CIRCLE ON� SOURCE ACTNITY NUMBER YES NO �L:YS1�L CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor May 3, 1994 Nancy Anderson Council Secretary 310 City Ha11 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 OFFICE OF Tf� CITY ATTORNEY �OS CI¢yton M Robinson, h., CityAnorney qq � C'rvil Division 400 Ciry Halt Tetephone: 651 266-871 D ISWest F¢csimi7e: Saixt Paul, Minnesota SSZ02 Re: St. Anthony Park Community Council appeal of Special Condition Use Permit approval for gas and convenience stare at Kasota Avenue and Minnesota Highway 280 Zoning File No. 98-309 Council Hearing Date: March 10, 1999 Dear Nancy: Attached please find a signed copy of a resolution memorializing the Mazch 10, 1999, decision of the Saint Paul City Council to grant the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council. This matter pertained to the site plan approval for a gas and convenience store which was to haue been located on the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Minnesota Highway 280. The convemence store was to have been operated apparently by Amoco Oil Company. Please place this matter on the CounciPs consent agenda at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please call. Very yours, Peter��azner �_ Assistant City Attorney PWW/rmb Enclosure C �l's?�s,� ,�'�:��'�°.>' :'v''. �ur ["'��` `c�� 3 i�� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Pamela Wheelock Director C{� -�c�S [� CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor February 22, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research Office Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: Telephorce: 6I2-266-66i5 Facsimile: 672-228-3261 e��, �� fv��r:, ,�n��- au,..w, �� I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 1999, 5:30 pm. for the following appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan: Applicant: ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMiINITY COUNCIL File Nuxnber: #98-309 Purpose: Appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store. Address: No assigned address. Properiy is located at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. Legal Description of Property: Subject to Kasota Avenue, the part north of the centerline of said avenue of Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision No. 64, St. Pau1, Minnesota. Previous Action: Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, vote: unanimous, Feb. 12, 1999. Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval, vote: 7-0, Feb. 4, 1999. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appeaz on the agenda for the March 3, 1999, City Council meeting and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Please call me at 266-6556 if you have any questions. Sincerely, �p w ' ' ��M ' " ^ ", ' c' ' ' 3 � Donna Drummond City Planner cc: File #98-309 Paul Dubruiel Carol Martineau 25 West Fourfh Streef SamtPaul, MNi5102 • Frnsrxurr • NOTICE OF PITBLIC HEARING The Saint Paul City Council wili cqnduct a public heazing on Wednesday. March 10. 1999, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hatl-Court House to consider the appeal of St Anthony Park Couununity Council to a decision bf the Ptanning Commission approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store at the nor[hwest comer of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. ' Dated: February 25. 1999 , . � � � NANCY ANDERSON . . , . . . nssistant Ciry Council Secretar3' •-- - . DEPARTMENT OF PLANI.�ING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENC Thomas Harren, ACtrng Director swtx[ wuL � �(IAAA � CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Co(eman, Mayor February 26, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 25 West Four7h Streei SaintPaul, MNSSl02 RE: Zoning File #99-040: ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMiJNITY COLJNCIL City Council Heazing: March 10, 1999, Council Chambers �c� ��{,05 Telephone: 612-266-6655 Facsimi[e: 612-2183261 PURPOSE: Appeal a planning commission decision approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store on the noRhwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. PLANNING COMMI5SION ACTION: Approval of the site plan, unanimous. ZONING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 7-0, approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL SUPPORT: No persons spoke. OPPOSITION: Four persons spoke. One letter received. The St. Anthony Park Communiry Council is appealing the site plan approval. Dear Ms. Anderson: The ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMUNITY COLINCIL has appeaVed the decision of the Saint Paul Planning Commission to approve a site pian for an Amoco gas and convenience store on property located at the northwest corne� of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. The Zoning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request on December 29, 1998 and February 4, 1999. The applicant addressed the committee. At the close of the public hearing the committee voted 7-0 to recommend approvai of the site plan. The Planning Commission upheld the Zoning Committee's recommendation for approval on a unanimous vote on February 12, 1999. This appeal is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on March 10, 1999. Please notify me if any member of the City Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the public hearing. Sincerely, Q �oy�,,,.L�.n^� Donna Drummond City Planner • Attachments cc: City Councit members APPLICATION FOR APPEAL '[."�l Depanment ojPlanning and Economic Development • �� Zoning Section W� I Z00 Cily Hall Annez ZS Wesr Fourtk Street Saint Paul, MN SSI�2 266-6589 APPELLANT PROPERTY LOCATION • � Address C�rri'h W�.l1.�i • City �•pGL�C� St.��ZipSS//7 Daytime phone� �/9 59� Zoning File Name ffrnoc�� asatt�l �i�r�vQni.P�t�e Sh'�y Address/Lo�ation 1�it �zt cutol 1}t ZS O 1v'Lc1 Co✓YIPS� �.�� F�'►e �9g- 309 , TYPE OF APPEAL: Apptication is hereby made for an appeal to the: ❑ Board of Zoning Appeals � City Council under the provisions ofi Chapter 64, Seciion aoG , Paragraph (a of the Zoning Code, to appea4 a decision made by the Cehn on �Lb� ct��i� ld , 1999 , 1 (date of decision) sron File number: 9�� 311y �.�iii��y�f/C�77s (1z!•yt /�/1/ISP�-?.l.'l'r�'G7tr��dy �'�l•'z�US /�c�//uh��c �n-s�fP � `TI�a C',�;tY Gt�rs�2af9r�ru� �td�� {lLe ir�n�rC�" � 7�i2 �/{72?�'rf 5 //l�if� /l-CCvs'�� G/'7�� GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Expiain why you feel these has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusal made by an administrative officiaV, os an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeats or the Planning Commission. sk�t�s Seeh��- G�. /U8(�� Of {� �vr�v,��i �v�Ce � v� ic�;��ue gQC1a�'�c,9e�a �.;�pluc ��v !us/a; i'c�cL(y ��rtl�i'ca�rt C��cv<<C��*i�fics c � �t � �L/�'Gi>��1L�-'�� its75/f1L�L{,f'c�C�S.�� ll5 YCb�S/G'7� �2uS �`lw C, / C��.� �i- ,�' /� ��Y b�.zn �c�aic.�t'�� hi J�kz /�l��l�trnq lii'h7m�'ss«�t s��s.�� frr�`a� Q 5��/�� t'�rrieav, �il'cGt'G�-G o�cv�t�� /�zcc af�'�» � �7�� Attach addifional sheet if necessary) i�i'� sc� � ApplicanYs signature�/d �.:i, /�� 'Y�`�! ia� % Date a�cZ. �/` City agent ✓ � � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 99-07 date February 12, 1999 �� ,�� WHEREAS, the ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMLTNITY COiJNCIL, File # 98-309, has applied for an Appeal of a Site Plan Approval under the provisions of Section 64300(j) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, for property located on the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, legally described as Subject to Kasota Avenue, the part north of the centerline of said avenue of Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision No. 64, St. Paul, Minnesota; and �G'HEREAS, the Zonin� Committe� of the Planning Commission on December 29, 1998 and February 4, 1999, held a public hearing at which alf persons present were given an opportunity to be heard pursuant to said application in accordance �vith the requirements of Section 64300 of tlie Saint Paul Legislative Code; and W HEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its Zoning Committee at the public hearing as substantiaily reflected in the minutes, made the foilowing ftndings of fact: On July 29, 1998, Amoco Oil Co. applied for site plan approvaS of a self-serve gas and convenience store on vacant property at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. The proposed development includes a 3,500 sq. ft. building with 6 pumps under a canopy, and 42 parking spaces, which includes 12 spaces at the pump islands. There wiil be two driveways providing access to Kasota Ave. Twenty-three trees and 85 shrubs are proposed in the landscaping Qlan. 'I�he site plan was approved on Oct. 28, 1998 by Tom Beach, from the Dept. of License,lnspection, and Environmental Protection (LIEP), the City's site plari review coordinator. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has appealed the administrative approval of the site p{an based on a concem that stonnwater run-off from the proposed project into tlie surrounding wetland areas, particularly Kasota Pond, wit! cause fuRher environmental degradation of these �vetland areas and Bridal Veil Creek, which is west of the property. Section 62.10&(cj of the Zoning Code identiftes 11 criteria that the Planning Commission must find site plans consistent with, including (3), ��hich states: "Preservation of unique geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city and environmentalty sensitive areas". Although not specificalfy stated in the appeat, the appeal appears to be based on a concern that the proposed � moved by Fie1d seconded by in favor Unanimous against Zoning File #98-309 Page Two of Kesotution site plan is inconsistent with this criterion. The appeal also states that Tom Beach of LIEP informed the St. Anthony Park Community Council in Nov. 1997 that it could have no input on site plans, therefore the Council did not comment on this site plan when it was being reviewed in August-October, 1998. The St. Antlzony Park Community Council has spearheaded an effort to clean-up, protect, and if possible, enhance the natura) azeas around the remnant wetlands that remain of an extensive historic system of ponds, springs and wetlands in this area that drained southward to the Mississippi River through Bridat Veil Creek. Portions of Brida! Veil Creek still run on tlie surface approsimatety I,000 ft, nor[hwest of the project site. Kasota pond, directly south across Kasota Ave. from the project site, tias been ofpaRicalarcoacem to the Community Council. It is home to a wide variety of resident species and migratory waterfowl. The Counci! is concerned that additional stormwater runoff from tiie proposed development north ofthe pond cvitl harm the pond's water quality and its ability to suppoR these species. • 4. Kasota Pond is a State of Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources protected �cetTand, #62-259w. The DNR l�as informed City staff that the DNR has jurisdiction only over dzvelopment that directly affects protected wetlands up to the normal high water level. There are no regulations tliat affect development tl�aY occurs adjacent to wetlands in the �vatershed. In addition, staff from the Soif artd Water Board informed Ciry staffthat the state Wetland Consen'ation Act does not • prohibit drainage of stormwater to protected tvet]ands, as is proposed as paR of this development. . �, The stormwater management p[an originatty approved during site plan revieiv woald direct approximately one-third of the site's stormwater into a storm setver line that goes directly to Kasota Pond under Kasota Ave, The remainder ofthe site woutd drain to the smatl wetland on the southwest corner of the site, This is very simitar to the drainage pattern that exists today on the undeveloped site. In addition, stormwater runoff from Kasota Ave. itsetf also drains both to i{asota Pond and the smafl wetland in the southwest corner. This would continue under the proposed development. Overflow from the small pond afrer heavy rains e�'entually drains througli a sewer pipe to Kasota Pond. The en�ineering firm for Amoco, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., in an effoR to be responsive to the neighborhood's environmental concerns, has proposed revising the storm��'ater management plan to direct al l stormwater from tiie site to the srriall we8and in tlie soudm�est corner, which can serve as a sedimentation pond fo help filter o�t sand and otlier contaminanr ihrough evaporation and settling before any water overflow reaches Kasoia Pond. 6. The proposed Amoco site is poliuted by its former use as an incinerator ash dump. The Community Council is concemed 6oth about storm�vater drainage from the site after development and iu impact on surrounding wetlands, and also site construction, and the resuiting disruption ofTl�e polluted soils. Amoco lias performed a Phase lI environmental assessment of the site and is seeking a"no • � .�.os � Zoning File �98-309 Page Three of Resolution association letter" from the Minnesota Po(lution Control Agency (MPCA) through its VIC program. The VIC (Voluntary Investigation and C(eanup) program was established to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of polluted brownfield sites to return them to the tax roles and productive use. The "no association letter" would remove Amoco from responsibility for the existing pollution on the site, but not from any future pollution that might result from its activities. As part of its review, the MPCA is evaluating Amoco's construction and contingency plan for the site. Tfiis review includes an assessment of both the impact on the existing pol[ution on the site, and whether the project afrer construction will cause further harm to surroundin� �retlands. The MPCA may require Amoco to take fuRher mitigation measures as part of its constniction. MPCA review and approval of this project should be a condition of site plan approval. A meetins between Amoco and Community Council representatives was held on January ]2, ] 999 at the Community Council's offices. This meeting was also attended by staff from PED, LIEP, and tl�e Mi�mesota Pollution Control Agency. Amoco's written respaise to the concerns discussed at the meeting was submitted, in the form of a statement drafred by the project architect, Alan Nations. Also submitted was a letter from the projecYs civil engineers, RLK Kuusisto Ltd., documenting the changes to the stormwater management plan that Amoco has offered to make to minimize stormwater impacts to Kasota Pond. • 8. Regarding the site pla�t review process, atl site plan appfications are sent to the appropriate district council as soon as they are received. As indicated on the standard site ptan revie�v roformation sheet, district councils have an advisory role and may send comments to the site ptan review team, which attempts to address any issues raised. This information sheet is not routinely sent out to district cowicils with the site plan applications, so there may be some confusion about what input the district council fias, especially if there has been a change in staf£ LTEP staff have indicated they will drafr a cover letter to disvict counciVs that wifl be sent out periodically with site ptans, to explain to them the site plan review process. This should hetp efiminate any confusion or misunderstandin�. NO W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, that under the authority of the City's Legislative Code, the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council is denied, and the site plan for an Amoco self-serve gas and convenience store at tlie northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280 is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Amoco will revise its stormwater mana�ement plan for the development site, draining all stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct discharge to Kasotn Pond, as detailed in the letter from RLK Kuusisto Ltd., dated January 21, 1999. This will include insta(lation of a capskimmer inlet assembly and enlargement of the outiet pipe for the south�vest pond from 6 inches to 12 inches, subject to finai review and approval by Dept. of Public Works Sewer Division staff. 2. Amoco will connect its on-site storcnwater drainage system to any future trunk storm sewer line that is installed in tlie area to prevent direct dischar�e of stormwater into area wetlands. 3. Amoco �vill not plow or store snow from the driveways and parking areas into the area of the • pond on the southwest corner of the site. Zoning File #98-309 Page Four of Resolution 4. Amoco will keep the southwest pond free of any titter or other debris dumped into it, as weli as keep the rest of its site free of litter. 5. Amoco will receive a"no association letter" from the Minnesota Poilution Control Agency, and meet all requirements that may be imposed by the MPCA retated to mitigating negative environmental impacts of development on this site. 6. Amoco �vill al(ow the existing monitorin� cvell on site that wil( be displaced by construction to be retocated else�vhete on site as required by either the Environmental Protection Agency or the MPCA. Amoco wilt cotlect surface water samples twice a yeaz from the Kasota pond and southwest pond, wili have the samples laboratory tested to determine the presence of pollutants, and �vill submit the resutts to the office of Licensin„ Inspections, and Environmental ProTection. � U • C J �.,r,._ a �� ,�{oS � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 99-08 date Februaxy 12, 1999 VJHEREAS, Zoning Fi1e #98-309 was an appeal by the St. Anthony Park Communiry Councit of an administrative site ptan approvaS for and Amoco gas and convenience store at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280; and �VHEREAS, the Community Council appealed the approval afrer it was given bq staff because of a misunderstanding a6out the opportunity for community input during site plan re��ietiv; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plannin� Commission requests that LIEP's site plan review staff develop a cover letter or information sheet explaining the site plan re��iew process, and that information sheet be sent periodically to district councits along with site plan review applications. i moved by Field seconded by i n favor Unanimous � against Saint Paul Planning Commission � City Hall Conference Center 15 Kellogg Boulevard West ��-�-as A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul was held Friday, February 12, 1999, at 830 a.m. in the Conference Center of City HaII. Commissioners Mmes. Donnelly-Cohen, Duarte, Engh, Faricy, Geisser, McCatl, Morton, Nordin, Present: Messrs. Corbey, Dandrea, Field, Gervais, Gordon, ICramer, Mardel(, Mazgulies, Nowlin and Shakir. Commissioners Mmes. * and Messrs. *Johnson and *Kong Absent: *Excused Also Present: Ken Pord, Planning Administrator; Donna Drummond, Martha Faust, Nancy Frick, Tom Harren, Nancy Homans, Patricia James, Latry Soderholm and Jim Zdon, Department of Planning and Economic Development staff. I. Approvaf of Minutes of January 8& January 22, 1999 � MOTTON: Commissioner Fie1d moved npprova! of the minutes of January 8 ttnd January, 22, 1999; Commissioner FRricy seconded the motion which carried unanimousty on a voice vote. � II. Chair's Announcements Chair Morton announced that following this meeting; the Commission will be walking over to the Seventh Place Mall to look at the buildings that have been designated as historic. Mr. Aaron Rubenstein wilt accompany to point out some of the reasons why they have been designated for historiC preservation. III. Planning Administrator's Announcements Mr. Ford"announced that the City Council will hold a po(icy discussion meeting this next Wednesday. The focus of this meeting wil! be tlie "Housing" Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. There wilf be a staff presentation on tlie "Summary and General Policy" of the Comprehensive Plan; there will be a brief presentation on the "Tmplementation" Chapter; then extensive public comment: 45 minutes on affordable housing; 45 minutes on existing housing stock; and another 45 minutes on new construction. The City Council tvill fotlow up with their own discussion and action on the "Housing Plan" afrer that in subsequent meetings. The City Council has set the public hearing, wSiich is joint witl� the Planning Commission, on March 24, for the Ayd Mill Road Environmental Impact Statement. � N The City Council this week passed a resolution extending the moratotium on pawn shop development for another 30 days. Next week the City Council wi1( have on their agenda the Planning Commissioa's recommendation for modifications to the regulations on pawn shops, with some additional modifications of their own. - Zoning Committee #98 309 St Anthonv Park Communitv Council - Appeal of an adminishative approva! of a site plan for an automobile convenience store at the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue & Highway 280 (Donna Drummond, 266-6556). Commissioner Field noted that there was a motion that the fee be waived because as a result of the appeal, several changes were made to the site plan. MOTION: Co usioner Field n:oved denia! of the appeal and approva[ of the site p[an for an automobile conv ience siore ai 1Jae nnrtl:west corner of %asota enue and Highway 280 witl: conditions, wkicl: rried unanintously on n voice vote. Rezone property (two-family residential} to a(low Ave intersection) Patricia James, �4 (one-famity residential) to RT-1 property at 976 Hazeiwood Street (at Case � LJ Patricia James handed out fhe sub ' ute r o(ation for Zigmant J., Kanstul, which amends the � original resolution to say that t Planning C mission recommends that the City Council not approve the rezoning until e deed restriction s ing that the property must remain a zingle fami(y dwelling is recor ed with Ramsey County. � MOTION: Ca issioner Pie1d nzoved approva! of n uest Hazelwoorl Str et frorr: R-4 (one fami[y resi�lential) to R- (t for subdivis' n oJproperty, and t)tar ihe City Cour:cil not app is presenie hat a deed restriction statii:g thnt tke property m+ dwelling /tas been recorded by Rantsey County, whicl: carried to rezone.property at 976 vo family residentinl) to al[ow tve tlse rezoning m:ril evidence a single family slV on a voice vote. #98-323 Capp Industries Limited - Special condition use permit to a]]ow for Ryder Trs, Inc. which will operate a corporate(y owned store to lease or rent trucks, cnotor homes & automobiles at 1061 University Avenue (between Oxford & Lexington) - Donna Drummond, 266-6556. Commissioner Fieid stated that afrer some discussion, the Zoning Committee moved to lay this matter over to the next meetina, February 18, t 499, so that the district council and Ryder'I�rs, Inc. liave an opportunity to discuss appropriate conditions to make the proposed project more accepiable, if it is passed. #98-325 Calvin's Inc. - Special condition use permit to allow for shared commerciat parkin� in an institutiona[ lot at 242 Seventh Street West (beriveen Walnut & Cl�estnut) Vine Park Parking lot located on Chesmut Street - MaRha FausY, 266-6572. • 2 The City Council this week passed a resolution extending the moratorium on pawn shop �� ,t,�ps development for another 30 days. � Next week the City Council �vill have on their agenda the Planning Commission's recommendation for modifications to the regulations on pativn shops, with some additional modifications of their own. IV. Zoning Committee #98-309 St. Anthonv Park Communitv Councif - Appeal of an administrative approval of a site plan for an automobile convenience store at the noRhwest comer of Kasota Avenue & H'sghway 280 (Donna Drummond, 266-6556). Commissioner Field noted that there was a motion that the fee be waived because as a result of the appeal, several changes were made to tl�e site p{an. MOTION: Commissioner Field n:oved denial ojU�e appea! and approva[ ojthe site plan jor an automobile conver:ience store at tlte r:ortJtwest corner oJXasota Avenue and Highway 280 with conditions, whic/i carried unanimously on a vaice vote. #98-313 ZiQmant J. Kanstul - Rezone propeRy from R-4 (one-famity residential) to RT-1 (two-family residential} to allow for subdivision of property at 976 Hazelwood Street (at Case Ave intersection) Patricia James, 266-6639. Patricia James handed out the substitute resolution for Zigmant J., Kanstul, which amends the � original resolution to say that the Plannin� Commission recommends that the Ciry Council not approve the rezonin� until the deed restriction stating that the propert�• must remain a single � family dwelling is recorded with Ramsey County. MOTION: Cnnrnrissioner Field n:oved approval oja reqtrest to rezone property at 976 Hazelwood Street jron: R-4 (o�re fan:ily resirlentin/) fo RT-I (two-fami/y residential) to alloro for strbdivision ojproperty, ared thnt tlee Cily Couircil not approve Uae rezo�:ing until evitlence is presented tJtat n deed restricfinn staiing tleat iJrc property must ren:ain a single jamilv dwell[�tg lrns beeir recorded by Ranesey Catu:ty, wlriclr carried ru:anin:ously otr a voice vote. #98-323 Ca�p Industries Limited - Speciaf condition use permit to allow for Ryder Trs, 3nc. which wil{ oper�te a corporately o�vned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes & autornobiles at 1061 University Avenue (bet�veen Osford & Lexington) - Donna Drummond, 266-655G. Commissioner Field stated that after some discussion, the Zoning Committee moved to lay tllis matter over to the ne::t meeting, Febniary 18, 1999, so that tlte district council and Ryder Trs, Inc. have an opy�ortmiity to discuss appropriate conditions to make the praposed project more acceptable, if it is passed. #98-325 Calvin's Inc. - Special condition use pennit to allow for shared commercial parking in an institutional Iot at 242 Seventh Street West (bebveen Walnut cC Chestnut) Vine Park Pa�'kina lot located on Ches[nut Street - Martha Paust, 266-6572. L J MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, February 4, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. . � LJ City Council Chambers, 3" Floor City Hail and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard PftESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Engh, Faircy, Field, Gervais, Kramer, Morton, and Nowlin Carol Martineau, Donna Drummond, and Larry Soderhoim of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Fieid. c�Q _�as ST. ANTNONY PARK COMMUtJITY COUNCIL - Zoning File 98308 - Appeal of an administrative approval of site plan for an automobile convenience store. Donna Drummond presented slides and read the staff report. Commissioner Kramer asked if any ofthe six recommended conditions for site pian approval were new from theoriginalsubmissionofthesiteplan. Ms.Drummondstatediheoriginalsiteplanapprovaldidnotcontain any of these conditions. The original staff report had contained conditions 1 through 3, the subsequent memo has added additional conditions. Commissioner Kramer asked if conditions 1 through 6 are be}�ond what the original staff approved site ptan had. Ms. Drummond stated that was conect. Commissioner Faricy as(ced if it wasn't pushing things too far to require Amoco to pick up iitter near its property, for how wouldtheyknowwhaYsfromthestoreandwhatwouldbethrownoutawindow. Ms.Drummondstatedthat was a matter of judgement, whether the committee wants to include that. The community council has conducted annual cleanups of those ponds in the area and are dismayed that the proposed Amoco store may be yet another source oflitterthatthey would have to clean up. Whether or not thaYs an enforceable condition, is a matter of judgement. Commissioner Field said he consuited City Attorney Warner and he concurred that the final be it further resolved in the proposed resolution is inappropriately placed in this particular case. It doesn't belong on a resolution relating to this case and shoutd be a separate resolution. Commissioner Nowiin asked if the neighborhood is satisfied by the response they received from Amoco. Karlyn Eckman, Professor at the University of Minnesota of the College ofNatural Resources said faculty members have conducted research at the site and pond for a number ofyears. It is their collective view that this site is hydrological(y very active. Twenty-seven students who recently studied the azea felt that no deve(opment of any kind should take place at that site because it is I S feet of incinerator ash in a ��et land, and four students disagreed and felt that there cou{d be development with extensive muigation. They find it disturbing that the City hasn't considered the extensive amount of work that the neighborhood contributed to the site in terms of planning and trying to create a buffer site with some green space. Commissioner Nowlin asked what is below the ash. Karlyn Eckman replied that there is a c(ay and � piastic Isner that is under three of the drilling samp{es at about 22 feet. Two of the other samples went down 22 feet and found no liner, just fili materiai. There are a number ofpollutants in that site, including cadmium and lead. Below the ash is wetland. Zoning Committee Minutes Febr¢ary 4,1998 Fite Number 98-309 Page Z Heather Worthington - Executive Director of the Commuaity Council, stated they do not oppose the development of Amoco on this site, bnt oppose any development because they aze concemed aboat disturbance of the subsoit contaminants that aze located on this site. Commissioner Fazicy asked if they opposed any development there. Heather Worthington stated that the Community Council �vas hoping that Amoco would vacate that site and look for another site in the azea beca¢se of their signifcant concerns about the site. Commissioner Nowlin stated that the MPCA liked the fact that the site was going to be covered with an impervious surface and asked what they were hearing at the MPCA. Heathet Worthington stated that the MPCA is conducting a review on the hydrology on the site. They are concemed with this sife and have extended the (ength of review and the depth of that review for those reasons. Gay Larson, neighborhood resident, stated that she works with a group ofpeople called Citizens Concemed forHabitab]eNeighborhoods. She's concernedabouttUewatershed,congestionofthehighwayandstreets, safety, signage and noise in the commanity. Ray Stolting- BP Amoco, stated that they see themse(ves as partners with the Iocal communities, and believe in a very safe work environment, with no harm to hea(th or to the environment. The location is an ideal candidate for a convenience retail marketing location for three reasons. r1 U Amoco has spent a iot of money in the development ofthis marketing retail outlet location, � based on the fact tfiat it was zoned industriai. 2. Amoco shows that this is an economically viable site that won't generate a lot oftraffic off the highway. They anticipate about 500 customers a day, of which 10 percent will come from the highway, and the remaining cars will come from Kasota Avenue, cars that are already driving up and down Kasata Avenue. 3. This particular project represents a Brownfield site. Bro�vnfields aze a recent re�ulatory development that addresses how to bring contaminated properties back into productive land use. Amoco feets that their proposat would enhance the cuaent state of the land. The ash that sits out there has the potentiat to feach contaminants that are contained in the ash, and what they would propose to do is 6uild a convenience outletthatwould be blacktopped and paved with asphalt, thereby preventing any ground water infilttation and movement of contaminants. To do nothiag is not an option because people walking on this property are currentiy exposed to the ash and contaminants that are contained in that ash. Commissioner Field asked Ray Stolting to address some of the concems raised by the appeitanu, and the negotiations that went on in beriveen this meeting and the previous meeting. Ray Stolting stated that Amoco issued a position paper exptainirtg their view points. Commissioner Nowlin asked if they wou(d have to use pi(ings and what is underneath it. Ray Stotting said there will be some excavation as it is associated with the installation of the tanks, lines, and footings for the buildings. Tha MPCA is concerned about how they are going to mana�e that soil associated with the construction project. Part of MPCA's approval process is a review of the soi! management plan • u i Zoning Committee Minutes February 4,1998 File Number 98-309 Page 3 �q �� that will insure the safety of the workers. Amoco won't go forwazd without the MPCA "no association" letter because Amoco doesn't want to be held liable for that contamination. - Commissioner Faricy moved approval of the staff recommendations including conditions one through sizs, with four limited to the first sentence, and the Iast "be it further resolved" deleted from the resolution. Commissioner Kramer stated that condition five needs to state Amoco wil( "rather than has" received a letter. Commissioner Nowlin stated that Amoco is covering a brownfield site and it will be an improvement by reducing the poteniial for leaching of pol(utants into the neighboring two wetlands. The City should enlist Amoco's help in the monitoring of the two ponds. Surface water monitoring twice a year would determine whetherornotAmocoiscontributinganyproblemstothoseponds. Thatdatashouldbe providedtotheCity of St. Paul. The should become the seventh condition of site pian approval. Mr. Warner asked if the site plan review adequately addressed the preservation of the area'S geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the City and environmentally sensitive areas, as required by the Zoning Code. Ms. Drummond stated that the site plan review had looked at the impact on the broader area.. 7�he staff at the MPCA assured her that they are looking closely at this site and the surrounding area and the impact of this project on that particular property and the surrounding wettands. As a resu(t the MPCA may impose additiona{ requirements on development that wil{ protect the surrounding area as well as that site. Commissioner Faricy moved to deny the appeal and approve the site plan with seven conditions, and that there be a separate resolution from the Planning Commission, requesting LIEP Staff send a letter to district Councils with all site plans, explaining the site plan review process. Commissioner Kramer moved that the appeal fee be refunded since the appeal resulted in seven new conditions for site plan approval. Adopted Yeas - 7 Drafted by: Carol MaRineau Recording Secretary Tiays - 0 Submitted by: Approved by: � � Donna Drummond Zoning Section Litton Field Chair � MINUTES OF THE ZONfNG COMMITTEE Thursday, December 29, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. � PRESENT: City Council Chambers, 3"' Floor City Hall and Court House 15 Wesf Ke(logg Boulevard Faricy, Fielci, Kramer, Morton, and Vaught EXCUSED: Gordon ABSENT: Gervais and Wenci �4,`� "`� S OTHERS . PRESEIVT: Donna Drummond, Martha Faust, Patricia James, l.aurie Kapian, and Larry Soderhoim of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL - Zoning File (98-309) - Appeal of an administrative approvai of site plan for an automobile convenience store. Donna Drummond gave a s{ide presentation and reviewed the staff report. Ms. Drummond stated that the staff recommends denial of the appeaf and approval of the site pian with conditions. Upon question of Commissioner Faricy, Ms. Drummond explained that the mushroom cap skimmer-type structure in question would trap contaminants that wouid be on the surface of the water. Commissioner Vaught stated that technica{ly the staff recommendation shouid be that the Zoning Committee deny the appea{ of the Administrator's decision approving the site plan. �ather Worthington representing St. Anthony Park Community Council appeared. Ms. Worthington expressed concerns regarding the development of the site. Ms. Worthington further stated that they have received several complainfs about the level of traffic in that area. They feel that increased tra�c would be detrimental at this time, without at least having PED took at some solutions to the traffic in that area, such as a traffic light, or some other kind of signa{ to siow traffic. Another concern expressed by Ms. Worthington is that the city had nof been involved with the South East Economic Development (SEED) planning process, fora iarge industriai redevelopment area in Minneapolis which has been ongoing for approximately six years. She said that further encroachment and developme�t in this area is going to be probiematic, and suggested thatfurther discussio� and more investigation is warranted in this case. Ms. VVorthington stated that there was a duck kiil at Kasota Pond io the south of the site and further expressed concern that any pollution or contaminants that may be disturbed during development should be carefuliy monitored and someone be held accountable for them. !n response to Commissioner Field, Ms. Worthington said that the ducks died as a result ot the po4lutionfcontaminants in the water. Karlyn Eckman, adjunct professor at fhe CoOege of Natural Resources at the University of Minnesota appeared. Ms. Eckman stated that at least four peopie, including herseif, have done research at this site over a period of years. She further stated that there is concern over the maintenance of the pond in the southeast comer of the site. Ms. Eckman exptained that over the years ponds tend to trap sed'+ment and poilutants, and stated fhat they need to be routinely dredged and cleaned out, and responsibi{ity needs to be ascertained. � Eckman stated that the large Kasota pond will be negatively impacted by increased ligh5ng, tr�c, and possibility of even minor accidental spitis. She concluiied by asking the Commission to deny the application. Zoning Committee Minutes December 29, 9998 St. Anthony Park Community Councit Page 2 � Mary Jackson, of the Environment Committee for the St. Anthony Park Community Council appeared. Ms. Jackson stated that Ms. Worthington and Ms. Eckman have well summarized the concems of the councii, and aiso wou(d request fhaf fhe committee look things over again regarding this matter. At the question of Commissioner Kramer, Ms. Eckman stated that the revisions that Amoco wouid make, are not sufficient. She fuRher stated thaf there is still potential for run off and the fact that the detention pond is linked hydroponicaliy to the spring, there is potentiai for the contaminants to enter the ground water. In response to Commissioner Vaughf, Ms. Worthington explained tfiat fhey wouid appreciate having this item taid over to the next Zoning Committee meeting allowing the opportunity to possibly meet wifh Amoco to discuss some of the issues and the site pian. Ms. Wofthington further stated that the council understands the sites may be developed, they simply want to guide the development so that it is livable, safe and environmentaliy correct. Af fhe quesfion of Commissioner Vaught, Ms. Worthington stated that they would ciarify their concerns, and express what they would like to see happen if the devefopment would take p(ace. Alian Nations, architect for Amoco, appeared. Mr. Nations stated that they would be happy to talk with the appeilants. Commissioner Vaught moved to lay tfiis item over to the next Zoning Committee meeting to aHow all of the parties to discuss their concerns. Commissioner Kramer seconded fhe motion. Peter Warner, City Attomey stated that the sixty day provision wouid not be applicable, due to the decision th� the city is required to make has already been made. Commissioner Field stated that the Public Hearing is held open untii the next meeting. Commissioner Kramer suggested that either ponna Drummond or Larry Soderhotm copy the information and materia! and forward it to Comm+ssioner Johnson for input or suggestions. Adopted Yeas - 5 Dra ed by: . � Laurie Kapian Recording Secretary Nays - 0 Submitted by: UD�t1.�i�w"'�''°`c! Donna Drummond NorEhwest Team A�� ..��%/ .�� _ � C J February 10, 1999 � � � �� Donna Drummond Dept of PlanninD and Economic Develapment 1100 City Hall Annex 25 West 4th Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Deaz Ms. Drummond: I didn't realize when we spoke this moming that you were a person who is involved in the decision making process for this project. I will appreciate any advice you can give me as to how a resident of this community can better understand and appropriately participate in the course of this project - if there is any time left. Since the City of St. Paul erred in the notification process to District 12 Councii, we as citizens feel we have been taken advantage of; it seems only fair to give us time to learn, understand, and participate. . Thank you. �-� L.Ci�t �� (� �,G�� -- Mazgot Monson 22 Ludlow Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 � 651-644-3749 monso005 @ gold.tc.umn.edu � Lynne Grigor, IvID/SR MPCA, Sth floor 520 Lafayette Rd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Deaz Ms. Grigor: February 9, 1999 � Four days ago I Ieamed that property on Kasota Avenue neaz Kasota Pond has been purchased by AMOCO and approved by the City of St. Paul as a site for construction of a service station. After conversations with our District 12 Community Organizer, Heather Worthington, and a representative from Councilman Jay Benanav's office I was refened to you. I live in St. Anthony Park near the Hwy 280/Kasota interchange and know the azea we11. There were maay wetlands and a lake in this area before homes were bnilt and the communiry grew to the size it is today. AIl but Kasota Pond and a few other small designated wetIands aIong Kasota have been fiIled in. I am deeply concerned about all ackivity that will impact the weflands. I would like an explanation as to ihe impact on ground water connecting these sensitive areas when excavation occurs to provide footings for the structure, let alone to the depth required to accommodate the underground storage tanks. Due to the nature of wetland habitats, it would be prudent to position underground strvctures above the water table so as not to obstruct the namral flow of water. I would like to know if the MPCA is ptepazed to tell us how deep the water table is and what the relationship to it will be wken the ground is excavated for the substruciures? If flow is � obstcucted andlor reduced then our wetlands may be profoandty negatively impacted. I woutd like to know what measures will be taken to prevent runoff from entering the wetland on the property and Kasota Pond. If tfiere are ways to contain runoff, who monitors the owners to see if there is compliance? What will be done about the presence of heavy metals and other potentially toxic materials that have been previously identified at this site (cadmium, lead, mercury, boron, DDT, and herbicides)? What will be done about the pile of incinerator ash that was dumped there yeazs ago? The viability of these wetlands is critically linked Yo activiry adjacent to them, and any interruption itt their complex interconnections may have ramiftcations that could disrupt ihe ecosystem. The intricate web of life existing within these areas is extensive and may not be immediately obvious to the casual observer. Within Kasota Pond itcelf, and in addition to microscopic plant and animai life found there, there aze macroinvertebrates such as aquatic insects, crustaceans, and mussels. Some provide food for the aquatic birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and even other predatory insects, which have been identified from the pond and riparian region. Other invertebrates feed on plant materia} growing in the pond or that which enters it from the adjacent terrestrial habita� One common example is the many insect larvae that feed on organic particles that are decaying in the water, from those that shred coazse pieces of leaves and wood or scrape smaller particles of detritus from submerged surfaces, to those that feed on fine particles suspended in the water column. There are insects that feed on algae, or bore into submerged roots of vascular piants, and still others aze pazasitic upon other animai organisms. Many larvae aze aiso found deep within the subsuate. In short this azea contains a compiex web of life at the edge of our neighborhood, and it is important for us to preserve its integrity. At a time when wetland conservation is on the minds of everyoae who appreciates and understands the value of our natural habitats, wherever they may be found, it is our responsibility to be � good stewards of these resources. �`�'`�' � This community feels a strong sense of commitment towuds Kasota Pond and has demonstrated this in severai ways for many years. Annual clean-ups have been organized by the local scout troops and scout leaders have used the azea for field trips, University of Minnesota facuity and students have smdied the Canada Geese, Peregrine Falcons, and various mammals living on and neaz the pond. A U of M hydrologist and her students - have studied this pond for 7 years, and for several yeazs I have collected aquatic insects for use in teaching aquatic entomology graduate students at the U of M and elsewhere. Although in my heart I am especially moved by environmental concerns, there are some additional issues to consider when proposing construction on this site. Congestion regulazly occurs during peak uaffic flow on Kasota Avenue, and by adding ihe movement of 500 additional vehicles per day in and out of a service station, and at a place where cazs aze entering and exiting Hwy 280 (and the railroad crossing also frequently stops traffic causing cazs to be backed up to the Hwy 280/Kasota junction), safety issues aze raised. If the station is allowed to maintain a lighted 60 ft. sign 24 hours a day,.then light pollution is also a concern to those whose yazds wili be iliuminated. This neighborhood has already had to adjust to the impact of noise and air pollution from the railroad, Hwy 280, and the IJM busway. It is an additional insult to be expected to have a facility such as an AMOCO station in our backyards. I thank you for your consideration and look forward to hearing from you. �2C��c� /�� Margot Monson, M.S. Entomology 22 Ludlow Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 651-644-3749 monso005 G� gold.tc.umn.edu cc: Executive Committee, District 12 Community Council Jay Benanav, St. Paul City Council Moliy Shodeen, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Representative Alice Hausman Senator E]]en Anderson Donna Drummond, St. Paul Dept. of Planning and Economic Development • CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Colemorc, Mayor MEMORANDUM i • DATE: TO: FROM: RE: January 28, 1999 DEPARTMENT OFPLANNNG & ECOYOMiC DEVELOP�fENT Pamela'Nheefxk Direc7or 13 iVeu Feurrh Sr,eer Sairs1 Paul, M.�' S3102 Zoning Committee Donna Drummond, Planning Staff f' �s'L��w+-+ti"zl �`� �`�°S Te7ephane: 651-266-6655 Facrimile: 651-228-316! Zoning File #98-309: St. Anthony Park Community Council Appeal of an Adminstrative Site Plan Approval Introduction This is an appeal by the Community Counci{ of a site plan approval for an Amoco �as and convenience store on the northwest comer of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. The initial public hearin� before the Zoniu, C�nunittce was held Dec. 29, 199S. 'The matter was laid over and the hearin, held open to allow Amoco and St. Anthony Park Community Council representati�•es to meet and discuss the Community Council's concerns. Janu:�rv 12th Meetina behceen Amoco and St Anthonv Park A meeting bet�veen Amoco and Communit} Coimcil representatives �vas held on January 12th at the Community Council's offices. This meetina was also attended by staff from PED. LIEP, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Amoco's �vritten response to the concerns di;cussed at the meetine is attached, in the form of a statement drafred b}• the pro}ect architect, A1an Nations. Aiso attached is a letter from the projecYs civif ensineers, RLK Kuusisto Ltd.. documenting the changes to the storm«�ater manaLement plan that Amoco has offered to make to minimize storm«ater impacts to Kasota Pond. Communitv Council's Concerns and Plannina Staff Comment The Community Council's concerns fall into four main areas, as described in its «ritten statement to the Zoning Committee on Dec. 29th. These concerns relate to: 1) the SEED industrial redevelopment area in Minneapolis and its impact on St. Anthony Park; 2) traffic impacts: 3) sienaoe; and 4) environmental concerns related to development of this polluted site. The Amoco statement addresses these issues. "This memo includes additiona! planning staff comment on these issues, «�hich is given belo�c. SEED Industrial Decelopment. An e�tensive pfanning process has been under�vav o� er the past se�era{ years for the 300 acre industrial area immediately ��est of the ,amoco project site just across the border in Minneapolis. The SEED (Southeast Economic D.celopment) area, also known as the SEMI (Southeast Nlinneapolis Industrial) de�elopment, is a plan to rede�elop an area of railroads and old grain and manufacturino uses into office and lisht industrial uses. The Zoning Committee Jannary 28, 1999 Page Two proposed redevelopment wit( also inctude open space, bike and pedestrian traits, and a parkway that wi(I provide a major open space system for the area, including the deve(opment of permanent open water/wetlands that will support native plant and animal species. The master plan that has been deve(oped for the area is undergoing an extensive environmental impact analysis process similar to an EIS cal(ed an aliernative trrban area revietiv (pUAR). This review is to be completed by November 1999. Part of the review is related to an analysis of tra�c impacts. This revietiv is still beino completed, so St. Paul Public Works traffic staff cannot yet deteanine the impact on St. Pairl streets. However, based on preliminary data and analysis that has been done, Public Works staff feel there will rtot be significant traffic irr�pacts in St. Paul easi of Highcvay 280. Ti;e Community Council woutd like to create a ereen buffer behveen the SEED redevelopment and St. Anthony Park by conserving the remnant wetlands and open space in this area, inc(uding the Amoco property. Unfortunately, the current owners of the proper[y wish to develop it, and the development must be eva�uated a�ainst the City's current code requirements. The development cannot be denied on the basis that no further development of this area is desired by tbe Community Council. C� 2. Traffic Tmpacts. A revie�v of the proposed Amoco project by Pablic Works Traffic staff during the initial site plan review concluded that the development �vould not create unsafe traffc � conditions. A memo dated Januar�' 7, 1994, from �i'illiam Haeland, Pubiic idJorks Traffc Division (attached) reiterates that. TI�e Amoco statement elaborates on anticipated traffic impacts, statins that an estimated 500 vehicles « stop at the site, wifl190% (4�0) comin� from locat traffic alread� usins Kasota Ave. The remaining 10% (�0) «ill com: from the hish�va�•. 3. Signage. The proposed Amoco highwa� logo sien meets the Cih's sisnase reeulations The recommendations for netiv si�nage reeulatioi� developed b}' the Le�islatice Ad� ison Committee on Advertising Signs, and the proposed St AnThon} Park Specia! Sign District. referred to in the Communit} Council�s statement. would further regulate advertisiae signs. not business si�ns sucli as this. 4. Environmental Concerns. The proposed Amoco site is poiiuted by its former use as an incinerator ash dump. The Community Council is concerned both about storm« ater drainage from tlte sitz after development and its impact on surroundins «etlands, and aiso site construction, and the resultine disruption of the polluted soils. Amoco has perfonned a Phase II en� ironmental assessnent of the site and is seekin� a"no association letter" from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agencc (MPCA) throuQh its �'IC pro.�ram. The VIC (Voluntan Incestieation and Cleanup) program �ras estabiished to encourage che cleanup and rederelopment ofpoltuted brownfietd sites to retum them to the ta� roles and producti� e use. The "no association letter" ��ould remo�e Amoca from responsibitiq for the e�istin�� po[lution on the site. but not from am future pollution that misht resu(t from iU acti� ities. As part of its recie��. the b1PCA is e� aluatinR Amoco's construction and contineenc} plan for the site. If the MPCA issues the no association letter. it has determined that the � • proposed dz��elopment of the site �� ill do no further environmental harm. � ��,oS Zoning Committee • January 28, 1949 Page Three The MPCA is very aware of the environmental concerns of the Community Council, and is looking very closely at this proposed development. City staff do not have the expertise to determine whether the environmental concems aze sufficient to deny this site plan, and must rely on the MPCA's expertise. MPCA approval of this project, as evidenced by issuance of the no association letter, should be a condition of site plan approval. Conclusion and Staff Recommendation TBe proposed site ptan, as originally approved by City staff, meets all current CiTy codes and requirements related to stormwater management, traffic, signage, and use of the property. Amoco, in an attempt to respond to the Community Council's concerns, has altered the stormwater management plan to Iimit impact on Kasota Pond. Amoco has atso agreed to hook up to a future trunk (ine storm sewer if one is ever put in to protect tfie wetlands in the area from stormwater runoff from Kasota, High�vay 280, and adjacent developed sites. Therefore, the staff recommends deniai of the appeal, and approval of the sit: plan ��ith the follo�� in� conditions: 1. Amoco wi{I revise its stormwater management plan for the development site, draining al! stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct discharge to Kasota Pond, as detailed in the letter from RLK Kuusisto Ltd., dated January 21, 1999. This will include installation of a capskimmer inlet assembly and enlareement of the outlet pipe for the southwest • pond from 6 inches to 12 inches. subject to final review and approval b} Dept. of Public Works Sewer Division staff. 2. Amoco will connect its on-site stormwater drainage system to an}• future trunk storm sewer line that is installed in the area to ¢revent direct discharge of storm4vater into area �vetlands. 3. Amco w'ill not plo�c or store sno« from Uie driveways and parking area; in[o the area of the pond on the southwest corner of the site. 4. Amoco �vill keep ihe south�vest pond free of any litter or other debris dumped into it, as well as keep the rest of its site free of Iitter. Amoco wiii also routinefy pick up am iitter deposited near its property that is apparent has resulted from the operation of its store. �. The Minnesota Pollution Contro! AQency has re��iewed and approved Amocds construction and contingency pfans, and conducted any� refated environmental re� iews that it requires, and has issued a"no association letter" to Amoco for development on this site. Staff. subyect to Zonins Committee direction, �vilt tvrite an additionat findina to 6e added to the original findinss for the P{anning Commission resotution, describine the meeting that took pface on January ] 2th bet«een Amoco and Communit} Council representatives, and referencing Amoco's «ritten response to that meetin��. Staff also recommends that the Planning Commission resolution request LIEP's site plan re� ie�� staff to develop a cover letter or information sheet explaining the site plan re� iz.i Qrocess that is periodical{} sent to district councils aiong �cith site plan applications. � �� .05 • Mer�no To: Tom Beach, LIEP From: Wm. Hagland, Public Works Tra�c Division Subject: Amoco KasotaJ280 - SP# 202 Date: January 7, 1999 A review of the proposed Amoco site at Kasota Avenue and the Hwy 280 exit has sufficient sight and stopping distances to allow for safe ingress and egress. Accident history for the last several years does not indicate existing traffic problems. Our accident data reports that there have been sis accidents in the last five years. Should the proposed plan be built as approved, the Traffic Division has no reason to expect that it would contribute to an unsafe condition for motorists on either Kasota A��enue or the Hwy 280 � ramps. i Nations ana Co_ A R C H 1 T E C T O N i C S C� 75 Upton Avenue South � Minneapolis, Minneso fa 5547 Phone612-922-4409 ♦ Fax612-922-4409 "Reasonable Design for o Kotionat World" Response to Zonirtg Appeal by District 72 - 5t. Artthony Park Gommunity Council (SAPGG) for Proposed New BP Amoco Gorrenience 5tore on Kasata Avenue at Hwy 280 in 5t. Paul, MN January 25,1999 7h�s respor,se fo!Icws sznion Ly 52Cion issu=s ra'iszd in c decume•d prepared bytne SA�G: and orglnc�y pres2,�ie? tc tFe Zcniro k Go�R;-z=_, Plcrnir:y 5<oficr.� g7 Arcco duriny'Fe me2'ing cfthe Zor.ing Crm*;r,te2 onTuzs?cy, Dzcz'�e' �1�' 199?. A. G-ENERAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPEMEhfi CANGERNS 1. �ewirg the site as partofo gre�rspa�e arr�6u�ferzanebelween thelarge-s�o%aSEEDprojEetprcpcs� to the westofthe srte and the nerghborhaad.' 5a?GG cammertt seem4 to imp�y tha� same new form cE ownership 5hould be considered to oilow the lond fio • remain undwelcped ond act as a greenspace and bufirer area. BP Amoca con on{y speak to me currerzt sto�e af prope.�'y own2r5hip and the currerrt zonir.g cn that proQerty. The arrer� cwners wish to d�ve!op fihe eite and the zo�ir.g elfows for the cornenience store being proposed. As wili be noted befow, tne arrerr proposai satisaes o(f zaning regulatior.s imp�et� on the site by the currerrt zonir.g cod:. BP Amoco tnere�ore reG�sts approvai �f this projec� by the Zonina Gommittee. 2. `.. thega�✓com�eniexesiore wi/llkelyattractodd'dronalhundrEdsbf�ehides eath day to KasataAvemle. S.�PGG�equests thot arevisv oferisfi'�g anepate�fra/1rolfi'i prab/ems be conducte4prior to to.b'�g fu� action on iiieAma�a project " BP Amoco has es� imated that opproximately 103'0 of its daily customer bose wili come from rroF6c being pulled dire�iy or cFNwy 2b0. An estimated 500 tatal cnrs per day are art,icipated ztopping � r�is site. 90qa cr 470 cors will come from local trc�nc already using Kascta Avenue on a doily boeis cs commuters ro nnd from fih=_ local busire5�25 ai; eooy pres2rrt in fihe �2ighDCrhocd or laal res�d2rd'S ueir.c this 5eicr� c� Ko:ca Avenu=_. Or'ry 50 oddiiorcl vehicles ore artticiQated b=irtg added to the volume of tro�c currerNy urilizing this ir�ersection c K�a�e Avenee end Hwy 280 as a dired resuk oFthe BP Amoco Gonvenience 5'orz. The piornir�g sto� fios odvised BP Amoco, tnat t6e tro�rtc enyineer� fcr tF�e Girv c S'. Pcu' -av_ reviewed �ie currer cnd pcterttial iuturz troffic patterns on Kasai�o Avenuz includirg tn= oddmonal impec oi the propo5�d • com=nience store. 7he availabfe traffic data and accidertt records fcr thie section of K�aPa Avenue do not indicafie Proud mem6er of AIA - Amencan Instrtute of Architects and IC80 - Irtematronal Conference of 3uilding Offiaals �q .��s � B. ENV(RONMENTAL 15SUE5 1. Skonard 5pring BP Amao was not aware of the locntion of Skonard 5pring prior to a meeting between the SAGGG and BP Amoco on January 12,1999. The location of 5konord 5pring was ideniified to BP Amoca on a map at this me�fiing. The locofiion of the spring was in�cofied fio be approximctely 30 feet due west from the western edge of the prcperty. The source cf 5konard Spring wae rot de'ermined �t fihe me_=ting. SurEace stormw�er runoff from the �ite will be directed to thz southwe�t deter�ion pond wh=re it wili go througfi a "mushroom cap" skimmer, which dischargee ir�o 012" pipe focated under Kosota Avenue which drain5 irrto Kasof'a Pond Ic:aFed south of the propoeed Site. The proposed u5e of o"mushroom cap' skimmer wi?I N07 ailow arry poterrtiai floating petro!eum contamination or sedimerrtation ir�o Kasota Pond. The use of this device should greatly improve the watzr quality that todoy is currerttiy being discharged irtto Kaeata Qond. Surface 5tormwater runoff will be direcfied oway from the iderrtified {ocotion of 5konord 5pringe. 2. Nairrtenance of proposed BP Amoco deterrtion pond. � it is nc� orrticipos:d tna� soe proposed B+� Amaco so�rinwe� deterrion pond will need any a.^.usuai or 5peciai long- term mairrenance pian. Much c�the 5de area will be cwered wdh an imperviau� surface a:oncrete or ps�halt and f�lly bound:o by u ccncrete wrb/guttec It is not art� icipated thC fihere wili bz much ez�imertration associoted wi'n s`ormwo�zr rue �" This pcnd should be view2d in terms cFmeifienance thz same as any defi2rttion pond th� +5 located within the city or 5`. Paul. 3. Disposition oFmonitoring wells. 7he laa�ion cf the tF�ree existing monitaing wefis was ide�tifieE c the SAPGG/SP Amac nee'ing ci January 12> 1993. SP Amoco fios ogreed to ailv,v eiYner the EPA or MPG4 to come back an sRe ore� site construcsion and replace any additioral wells that may need to be abondoned due to s�e cons'ruc� ion. D`t`= thre< �isting welfs in quesion, one ie outside the property bourtdary lines of the eite ard e second is located in cn oreo r.ct to be grad?� and therefore should not 6e distur�ed. The third wili need to te atandoned and � is thie we.'.i locaticn which can be re4ecated os noted com�e. �'. Water quality from increased impervious surface. Plecs: refer to crocneC 4etse� by RLK K��usisto Ltd. They are tt�: c+vii es:glneers rcr tn� ;�s:e� ar,d hcv_ workec w'r rne city'S ?r.dinzering s`ct"r in d?s�gni�g revieion5 to th? gradir�c piar end propxing ?:*:e :^�� Gf{c�cn c c "mus��room-cap" skimming d<vise in the reterttion pond. • ' currer� problema G'rty traffic engineers hwe determined that the proposed BPAmoco projed would not udversely � affed these establiehed patterne. BP Amoco conars with this appraisal and belfeves that the fivo curb c�ts proposed for the project wil( allow for a free flow of trcEFic ortto and off the site. 5uch a flow ie of vital cancern fio the success of the future operotions o�the store. _ 3. 5APGGappcs� the%rgeAmaosign. Thfs issue hos t�vo parts, 5ize and werall heigh�. BP Amoco s proposed signage meet tne existing zoning aiteria os shown below: Allawable 5igrage Area: 2 x LF of street fro�tage i.e. 2 x 444.38 - 888.76 5F Acfivaf 5ignage Area Proposed: Building: 106 5F Mom�me<t: 70.8 5F Pylon: 140 5F Totc( Signoge: 3993 5F < 888.76 SF Allowed Allowed Neight: 37.5 feet as mea5ured above the roadbed of the odjace�t werpaes for fihe Sign. Propo�ed Height: Nct to exceed 37.0 feet abwe the roadbed of Nwy 280 as measured by a certified survey prepared by Eagan fields $ Navak Inc. totai oPproximate signage height wiN be 65 {e�. 6rand signage is considered io be oi vitai importance to any retAil business. In a busines5 :ucn as BP A�r:oco it ie � wn5idere� to be even more so. 7he proje�t signog is well wffi-dn the limits szi by the zonirg code in both eize and heigFt. BP Amoco therefore reque�te oppraval o{the signoge ae propo�ed. 4. /ssues with the na a5saioh'an lelter ond MPG4 6P A��rtoco agrees wTh'ne SAPGG thc� arry corttomincrior+, which results from the site bus�re5s operatior�, whlch is ceu=.ed by BP Amoca, should be the responsibil'ty of BP Amoco. Gurrer� corporatz poiicy sta�es that EP Amoco will bz committed to tne safety, heolth and the ernironmert�. Our commitmertt to saE=iy, heakn and the ervironmer includes: prwiding an inju.ry-free environmertt, preverrting poilufion, earning public trust and esing eff=_ctiv= manag_rrert systems to accomplieh these objectives. Th= "no association" �etter which will b 155U? to BP Amoco by the MPCA wifi state that 6P Hmoco wili N07 be hela responsible for the exisiing cort'ramination ALRFADY on the properry which wos N� cc�se by BP A,moco. i r,e proposed deve(opmert of t�is site irto a BA Amoco corrvertienc.< retai! rntie� wili reeet� ir. canstructirr on p5D4c!? pn cancre� e drivew�} / parking area. Thie will oct to encapsuffi= the exi5ting corcmination ossaiated wr t;�e former c=.h dump. By in;tallirg an impervioue surEace tne cortinu� leechirg of ccromin�icn frcr.: the as � as��r wi!i bz prev_�ied. Tne impervieus suTCce should preveri a,ry fu�nzr miy reron c* cc,�smiru�ion tow.Td . Kes� a �ond. • ��'`� � 5. Paterttial for spi{fs and acddertts. BP Amoco is awore th� the poterticl for minor spilis af pelroleum products could occur. BP Amoco has on o$'iciai corpor�re policy cf ZERO TOLERANGE for spilis. At the SA�GG and Amoco meeting of Jaruary 12,1999 the BPAmoco No Spili Procedure was discussed. This procedure ou;lines the necee:ory steps tnot should be taken by tonker truck drivers to meefi the ccrporote spill ZERO 70LERANGE crfferia when handling petroleum delivery crt B? Amaco focifities. A(I drivers mu�t go through product delivery training, testing and certifiwtion with the No Spiil Procedure beEose they are able to deliver product to markefiiag outlets. The BP Amoco Emergency Response Plan was o�so dieas5ed at the S.APGU SP Amoco meeting of Jonuary 12, 1999. This plon is irttended for use by BP Amoco per5onnef when responding to incid?r�e at morketing facilities. The plan cwers: inciderrt rezponee procedures, defines and assigns rol:s ond responsibilities of the response team, prwid25 incidertt respor.se report farm5, prwide� o safety action checkli� autiining ccrarts to be token during an incider�, a lisfi cf regulatory agency corttc�s with phone numbere, and iderrtifies the emergency reeponse corttrador firm os well as c list aFgeneral co�troctors with tne servi:es tha't they prwide. • 6. Disiusoance a4 s+gnmcartt subsai co�aminacrs BP Amoco agrees that this �ite is a former Elm Stre�` ash dum? tnc� corrtoin7 incin2rmor esh previously dumped on si'e. A Phase il Emiror,merrta! Assessmer� Reporr perforned by 8P Amoco ne�ed tnc tnere were metals, �<�;�� p,r orgonic hydrocarbon cor,tomination oiready located cn the properry. BP Amcte has shared the Pra;� li reporr wi�n thz M?GA and hos reque�ted a"nc associat�cr' I_�tter from tr: egercy. 6aore i�uing the "nc o:>ocia'ion" I�er the MPGA will review the proposed s�e con5ruction ond ape�oiion plan5 tc ensure that tfi: proyoeed conetruc�icn cciivities will NOT mak� the situation rela':d to the existirg corrtcmir:c�ion worse. R is the corporaiz policy cf 6P Amoco to oper¢tz in a pruderrt monner to 2n5ure safety, health, and tn2 ervironme.�*. 7. lncrea� traH'c, nvise, /ighfi�g Zoning regufa'ion5 routineiy s� limits Gnd dz5ign criteria w�th regorc�s to the5= issues. Tho zonirg tode of St. Pcui is no di�erert!. Tnis project ho5 compl ied with oll regulations of the currerrfi code including r�e is5ue5 note� obwe cr,d hos been so apprwed by the pianning StoF 7he SAPGG ae5um?s th� th:r2 wi!I be cr ac'�ver=? impo� upar the wilClir'e ir Kas�ta Pond ecros5 KaSCa Avenue, par� icularly or bird orc rep��iz speci?= cue rC site operation5. BP Amocc f::is tnut the zonir.g code dev=_loped by 'rh: :ity of S`. Peul fiok� irio cccourr issues essccicrzd witn 5!i°_ CC?� chon5 ase was d��_!oQ?d ta mirL��i� Ofry G�'?' imcac or cd;ocert` h umar cr,a wiicliie hcoitc. The D�GP95?: 5�i? 9i�a6 fi45 5 ??n d?5ign2G t� tR°_E`: Q�I 2xl ZOrltxj L�?: Q2� ny t�< c� c 5'. Feal. 6? l�TGC6 �%�IS IS WGL'{� C2 17RC1� iC �f0�'u 1' T'v 6 S ighsef sanGarC a� re;u �G�1C , " tt7G� ftG' Wt41C^. ?: w';T2fi IR tCi? GUtYE".� • ZOflit!G CG�?. - .- / \ Engineering • Planning • Surveying • Landscape Architecture • KUUSISTO LTD �� 1�� £ ST. 1959 �. January 21, 1999 Donna Drummond City of St. Paul 1500 City Hall Annex 25 West 4�' Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Proposed A.moco Food Shop, NW Corner Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. Deaz Mrs. Dnuumond: Following our January 12 meeting, it was requestad that we submit a letter to you explaining our efforts to alleviate the concems of the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council. This letter documents the changes that were made to m;n;m;ze the storm water mana�emeni impacts. Mr. Alan Nations is working to prepaze a summary of the planning and environmentai concems. � Under existing conditions, approximately one-third of the undeveloped Amoco and the adjacent Kasota Avenue right-of-way drains into storm sewer that outlets directly into Kasota Pond, which is located on the south side of Kasota Avenue. The remainder of the site drains into the pond on the southwest comer of the site. Our eazlier submitted plan mainiained roughly the sazne drainage pattern. It was suggested that we revise our Grading Plan to capture ail of the runoff from our site and route it to the on site pond. This change has been made to our pians. According to the calculations performed by the City of St. Paul engineering staff, the existing pond would not hold the 100-yeaz storm event without increasing the size of the outlet pipe. City staff recommended also revising the Grading Plan to remove the existing 6" outlet pire and replace it wirh a 12" pipe. This revision has also been made. In addition to the above revisions requested by the city, we have also revised our plan to include a mushroom-cap skimming device that will be constructed on the end of the pond outlet pipe. A figure has been attached showing the device. This shvcture �vill improve the «•ater quality discharged from this pond through the outlet pipe to Kasota Pond by physically obstructin; floatables including sediment from entering the outlet pipe. Additionally, the SAPCC had expressed a long-term concern to re-route the dischazge from this pond and the runoff from Kasota Avenue right-of-way into a tnuil: line storm sewer. The current design provides for a connection to such a trunk line sew�er if one is • constructed, and Amoco has offered to participate in the cost of makinL a connection. � O�ces: Hibbing • Minnetonka • St. Paul • Twin Ports i6121 9 3 3-09 7 2 • 6110 Stue Circle Drive • Suiie 100 • Minnetonka, MN 55343 • FAX (612) 933•1153 � We hope that these facts will aid you in your preparation for the December 29,1998 public hearing for the project. Feel free to call me if you have any further questions or would like more information. - Sincerely, � Lee Koppy, Project Engineer RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. � • .4�� .•.. .�:` .;-_��: ir _ -,=<<- .,<<,;;..=> . , '. =�., CAP SKIMMER NOTES: Concreie and materials conform to ASTM G478 standard specification for "Precast Reinforced Manhoie Sections" with 4i/2% to 7% air entrainment and 4,000 P.S.i. concrete strength_ 2. Mn/DOT ring casting 790-2 (Std. P1ate 4108) embedded as shown. Grate or cover fumished by ofhers. 3. Top to have smooth trowel iinish. 4. Rein(orcing: (Rebars as scheduled or equivalent W.W. fabric) (2) �4 bars in each stem horizonta( (3) r4 bars in each stem vertical Vertical walls �Q(.W. fabric Area = 0.20 in yft_ Top slab: Top r3 @ 4" O.C. each way Bottom �4 @ 4" O.C. each way (3) HANDLING HOLES FOR LIFTING / f �/ �� /� � �� \ \ \ � � I � `\ O �\ \\ � EMBEDDED RING CASTING --y � /� ` 6'� i 1 O / 'I' �/ I �L� f20° (TYP. ) 4 �� 78 �� _� m � � M � � � - ,;.: . . ,, . . .. . <- � s. •.a' v�. .d•. � � � —48�� MANHOLE —� � . . RISER ; f ELg RIVER CONCRETE PAC MItR�1POLLS, bQHN60iA pp2E DAAWB7G NQ: 11577 �,�'`�`�� St. Paui Planning Commission Zoning Committee December 281998 Appeal by District 12 - Saint Anthony Park Community Councii (SAPCCj Re: Amoco Automobile Convenience Store Northwest Comer of Kasota Avenus and Highway 284 A. GENERAL PLANNiNG AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS It is not evident that DNR and Saint Paul zoning and pianning officials have reviewed the proposed Amoco compiex in light of the large-scate SEED re-devetopment immediately west of the site. There are multip{e issues surrounding the SEED re- industrialization. SAPCC has been very concemed about the potentiai for multiple_ negative airshed and watershed impacts, as weii as the potential for greatly increased eastbound trafric into the neighborhood on Kasota Avenue. In principle, SAPCC views any additional development and industrial growth in this comer of the district with very serious concern. The Amoco site Iies within an area viewed by SAPCC as a buffer between the neighborhood and the SEED projec� SAPCC has been working on a broad long- term plan and vision to protect and conserve remaining greenspace and remnant natural resources. SAPCC has worked for severai years toward this goal through co�sultations with DNR, MNDOT, Union Pacific and other property owners. The Qending purchase by SAPCC of land from Burlington Northem for community gardens is a first step in creating public greenspace on the western edge of our � neighborhood. Acquiring additional property in the vicinity and conservation easements around the ponds and wetlands are envisaged. Kasota Pond is integral to our neighborhood history and to our future vision. Although the EPA has made considerable effort to include SAPCC in their planning for the Valentine Clark site, St. Paui officials have shown littie interest or involvement in either the SEED project or SAPCC's planning efforts. Therefiore, SAPCC requests that City officials review the Amoco application in light of the SEED project and in consideration of District 12-initiated pians for greenspace and buffer zone, and consult in further detail with District 12 representatives Ellen Waters and Bob Arndorfer before taking further action. 2. Consideration has not been given by planners to truck and traffic issues associated with a new gas stationiconvenience store that is likely to aitract additionai hundreds of vehictes each day on Kasota Avenue. FuRher, the site is immediately adjacent to the Minnesota Transfer railroad crossing, which ties up tra�c several times daily on Kasota Avenue. The Amoco east property line is directly across from the Ftighway 280 exit ramp, where traffic tie-ups are common. These two existing areas of congestion (28C off!on ramps) and mandatory tie-ups (railroad crossing) ai either side of the proposed Amoco station wifi mean that vehicies wiil have difficuity accessing and exiting from the station, hence increased emissions, noise, and poiential for accidents. There is already a gas station (Food and Fuel) several hundred feet east where tra�c congestion is aiso a problem; additional vehicular trips to the proposed Amoco � siation may increase congestion aiong Kasota Avenue and into Saint Anthony Park. Therefore, SAPCC requests that a review of existing and potential traffic problems � be conducted prior to taking further action on fhe Amoco appiication. 3. District 92 has been actively opposed to increased iarge signage, and recen8y drafted the SAP Special Sign District Plan. in principle, SAPCC is sVongiy opposed to the proposed large Amoco sign adjoining Highway 280. The proposed large scale, high-intensity lit sign is considered to be aesthetically incompatibie with the neighborhood. ' - - Therefore, SAPCC requesfs that Amoco conform to cify and Disfrict 12 standards in signage; any out-size signage shouid be designed in consuitation with the District 12 Executive Director. 4. SAPCC wishes to raise severa( accounfabi(ity and liability concems. FurtFier degradation to the portd and wettand habitats are unacceptabte and undesirable to SAPCC and its residents. Any property owner, public agency or party confributing to future degradation shoufd be heid accountable, responsibie and liable. SAPCC questions the validity and wisdom of issuance of a"no association" letter removing - Amoco as a responsible party for the existing poliution on the site. In natural resource managemenf, fhe accepted faw of uninfended consequence states fhat there is always a possibitity of unforeseen impacts. Leakage or contaminant release as a result of disturbing soi! in a former ash dump, possibly at some time in the future, shouid not be discounted. If it does happen, who then wiil pay, if Amoco is not to be heid responsible? It is inappropriate for MPCA to issue a no association letter for property known to ba heaviiy contaminated with pesticides, mercury and • other foxic materials at a hydrofogicalfy active site adjacenf fo a residential neighborhood. in addition, there is the issue of liability and responsibility for minar spiils, leaks and breakage thai occur at any gasoline filling siation and that may enter the pond indirectly. Therefore, SAPCC opposes the "no association" letter and requests MPCA to review this issue. In addition, provision should be made by Amoco for monitoring and appropriate clean-up of smalt teaks, spilis, and breakage that might occur in the immediate vicinity (for example, a customer tilis a lawn mower gas can whPch fails out of the back of a pick-up; or the odd customer who forgets his gas cap resulting in a minor spill on Kasota Avenue, with gasoline draining into Kasota Fond). � �� 05 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES' � 1. Skonard 5pring The proposed Amoco complex is focated approximatety 100 feet from historic Skonard Spring. The smali existing we8and remnant to be used by Amoco as a detention poFld is roughly 50 feet from Skonard Spring, to which it is hydrologicaily linked. The site is active hydrologicaily as is adjacent terrain. Leachate plumes in the immediate vicinity from a very large number of sources have already been documented through the recent SEED AUAR. There is a concem that petroleum-based contaminants entering the proposed Amoco detention pond witi move fateraity underground, possibfy entering the active groundwater system, the pond, or spring system. Skonard Spring historicaliy flowed southward into Kasota Pond and was a source of_ _ recharge. About twenty years ago it was reconfigured and is now ditched fo the north. - SAPCC has envisaged that spring water be re-routed to Kasota Pond via an underground conduit (under Kasota Avenue) in order to recharge the pond and enhance water qualfty and oxygenation. Assessments of high wates levels will need to be reviewed in this instance. 2. Maintenance of proposed Amoco detention pond. The proposed Amoco southwest detention pond will need routine maintenance to remove debris and litter. After a period of years there is a possibility that the pond will need dredging to remove and detoxify sediment and contaminants. A long-term maintenance plan shoutd be developed. Amoco's responsibifity for detention system � mairtenance and future remediai treatment of its proposed detention pond shouid be clear. 3. Disposition of monitoring welfs. Three EPAlMPCA monitoring weAs are located an the site of the proposed Amoco station(convenience store. These weils should be permitted to function to ensure community safety in the future. 4. Water quality from increased impervious surface. Current thinking in wetland ecology and watershed management is to abandon the oid practice of using naturai ponds and wetlands as convenient places to discharge waste and runoff as unsustainabie. It is weil known that increased imparvious sufiace ar�a means increased and rapid runoff. Replacing the current six-inch outlet pipe with a 12- inch pipe for the southwest pond will still allow for petroleum-contaminated overflow to enter Kasota Pond in a severe storm event. The southwest pond is directly opposite a breeding colony of painted turtfes, which witi tikely be grossly impacted by any petroieum effiuent, even if it is indirect. Aithough painted turtles are not rare or endsngered, it is uncommon to find them in an urban industriafized area. They should be protected. Kasota Pond has already been negatively impacted by runoff from Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, primarily through elevated conductivity levels (road salts), contaminants (anti-freeze, petrofeum and motor oil) and siftation. SAPCC has already initiated disCUSSions with MNDOT to divert runoff away from the ponds and to restore affected habitat. Less, not more runoff should be a planning objeCtive. .• 1. This statement was prepared by U of M facuity who have conducted prior research at the site. 5. Potentiai for spiils and accidents. � It is expected that minor spiils of petro(eum producfs will occur. While individual accidents may be insign�cant, cumulative impacts over time are unavoidabte. Even small quantities of petroleum products entering fhe pond will drama6caily decrease the buoyancy of ducklings and goslings, as well as adult birds. One such incident was - witnessed by U of M researchers at Kasota Pond three years ago, when LaCanasta Foods discharged a small amount of oil into the pond resuiting in a duck kill; some wood ducks were capfured, c(eaned and reteased by U of M students. The proposed gasoline filing station has the potential to destroy the remaining wetlartd ecosystem characteristics with only a minor, unaftended spili. A more serious spill is also a possibility, however remote. As noted above, liability and responsibility for immediate ciean-up and longer-term remediation in such events must be clearly specified. 6. Disturbance of significant subsoi( contaminants. The site is fhe former Elm Street ash dump, and is thought to contain a 15-foot layer of incinerator ash. Historicaliy, the site was a we8and and the north side of Kasota Pond, which was fi!!ed in with ash and other materials. Various subsoii foxins have already been detected in the Phase II Environmentai Assessment. With disturbance of ash deposits for construction of the proposed Amoco station there is potential to release pollutants into_ groundwater, the -_ area is known to be active hydrologica((y and so lateral movement of contaminants through groundwater is possibte if not iikely. There is potentiat for a range of contaminants to be released inYo the pond and groundwater. A2 a minimum, monitoring of the pond and weUand remnants for the full spectrum of identified contaminants should be done on a continual basis in the future should the site be disturbed. The Phase 2 Environme� �ta{ Assessment repo�t {p. 4) notes the presence of pesticides, but is not • specific as to type, volume or a.i. These pesticides need to be specified and monitored in pond water in the future, to protect members of the public who use the pond for recreation or study. Additionally, funds to carry out future monitoring activities will need to be identified. - 7.Quality of habitat — increased traffic, noise, lighting. Currentiy the pond and associated wetlands are heavily used by migratory waterfow! as weil as resident popufations of songbirds, hawks, owfs, and woodpeckers. Reptiies and mammals such as pairtted turtles, tiger salamanders and other amphibians, woodchucks, raccnon, fox and mink are resideni. The pond is ihoughf to have limited invertibrate use, although presenc2 0� speciated fairy shrimp and mollusks neads to be verified. Limited invertibrafe presence is irrelevant, however, because the site stiil functions as a viable ecological and hydrological system despite its location in an industrial area. The site demonstrates good species composifion despife salf runoff from roadbeds, and despife +ndustriat pressu� on all sides. There is a concem that increased vehicular traffic, noise and bright lighting (especially during nightime hours) wiil have an adverse impacf, particularly on bird and reptile species. it should be noted that a number of U of M faculty have expressed a unified opinion that further degradation and encroachment of the pond and associated wetiands would represent an unrecoverable loss to the city of Saint PauL The pond's G7aracteristics are highiy unusuai +n an urban, industrial setting, and Cannot be recreatsd elsewhere. Consideration of Kasofa Pond as simply a wet detention pond or as a discharge catchment is insufficient. Protection and conservation of the pond and associated wetiands should be a priority for planners, not onty from a community perspective, but • from a natural resource management perspeetive as well. Other communities in Saint . � �c�5 � Paut and Roseviile have restored wetiands to the extent of converting former strip malls and shopping centers to functioning weUands. SAPCC takes the Phaten creek watershed as a modei for possible restora6on of the Kasota Pond watershed system. The proposed use for the site is therefore incompatibie with District 12's vision for the area. - A fundamental tenet of natural resource management is fo do no harm. lt is our view fhat there is significant potential in this instance to cause irreparable harm to this wetiand sysfem. The Zoning Committee is urged to deny the application for the proposed automobile convenience store at this site. �� DEPARTMENT OF PLANMNG & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMEN2' Pamel¢ Wheeloc7� Director CITY OF SAIN'I' PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: January 14, 1999 Zoning Committee 25 West Fourth Street Satn1 Paub MN 55102 Donna Drummond, Planning Staf�or.,.c�n.�.«.-.,.s-� c�q ��E�S Telephon¢: 651-266-6655 Facsimile,- 651-218-3261 Zoning File #98-309 - St. Anthony Park Community Council: Request for a further iayover to the February 4th Zoning Committee meeting. As you will recall, this is an appeai by the Community Council of a site plan approvai for an Amoco gas and convenience store on the northwest comer of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. � Amoco representatives met with representatives from the Community Council on Tuesday, Jan. 12th, to discuss the Council's issues, as outlined in their statement that was handed out at the public hearing on Dec. 29th. I also attended the meeting, along with Tom Beach from LIEP, and Lynne Grigor, an environmental geologist from the Minnesota Poliution Control Agency. There was discussion about a whole series of issues, including the following: 1j 2) 3) 4) 5} 6) 7) 8) 9) s signage 24 hour operation traffic stormwater management and limiting impact on adjacent wetlands status of the three existing monitoring wells on the site litter and trash lighting Amoco policies regazding spills and emergency response pollution on the site and MPCA's review of Amoco's development plan Amoco agreed to respond to each of these issues in writing. Tlus statement could not be ready in time for the January 14th Zoning Committee meeting, therefore staff is recommending a further ]ayover of this matter to the February 4th meeting. cc: Alan Nations, Nations and Co., project azchitect Heather Worthington, St. Anthony Pazk Community Council c�a.-�as �::_:.•-: . - _-. 'ZONING COA41ZTT88 STAFF RBPORT ' " ' � "' �� o. : - ' _ aaaveea=�aaaasa�aasav==�aza=aa " • .._.._. ..._,:,_.. ._— -, . -3Q9 ..:- : _, . .._ r - . -- -�� - ..._ . _ : ..--- ,_, .. �_"� = .FILS # 98 1. APPLICPSIT: ST ANTFdOIdY PARK COM'SCTNITY COTJNCIL DATS OF HSAR2NGi 12/29/98 2. CLASSIFICATION: Appeal of Site Plan Approval _ 3. LOCATION: Northwest corner of Kasota Ave:�and Aighway�28Q '� .} _ � pLAtIfIIL•IG DISTRICT: 12 � 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subject to Rasota�Avenue, the part IIOTth OP th0 centerline of said avenue of I,ot 2, Auditor's Subdivision 2SO. 64, St. Paul, Minnesota. , 6, PRESENT ZONIN'G: I-1 ZONING CODS REF£RENCE:'S62.108(c) & 64.300(j) 7. 5TAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: 12/21f98 SX: Donna Drummond 8. DATE RECEIVED: 11/23/98 DEADLINE FOR ACTION: O1/22/99 A. � B. C pIIRPOSE: Appeal of an administrative decision approving a site plan for an Amoco self-serve gas and convenience store. pARCEL SZZE: A triangular-shaped parcel of 80,286 sq. ft., with 444 ft. of £rontage on Kasota Ave. EXISTTNG LAND DSE: Vaoant. D. SIIRROUNDING LAND IISE: . North: Railroad right-of-way and industrial uses in an S-1 zone. East: Railroad right-of-way, Highway 280 and residential uses beyond in I-1 and R-3 zones. South: Kasota Pond and industrial use5 in an I-1 zone. West: Industrial uses in an Z-2 zone. E. ZONING CODE CITATION: Section 64.300�j) describes how the plazning or zoning administrator's decisions may be appealed to the Planning Commission, as follows: "The grant or denial of approval by the plaruiing or zoning adminstrator is subject to appea2 to the planning cor.�m3ssion by any person, firm or coxporation, or by any office, department, board or bureau affected by a decision of the planning or zoning administrato: within thirty (30) days a£ter the decision appealed from shall have been served either in person or by mail upon the owner of the pzoerty which is the subject matter of the decision." Section 62.108(c) includes the criteria againsti which site plans muse be reviewed. • F for�constructionoof a trailer king lotlthatPwasenever builts$ Zoning File �98-309 �--_ - �- _ Page Two ,-_ -:.��,.:.� ,:: ._:-�-=J._�:.. � G.�. DISTRICT COIINCIL R8COI�II�LNDATZON: The St. Anthony Park Community Counci2 is the applicant Por this appeal. _..-._.... _ . _ . . _.. _ , - -- --. . . . . ._ . --...... . :..._.,._; :. H. FINDINGS:� �' 1. On July 29, 1998, Rmoco OiZ Co, applied for site plan approval of a self-serve gas and convenience store on vacant propeYty at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave, and Highway 280. The proposed development includes a 3,500 sq. ft. building with 6 pumps under a canopy, and 42 parking spaces, which includes 12 spaces at the pump islands.� There will be two driveways providing access to ICasota Ave.- Rwenty-three trees and 85 shzubs are proposed in the Sandscaping plan. The site plan was approved on Oct. 28, 1998 by Tom Beach, from the Dept. of License, Inspection, and EnvironmentaZ Protection (LIEp), the City's site plan review coordinator (see Attachment 1). . - � •� 2. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has appealed the administrative approval of the site plan based on a concern that stormxater run-off from the proposed project into the surrounding wetland areas, particularly Kasota Pond, will cause further environmental degradation of these wetland areas and Bridal Veil Creek, which is west of the property. Section 62.108(c) of the Zoning Code identifies 11 criteria that the Planning Commission must find site plans consistent with, including (3), which states: "Presezvation oE unique geologic, • geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city and environmentally sensitive areas". Although not specifically stated in the appea2, the apgeal appears to be based on a concem that the proposed site plan is inconsistent with this criterion. The appeal also states that Tom Beach of LZEP in£ormed the St. Anthony Park Community Council in Nov. 1997 that it could have no input on site plans, therefore the Council did not comment on this site plan when it was being revzewed in August-October, 2998. 3. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has spearheaded an ePfort to clean-up, protect, and if possible, enhance the natural areas around the remnant wetlands that remain of an extensive historic system of ponds, sgrings and wetZands in this area that drained southward to the Mississippi River through Bridal Veil Creek (see Attacluaent 2). Portions of Bridal Veil Creek still run on the surface approximately 1,000 ft. northwest of the project site (see Attachment 3). Kasota pond, directly south across Kasota Ave. from the project site, has been of particular concern to the Commuttity Council, St is home to a wide variety of resident species and mi.gratory s.+aterfowl. The Council is concerned that additional stormwater runo£f from the proposed development north of the pond will harm the pond's water quality and its ability to support these species. 4. Kasota Pond is a State of Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources protected wetland, �62-259m. The DNR has informed City staff that the DNR has • jurisdiction only over development that dizectly affects protected � �� Zoning File #98-309 Page Three �� _u� -__.: _ _: : wetlands up to the normal high'c�rater level. There are no regulat3ons that affect development that occurs adjacent to wetlands ia the�::: watershed. In addition, staff from the Soil and Water Board informed City staEf that the state Wetland Conservation Act does not prohibit drainage'of stormwater.to protected wetlands, as is proposed as part of this development. 5, The stormwater management plan originally approved during site plan review would direct approximately one-third of the site's stormwater into a storm sewer line that goes directly to ICasota Pond under Kasota Aye. The remainder of the site would drain to the small wetland on the southwest corner of the site. This is very similar to the drainage pattern that exists today on the undeveloped site. In addition, stormwater runoff from Kasota Ave. itself also drains both to Kasota Pond and the small wetland in the southwest comer. This would continue tnci�r L:_e proposed development. O:�erflow from the small pond after . heavy rains eventually drains through a sewer pipe to Xasota Pond. The engineering firm foz Amoco, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., in an effort to be responsive to the neighborhood's environmental concerns, has proposed revising the stormwater managemenC plan to direct all stoxmwater £rom the site to the sma11 wetland in the southwest corner, which can serve as a sedimentation pond to help filter out sand and other contaminants through evaporation and settling before any water overflow reaches Kasota Pond (see Attachment 4). _ 6 This leCter was received Dec. 17, 1998, and staff from the Sewer Division have performed a preliminary evaluation of this plan to determine if the souChwest pond can handle the proposed increased drainage. Their analysis indicates that the outlet pipe from the southwest pond needs to be increased from a 6 inch pipe to a 12 inch to prevent the pond from overflowing in 100 year floods. The pond may also need to be enlarged somewhat, but this needs additional analysis. In further discussions with Sewer staff, RLK-Kuusisto engineers also suggested the possibility of installing a mushroom cap skimmer-type outlet strucCUre on the eouthwest pond's outlet piPe to Eurther trap contaminants. Sewer staft will have further discussions with RLK- Kuusisto to work out the details of this possible application. This proposed site has been contaminated by its historical use as part of an incinerator ash dump. Amoco ordered a Phase II environmental Znce assessment, which was conducted by Delta Environmental Consultants, (see summary, Attachment 5). The assessment, which included gathering information from soil borings and monitoring wells, has �'lasolinedzange contaminants such as volaCile organic campounds, metals, g organics, and diesel range oxganics in the soil and/or groundaater. Amoco is working with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCh) to develop a construction plan for the site that details how ro osed 2nated soil will be dealC with during construction. Amoco has p P removing any soil that is dug up as pazt ef construction. Oace the MPCA Zoning File #98-309 Page Four has approved the plan, it will issue Amoco a^no association" letter, which removes Amoco as a responaibZe garty for the existing pollution on -' the site. _ MPCA staff have indicated that construction oa the site, as proposed by Amoco, will not make the polZution problem worse. It may improve the situation by removing some of the contaminated soil�and providing an impervious cap (building and asphalt) over a portion of the site, which will prevent rainwater Erom leaching through the contaminated soil. MPCA staff also indicated that the site does not show evidence�of creosote contamination from the EPA superfund site (Valentine-C1ark) that is northwest of the project site,.as has been feared by some St. Anthony Park community members. 7. Regarding the site plan review process, a11 site plan applications are sent Co the appropriate district council as soon as they are receive@. As indicated on the attached site plan review information sheet (see Attachment 6), district councils have an advisory role and may send comments to the site plan review team, which attempts to address any issues raised. This information sheet is not routinely sent out to district councils with the site plan applications, so there may be some confusion about what input the district council has, especially if there has been a change in staff. LIEP staff have indicated they will draft a cover letter to district councils that will be sent out periodica2ly with site plans, to explain to them the site plan review process. This should help eliminate any confusion or misunderstanding. I. STAFF RECO�NDATZON: Based on findings 1 through 7, staff recor,mends approval of the proposed site p1an, with the following conditions: 1. Amoco wi12 revise the stormwater management pZan for the development site, draining a21 stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct discharge to Rasota Pond, as proposed in the memo from RLK Kuusisto, Ltd., dated December 15, 199B. Amoco wili also increase the outleC pipe for the southwest pond £rom 6 inches to 12 inches to prevent possible overflow of that pond after heavy rains. Dept. of Public Works Sewer staff will work with Amoco's engineers on additional implementation details, including possibly enlarging the southwest pond and installing a mushroom cap skimmer-type structure at the pond•s outlet. 3 3. Amoco will not plow or store snow from th@ driveways and parking areas into the area of the pond on the southxest corner of the site. Amoco's construction plan is approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, as evidenced by its issuance of a^no association letter" to Amoco. . C � � �� Further, staff recommends that LZEP's site plan review staff develop a � cover letter or inEormation sheet explaining the site plan review process that is sent periodically to district councils along with site plan applications. APPLICATlON FOR APPEAL • Deparimens of Planniilg and Economic Dev¢lopment Zoning Sectiott . , 1100 Cily Hall Anxex 2S Wes1 Fourth Street Saurr Pau1, MNSS102 166-6589 APP�LLANT r�aaress u 7 U ��/I7 w.// /tvP • c;ty o5f f>act/ st� zp SS// / paytime PROPERTY Zoning F'ile Name PnnnGV ('nnvonlClnC� S�Z.-e ,��,� iUa.finns LOCATION Addressil.ocation nii�1'��r kaso�a f�ve /l-�u,�� aBG� TYPE OF APPEAL: Appiicafion is hereby made for an appea! to the: � Board of Zoning Appeals O City Counci! under the provisions of Chapter 64, Seciion �, paragraph <<� of the Zaning Code, to appeai a decisiort made by the �v;�„2� Fld,n�»�sfr�� on _�cfch2� T fr, iR�r k , 19�. Fle number, 9�- �o; (dHte pf d9CiSion} GROUNDS �OR APPEAE.: Explain why you feel there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusaf made by an administrative official, or an error in facf, procedure or i finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeals or tfie Planning Commission. �"1ie Sf. /�fi!1i<<r�0ayk �mrnurv,� �ouhu.Y Gult� irt�'a�m�� ,dy %c.r, f,gto�1� Of li�p ,�lrc� ur.x ��d ��° if�,ouf ar� S�fe�%r..�s i�� /✓��Ytmhe•-o� /997 /�s ��r�sic.(f, cve Gr':cliuf ln�/c�z �am'�'�tzf 4n �lt<s si� �/a�t . � a�u� U✓z�2/ �� c �da'��i� �v�2;-r�rrc/��r.�z �.0 `'i•C�'lSPG� f'� fQC� /��fG '�Ze �u"r/'OU./1G G'/1��U�'C' n�('G1s .G��GfG�f!'C� ��i�•1"i�ce��zl Sfiess v� �tuse �-� eec�yste,rs. ��./� l�,,� ��r��fs of �wo dccu.nen�Pa' a�' cc•� /�r�/s �rcO se1-iv�rs��//�r�-�t .'SS�c� s i�� c� Gt.-e a. �i/� h�zve wo�.E�d �o G�rasc — �f' ,�as a fic `�<°�� n �e �ts � ��rr /� �'a�> • /,�/� cre�zf`so ur��r��" ��'t[,fj�of�ii��i1;r�'�C-tG�-� �� ABach eBCitionel sheet if necessarv3 , �� ; t /'vo� /> , :. ,. � .. r � „ � .i�„ ,,. - .: ,- >.,.� �plicant's signatur�� pate %/.:2_3�, City agent� ��' ��'�'� � ��'�� RECEIVED NOV 2 3 1998 TOTA� P,O� � ZONING -�US �� APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW CITY OF SAINT PAU PROJECTNAME/DESCRlPTlON ��Y��(!�/F'-tilt�('�E STl7KE PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION �I�A��t�C �/Ar--�� A�/E' � �^� 2� - - — LEGAL DESCRlPTION OF PROPERTY LU�U� '2 � L�L�tJI'j77rC ��✓a�� 5�� ,�4- ESTIMATED PROJECT COST 5 ( �' ��L�LIOt�( i�'l1J ZQ-2��z'>-27�-DcO� I��`� APPLICANT (CONTACT PERSON) I,-/�l ��S COMPANY �I� S f�r� (�t� . 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S .�� T'� ` C�IY AGENT : ` G� • ° - ' --'� PLANNING D�STRtCT � 2 - LAND USE MAPJ ZC)NtNG �� HISTORY �' � .-< REYIEWED BY • COMMEt�[TS .- _�. - - - ��5�' �. �� 4!`��i f ` - # , , .. _. ..: : ,.. < - - -;: . - . . :��:�:::�ss:zsz:s::�st�a�:za:asa::::�:zss ta�:zaa��a:::a:�a:s -�'-. � .. . . . . .: , . . . . _ . _ „ . . . _ . . . _ _-., :. - _: PERFORMANCE BOND/IETTER OF CREDCfJCASH ESCROW S'' RECENED PARKiNG REQUIRED = PARKING PROVIDED - - SRE PLAN APPROVED BY DATE-- WMPLETED H'ORK APPROVED BY : OATE � � ;r y� $ '___. _ j� Sj y # ' '$�' i �f� � � i � a s j� �# ��`�3 � 7 n � � �(.�lf �� €�� t 5 ' ' �} 1 . < � � �� e��:! � 3� � d ; � ' ° j � 1i��4� I�� ` ? �� l � � j � ti S s �it.Ft�s' �tf �� I i F � 1 a 0 � F s =: -� _ =m a '-�� W O ��s x O �; � 2 �i r•� i � � - /�� a� � �- _ �i o i — � p � } , u . v =i - �= O � �� #� � P• 2 � � r, �..J � OFFICE OF L[CENSE, Ni5PEC770;IS P,FD EhYRtOt�i,�h�IAL PROTECTIOV Xobert Kessler, D+r¢ctor p, 3 c�� DS CITY OF SAINT PAUL l�orm Colemon, .11avor � October 28, 1998 Alan Nations Nations and Co. A815 Upton Avenue South hfpls. IvL�I 55410 RE: Approval of site plan 98-202 Amoco starion at 2501 Kasota Deaz Mr. Isations: LO�3RF' PROFE:SSIO.�:�IL BUILDI.\G Suite 300 330 St Peter Street ScintPpul,Minn¢sotr SSIO?-ISIO The site plan referenced above is approved subject to the follovr5ng candi6ons: Telephone: 61 ?-?669090 Facsimi(e: 611-?669099 6l?-?66-91?�t 1. Site improvements The proposed convenience store and gas pumps and all other site improvements must bz installed as shown on the approved site plan. I}vs includes all paving, grading, driveways, storm water management faciliries, landscaping, fences, ae�d lighring. Erosion/sediment control measures must be installed u shown on the appro�•ed site plan prior to site grading. 2. WeHand The uetiznd delineated at the southwest comer of the site must be protzcted durin� construcfion. 3. Sewers The sanitary sewer will connect to the Mmneapolis system. The DriR has reviewed the p1an and does not object to the storm sewer drainin� to the wetland across the street. 4. Permits The Ciry pesmits listed bebw are required far work shown on the approved site plan. (Additionai pemvts and/or Iicenses may be required by other City reviews ) - Building permit A pemtit from Building Inspection and Design (266-9007) is required. - Sexers permit Sewer connection permits from Pubiic Works Sewer Division (266-6234) aze required. These permits ue issued only to licensed house drain contractors. - Dri� eway permit Work on curbs and gutter, driveways and sidewalks in the pubiic right-o£ way must be done to ciry specifications mder a pemtit from Public Works Sidewalk Section (266-6120). - Uriliry permit The actual locarion of the proposed water and sewet lines need to have final approvat of a utility permit. Linda Dickhut of Public Works (651-266-6127) is working on this. 5. Time limit and inspection Work covered by this site plan must be completed no later than I 1i1l99. A site inspection will be scheduled based on this date. Please call me if you finish before this date. If you have any questions, you can reach me at me by phone (266-9086), faK (266-9099)) or email (tom beach�,a'stgaul eov). Sincere� Tom Beach � Zoning Specialist cr. Sewer Di�ision, Planning Division, Traffic Di��sion D2c-07-98 03:59P P.02 A�14 aal�w�e.+�.t L (�. 1 Itasola Pond Conservation Praject 3f26(97 Draft for Discassion Prepared hy Kazlyn Eckman for thc Saint An[tiony Park Cammunity Councii Environmcnt Comntittce Introductivn This draft was prepared for ihe 5aint Anthany P�rk Cummunity Cnuncil Environtncnt Committcc fnr discussion purposes. ]L oudines a tenlaGvc franicwork for protccting the rcmaining fragment� of u uniyue pond, welland and prairic system from enaoachin� develo�ment and indusUiaiicaeion. ancf fcsr es[abllshiag s sazall enhunced naiurai area (Ur puhlic enjvyment ant! environmental cducatinn. Thc prnject is alsa intcndcd w rcducc sa(ety hazazds and ri,eks due to dumping, uncc�nuolled access to and frequent pedest�iun use of a r.�?*oad ri�ht o: v.'2� , a'�d tr2nsi�nt,e living at the Sit: causing sanitation, guhlic dronkcnncss a;�ti harwssme,�t pio:;ic�s. Project GoaL• To buftcr ICasota Pnnd fsnr.i fuiure inauytri��l and cconomic devclopi�ient in chc vicinity to rcducc safcty hazards at the site, and tu creau; a naturc arca for pubtic enioyment. Objectives L To in:prove e�tvirat+mertlal ronditinns at the Site by': • xeduce pollutani load intn che ponds by re-directing and o[herwise ueatin� runolf, especialiy from xdjacent streets, parkin� lois. roofs, t�nd other im�ervious surfaces; • Repair, maintain und incrcasc die number of habitat structure5 at ihe site (nesting boxcs, bat houses, lc�gs, snags, euJ: - Protcccion and enhancenient of thc prairie remnxnt at thc south end vt the site: - Rupl:tn[ disturbed areas with nativc specieS i�f trecs and plan�c': • lncrease the diversity of topography and cover nn the wcst Kacota Pund remnant to improvc habitat for aqualic and u:rtcsu'ial species with nati�c piantings and shoreline resturatinn structur�.s tayuatic bcnchcs, cnir fiber iq�s et�.}; • Czeatt: physi�al hu[fers ancl barricrs for heavy equi�meni xroand wesL K:�sula Pond (earthen k�rms. barricrs, ernsion cnntrol mu�suns, den.ce pfanlings, ctc.); • Atiscss the feusibility of restorin� the ilow of Skonard Spring intn Kasota Yonci. 2. To reduce hu;urd.c al the site 6y: • Itemcjval of two habo camps and dweilings: • Clc•.�n-up c�f the.eoi.ire sitc; • Cunvol acccss and impruve safcty at thc sit� b}• fencing and other harricrs as appropriatc. inscallin� hikc racks, ligh�ing, signs, and inidate neighborho��d monitoring ot thc site. � A site plan Cor rest�King c�.�tive pluits is uudcr �retwrdt�on by twu Uni�•enity of Diinnesaa students, "lracy Hag�!crtY antl Tom Andcr,wn. �� Dec-07-98 03eb9P p.03 � 2 -�, . Z �� t.�05 � 3. To enGane¢ tecreati�nal, edxcatianal med aestlietic vulu¢� of thc sitc by: • Increase aK�arencss and support of the puhlic and neighboring commercial businesses 8nd their workcrs of thc cnvironmental imponance of thc Kasota pond azca; - Consvuct a weQ�nd walkway and �bservation dock nn the east pond; - • Estahlisl� a walking trail around the s�t� with obscrvation points. informalional markers anJ sirns, benches. und rupe ur Uther pedestrian barriers at prairie and plantin€ sitcs, Gc. • Encoura�e use of the siu; hy smdenL�; and U:achers for educauonal, r�eazch, and mnnitorins purposes; • Encourage Boy Scout, Giri Scnut, and uther youth groups co uuliu �2ie sicc for cnvironmcntal leazning projects: • Establish gsrhage azid recycting colleclion points at thc sitc; • Organize annual cics�i-ups by vnlunteers. • S�te Description The K�sota Pi>nd sitc is a fra�r;2rt of Nn ex.en�i�e Y,i:'.�ri� sys:cm c�f ponds, �prings and weUands draining southward tn the Mi�sissippi River' The sitL once connected a norih-south pond system with the east tribu[ary of Bridal Veil Creek tdraining from Snvth Stint Anthony Park), and adjoincd a largc wctland area to the wes� Thc sitc fails wichin �he Middle Mississippi River Watershcd, and iS lpcated entirely within thc Saint Paul city limit,e and Runsey County, although thc wcst pond remnant iS very near thc Minneapoli�-Saint Paul city line. T'he project Site inciudes two truncaud ponions of Kas�>w Pond designated as DNR weUands 62-259. It is coaiplelely su[roundcd by thc Burlin€ton and Minneso�i Transit railwayc, Trunk Hi�hway 2fi0, Kasota Avenue, and an industrial food prnccssing piant. Known property owners at nr adjaccnt to thc sitc include: Burlington NnrEhern Railroad MT Properties {Formerly Minncsota Transit R�ilrnad) MNDUT Stan Kuch and sons Wclsh Managemeni Wellington Managcment l�rtxk WhiLc Thc siu; encompasses roughly seven acres. The lergcr east ponc� purtion is tri:uiSular, rouehly two tcnths of � mile in ]cn�ih and .OS miles acruss. Thc stnalier wcst pund ccmnant is ah�ut 300' by 20Q.' These twa portions are divided by the h1T Properties rail lirtc, which is uscd by Minncsota Commercial Railroad. T7�ere are severai othcr dry and wet sl�>rmwater dctention ponds lo lhe north and e�sl that arc probably remnanLc of thc orig'snal weti�nd system. ' IC•ra�u� Pond was grcatly rcduud in sire about twemy ywr, eti�.0 when it wx� p artialt}� flUeJ in to creaie leud li�r ctonomic developmen� 7hc filled azea is uow cecvpicd bp a buildiug a��l'ainmF Sp1�t Fcxxls arvJ nffrer bu�enesses. '1'Sie uzi�iu:il pcnsd was wncat�d intc� iwo �nnUer p��nds wch with vr.ry diilerent to(x��raFb7'. 1rySnilog�C, an� ecolag�u�l ctuuacterislics- 'i'6e iuigicial �md and suxtounding lopogr.iphy u•a� aiw greatly altered by rxilmacls. and hy tlie wnstructini� su�J cnlurgement oC lliglivay 280. • Dec-07-98 04:OOP � P_04 z -p.,3 Current Environmental Condil:ons The Kasota Pond site has been heavily encruached upun by waves of indusaia2izaGon and ecunomic developmcne over che �ast cenmry. The oriAiaal watershed has C�een significantly altcred, anci much of the original ponds and wcda�ids have been draincd, fillcJ, and _ redevclopad. llumping continues to be a majoc �rohlem. However, KasoW Pond continucs to The c;ast pond confains emergeni ve�etaiion with numerous nalive plans species ai�ng it5 shores. This p�nd is Lhought to have highcr hiolo�ical divctsiry in tetms of vcrtehrate and inv�ru.brate specizs. liowever, the east pond ant�ars shallc�w, and is impacted by sedimenL and runoff from 7'H 28U Tiie seiulh end of dia east pond cantains a small wc�ndland c�mpriscd mosQy of nauve poplar, box clder, anci ba�.tiwond. There is a sma[! �r�"uic remnant co the souchwest cuntaining hergam�t, concflnwer, astcrs, jerusa(em artichoke. big biues�:m and plhcr native prairie plants. The west pond haS been grca[ty affected 6y filling anJ dumping of constmcuon dehris :u�J nther wasu;s. There is littic cmcrgent vegetation ar suucturc, in contrasL t�* tt�e catit pont. Only a few vcry smali stands of native sedgcs and wiH�ws havc heen identi!`icd in this pond rcmnant Depths of both punds ue unknqwn, but the west pond appeara tu bc: dccEx:r, s�pporting popularions of fish and crayfish. Soii tccdng has appazenUy not bccn dane recendy: some very preliminary watcr testing and monitorino at the pond and Spring have been inivated. A prcliminary sFn:cics inventory was bcgun in 199b. A comprehensivc vegetaGve survey wil] t�cgin this summcr (these activitics are undcrtaken hy U of M faculty and students). Risks and Hazards Uccupariun of thc Kasntu Pond sitc hy transicn�s has long bccn a prublcm due to ii�e proaimity and access to raii lincs. The ��oodcd ¢rzu at thc soueh end of [he site is visuxlly obscured from local streetS and TH 280, making it a desirable, sheltered campsit�. A hom�ie.es family with two childccn reporu:dty oceupied the catnpsile for mu�h uf 1994. Sinu thca, the campsite has be:en a hangout fnr runaways and aansicnte. Sevcral men were evicud from the site in early December 1996 by Saint Paui police. The woaded campsite has sincc hecn rccoIonizc�d hy at lcatt two men, and iwo othcrs hare made new shacks abvul SU fect from thc MT vaCks at thc re.3r of thc CparW Eovds parking lot. Transients present a safoty and public hzalth hazard for many pe�pie who wnrk at SparW Foods and U of M researchers. Severa! U ot M studence have encountered transicn�s, whu have bcen abusivc andlor drunk. SparW f�od u•orkers rc�rt that on two occasions transi�nts havc cntered thc food prep�uation ar�a, drunk and bleeding. '{'ransicnt� az� npvrte;d tu s�arch thc wmpuiy dumps�ers for food. Thc area hac twcome hea.7ly littered with gacbHgc and human wastes. Truisients havc cut live and dcad trees and brush for lircwoird and lo ercct shacks. Hahit�t has tx:en impactcJ as a �esuit, and many wildfife spccics may nnw avoid thc �ite duc to inss of hahitat and incrcased human acu��ity, as weii as the pre,cence uf Jogs owned by the vansients. Far exampIc, the newcr Vansien[ catnpsite is d'ucctiy m�Jer a rc�ust used each year by migratory cormoranu. The presence of transienu diccouraaes legitimatc �� • Dec-07-98 04:OOP � P.05 2 -�, y c�c� _�o� . users such as bird walchers trom using thc sitc. lt is haped that cuntrolling acccss, lighting, and cegular cic;anups witl dctcr transienis in the fumre. Othcr risks and ha�ards include proaimity anJ uncontrolled acce:ss to the MT raiS line, and to a lesser degrcc, thc BN iine. In additioa, ha�ards may bc; present in the form of maU;rials and pc,ilutanu w�hich havc bcc;n �iump2d at the site. SeneGts for Local Communities The ecologicai, recrcauonal educaGonal and aesdietic valuc of thc Kasota Pond area to surrounding nciLhborhoods, residents and educators has been weii-dcxumented. Thc siLe hac been used by a� leatt three U of M faculty und th�ir studenLe for study and reseuch, w�ho have ducumentecl th� Significant biological diversity at lhe site. A w•ide range of" migritory und resident species utilizc thc siu;; nt least one hundred species of fauna havc hccn iden�ified in preliminary fieldwork, Wetland systcros have major significxnee for 1"iltering industrixl pol!uLtnis ::�d wastes fron: gro�n��;�at�r, an ir:iport�anl charscteristic given the mtire than sixty pulluted siles and three superfund siies in the vicinity. Finaliy, the sitc is useJ regularly bti� walkers, jUgg�rs, bir�i �vatchers, scouts, and othcr rccrcational uscrs. Suggested l�ext Steps • Discussions wiffi local busincsscs concerning counter�art funding • Conunuc to follow-up with Saint Yaul police (Officer To�t•nsend) on the uansient issue • Discuss and revisc draft sil� �lan � - Prepare STAR pri�posul and hudget; seek odier pnssihle donarc and coltahorators • lnvestigate trading weUand acres Ur lax creails fUr the KoCh site • t)rganics a Friends of Kasota Pond �ruup (CBE?) Timetable STAR pre-applicauon propvsal is due April 21 1997, first cuts nf pre•applicauons ��iil be mude June 1; fuli applicaeions due July iS. Asscssin� the feasibility of reconnecung Sknnard Snrine with Kas�ta Yond wi(I requirc thc prcparacion of a water budget {must be d�me after d�e sprino thaw) and eonsiderabie s�te planning with PubIic Work.c af hoth ciues. This could be c�insidered a Ph;ue ]t project. Organizing the On-Site Activities ll is hopcd that a goc>d share of'the work would he done through communily volunteers. It is further hopc:d that the business commm�ity might contriM1ute s«me resuurc�s und (unds for variuus activitics. lnforming adjacent ncighborhood� (SAP, C�mu, Marcy-H�fines, Prnspect Park) lhrough articIes in ncighborhuod ncwspa�x:rs and public meelings is ex��led tc� gcncra�: considcrablc puhlic intcrestin die projcct. • Dec-07-98 04:OOP k�cµ StzE � WEYlAnN7 KqSb� �� Ni 5cta4e : wo ' = 31� �. I � v � 4 ��fi ` � J r 4 �� r � - 5 Q�l�'CA fboc�5 � ��..�(� ` �a�ye P DN K2 � t�aso�v, poN� s rr E�c t s i r.�� u s E• �-?b- 9'� TM z$p O�EN'(!oH , POr�D �2 — �. �'oe zt � ' � O 4 / bNn (e'Z' zs9 EMF�r vEG�7+k'CtoN � � � 7 � - �� cAr1f �� Fa `f t1 2t3 0 DTZY S�E� <6N i c or-i D�y oET�.N'C� c�.s 1 . � +toBo } c � P � �woaa£o� � PYZAtR�& ` \ \ �'1 �' G, � s Dec-07-98 04:OOP . IV � SCai,�s •. too � = 3/4 �. I`iA VG YYLAl� � E p�,ss�GS �� _.. L . ca • � �,� � b D v � � � �� u� g �N h � �I s � � �3 � + 4 � ' NRTiV6 Q �'�ftNbs� d T `�� s d 4d4� a 4 �rasoz.o PoNv p2c.�� S�zt PcAt.l 3-Z�.`3? �L O1Scv`�Stt bnV-7 � g`----..__ ��t+ bp,S67LYA7�e�+ Do Uc 1115t1t1 ��+ATE'O bv'�o'DF.� W�� -- T2qlt.., .axx p�Qvt+TLG B�n1Ct}�/Col¢ L.aGS •►��• SEGV12t2iy �NC� L� corrc,aE�p s�-rort�.Etzs t Dec-07-98 04:O1P z P A R K B U G L E ■ J U L Y �� - � y � P . OS 1 9 9 8 Kasota Pand �etS a �pring �leaning But wetlnttd area still site for illeguldumpi�ag by Karlye Fckmon n a rcccnt Sanuday momie�g, 6fteen volumeecs contributcd their amc and considrnbk ef�ott cvwarcl a communirycJeanup at Kuoca Pond. �ocatcd on ilx west sidc of Su Mthony Park. Volumecrs rcmovcd trash and littcr Erom tlie ahuKlinq and onc 4YIIll1tICCt hronp�r a cuioe and manage.l co cxtr.ct foam insnlation, railroad tieh, licrer and eve:: a: ;_nnc; ra Ic� from u:: pond. AlcoFedier, enuu� trash was collcctod to fill a in.h comPauur to ovcrflowin�,. Tlvs is �hc xamd ycac duc the St. AnthoRy Pack (:ommunicy C',omcil (SAPC{:} has orgw'v.ed a deanop at tlu sitc. Sevenl nei��.uchood agencies m� businrssrs conuibutcd m d�e deanup tff .�rt. Sc Pau( Parks piovided the vi+h cx�mpaaoc u,d hzgs, ;md thc Sc Pavl Ncip.,hbotlioocl Fncrgy C:ons��rtium lenc saEay xsts uu� �aork �loves. HampJen Park (:o-up and Brucggcrs Bagetr provided refreshmcnu. And d�e Comnmiury (;��uncil providcd ufditianal pcoptrpotvec,fuuda and supplia,. For nmry genenunns. Kuon Pand was thc neig6hor6nocl swimming hole nm only foc $�. Anthony Puk, 6ut Fm xarcnndine ncish!>or6rnHls as _wcll. Thc pond shues a cotnm��n wazGrs�ita� Wlt�l $nt�a� VCJl C[CC�C and thc St. Ancbony 1'uk Conimanicy Ganlcn. It u thclut rcmnant oFa muc6 lu�cr �m�� Nd X'[IILk{ 53'S[Cfll thi[ OI1CC dCainal dm LauJerdalq Sc M�,ony Park, Como, hiuv.y- Holmcs and Prns�Y Puk neigt�horh�xxls. Thc pond and itx immnliatc m�iron� ix i�Fubital hy a nwnber uf �pccics of birds an3 wunak and is ��ir.ic�rl by migratory Nzterfowl. 5'�,litin,� t6i� spring luve inJudecl a whitc-tailcd deer, a (.ajr oC rcd-U�cd hawks, c�nnorants, wood ducks uid a katrd. Ncarby is Ckonarcl Sprin�, w6idi now 11aws undcr�ound il�rongl, a pa=king loy buc untt 611cd the eroeFu an�� jus of setdm and immigcanta n the turn nf du ccntury. Ald,n.�h Kawq Po� u a 1)NRrksignatcd wetlu�d, i� 6a. fucn thc suhjni of a�nsidcrable iltrg�i d:imping ocer thz yc+�s. Most rcccndy; constru�tion dcbris arid yant wastc have been dumpc3 inm die j��rHl, lf you ohserve dumping at tk�e pond, rnll thc $t. Paul P�li�e, ot num thc vchidc Iiceaar numbcr and notify nc� tiMCC office. The SAPC:C: Em�uonmmt C:ommittee I�L. lieen explorinF R'aY5 LO pLOtK[ L�d cv�r15C[VC d�e hisroric pond site frnm F�rthcr induatrieli>aric�n and eru:roac6mcnt. and m restn[e thc ccologiral nnd hy�dmlogjcal ticil;s wieh AridalYeil Creek the Community (:.r�rns, �nd othec habint mmdors in ib� mctro uea. Sevual options are undcr wnsi�erau�ia, as wcll as die pre�>aravnn of a lonF-iertn wnsctvadon auJ manaKcmcnt Flan. Ifyou arz inuratcd in partic'tpziing, cmiun ihc SAPCC office. SAPCC.could likc m d�u�k all nc� vrolnnteers ariJ contcibictors �vlm hciped with [he dea�n�p. i'or �i�rthcr u�forc�iacimn a6out Eiamts Pond, eannct St Anthuny 1'azk (:ommnnityCvunril Fsecutivc C)irctitnr Heathec«ordvngc<m at T92-71�Sh. ■ � � � Yalvnteers Merk Hnvq 67s �en and S;. An;Beny Pcrh Corsmunity Caux41 mam6er Ran Dufnulf worked wi�6 athe�s fa rlevrt Kasota Pertd. t^roro t� Kmltn hFmm Exce�pt -�ttwv� �� vhaslY,r- �plan �'or '� $r d VEi I Se � � =rdK�+r,•a1 P arK i� M;�nta�ol�'s ��s� wts4 of �Fl�e �co� et,t Sif� � A'�'1 3 P' � �� S Natura{ Environment 1'ears ago, Bridal Veil Creek, from which this area derived its name, meandered chtough what is now more commonly called the Southeasc Industrial Area, emptying into the Mississippi River at the site of the waterfall just upstream from the Fzanklin Avenue bridge. The original Bridal Vei1 Creek consisted of two pritnary branches (south branch and north branch) which joined together juse south of the current intersection of Energy Park Drive and Highway 28�. Prior to any development, this area was characteriaed by a series of small intezconnected ponds, fed by natural springs, and flowed southwestward toward the Mississippi River. One natural spring, "Skonad Spring," can still be found today near Highway 280. A large marsh stretched from Bridal Veil Creek westward toward Minneapolis along what today is xhe railxoad corridor. Development and expansion of the railroads and the associated industrial activity led to the draining and filling of most of these ponds and natural � wectand areas. The south branch.of Bridal Veil Creek was lost to railroad development and the residential development in St.Anthony Park. The north branch is now Highway 280. Bridal Veil Creek has been re-routed underground through a series of storm sewers until it reaches Bridal Veil Fa11s at the Franklin Avenue bridge. Today, only remnants of two of the oziginal ponds within the original Bridal Veil Creek watetshed can be found. These two ponds, probably fed by underground springs, contain the last remnanrs of the interconnected marsh wetland habitat that previously dominated the area. Kasota Pond, located within the interchange area of Highway 280 and Kasota Avenue, was once much Iarger and today consists of four fragments, two of which contain water, divided by a variety of roads and buildings. One fragment north of Kasota Avenue serves as a wet detention pond te Highway 280. A sma11 ta11 grass prairie remnant can be found at the souch end of the pond. Bridal Veil Pond, located north of Kasota Avenue, is fed from the north by Bridal Veit Creek, which flows through an EPA des oonaced Superfun� site into Brida] Veil Pond. The pond is currentlp polluted by soil concam- � BRW, Inc. Page E ! ! t � � � � � i ( Figure 3 — NaYxrat Features March, 2996 comn ,ue. e � f� H' �C' tl C F 4 �, �� . �cast�n;v�:,, a.�. � � <�.' -- —_�°- " "_ .� F \� ! �\ Q 1`4 t' rv '� Location of Wetlands � � Stream fZ .er� �rw � Major Wooded Areas —�� His[oric Stream • g w inants, apparencty from an oId creosote piant upstream. Remediation plans ca11 for placing portions of Bridal Vei1 Creek in pipe to protect the water from soil concamination. �' 3 - �. 2 � p.�oCO $t;C' � � Page 9 BRW, Inc. �� i RLK-KLRISISTO, LTD. 33ecember 15,1998 Doana Drummond City of St. Paui �500 City Hall Anuex 25 '4�i esc 4�' Street sc. Paut, r�r ss ioz PI-IOtJE N0. : 612 933 1153 Dea 17 1993 03:17PM P2 A't�ctiw��i� y �,� �,� J P• � Re: Pxoposed AAnoco Food Shop,13W Carner Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. Dear Mrs. T�nuumond: � Earlier this month, it was brought to our atteution that the St. Anthony Park Community Council was appealing the site plan approvad that was gr�ated £or the subject project. We received your fax on December 4 of the appeal and have zeriewed its contents. Tt appears that t��e commuzuty council has been working to cican up Kasots Fond ttnd they aze concerned about stresses that addit3onaF runoff fcom this proposed devc:lopmezat wouid place on this pond and other sutzousiding wetlands. We t�ave made revisions to our plans to provide a design that better accommodates these concems. This letter offers a summary of the revisions to the plans that pertain to the storm water issues for this Site. As it exists toctay, portions of the storm water runoff &om Kasota A.venue as well as a large portion of the undeveloped site is zonteci ta directty into Kasota Pond south o£ Kasota A,venue (drainage azeas C 1, C2, aud C3 measurin� 35,100 S.F. - see Figure 1). Itunoff from the remaining portions o£ Kasota Avezaue and the site (drainage areas B l, B2, B3, B4, and BS measiuing 80,746 S.F. — see Fi�ure l) is routed to the stosm pond located in fhc southwest comer of the szte. The desiga submitted on September 2(appzoved by the City of St. Paul Zoning Admimistrator) had maintazned approximately the same spl'zt betwecn these two ponds_ Drainage areas PCI, PC2, and I'C3 me•asured 33,900 S.r. and dmined to Kasota Pond (see Figure 2), and drainage areas 1'B i, PB2, PB3, PB4, PBS, PB6, PB7, PBB, aad PB9 measure 83,114 S.F.(see Figure 2). 'The nornaai water level in the smatl posad on the soutkwest corner of the site is 874.00. Under e�:isting canditions, the high water lcvel (peak elevation reached durin� the 100- yeaz storm event) is $74.50. Under the Post-cicvelopment conditions o£the Sep. 2 desiga, the high waterlevelreaches 875.53. � FR6M � RLK-KWSISTO, L"fD. PHOIJE f�. : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1998 03:18PM P3 �N -p. z � The normal and higb water elevations are tuiknown �or the Kasota Pond_ i3nder the Sep. 2 desSgzz, calculAtions for water level impacts ot'ihe dcvelopment on this pond weze based on a field observation made in.A.ugust 1998, estimating the azea of the pond to be 80,000 S.P. Based on that estimate, the post-devetopment runoffunder the Sep_ 2 design wauld iaise the higkx water teve2 in the Kasata Pand by a.Q25 feet at the peak af a t O(?-yr storm. In a cc�nversation on Decembez 16, you sYQied that Pete CraUager of the Czty of St. Paul recomttzended routiaag all of the draaz�age fmm the proposed site into the pond in the southwest corner of fhe site rathet than roufing some of the runuff directly into Kasota Pond. We have revised our plans to meet his recommendation I have attached the revised pians as well as ihe revised storm sewer calculations for yvw informaiion. By ronting all of the runo£� from the site into the pond on the soufhwest comer ofthe sitc, the revi�ed deign provades higher water qualiry and rate cvntroi ta fiuther rednce the impaeis on iCasofa Pqnd. These calaulations show tttat even with the additionat loading on ttie pond in the southwest comcr of ttte site, the high watez elevalion will only reach 8�5.86. This vaiue is well below minimuuz thresholds. In our eazlier convecsation, I aiso mentioned the possibiliry of usino a Stormceptor eatch basin to k�elp reduce the risk of petro2eum reaching these ponds. It is tuzcertaia wheilxer the City of 5t. Paui tus the eqtupmer3t to maintain this spec�fic product. We wovld like to work with the City to design a structure that wou(d be effective ixx tfiis application. � We hopz that these facts wilI aid you in your preparation for the )7ecember 29, 1993 public hearing for the project. Pee! free ta csli me if you have any fearthex questions or wou)d like more irzformation. Sincerely, Lee Koppy, Fmject Engineer TtLI{,-�uusisto, Lfd. � L__ FRDM : RLK—KUUSISTO, LTD. PHONE N0. : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1998 03:1&PM P4 � � 1Y�EMORANDUM TO: FROM: bATE: RE: City of St. Paui, Public Works Dept., Reviewing Engineex T,ee KM�PY�- December 17,1998 -�y - �,� -`+��s Revised stormwa:�: calcs for prc�osed Amoco k'ood Shog, Kasota Avenue This memorandum has been prepared to explain the revisions t�i the attached stormwater managem,ent caiculations, which have been xevised, from the earlier July 29, 1998 and Septembez 2,1998 submissions. T}rainage area PC i, included in previous submissions, has been eliminated. Catch basin • number 4 had formerly collected zvnoff from this drainage area and carried it directly to Kasota Pvnd souttz of Kasota Avanue. The reviszd design changes this sform manhole to have a solid casting, forcing the runoff to pass over the shucture and be carried in the �uiter to catch basin number 3. This revision has essen�ialiy combined PBb and PCl, routing all on-site drainage into the on-site pond in the southwest corner of the site. Under the proposed design revision, tUe pcak storage requiremznt foz 8ae gond is 5362 Cu. Ft. (see Page 2). Tbis has increased from 4 t 87 on the previous rvport Under the revised design, the post-development stotage volume raises ths 104-year high water level to 575.86. This vatue is 0.33 £eet hi�her than the carlier submitted calculations. Copies of the July 29,1993 and September 2,1998 reports have been attached for your information. Under this design, the stozznwater runoff carried directly to Kasota Pond south of Kasota Avenua has actually been reduced below the e�cisting comditions. Runoff from the pond in the southwest corner of the site will zeach Kasota Pond fhrough the outlet pipe from the pond in the south�vest comer of the site, but zouting the runoffttsrough this pond will pxovide rate and water quality control. Tlus will pssura that the exisiing narmsl and high �vater levels ate maizxtained at ttzeir present levels, and improve the quality of the water dascharged to Kasota Pond. �� FROM : RLFC—KUUSISTO, LTD. PI-IONE N0. : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1998 03:19f'M PS : STQRMiNATER NiANAGEMENT WORKSHE�1' � , y 1. DATA P,¢R FACH 04�AiHA(3� AREA Use tho tabta bp(ew to de6rte 0� drai�a0d area on ihe sMe. QRRINAGE AREA NP1YtE �oT� AFtEA ts0. FT') � AREA (SQ�FT:) � tMf'ERVlOUS � PR�NOUS P�.REkS 1 o8.s3a 5.20'�0 2. Ot1,�StTE DEYENTiOH Ths follwAs+D 1aWe irtclubes a summary oi totat taltttaq dspth torvariovs du�ation t 00 year atnrmi in 9afit Pnci. css� the sbk W calwtate the smpunt of cn-s"tn detaniion required. TM m2rimturt 8nrlpr wlue is tne requirod mrouM ot on-rb deSentlan. Sh� enmernum storap� r.Fue cquafy oecurs a! ihe 15 or 30 minute 5ma. � � i T�n,.: From'700 ytar;tonn' deW' Raihtall: pram'100 Year $tom+' data• :o� TiRre x 60: 7.84 x Aces � Aaes 9to�aQ�+ � Runolt-TO Sewer RunoK= Rsnf 7t�Arc, u,'m 5auara fNt AAew�bte II� l.61 c.Ls /Aaa f2 C• t BS X�een�ns �t ee t r z5 x P�rvicxy _ p e7 Total Area (1 ACRE = 45.500 SQ. FT.} Noie' The tErm '700 YG2f StORn� Qt �s8d +n th+s tab°a �9fets to a:lOrm ot e piven de:taIIOn ard raintatt tle�th wh�ch has r a one percert Prota6ekty ef e�euri�p Carb�p any flven year in a particu[ar toea5cn. The in�arm�on ts �atm kom'FSve to 6Q Mirsvle Preapitseort Fraqu�nry tor tho Eastam and Central Unded Stat�' and'fechnicaf Pfl�er No. 40. Ramia[T F[apueruy Aba9 Dt tne UnAe6 SWus . 8oth at thax �+b��atiom are Preyarad by tlse Natlor.a� Weatfiet SeN,ce. • P,ECaE �- FR�`1 � RLK—KIAJ5I5T0, LTD. PHONE Np, : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1992 03:20PM P6 . _ � , 3. 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Z c�q --� 05 .� � Phase 2 Environmcntal Site Assessment Report Highway 280 and Kasota Avenue St Paul, Minnesota De1ta Project No. 7099-2E5-A.4318 1.0 Introduction The purpose of this report is to present the results of Phase 2 Enc�ironmental Site Assessment activities conducted by Delta Environmental ConsuItants, Inc. (Deita) on the northwestem comer of the interseclion of Highway 280 and Kasota Avenue in Si. Pau1, Minnesota. The assessment acflrzves were conducted to determine current soil and ground water conditions on the site in prepazation of property acquisition. Previous investigaGve work inciudes: • Advancement of two soil borings in iviarch 193G, adeancement of six soil borings in October 1995, and advancement of 13 addiGonal soil buring, �ud the installation of thre: raor,itorin� �ce;!; in December 2995. The results of these assessmenl activities are all detailed in reports dated August 17, 1995, December 5, 1995, and May 21, 1996. Eievated metals concentrations were detected in soil during ihese incestigations. In addition, yolatile ors ani_ c com pounds ( OCs) andpe sticides � detected in site soi7 Ground water «as not sampled. Due to detecUOns in site soifs and site history, Delta recommended a Phase 2 investigation to idcntify liabi(ities. To�icity characterization leaching potential (TCLP) analyses were conducted to detcrmine iFdisturbed soits �rould comply «riih local disposal requirements. 2.0 Sitc Dcscription • 2.1 Location and Lcg;�t Description The subjcct property is located at Ihe north�aestern corner of Highuay ?80 and Kasota Avenve in St. Paul, Minnesota (Figure 1). The propert}•, which is approcimatcly 9G.000 square fzet in size, is currenUy vacant. 2.2 Sitc Vicinity and Charactcristics The area surrounding the si[e consists oP indus[rial and commercial businesses and properties. Previous Phase I reports indicate that tUe pro Uert� ma� bc pan oC whn �ras th� Eim ¢r , Propeny File Evaluation Site). Ash Dump (4TpCA 2.3 Description of Strvetures, RoaJs, or Othcr Site Impro��ements As discussed above, the site is cunently vacant ��th light vegetation co�•ering the area. Access to the propeny can be gained off of Kasota Avenue. 3.0 Ficld Im•estigation 3.1 Soii Sam�itcs On May 7, 1998, Thein Well Co., Inc., under the direct supenision of a Delta field geologist, advanced five soil probes to ma�imum deoths ran,giDQfrom aDpro�imatelv 2Q to 24 feet below round surface at the subject property. The locations of the probe holes are depic[ed on the sitc map (Figure 2) as GP-I through GP-i. IJpon completion of tcsting, cach probe hole «as abandoned n�iih bentonite grout. Soil samp)es trere cuticeted using GcoprobeT"� direct push sampling equipment to accurately determinc subsurface lithoto�ic disttiUutions, and [o etfccti��cly assess tor the presence or a6sence of peaoleum- h�drocarbon impact in the soil Each soil sample nas �•isualh inspected for on-site classification and a portion of each soil samplc i�;�s scbjected to field headspace anal}�sis using a calibrated organic capor monitor hfodc{ 5805 photoioni�ation detector . � �S = � Phau 2 EnvirocunenW nssssmarc Repon Delta Projttt No. 7099-2E5-A4318 June 30, I998 Page 2 Up to two soil samples from each probe hole were submitted to Pace Anatytical Sercices, Inc. (Pace) for laboratory analysis of \/olalile Organic Compounds 465E list (465E), gasotine tange organics (GRO) by the Wisconsin GRO Method, diesel range organics (DRO) by the Wisconsin DRO Method, 8 RCRA metals, pesticides, herbicides, and TCLP for 8 RCRA metals, pesticidu, and herbicides. � The site geology consists of a variable amount of gray, silty, sandy fill over]ying a tighr, p]astic, tan clay la}•er to 24 feet, the marimum depth expiored. Saturated conditions were encountered in GP-1 and GP-3, generally in very narrow seams or layers, at variable depths. Soil boring logs detailing the subsurface j Iithology and headspace analysis results are attached to this report. � Laboratory anaiytical resutu indicate thaF volatile organic wmpounds (465E) and DRO were detected in GP-1 (8 to 12 feet, 16 to 20 feet), GP-2 (8 to 12 feet., 16-20 feet), GP-3 (8-12 feet., 16-20 feet, 465E only), G°-4 (8-12 feet, 16 to 20 feet), and GP-5 (3 to 8 feet, 16 to 20 feet). :�fetal; «erc fletected in GP-1 (8 io 12 feet), GP-3 (3 to I2 feet}, and GP-4 (8 to 12 feet). Pesticides ti�•ere detected in GP-1 (8 io 12 feet), GP-3 (3 to 12 teci), and GP-� (8 to 12 feeQ. Gasoline range organics were detec[ed in GP-] (S to 12 feet), GP-2 (8 to 12 fect), and GP=i (8 to 12 feet}. TCLP resutts for metals, pesticSdes, and herbicides tivere all non-detect ia ihe samples analyzed with the ezceplion of GF-I (8 [0 12 feet) where 1�.7 micrograms per liter (µg/L,) of barium leachate nas obsen-ed. Refer to Table I for a summazy of soil TCLP chemistry results in comparison to 1an�11 contaminant acceptance limits. The barium TCLP detectiott in GP-1 is significandy lcss Ihan the lan�ll TCLP liaeits. Thc laborator�� report detailing the soil anal}sis is also presented in Appcndi� A. 3.2 Ground Watcr S ampling Ground �cater sampling acti�iiies ��nre conducizd on Ma} 7, 1995. Ground tivater samples w�ere wllected fmm GP-1 and GPv. All ground «ater samplcs �vere submitted to Pace for anahsis of ��olatile organic compounds (4GSE), GRO, 8 RCRA metals. DRO (GP-1 onl}'), and pesticides/herbicidzs (GP-3 only}. Laboratory analytical resutts for ground ��atcr samplcs collccted from the h��o soil borings indicated [he presence of colatiie organic compounds and metals in both GP-I and GP-3. Diesel range organics uere also detectzd in GP-I. Lead and mercury concentrations in the ground �cater sample from GP-3 and barium, lead, and � inpl chioride conecntrations in the sample coUected from GP-1 were above the Minnesota "Health Risk Limits" (ftRLs) for these subs[anecs, ho«ecer no other compounds ecceeded thzir respeeu�•e FiitI.s. Substances (hat �ccre dctccted in ground ��ater chemical analyaical results are compared to HIZI.s on Table 2 and illustratcd on Figure �i. A copy of the ground water analytical laboraton• repon is presented in Appcadis A. � g asof.K ra..yc •• c: ,,�rcSei ra.� � pf5o..c - 4.0 Conclusions ° �� \ Laboratory analti�tiral results indicate that aolatife organic compounds, metais, GRO, DRO, and, to a limited estcn[, esticidq impacts exists in soil and/or emund cvarcr o__n r�h�e. ted sources of these compounds are auributed to�ast use as an �ncineraior ash lan�11 �n� d��o _, , n!p_' r re:� r�..�> Ground �i•ater analyYical resWts from GP-I 1nd GP-3 indicate ihat the FiRLs f or barium, izad, � inyl chloride, l and m ercurv �c ecceeded No other compounds anal}'zed exceeded their respecti�e HRLs. Soit TCLP� results kere all below TCLP lintits for soil disposal at Pinc Bcnd Lan�l1, ho�cerer, it shouid be noted that if site rcmodeiin� construction activitics are etier schedulcd for the site, a soil manag.mcnt ptan x�tl be �' � necessan to address �IOR' ItltOacir an nn� _�mnani�A �..:1 ..:It �.� ..., _� .i�.__ ___ _ _ _ __.___ _. � r to reduce wscs. attempa �could be`ma e�use soil onsite, gicen DSPCA appro�al. � Phax 2 Ertvironmrntal qssessment RepoR Deha Rujax 2�'0.1099-2E5-A4318 Juce 30, 1998 � Page 3 � S= � .Y a9 -��s -'- The site has been entered in {he MPCA Voluntary InvestigaGon and Clean-u Association Determination Letters for Amoco and oiher parties involved in the m�C) program for No � report should be submitted to the VIC ro P P�m' ��ction. This p gram for their evaluation. � u � REVlEW PRUCESS Site Plan Review City of Saint Paul� APFLICANT SUBMtTS SITE PLAN. The applicant submits the fofiowing to tfie LIEP, 370 Lowry Professiona! Building, 350 Saint Peter Sireet, Saint Paul, MN 55102: - 9 copies of the site plan - compieted application form - filing fee 2. C(TY STAFF REVIEWS SITE PlAN. Copies of the site plan are distributed to staff in various City departments, including Zoning, Sewers, Water, TrafFic, Design, Police and Fire. A copv is aiso sent to the District Counci! for the neighborhood where the project is proposed. 3. APPLICANT MEETS WITH CITY STQFF 2-3 �`�rEEKS AFTER SITE PLAN IS SUBMITi'ED. A meeting witi be set up so that the applicani can meet with staff from the departments that have reviewed ihe plan. At this meeting, the applicant can exptain the project and ask questions. Statf can ask questions, review City standards and procedures as they apply to the project, and exptain any revisions to the site plan tfiat witf be needed. This meeting normally las2s 30 to 60 minuies. For most proJects, there is no pubtic hearing heid at the Pianning Commission or City Councit. On projects that wil! have an impact on the surrourtding area, it is recammended that appticani meet with the District Council. l'he District Councils have an advisory role and normally send any comments they have • to Planning staff io be considered during the site pfan review. District Councils generapy meet once a month. 4. STAFF SENDS APPLtCANT A LE'ITER OF ISSUES TNAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED ON THE SITE PLAIV. Staff wili send a foitow up letter to the appticant summarizing the comments from their meeting. Comments typicaily deai with zoning, parking, traffic, landscaping and storm water drainage. If there are issues raised bLthe District Council that need to be addressed, these will be included too. b. A LETT'ER OF CREDIT MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED. To ensure that ali the improvements shown on the site plan are done, the City may require a security agreemeni in the form of a leiter of credit from a bank, a performance bond from an insurance company or a cash escrow. 8. APPLICANT SUBMITS REVISED StTE PLAN AND LETTER OF CREDlT. It revisions to the site ptan are needed, the appficant must submit 6 sets of revised pians to Plannirtg statt. The revised plans wi0 be reviewed against the comments in the staff letter. This review usually takes one week. if further revisions are sii11 needed, siafF will notify the appiicant. 7. STAFF APPROVES SITE PLAN. !f the plan meets att City �equirements and the ietter of credit has been received, Planning staff will issue a letter approving ihe site plen. 8. APPIICANT APPLIES FOR BUILDlNG PERMlTS. The Buiiding Department wii( not iss�e permits until the Planning Division approves ihe site plan. However, � it is sometimes possible to have the Buiiding Department review building plans at the same time ihe site plan review is going on. Piease oett 266-9086 if you have any questions about site pian review. Hovnoc.Maa M.v,s,,aas �� -�5 i. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. � 14. 15. 16, 17. 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Far: b!?b25-.5?/: � �� 3i�� .� �.�, D�ar �,yntse, This letter is to follow ug on our conversation &fter the meeting with Amoco on Tuesday at the Disuict 12 o�ice. It was a pteasure ta meet you, and Yo discuss the rather complicated issues swsounding the Kasota Pomi area. I am attaching a samgliag of nswsietta articies that have appeared in locs( papas about the Kasota Pond and Brid� Veil sites. There have been other articles as well but I hsve nat had a chance ta pvll them from my files. I am alsa enc}asing a capy af the draft plaa pu2 tagether by the District 12 environment commitiee two years ago to creste public greenspace and a huffer mae, which includes the Amaco site. A local Boy Scout uoop had a number of projects at ihe Kasota and Brida! Veii sites abdut 15 years ago, which included trash clean-ups and habitat impreuemem (nesting suachues for geese, wood duck boxes, blue bird houses). Since then, District 12 has sponsared annuat trash clean ups thcre. The sites are used by U of M facuBy and students for research and study. Tlsere is aiso a considerable ]eveI of recreational use of the sites by iocai residents. As the newsletta articles show, there is a loag tristory of public use of these natural remnants, and a considerable amount of puhlic concem that the sites be protected and c9nserved, and if possible, cleaned up. I woutd like to note my concern about a mrmber of passible negative impacts (detailed in the stat�nam ta the Zoning Committee), should the prapased Amt�a development go forward. It is my professional oginion that there is considea�at�le potemial to irreversibly damage the DIV� wetlands surrouading the Amoco proFectY, as wetl as groundwatet resaurces. I summarized these concerns in a siatemeut that I preseated to the St. Paul Zoning Cotnmittee in a hearing on D�ember 281999 {copy attacbed). please note that the statement was drefted in consuttation with other Umversity of Minnesota facuhy and staff who have canducted research at the site over msny yesrs, and who are in agreemern with District 12 concerns. I would like to see the Amoco property recognized for what it is: a wetland filted with about I S fcet of incinerator ash. The fill materia! contains a aumber of chemical c�� .. y,os � substances with pote�tial to leach imo groundwater and airsheds if disturbed. As I noted, the area is hydrologicalIy active aad adjoins two DNR w�tacids and Skonard Spring (w}uch is about 75 feet from the propaty line). Tf the incinerator ash were not ther� shere would be little or ao Iand on the property upon wluch to build. The Amoco prop�ty may be one of the mare polluted in the K�ghway 280 corridor (not considering the Vaiernin�-Clark site}. Ideally, the site should be deciared a superfund site, the fiil material removed aad properiy treated, and the site r�urned to w�tand. Itt my judgement, developing it vuiih a gasoline station is a worst-case scenario, with potemial for negazive impads on neighbwing wettands and habitats, and possibIy gublic heahh The proposed developmeat is also incompatible with neighborhood plans and values (c�ultura3, historicai, recreational, and aesthetic). I believe that ihe pruposed vse for the site is unsustainable, short-sighted, and fraught with firtuse liability issues. I nrge the MPCA not to issue a no-association letter to Amoco because of the fairly high potzmial for negative consequences. Ia the iirterests of time, I am sending this letter and accampanying mater':als to you via FAX and will send the hard copies to you by mail. Please feel free W cor�iact me at any time for fiut6et informaiion, or to discuss the materials I have attached. �th best wishes, ., � Dr. Karlya Ecka�an Adjunct Professor Department of Forest Res9urces College of Natural Resourc,es Office phone: Si2 624-0702 Home phone (651 b44 1606) FAX: 651 b49 1b16 Email: eckma001@tc.umn.edu cC: Heather Worthington, Executive Direetor, Distr'sct l2 Donna Drummond, City of Minneapolis Council Member 7ay Benanav �/ � U �� t,os � Park Bugle 7 December 1994 � � - _ �� ,-.., _.� Environmentaf cleanup along Highway 28C raises heatth concerns for area resident � By Amy Causton News of contaminated soil and enc�ro;.nental cleanups alang the Highway 280 industrial corridor has caused concern for many in the neighboring communities. For some, however, today's headlines raise worries over Qast exposure to potentially harmEul substances. Beth Mcen grew up in south- � east Minneapolis, and one of the deanup sites was a frequent hangout tor her and her friends. It's called the ValentineClazk � site, named after the wood treat- ment facility formerly located � there. The site, just north of i4asota Avenue and west of Iiigh- � way ZSO, includes Bridal Veil Creek and pond. C N � � � � � � � In that pond, Moen and her friends used to swim. They also spent a great deai of time by the creek, Gshing and eating plants in the area. There were "No Swimming" signs posted back then, but Mcen and her friends ignoredthem. '°fhey didn't indicate why we shouidn't swim there," she says. "We just assumed it was because there wasn't a li[e guard." She adds that there were no tences or physical bazrlers azound the pond. hloen recently became concerned when she read an article in ffie April 1993 Pazk Bug1e about the cleanup sites and discwered that Bridal Veil Creek and pond were among them. She began to wonder about the hazazds that she and herfriends had been exposed to. Later, she discovered that a man in his late 30s who swam in the pond had been diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. She afso �ew that many older people in the azea had died of cancer and she wondered if there was any connection. While these specitic cases may not be related to the contamina- tion, according to the data gath- ered so faz by the Minnesota Depaztment of Health (MDf�, there may be reason for Moen's concem. The contamination does not affect the local water � supply, since nearby residents get their water from the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The contamination was caused by chemicals used ici the wood preservation process by the Yalentine-Clazk Corporation. These chemicals include creosote (primarily polycyclic azomatic hydrocazbons, or PAHs) and pentachlorophenol (PC�. The extent of the contarninaflon was discovered . in December 1990, when the ciry of Minneapolis dredged Bridal Veil Creek A ducic and fish kill occuzted in the pond, which is ted by the creek This incident prompted testlng at the site Tests of the creek sediment found high levels of PCP and PAHs. There is currently little data on the {owes pazt af the creek and the pond, but it is presumed theywould be simi- lar to tevels found in the upper creek Tests on those areas will be completed, according to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency statf. PAHs can cause cancer in the places where they touch the skin and ininternal organs after they have been ahsorbed. PCP is c{assifled by the EPA as a Group B2 cazcinogen, mean- ing it probabiy causes cancer if sngestea. Overalt, eacposure to the pond and creek is infrequent, and does not always include con- tact with pond and creek sedi- ment. Also, the contamination does not affec[ the local water suppiy, since neazby residents get their water from the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. However, a report from the MDH, dated May 6, 1999, states that "frequent (several times per week) and prolonged (severat hours per visit) exposure to the sediments may pose a potential threat to public health." The report also says "an individual who uses the area for swimming and regulazly consumes fish caught from the pond ... may have a small, incremental increase in the risk of canceT." Miriam HomeH of the MPCA says the deanup is currently in the EPAs hands and she hopes it wil! be undertaken this winter. The first task will be to complete a sewer ihat will isolate the surface wastes on the site from the groundwater and surface water. The second stage wil[ be to remove contacninated soii from the azea. These steps wii3 be taken now, Horneff says, as a way o ' "removing the immediate ris} in the azea She stresses that ; testing wii{ continue on the ' site, and new measures wlll t '; taken if they are deemed nec essary. � Those wantinq more information about the Valen- tineL7azk site may cali Lisa Pogoff at the N@H, 627-5415. '��e 1ULY 1996 � � � Industrial area doubles as environmentaf Jillian ,•r '` � area t6at saad- dlet Southas� MinnnQolis has a doubk narure — to some ic is an induscrial mim of rait- toad tncks, tighc induscry, and grain elevacors; to othus it is an environmennl trasuce chac Bridz4 Yeil Creek Aovn stadily baidc a Superfund sice. The Goodwill on Como Av. SE siu on what wu ona a pond, and pot- hola in the puking lot sfiow whcn c!x wacer 'sn the ground risa m reclaim the land. A ponion of Kawu Pond now splintexed into four xparaic wet{and fragmmts, contains a specits of siuimp unique to rhe pond. Ac rima ic is nlled che Brida( Veil Watenhed, some�ima simply a wetland; the official name "Sourhnsc Minnnpolis Indu:crial Ara" doa noc wnvey rhe rich environmenral legary c6at rcseuchea see in ia aaa. _ AS che Souchasc Econom'sc Developmrnt committee nkes a sfion bteak for tfie summa md the MCDA and BRW Architacs resource rad �fuough and 'mcorponcc naghbozhood wmm�na into the muta p3an for t6e arrd, thou who use tfie indusaiai area trgularfY B� about their business. �a Dt Karlyn Eckman, adjuna pro- fasor in rhe College of Natural Resourca at che Universiry of Minnesou, condnua hcr uips out m th� area to dowmmc the range of specia thu make the wetland their home. Dr. Jamcs Cooper, ��oIlege ofNaturai Resourc�s, hu '— compiled cen years of raearch on the spring thac feed che Kasota syscem. Dc Iance Necku, Lxadscape Architeccura, �ttd his sadena ntalogued all of the cona aminaad sica in che area, «ating the only such comprehensive map thai eciscs. Fckmm and scudrnt raearchers werc canponrily halted by a group of transienrs who nmped ouc ia a parricularly overgrown woodcd grove below Highway 280 and nnr [he Amcnk ni! line, which is saluded oa all sida from view. Thac sue�ch of land onm attnttcd neuJy cvery specia of woodpedcer found in Minnesou, but today when the resarchus recum, most BRlD.lLVElL ► fagr3 � Q .�-��J 6 �¢t�ar�c� vs. �nc�strles � � � tontinua f som puge 1 of the birds have fled che rice due m�he Qcaence of a�� ;m�. w[thin du� waoded groY� grows wild asparagus rhat tocal residencs wme and harvac; bird houses hang from an occasional branch, evidena tha[ neighbon ae aware of this gmv� and nre foc che birds chat p'ass through the area. My indiridual who is noc a nilroad emQloyee or ' doesn'c work in [he indus- ttia chac doc che induscrial area is trapassing. Much of rhe land 'u owned by Buclingcon Norchern nil- road, 6uc mvnership of the land that sve[cha inio manha, prairie grasses and cmks where the pavement rnds is undear. Shaum above u the only pnrtion afBrida! I�ei! Gak that remainr abovegmund It floun alongride the Valentine Clark riu. But people ttespass any- MARY ANNE PAGE way; Como and Sc. M[hony Puk raidenu s[roll through the un with cheir dogs, joggecs run beside the attive rail- rwd lina, birdwacchers and boy scoua come for rarure srudia, and universiry professots re�utn almost daily [o dcpand their fidd no�a on che ponds, creeks, and wildtife associated with them. Prior ro tAe induscrializuion of the aza, a seria of lazge ponds blanketed the eutern edge oEche sice, from Goodwill at Como Av. and Highway 280 to the Mississippi River. As indus[ria bought up che valuable land that sit conveniendy betwan both Twin Citia, thry fi31ed in the ponds and pouced a hue of "fill" onco the soggy soil, and began wnstruction. Today some of those buildings have swctuca! problems. che driveways keep sinking and water keeps coming up chrough thc parking lot `It wanct ta be a awamp," said Profasor Eckman. Kasota Pond, which en« would have bxn a siuble body of water, now is fngmrn[ed by Highway 280, Knwra Av, and the nilroad mcks. One portion of i[ lies behind Ia Canasu Foods, near a uria of ra'slroad lines. Despitc the conraminuion in the aeit from yars ofansranc induscry, the cre- osoce kom che mcks, and random dumping of refuse into the ponds, there is life in [he ponds. "There's so much garbage and [ruh in [[he west mmnu�t of Kasota Pond], I wuldn't imagine anything could be alive in here, and co my astonishment I came by here one day and 1 saw a king- fisher diving in, and minnows spawning," said Eckman. One feacure of che ind�ucria! azn ehac Eckman bdieva she has dis- covertd is Skonard Spring, one of thrce namra! spring sourca in the Twin Ci�ies, historially used for drinking wacet. Today the flow u modac bnc steady, as it flom almasc impercepcibly ineo a cmk [hat skit[s Safelite Auto Glus. Eckmans 96year otd gmt unde tdls ha that he used to stand in line ac [he Skonard Spring, waic- ing his eum m eapcwe fiesh drinking watu co nlce hom�. Eckman found che siu by aaang o!d maps. 77u Qroxitniry of induscry and environmrnt plays itsdf out in mysterious ways. Evrn now, as che wa�u hom Skonazd spring Aows yuiedy along che perimeter of Safe(ices parking lot, the eom- pany's landsuping equ'spmera has been stored luphuazd(y — dlcea. ly on rop of a petsistrnt flowage that is impervious to the _ enaoaching induttries. �� J��S brHa�dm Park News S t . Anthony Park � environmental herita�e This arode 's rhe ¢rst in o nEw series deo6ng with iswg of coraervarion and wscamabifrty, ond how we as mop members (ond as consumers) impaa our environmenc Our�irst topic mrxems olaal ernironmerrcol aweA redeve(opmenc plan forrhe Nunneapofis rndusvioi area adjoining SaintAridiary Park may diange the fevr natur�l wedand oreas in au'bak door.' Should we be concemed� � � Crayfish, Green Herons, 3Tit� COP�T10Y3�5 imagine how our Sairn Arrthorry Par1c neighbofiood must hare tooked a6out two hundrEd years ago. Green Grus Paric, aao� the street from the HPG waz probably a woodland?he community gardens, located at Robbins, are in a low-iying area that was once a snall wetland.that slretched toward the north end of Cromwell Avenue.A stream,the south branch of Bridal Veil creek flowed from this wetland towud the northwest Another stream.the north branch of &idaiVeii aedc probably originated m the low-Fying area on Como Averwe where Goodwiil and Group HeaRh are today.The two streams joined together near what is now Energy Park Drive, fortning Bridal Veil GEekThis a�dc flowed downhifl through Westgate, Prospect Paz k S�idium Vifage, and aans a portion of the U of M campusThe outflow ofthis ozek can still be seen nearthe Franidin Avenue bridge, where it emerges firom the Minneapolis sewer rystem as BridalVeil Falis ' Years ago, a series of snall ponds e�asted just to the west of Highway 280 between Como and Westgate. Gnked by marshes Other snall ponds and marshes could be found scattered throughout Saint Arrthony Park and the U of M Saint Paul mrnpus.A large marsh stretched from BridalVeil aeek westward toward MinneapolizSrttap springs bubbled up from . underground and some of the ponds were probably spring-fed One spring, cailed'Skonard Spring" on an oid map, can still be found today near Highway 280. Industr'ral acGvity during the devefopmern oftheyaung, growing dGes of Minneapolis and Saint Paul led to the draining and filling of moA of these nawral wet fand areasThe reiVroads afong wefi residentia( developmert in South SaiM Arrthorry Park obliterated the south branch of Bridai Veil creek Tne �or� branch of the aeelc flowed through coMaminated � �� industr ial sites. and by the 1940s was routed through an undergrnund sewer cornreyance system The marsties were fi{{ed in to support fadories and ware- houses.The ponds we2 drained and fi�ed, and now oniy remnar� of two of the original ponds in tt�e Bridal Ueil Geek watershed can be fowd--a pond to the north of Energy Park Drrve now functioning as a drainage system for Highway 280, and Kasota pond adjoining Energy Park Drive. Kasota pond wu once much larger than it is today. tt has esserrtially been divided by roads and buildings irrto four fragmerm, of which ony two cor�trin aater.A tall-grass prairie remnarrt can be found at the south end of the pond In addition, a large pond sti11 remains 6eLween the PieRe Butler Route and EneBy Park Drive in Saicrt Paul, akhough it haz been encroached upon on all sides by filiing and dumping.lntle remains ofthe orignal shoreline,which has been covered with conswction rubbie and trash from years of 511ing and dumping. Kasota and Bridal Veii ponds ar� probabfy best Ia�own Yo {oml residents.They have been used for generations as swimming holes by neighborhood chiidren. Kasota pond has been used for various Boy Scout projects over the years. ft has been used by U of M faculry, s�ff, and students for edumtion, researth, and . teaching for at feast 10 yearsThese ponds and their arrround- ing habitats have both ecological and aesthetic va(ue in terms of - diversity of piarrt and anima� spedes, and are often vi�ted by ;- community rPSidents for wiidiife obsen2tion, gathering wild asparagus� and berry-Pid6ng. :. Despite years of induseiai developmerrt and podcets of cor�mination,the area supports a g�eat variety of wildlife, wme of which are uncommo� in an urban setting. Red fox, white-�iled de�: opossurtu musivatr, woodchuda, raccoons. aayfish, painted wrdes. tiger salamanders, fish. and other aEatures are either residern or visitori to the area. Birdxatchers enjoy seefng green herons, doubie-vested cormorants, k�trets and hawks, yeliow-winged bladcbirds. many species of finches, warisiers, and woodpeckers, and a great variety of migratory waterFowl.Therc would be many ecological, aesthetic and educationaS benef�ts from restoring degraded habitat and from reconnecting the fragmerrts of orig�nai habitats and weUands (finking the Sairrt Paul campus research wedand with Kasota and Pierce-Butler ponds via the raiyards and U of M vansitway, for eximpk). Arthough used foraesthetic and educational purposes,fhe ponds contain a fair amou� of trash, indud'mg old engine blodcs, barrelz industrial wastes, and Iitter.Of @�eater roncem, however, are the cor�minarns preserrt in Bridal �eil pond. apparenUy caused by an old creosote plant upstrearn that is ncrw an EPA-0asig�ated superfund site. „ 1wH�Y �99� / What is the future of Kasota Pond and BridalVeil Pond and Creek? natural areas �ie within tfie zone siated for redevelop- underthe 5outheart Economic DeveioQmerrt (SEEDj Plan.'fhis pian encompasses the brownfield” industria! zone bordered rougfiiy by Highwdy 280, UniversihjAvenue, 15th Avenue 5E and Como Avenue.The pianning process has been underway over the (ast year, with input fram several Minneapofis neighborhood and communiry groups and SRW, a consufting firm hired by the groups A Master Plan has been drafted and will be fi�ai¢ed soon. Even though this zone lies aimost ermrely wrthin the Gry of Minneapolis, neighboring 5airrt Paui comrtwnrtes will undoubtedly be impacted by changes �at are coming.ln addilion, the Minnesota Departrnerrt ofTranspor- tation (MNDO� is pfanning to reconfigure the rarnps at Energy Park Drive and Nighway 280, which may fill in much of what a ��t of Kasota pond There is renewed interest among Marty-Holmes, Saint Arthony Park and South Sa;nt Arrthorry Parfc community groups to dean up these sites, and to preserve and possbly restore some of the wetJands. in particular, there is widening irrterert in "daylighting" &idal Veii Creek, by redirecting its flow from underground sewen to a new above-ground aeek bed that would flow toward Bridal Ueii FaIlsThere a a(so irrterest i� protecting the nahual areas arvund Yasota Pond, and possibty estabiishing a srnaii nature preserve. - - � Co-op Members, why should we tar+e? Our co-op is committed to neighborhood iswes, and we are one oflhe ciosest residential neighborhoodsto the Bridal�e;l watershed and to the adjoining industriai area Our neighbor- hood was once drained by a tributary of Sridal Yei1 creek Lo�l resid�ts are aiready direcdy afiiected by air and noise poilution, �Ps�earn-downstream watershed and airshed impacts, vehialar �aft'ic, and the railroads in ihe Kazota area. Econanic redevelop- mern pfaru through the Master Piart process wili undoubtedly impact our neighbort�ood c the fuWre,.for betier or forworse. &rt fuCire developmettt and highway work may cause further harm or des�vction of these few remaining naturaf areas. On a more positive note, many of us enjoy the nawral beauty of the wetlarid remnants in tlie Kasota are,� and I have met many neighbors who coBect wild plar�t, take nature wa{{cs, and observe green hanns, wood dudcs and double-crested cortnordrrts there. Preserving and entwnang these vatuabie natural areas wiil benefrt our neighbofioods and improve the quafrty of tife ior resider�. Sustainabitity and the Master Pian The Mas2er Ptan developers and planners might be advised to fo�ax some basic prinaples of conservation and wstainabie �lopmerrt Frst, a basic principie of conseivation is to do no �. We ali, coliectively, have a responsibi(iry to ensure that our ��0� actions � � do no harm (or additionai damage}, in this case to an already disturbed ernironment—the Southeast Minneapolis brownfield Further enQOachmerrts on wetiand and prairie sites by a rapid economic deve(opment process are unGke(y to improve ecosystem status, and rnay furthcr damage them. Second a basic principte of �strinabie developmerrt is to maintdin choices, and to create options for frrture generations. We Imow,through preliminary studies and obsenations,that these natural areas have considerabie vaiue; and eSorts shouid be taken to prnserve and enhance them. O�ce fost, they wif4 be very difficuk and tosdy to r�lace and can probably never be restoredtotheirformerstate. � What Can 1 do about it? ' ��sit BridalYeil and Kazott ponds, and become famifiar with their naturai and aesthetic features Caii Karyn Edvnan at 649- I 606 if you . a2 irrterested in a wa!ldng tour . - � Contact Citizens for a Better Emironment (CB� at 824-8637. CBE has spearfieaded a project to investigatethe patential o{rertoring Bridz! Veil oeekA group of conceined neighbors fias orgariized Friends of &idalUe�7 C2ek which is planning seveJal activities induding a dean up. � Make a statement to the Seed committee about yow views on the Master Pian.The period for pubiic commerrtary on the pian ocwrs from yme I through Juiy 1,1996. Copies can be vi�wved at the Sairrt Arnhorry Parlc Pubiic Library. � Attend locai neighborhood councit meetings, as well as SE� pub4ic meetings.Voice your concems to your community organizers (District ! 2 council at 292-7884J, to Minneapolis Councilwoman Joan Campbeli {673-2202: FAX 673-3940) orthe SEED committee. . ...�.=-vi–as 04:O1P __+ __ – � +�, - � y rfP.08 2 PARK �BUGLE ■ jULY I 998 - ----_.� Kasota Pond gets a spring �leaning �t �. -`�°s � 8��u��r,�,� � � n.,�t�. s� � �� timc sad �vd�+bk dt'wr wwanl s crommuoityclr�upK K3/Wa rupJr �Qfid 06 t�lt Ntsl ade oFSc. Mthony Pa�, Ydu�ueax caswred has6 wd {�1�ti f[041 i t�1t iboR3rt�C� �el� G�IC mi4RtC[l pfMl�ltSrG9��—00litld iitiili�'!d [O QttaCt y� insulation. ra�Yro�d �ie., Guv �nd eMen i manroquin ►cg isom die �wnd. Ntoge3m� awwr� rraah .rat coltat�+d to fill a tra� comjac�ur W orcr8dwing. I7�is is �e sam�d yq¢ i�t tl�e &. Mthony Patk t:ommurutv Councit {SAP(:t:) har orqmiaal i deamip at thc sitc. Seve7al �bwkood agencMSUd huxineests wntn�atcd m tix deamqr ellort. St Pml Pml�s praride$ tbe trash ctMnFtaor anJ I�ogs, and �hc Si. pau! 1Vc+ghbo�6cod Fnngy C:�nwrtiura knc nfay.susand work giwes. HampJm Tu1c C,.wp and &uegBen T3�ge(s pmviJed mfrafimeucs. And $K Commuimey C�mu,ul pcvvided �� PsoN� Kueta P nd was�� 'K'S�'�"'�t�� ug 6de na aily for G. Andmay Paek bu� bu aarou+�d'u�g �dgLbnrlwwwk a _wdt. 7be pond a6ura a p�m�am �raserr��al with &idd Va1 Ctuk and the S� Anthony ['ae{e Comnumity Cianlen. lt u the 6tt mnnant o(a mucl� lar�r pmvJ dtainedciir �� Sc M�K«uY Pack Conw. A3�u�.y. Hc+lmn and Pm�pert psrk nra�i�lwdnwds. Thc pond aod rts m rntiroeue ie in1..Lita+�! by a twmber +d�cia oFbicds aad a�simx(s and 'u viaua! (y miBM�Y .�ateefowl. SiRht� d�is M^n8 Isave indudec! : w6itrtu7c+d detq r (wir o[ccd-pj(pl5asr43. camannt:.wood dutfci aad a kesaet. AIa�y is 57cono�d Spm�. �� wti �, � � aadu an� j:,s of�etders arr! irnu�igau� u e6e tusa of �hc KRtY�[ �MJ1u11g�f KiiOfi � lS i i?NR�eleaAmud mdand, i� (�ax bem tLc tubjtct „1' amsidcnble �legil dumping over [6eye,w.l4kie racm7}; consuuctian debcis and yud wucc 6avs been .{umped inm ehr puml. Ifyon obxrx dumping u rhe pond, �ll ch� &. Pau! Pd�, a nwe thc vd�lc Garue iwm6cr and noti[y �!u SMCC o4&cr. Thc SAI'C:C Enrironmeat Comnsiam has iKen exp�orin� wa1s to preKC[ uid c»nsern ihe hiscocic pund dtt fnsm F�csher induusisti,shon and McnocLmcat. u�d to ee�.xe t�e � &� V 1+�k � Iiolcs Communiry t.aaiens, uid al�er 6sbiist mtiidort in �e metro �*ra. $ovecaF opcions are under coraidanwm, u well as chc pcepara�inn of alortg.term wnumtiw� mul marmgrntenc p}am tf yuu arc i�uaeucd in i muuce tF�e SiMCC officc. SA!'t:t:;.wnfd liko to th�nk +% rS�e wlantaki stK! umtcibucon � EKipn! wi[h �he dnnu�. Frr furchcr inFnnnauae a6oiu Kasoca Pa�d, cue.saet St Anrlw� t'uk C:.�mmimiryCou�l N.uewrivc C)inciuu Hntlux Wortt,in��n at 292-7$84. ■ Y�uat«rr Mak 71�tc J� ti?� �d Sl. Asrbe� radr Coarmnitr Ca�nrB w�m6�i pes 8efdvlt �rerked witb u6RS ro tkas Kasets tsed tkmo yy Xr¢� &�ae -� St. Paul Planning Commission Zoning Committee December 281998 Appeal by District 12 - Saint Anthony Park Community Council {SAPCC) Re: Amoco Automobile Convenience 5tore Northwest Comer of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280 A. GENERAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS � � �,��`� 'I. It is not evident that DNR and Saint Paui zoning and planning officials have reviewed the proposed Amoco complex in light of the large-scale SEED re-development immediately west of the site. There are muitiple issues surrounding the SEED re- industrialization. SAPCC has been very concemed about the potential for multiple negative airshed and watershed impacts, as weli as the potential for greatly increased eastbound traffic into the neighborhood on Kasota Avenue. In principle, SAPCC views any additionai development and industriai growth in this comer of ths disVict with very serious concem. The Amoco site lies within an area viewed by SAPCC as a buffer between the neighborhood and the SEED project SAPCC has been working on a broad long- term plan and vision to protect and conserve remaining greenspace and remnant natural resources. SAPCC has worked for several years toward this goal through consultations with DNR, MNDOT, Union Pacific and other property owners. The pending purchase by SAPCC of land from Burlington Northem for community gardens is a first step in crea6ng public greenspace on the westem edge of our neighborhood. Acquiring additional property in the vicinity and conserva6on easements around the ponds and wetiands are envisaged. Kasota Pond is integral to our neighborhood history and to our future vision. Although the EPA has made considerable sffort to include SAPCC in their planning for the Valenfine Cfark site, St. Paul officials have shown 4ittte interest or involvement in either the SEED project or - SAPCCs planning efforts. Therefore, SAPCC requests that City officials review the Amoco aQplication in light of the SEED project and in consideration of District 12-initiated plans for greenspace and buffer zone, and consult in further detail with District 12 representatives Ellen Waters and Bob Amdorter before taking further action. 2. Consideration has not treen given by pianners to truck and traffic issues associsfed with a new gas station[convenience store that is fikety to attract additional hundreds of vehictes each day on Kasota Avenue. Further, the site is immediately adjacerrt to the Minnesota Transfer railroad crossing, which ties up tra�c severa{ times daily on Kasota Avenue. The Amoco east properly line is directly across from the Nsghway 280 exit ramp, where traffic tie-ups are common. These two existing areas of congestion (280 off/on ramps) and mandatory tie-ups (railroad crossing) at either side of the proposed Amoco station will mean that vehicles wili have difFicutty accessing and exiting from the station, hence increased emissions, noise, and potentiai for accidents. There is already a gas station (Food and Fuef) severat hundred fieet east where traffic congestian is also a problem; additionai vehicuiar trips to the proposed Amoco station may increase cflngestion along Kasota Avenue and into Saint Anthony Park. �t,� - `�- O 5 � Therefore, SAPCC requests that a review of existing and potential traffic problems be conducted prior to taking furthet action on the Amoco application. 3. District 12 has been actively opposed to increased large signage, and recenUy drafted the SAP Speciai Sign District P{an. In principle, SAPCC is strongly opposed to the proposed large Amoco sign adjoining Highway 280. The proposed large scale, high-intensity lit sign is considered to be aesthetically incompatible with the neighborhood. Therefore, SAPCC requests that Amoco conform to city and District 12 standards in signage; any out size signage should be designed in consuftation with the District 12 Euecutive Director. • 4. SAPCG wishes ta raise severat accountabitity and liability cancems. Further degradation to the pond and wetland habitats are unacceptable and undesirable to SAPCC and its residents. Any property ownet, public agency or party conVibuting to future degradation should be held accountable, responsible and liable. SAPCC questions the validity and wisdom of issuance of a"no association" letter removing Amoco as a responsib{e party for the existing pol{ution on the site. In natural resource management, the accepted law of unintended consequence states that there is always a possibility of unforeseen impacts. Leakage or contaminant release as a result of disturbing soil in a former ash dump, possibly at some time in the future, should not be discounted. If it does happen, who then will pay, if Amoco is not to be hetd responsible? It is inappropriate for MPCA to issue a no association � letter for property known to be heavity contami�ated with pesticides, mercury and other to�tic materiafs at a hydrologicaily active site adjacent to a residentiat neigfiborhood. In addition, there is the issue of lisbility and responsibility for minor spills, leaks and breakage that occur at any gasoline filling station and that may enter the pond indirectly. Therefore, SAPCC opposes the "no assaciation" letter and requests MPGA to review this issue. In addition, provision should be made by Amoco fior monitoring and appropriate clean-up of smal! leaks, spilis, and breakage that might occur in the immediate vicirtity (for-example, a customer fills a lawn mower gas can which falts _ out of the back of a pick-up; or the odd customer who torgets his gas cap resuiting in a minor spill on Kasota Avenue, with gasoline draining into Kasota Pond). � a,� J� � B. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES' 1. Skonard Spring Tfie proposed Amoco complex is located appro�amateiy 'i 60 feet from historic Skonard Spring. The smali existing weUand remnant to be used by Amoco as a detention pond is roughly 50 feet ftom Skonard Spri�g, to which it is hydro{ogically linked. The site is aetive hydrologicaily as is adjacent-terrain. Leachate piumes in the immediate v[cinity _ from a very large number of sources have al�eady been documented through the recent SEED AUAR. There is a concem that petroleum-based contaminants entering the proposed Amoco detention pond wiil move laterally underground, possibiy entering the active groundwater system, the pond, or spring system. Skonard Spring historically flowed southward into Kasota Pond and was a source of recharge. About twenty years ago it was reconfigured and is now ditched io the north. SAPCC has envisaged that spring water be re-routed to Kasota Pond via an underground conduit (under Kasoia Avenue) in order to recharge the pond and enhance water qua(ity and oxygenation. Assessments of high water levels wili need to be reviewed in this instance. � 2. Maintenance of proposed Amoco detention pond. The proposed Amoco southwest detention pond will need routine maintenance to remove debris and litter. After a period of years there is a possibility that the pond will need dredging to remove and detoxify sediment and contaminants. A long-term maintenance plan should be developed. Amoco's responsibility for detention system maintenance and future remediaf treatment of its proposed detention pond should be � clear. 3. Disposition of monitoring wells. Three EPA/MPCA monitoring wells are located on the site of the proposed Amoco statioNconvenience store. These wells should be permitted to function to ensu�e community safety in fhe future. 4. Water quality from increased impervious surtace. Current thinking in weUand ecology and wa#ershed management is to abandon the old practice of using natural ponds and weUands as convenient places to discharge waste and runoff as unsustainable. It is welf known that increased impervious surtace area mesns increased and rapid runoff. Replacing the current six-inch ouUet pipe wdh a 12- inch pipe for the southwest pond wi{I-still aI{ow for petroteum-contaminafed overflow to enter Kasota Pond in a severe stortn event The southwest pond is directly opposite a breeding colony of painted turtles; which witl likely be gross{y impae[ed by any petroleum effluent, even if it is indirect Although painted turtles are not rare or endangered, it is uncommon to find them in an urban industrialized area. They should be protected. Kasota Pond has already been negatively impacted by runoff from Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, primarify through elevated conductivity levels (road salts), contaminants (anti-freeze, petroleum and motor oil) and siltation. SAPCC has atready initiated diswssions with MNDOT to divert runoff away from ihe ponds and to restore affeeted habitat. Less, not more runoff shoufd be a planning objective. � 1. This statement was prepared by U of M faculty who have conducted prior researefi at the site. �,�,�AS �� 5. Potential for spills and acciderits. If is expected that minor spilis of petroleum products will occur. While individual acciderrts may be insigni�icant, cumulative impacts over time are unavoidable. Even -- smalf quaniities ofi petroleum products entering the pond will dramatiqlly decrease the buoyancy of ducklings and goslings, as weif as aduft birds. One such incident was witnessed by U of M researchers at Kasota Pond three years ago, when LaCanasta Foods discharged a small amount o4 oil irrto #he pond resul6ng in a duck kil{; some woad ducks were captured, cleaned and released by U of M students. The proposed gasoline filling station has the potentiai to destroy the remaining weUand ecosystem characteristics with only a minor, unattended spill. A more serious spill is also a possibility, however remote. As noted above, liability and responsibility for immediate Gean-up and longer-tertn remediation in such events must be clearly specified. 6. Disturbance of significant subsoif contaminants. The site is the former Elm Street ash dump, and is thought to contain a 15-foot layer of incinerator ash. fiistorica{ly, the site was a weUand and the north side of Kasota Pond, which was filled in with ash and other materials. Various subsoil toxins have already been detected in the Phase II Environmental Assessment. With disturbance of ash deposits for construction of the proposed Amoco station there is potential to release pollutants into groundwater, the area is known to be active hydroiogically and so lateraf movement of contaminants through groundwater is possibie 'rf not likely. There is potential for a range of contaminants to be refeased irrto the pond and groundwater. At a minimum, monitoring of the pond and weUand remnants for the full spectrum of identified contaminants shoufd be done on a continual basis in the future should the site be disturtred. The Phase 2 � Environmental Assessment report (p. 4) notes the presence of pesticides, but is not specific as to type, volume or a.i. These pesticides need to be specified and monitored in pond water in the future, to protect members of the public who use the pond for recreation or study. Additionally, funds to carry out future monitoring activities will need to be identified. 7.Quatity of habitat — increased traffic, noise, {ighting. CurrenUy the pond and associated wet4ands are heavily used by migratory waterfowl as wei{ as resident populations of songbirds, hawks, owls, and woodpeckers. Reptiles and mammals such as painted turtles, tiger salamanders and other amphibians, woodchucks, raccoon, fox and mink are resident The pond is thought to have timited invertibrate use, although presence of speciated fairy shrimp and mollusks needs to be verified. Limited invertibrate presence is irrelevant, however, because the site still functions as a viable ecotogical and hydrotogical system despite its focation in an industrial area. The site demonstrates good species compositi�n despite salt runoff from roadbeds, and despite industria! pressure on a!{ sides. There is a concem that increased vehicufar traffic, noise and bright lighting (especiaUy during nightime hours) wil! have an adverse impact, par6cularly on bird and rep5le species. It shouid be noted that a number of lJ of M faculty have expressed a un�ed opinion that fucther degradation-and encroachment of the pond and associated weUands would -- represent an unrecoverabie ioss to the city of Saint Paul. 7he pond's characteristics are highly unusual in an urban, industrial setting, and cannot be recreated efsewhere. Consideration of Kasota Pond as simply a wet detention pond or as a discharge � catchment is insufficient. Protection and conservation of the pond and associated weUands should be a priority for planners, not only from a community perspective, but from a natural resource management perspective as well. Other communities in Saint ��5 � Paui and Rosevilie have restored wetlands to the extent of converting former strip malis and shopping centers to fundioning weUands. SAPCC takes the Phafen creek watershed as a model for possible restoration of the Kasofa Pond watershed system. The proposed use for the site is therefore incompatible with District 12's vision fior the area. A fundamenta( tenet of natural resource management is to do no harm, lt is our view that there is signiFicant potential in this instance to cause irreparable harm to this weUand system._-The 2oning Comm'tttee is urged to deny the appiication for_tt�e proposed -- automobile convenience store at this site. � . �-� "�'�5 � Kasota Pond Consernation Project 3126/97 Draft for Discussion Pregared by Karlyn Eckman for the Saint Anthony Park Community Council Environment Committee Introducdon This draft was prepared for the Saint Anthony Park Community Council Bnvironment Committee for discussion purposes. It outlines a tentarive framework for protecting the remaining &agments of a unique pond, wefland and prauie system from encroaching developmem and industrialization, and for establishing a small enhanced natural area for public enjoyment and environmental education. The project is also intended to reduce safety hazards and risks due to dumping, uncontrolled access to and frequent pedestrian use of a railroad right of way, and transients living at the site causing sanitation, public drunkenness and harassment problems. Project Goal: To buffer Kasota Pond from future industrial and economic development in the vicinity, to reduce safety hazards at the site, and to create a natural area for public en}oymern. Objectives 1. To improve environmental conditions at the site by: • Reduce pollutant load into the ponds by re-directing and otherwise treating runo� especially � from adjacent streets, parking lots, roofs, and other impervious surFaces; • Repair, maintain and increase the number of habitat structures at the site (nesting boxes, bat houses, logs, snags, etc.); • Frotection and enhancement of the prairie remnant at the south end of the site; • Re-plant disturbed areas with native species of trees and plants'; • Increase the diversity of topography and cover on the west Kasota Pond remnant to improve habitat for aquatic and terrestrial species with native plantings and shoreline restoration structures (aquaric benches, coir fiber logs etc.); • Create physical buffers and bazriers for heavy equipment uound west Kasota Pond (earthen berms, barriers, erosion control measures, dense plantings, etc.); • Assess th� feasibility.of restoring the flow of Skonard Spring into Kasata Pond. -- 2. To reduce hazrvds at the site by: • Removal of two hobo camps and dwellings; • Clean-up ofthe entire site; • Control access and improve safety at the site by fencing and other barriers as appropriate, installing bike racks, lighting, signs, and initiate neighborhood monitoring of the site. 3. To enhance recreafianal, educational and aesthetic values of the site by: � ` A site plan for restoring native plants is under preparation by two Universiry of Minnesota students, Tracy Haggerty and Tom Anderson. -- - - -- _- __�`�-�'J� , '� • Increase awareness and support of the public and neighboring commercial businesses and their workers of the environmental importance of the Kasota pond azea; • Construct a wetland walkway and observation dock on the east pond; � Establish a walldng trail around the site with observation points, informational markers and sigas, benches, and rope or other pedestrian barriers at prairie and planting sites, etc. � Encourage use ofthe site by students and teachers for educational, research, and monitoring purposes; � Encourage Boy Scout, Girl Scout, and other youth groups to utilize the site for environmental leaming prajects; _ • Establish garbage and recycling collection points at the site; � Organize annual clean-ups by volunteers; • Establish long-term ecosystem monitoring of the site. Site Description The Kasota Pond site is a fragment of an e�ctensive historic system of ponds, springs and wetlands draining southward to the Mississippi River. The site once connected a north-south pond system with the east tributary of Bridai Veil Creek (draining from South Saint Anthony Park), and adjoined a large wetland area io the west, The site falls within the Middle Mississippi River Watershed, and is located entirely within the Saint Paul city limits and Ramsey County, although the west pond remnant is very near the Minneapolis-Saint Paul city line. The project site includes two truncated portions ofKasota Pond designated as DNR wetlands 62-259. It is campletely surrounded by the Burlington and Minnesota Transit railways, Trunk H'ighway 280, Kasota � Avenue, and an industrial food processing plam. Known property owners at or adjacent to the site include: Burlington Northem Railroad MT Properties (formerly Mmnesota Transit Raiiroad) MI3DOT Stan Koch and sons Welsh Management Wellington Management Brock Wlute The site encompasses roughly seven acres. The larger east pond pottion is triangular, roughly two tenths of a mile in length and .OS miles across. The smaller west pond remnant is about 300' by 200.' These two portions aze divided by the MT Properties rail line, which is used by M'innesota Commercial Railroad. There are severai other dry and wet stormwater detention ponds to the north and east that are piobably remnants of the original wetland spstem. -- 2 Kasota Pond was greatty reduced in size about twenty yeazs ago when it was par[ially filled in to create land for economic development The 5lled area is now occupied by a building containing Sparta Foods and other businesses. The original pond was uvncated into two smaller ponds, each with very different topography, � hydrologic and ecologicai cLazacteristics. The original pond and surroundinS topography was yLso greatlY alisrcd by railroads, and by the consauclion and enlargement of Highway 280. q,� �`�- � Current Environmental Conditions The Kasota Pond site has been heavily encroached upon by waves of industriatization and economic developmem over the past century. The original watershed has been significantly altered, and much of the original ponds and wetlands have been flrained, filled, and redeveloped. I?umping cominues to be a major problem. FIowever, Kasota Pond cont�ues to support --_ considerable biological diversity despite industrialization. The east pond contains emergent vegetation with numerous native plant species along its shores. This pond is thought to have lugher biological diversity in terms of vertebrate and invertebrate species. However, the east pond appears shallow, and is impacted by sediment and runofffrom TH 280. The south end of the east pond contains a small woodland comprised mostly of native poplaz, box elder, and basswood. There is a small prairie remnant to the southwest containing bergamot, coneflower, asters, jerusalem artichoke, big bluestem and other native prairie plants. The west pond has been greatly affected by filling and dumping of construction debris and other wastes. There is little emergent vegetation or structure, in contrast to the east pont. Only a few very stnall stands of native sedges and willows have been identified in this pond remnant. Depths of both ponds are unknoven, but the west pond appeazs to be deeper, supporting populations of fish and crayfish. Soil testing has appazentiy not been done recently; some very preliminary water testing and monitoring at the pond and spring have been initiated. A preliminary species inventory was begun � in 1996. A comprehensive vegetative survey will begin this summer (these activities are undertaken by U of M faculty and students). Risks and Hazards Occupation of the Kasota Pond site by transients has long been a problem due to its pro�nity and access to rail lines. The wooded area at the south end of the site is visually obscured from local str�ts and TH 280, maldng it a desirable, sheltered campsite. A homeless family with two children reportedly occupied the caznpsite for much of 1994. Since then, the campsite has been a hangout for iunaways and transients. Several men were evicted from the site in eazly December 1996 by Saint Paul police. The wooded camgsite has since been recolonized by at least two men, and two others have made new shacks about 50 feet from the MT tracks at the rear of the Sparta Foods pazking lot. Transients present a safety and public health hazard for many people who work at Sparta Foods and U of M researchers. Several U of M students have encountered transients, who have been abusive andlor dnmk. Sparta Food workers report that on two occasions transiems have entered the food preparation area, drunk and bleeding. Transients are reported to search the company dumpsters for food. The azea has become heavily littered with garbage and human wastes. Transients have cut live and dead trees and brush for firewood and to erect shacks. Habitat has been impacted as a resuit, and many wildlife species may now avoid the site due to loss of habitat and increased human activity, as well as the presence of dogs owned by the transients. For _ e�mple, the newer transient campsite is directly under a roost used each year by migratory � cormorants. The presence of transients discourages legitimate users such as bird watchers from using the site. It is hoped that controlling access, lighting, and reguiaz cleanups will deter ��-�°� '� transients in the future. Other risks and hazards include proximity and uncontrolled access to the MT' rail line, and to a lesser degree, the BN line. In addition, hazards may be present in the form of materiais and pollutants wbich have been dumped at the site. Benefits for Local Communities The ecological, recreational, educational and aesthetic value of the Kasota Pond area to surrounding neighborhoods, residents and educators has been well-documented. The site has been used b3� at least three U of M facvlty and their stud€nts for _study an� iesearch, who fiave documented the significant biological diversity at the site. A wide range of migratory and resident species utilize the site; at least one hundred species of fauna have been identified in preliminary fieldwork. Wetland systems l�ave major significance for filtering industrial pollutants and wastes from groundwater, an important characteristic given the more than sixty polluted sites and three super£und sites in the vicirrity. Finally, the site is used regularly by walkers, joggers, bird watchers, scouts, and other recreational users. Suggested Neat Steps • Discussions with local businesses concerning counterpart funding • Continue to follow-up with Saint Paul police (Officer Townsend) on the trausient issue � Discuss and revise draft site plan • Prepare STAR proposal and budget; seek other possible donors and collaborators � • Investigate trading wetland acres or tali credits for the Koch site • Organize a Friends of Kasota Pond group (CBE?) Timetable STAR pre-application proposal is due Apri121 1997. First cuts of pre-applications will be made June I; full applications due 3uly 1 S. • Assessing the feasibility of reconnecting Skonard Spring with Kasota Pond will require the preparation of a water budget (must be done after the spring thaw) and considerable site planning with Public Works of both ciries. Tlris could be considered a Phase II project. Organizing t6e On-Site Activities It is hoped that a good share of the work would be done through community volunteers. It is further hoped that the business community might contribute some resources and funds for various activities. Infornring adjacent neighborhoods (SAP, Como, Marcy-Holmes, Prospect Park) through articles in neighborhood newspapers and public meetings is eacpected to genetate considerable public interest in the project. � �� - `�oS St. Anthony Park Community Council Ianuary 19, 1999 � � Lynne Grigor Envuonmental Geologist MPCA Meuo District Office 520 Lafayette Road N. St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 Deaz Ms. Grigor: Thank you for attending the meeting regarding the proposed Amoco Convenience Store/Gas Station at Kasota Ave. and TH280. , ��i�2 ✓� , � � s, � -� � I have enclosed a copy of the document prepared by Dr. Karlyn Eckman for the St. Anthony Park Community Councii's appeal to the Planning Cotnmission in December. We filed the appeal because we have substantiat and critical concerns in regazd to any develoment on the site at Kasota and TH280. As you know, the Council has been involved in the clean-up and monitoring of the Kasota Pond, a DNR wetland across the street from the proposed development, for many years. With the cooperation of the Union Pacific Railroad, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and other adjoining landowners, we haue taken it upon ourselves as volunteers, to do a yearly clean-up of the pond. Severai groups, inciuding the University of Minnesota, the Audubon Society, and independent naturalisu, have studied the unique ecosystem that is Kasota Pond. This is a precious remnant of a once lazge and important wefland system that has all but disappeared today. As Dr. Eckman stressed, ttus area is still hydrologically active. We aze concerned that any disturbance on the site across the street would affect the health of the Kasota Pond, Skonard Spring, and equally importantly, the health of those neighborhoods in the path of those springs—Prospect Park and Como neighborhoods. The Valentine-Clark project, a Superfund site under the jurisdiction of the EPA and MPCA lies directly north of this site. We have worked with both the MPCA and the EPA to address concems about plumes of pollution that are coming from the Valentine-Clark site through the property now owned by Amoco. These plumes are emptying into the Mississippi River. I understand that Mr. 890 Cmmwell Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 •e G51/644-5992 voice : 651/649-5993 fax �c� _�{ � 5 Frank Wallner of the MPCA is now assigned to that case, and I'm sure that he would be � happy to provide you with additionai information. The St. Anthony Park Community Council asks that you seriously consider not granting a letter of no association to Amoco Corporation for ttus site. We feel tfiat this issue deserves more investigation and reseazch in order to protect the human health and environmental health of the downstream neighborhoods and surrounding ecosystems. Piease call me if you have additional questions at 649-5992. Thank you again for your interest in, and commitment to ttris issue. Wazmest regazds, St. Anthony Park Community Council � r d c � , � G �� `- J �iu4i£�/G/ //v� her Worthington Executive Director � Cc: Counciimember Jay Benanav Mr. Wlutney Clark, Friends of the lvfississippi River Prospect Park East River Itoad Improvement Association Como Neighborhood Association Mr. 7im Forsyth, Minneapolis Community Development Agency Mr. 7im Snoxell, Henningson and Snoxell Ms. Eileen Deamer, EPA � St Paui Planning Commission Zoning Committee December 281948 Appeai by � District 12 - Saint Anthony Park Community Couacii (SAPCC) Re: Amoco Automobife Convenience Store Northwest Comer of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280 A. GENERAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS � L.J ��_�o S it is not evident that DNR and Saint Pau( zoning and ptanning officials have reviewed the proposed Amoco complex in tight of the large-scaie SEED re-devefopment immediately west of the sife. There are muitipie issues surrounding the SEED re- industrialization. SAPCC has been very_ concemed a6out the pQtential for multiple negative airshed and watershed impacts, as wefi as tbe potential for gteaUy increased eastbound traffic ir�to the neighborhood on Kasota Avenue. ln principie, SAPCC views any addifional development and industriat groti+rth in this comer of the disfri�twith very seriaus concem. The Amoco site lies within an area viewed by SAPCC as a buffer between the neighbarhaod and the SEED project SAPCC has been warking on a broad long- term plan and vision to protect and conserve remaining greenspace and remnant naturaf resources. SAPCC has worked for severaf years toward this goai through oonsultations with DNR, MNDOT, Union Paafic and ather property owners. The pending purctrase by SAPCC of land from 8urlington Northem for community gardens is a first step in creating public greenspace on the westem edge of aur neighborhood. Acquiring additional property in the vicinity and ccnsenraticn easements around the ponds and weUands are envisaged. Kasota Pond is ir�tegrai to our neighborhood hisiory and to our future vision. Although the EPA has made considerable effort to inGude SAPCC in their planning for the Valentine Clark site, S� Paul afficials have shown {ittle interest or +nvolvement in either the SEED project or SAPCCs pianning efforts. Therefore, SAPCC requests that City officials revieuv the Amoco applicaSon in light of the SEED projed and in consideration of District 12-initiated pians fot greenspace and buffer zone, and consult in further detail with District 12 representatives Ellen Waters and Bob Amdorter befcre taking fu[ther acticn. 2. Consideration has not been given by pianners to firudc and traffic issues assoaated with a new gas station/convenience store that is likely to attract additional hundreds af vehicies each day on Kasota Avenus. Furiher, the site is immediate4y adjacent to the Minnesota Transfer raiiroad crossing, which ties up traffic several times daify on Kasota Avenue. The Amoco east property line is directly aa frflm fhe Highway 280 exit ramp, where traffic tie-ups are common. These two e�dsting areas of congestion (280 ofF/on ramps} and mandatory tie-ups (raiiroad crossing) at either side of the proposed Amoco station �nn)1 mean that vehides vn�l have d'�tficuity accessing and exiting from the station, hence increased emissions, noise, and poterrtia! for accidents. There is already a gas station (Food and Fuel) several hundred feet east where traffic congestion is also a problem; additianal vehicular trips to the proposed Amoco station may increase cflngestion along Kasota Avenue and into Saint Anthony Park. a�-��5 Therefore, SAPCC requests that a review of e�asting and potentiai traffic probfems be conducted Qrioc to taking fuRher acction on the Amoco application. � 3. District 12 has been activeiy opposed to increased large signage, and recerrtly dratted the SAP Special Sign District Plan. in principie, SAPCC is strongly opposed to the proposed targe Amoco sign adjoining Nighway 284. The proposed large scale, high-irrtensity lit sign is considered to be aesthetica(ty incompatible with the neighborhood. Therefore, SAPCC requests that Amoco corifortn to dty and District 12 standards in signage; any out size signage shauid be designed in cansultation with the District 92 Executive Director. 4. SAPCC wishes to raise several accourtfabifity and liability concems. Further degradation to the pond and wettand habitats are unacceptable and undesirable to SAPCC and its residerrts. Any pmperty owner, public agency or party corifsibuting to future degradation should be hetd accountable, responsibie and liable. SAPCC questions the validity and wisdom of issuance of a°no association' letter removing Amoco as a responsible party for the e�dsfing poliution on the site. ln natural resouroe management, the ac.�epted law of unintended consequence states that there is always a possibitity of unforesesn impacts. Leakage cr contaminant retease as a resuit of disturbing soii in a.fortner ash dump, possibiy at some time in fhe future, shouid not be discourrted. If it does happen, who then wiii pay, if Amoco is not to be hefd responsible? It is inappropriate for MPCA to issue a no association letter for proQerty known to be heavily oocrtaminated with pesticides, mescury and � other toxic materiais at a hydrofogicaliy ac3ive site adjacent to a residential neighborhood. in addition, there is the issue of liability and responsibility for minor spifis, teaks and breakage that occur at any gasoline filling station and that may errter the pond indirectly. Therefore, SAPCC opposes the °no assoaation' letter and requests MPCA to review this issue. In addition, provision should be made by Amoco for monitoring and appropriate clean-up of smafl leaks, spiffs, and breakage that might occur in the immediate vidnity (for exampie, a customer fills a lavm mower gas can which fal{s out of the back of a pick-up; or the odd customer who forgets his gas cap resuiting in a minor spiii on Kasota Avenue, with gasoline draining into Kasota Pond). � B. ENVIRONMENTAL 1SSUE5' �� _�oS � 1. Skonard Spring The proposed Amoco compiex is located approximately 140 feet from historic Skonard Sp[ing. The small exisHng wefland remnant to be used by Amoco as a detention pond is roughly 50 feet from Skonard Spring, io which it is hydroiogicaliy linked. The site is active hydrologicalfy as is adjacent tertain. Leachate plumes in the immediate vicinity from a very iarge number of sources fiave aiready been documented through the recent SEED AUAR. There is a concem thaf petroieum-based contaminants entering the proposed Amoco deiention pond rvill move laterally undergrowd, possibly errtering the_ active groundwater system, the pond, or spring system. � � Skonacd Spring hisfioricatly flowed southward into Kasota Pond and was a�urce of recharge. About twenty years ago it was recanf'igured and is now ditched to the north. SAPCC has envisaged that spring water be re-routed to Kasota Pond via an underground conduit (under Kasota Avenue) in order to recharge the pond and enhance water quality and oxygenation. Assessments of high water levels wiil need to be reviewed in this instance. 2. Maictitenance ot proposed A�noco detestitton pond. The proposed Amoco southuvest defention pond wiil need routine maintenance to remove debris and littec After a period of years there is a possibility that the pond wiil need dredging to remove and detoxify sediment and contaminants. A long-tertn maintenanc� plan should be developed. Amoco's responsibility for deter�tion system maintenance and future remedial treatrnerrt of its proposed detention pond should be dear. 3. Disposition oE monitoring wetis. Three EPAlMPCA monitoring wetls are located on the site af the proposed Amacc statioNconvenience store. These weiis should be pertnitted to function to ensure community safety in the future. 4. Water quality from increased impervious sur#ace. Current thinking in wetland ecology and waiershed management is io abandon ihe otd pradice of using naturai ponds and wetlands as convenient pNaces to discharge waste and cunoff as unsustainabte. !t is we41 imawn that inueased imperv+aus surtace area means increased and rapid runoff. Repiacing the current soc inch outlet pipe with a 12- inch pipe for the southwest pond wili stiii allow for petroleum-contaminated overflow to enter Kasota Pond in a severe stortn event The southwest pond is direcUy opposite a 6reeding cofony of painted turtles, which wiii likely be grossly impacted by any peiroleum effluent, even h it is indirect Although painted turties are not rare or endangered, it is uncommon to find them in an urban industriafized area. They shoufd be protected. _ Kasota Pond has atready been negatively impacted by runoff from Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, primariiy through elevated conductiv'�ty levels (road satts), contaminants (anti-freeze, petroleum and motor oii) and siitation. SAPCC has aiready initiated discussions with MNDOT to divert runoff away from the ponds and to 2store affected habitat. Less, not more runoff should be a planning objective. 1. This statemer�t was prepared by U of M faculty who have conducted prior research at the site. 5. Potentiat foc spills and accidents. �� os it is expected that minor spiiis of petroleum products wifl occur. Whife individuaf � accidents may be insignificant, cumulative impacts overtime are unavoidable. Even smal! quantities of petroleum produots entering the pond wili dramaticalty decxease the buoyancy ofi duckiings and gosiings, as weil as adult birds. One such incident was witnessed by U of (N researchers at Kasota Pond three years ago, �+rtien LaCanasta Foods discharged a sma11 amourrt of oii irrto the pond resulting in a duck kilf; some wood ducks were captured, deaned and released by U of M students. The proposed gasoline fi{ling statian fias the poterrtia{ to destroy the remaining weUand ecosystem characteristics with oniy a minor, unattended spiii. A more serious spill is aiso a possibility, however remote. As noted above, liability and responsibitity for immediate dean-up and longer-term remediation in such events must be deariy specified. 6. Disturbance of significatrt subsoii cor�taminarrts. The site is the fortner Eim StreeY ash dump, and is thought to contain a 15-foot layer of inanerator ash. Historicalty, the site was a wetland and the north side of Kasota Pond, which was fifled in with ash and other materiais. Various subsoii toxins have already been detected in the Phase il Environmer�ta! Assessmerrt. With disturbance of ash deposits for constnsctio� of the proposed Amoco station there is poterrtial to reiease poilutants inio groundwater, the area is known to be active hydrnlogicaliy and so tateral movement of contaminants through grnundwater is possibfe if not tikefy, There is poterrtiai for a range of contaminants to be released into the pond and groundwater. At a minimum, monitoring of the pond and wetland remnants far the fuit specWm of identified contaminants should be done on a continual basis in the future should ihe sfte be distur3�ed. The Phase 2 Environme�at AssessmeM report (p. 4) notes the presence of pesticides, but is not � specific as to type, vo3ume or a.i. T�ese pestiades need to be specified and monitored in pond water in the future, to proted members of the Qubiic who use the pond for secreatian or study. AdditionaNy, funds to carry out future monitoring.activities wilt need to be identified. T.Quaiity of habitat — increased traffic, noise, lighting. CurrenUy the pond and associated wetlands are heavily used by migratory waterfowl as well as resident populations of songbirds, hawks, ow{s, and woodpeckers. Reptiies and mammais such as painted turtles, tiger salamanders and other amphibians, woodchucks, raccoon, fox and mink are resident The pond is thought to have limfted invertibrate use, although presence of speaated fairy shrimp and moftusks needs to be verified. Limited invertibrate presence is irrelevant, however, because the site stiii functions as a viable ecological and hydrofogicai system despite its foqtion in an industriaf area. The site demonstrates good species composition despite saft runoff from roadbeds, and despite industriat pressure on ai4 sides. There is a cancam that increased vehicular Uaffic, noise and bright iighting (especiaily during nightime hours) wiil have an adverse impaci, particulady on bird and reptile species. it should be noted that a number of U of M faculty have e�ressed a unified oQinion that turther degradation and encroachment of the pond and associated weUands would represent an unrecoverable loss to the city of Saint Paui. The pond's characteristics are highty unusuai in an urban, industriat seiting, and cannot be reueated eisewhere. Consideration of Kasota Pond as _simpfy a wet detention pond or asa discharge - � catchmer�t is insufiFcier�t. Protection and conservation of the pond and assoaated weUands should be a priocity for pianners, not only from a community perspeetive, but from a nsturaf resource management perspective as well. Other communities in Saint �. Paui and Roseviile have restored wetlands to the extent of converting fortner strip maiis and shopping centers to func�ioning weUands. SAPCC takes the Phalen creek �cl -'-L� �� watershed as a model for possibie restoration of the Kasota Pond watershed system. The proposed use for the site is thesefore incampafibte with District 12's visian for the area. A fundamentai tenet of naturaf resource management is to do no harm. it is our view that there is significant potentiat in this instance to cause irreparabie hartn to this weUand system. The Zoning Committee is urged to deny the appiication for the proposed automobile convenience store at this site. � � c� � � 1. SUNRAY BATTLECREEK HIGHWOOD 2. HAZEL PARK HADEN PROSPERITY HILLCREST 3. WFST SIDE 4. DAYTON'S BLUFF 5. PAYNE-PHAL,EN 6. NORTti END 7. THOMAS DALB 8. SiJMMTI=T.TNIYERSTtY • 9. WEST SEVENITi 10. COMO � HAMLTNE-MIDWAY � SZ ANTHONY PARK MERRIAM PARK LEXII�ICsTON FitAMLINE-SNELISNG HAMLINE 14. MACALESTER GROYELAND 15. HIGFIL,AND !6. SUMMIT I�1, 17. DOWNTOWN Z�NING F�LE �'�' CTITZEN PARTiCiPATtON PLANNING DISTRIGTS � r , �pa; - . �. ;I!' " I�t� ��..y,oS February 2, 1999 Lynne Grigor Environmental Geologist Minrtesota Poilution Contra! Agency 520 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155 Dear Ms. Grigor; � The Southeast Como Improvement Association (SECIA) supports the Saint Anthony •. °' Park Community Councii in its request that at this time the MPCA not grant a letter of "no association" to Amoco Corporation for development of an Amoco Convenience Store/Gas Station at Kasota Avenue and TH280. SECIA has reviewed the materials provided by the Saint Anthony Park Community Council's appeaf to the St. Pauf Planning Commission in December, 1998, as well as materials submitted by Amoco and its consultants to the City of St. Paul. We feel that there are enough remaining questions raised by the investigation about the environmentai legacy of the former use of the site that further investigation of the site is warranted before any activity proceeds which wouid disturb existing soifs or the hydrologic patterns at the site. Surrounded by commercial and industrial land use and impacted by both historic and proposed new development, Southeast Como is, like Saint Anthony Park, interested in improving air and water quality and preserving and enhancing the few remaining open areas in the neighborhood fior ouidoor recreation and wildlife uses. These environmenta{ goais of the neighborhood are identified in its Neighborhood Revitafization Program First Step P4an (January,1998). As part of that goai, the neighborhood has designaied NRP funds toward habitat enhancement at Bridal Vei! Pond, just downstream of the Valentine-Clark site. Bridal Veil Pond is a remnant of the wetland complex which once covered the area and which includes the remnarrt. •. °� Kasota Pond in St. Paui. At this point in time, our plans are on hold pending the ' refease of a study of the Valentine-Cfark site which includes water, soii, and sediment sampling and analysis of the Bridal Veii Pond area, and possible remediation recommendations by the U.S. EPA. �� In addition, the entire industrial area west of Highway 280, including the proposed Amoco site, is currently being studied as part of an Areawide Urban Afternative Raview (AUAR). We Seel it imprudent of the state or city to make any exemptions from environmerttal responsibilities through tha "no associafson" determination, before the AUAR determines areawide risks and mitigation strategies. NRP Sontheast Como Neighborheod Rev3taiization Program • P.O. Box 14158 • Minneopolis, MN 55414-01548 �� Therefore, we ask that you not grant the ietter of "no association° for this site. We concur with the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood that this site deserves further investigation in order to protect the environmental health of the neighborhoods and surrounding ecosystems. Sincerely Yours, �� ,05 � 11 �i Bill Dane, President � x: Joan Campbel{, Minneapolis City Counci{ Jay Benanav, St. Pau{ City Council Heather Worthington, Saint Anthony Park Gommunity Gouncit � Karlyn Eckman, Saint Anthony Park Community Council Jim Forsyth, Minneapolis Community Development Agency Prospect Park East River Road improvement Association Eileen Deamer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency :. � , � � � �f,s � 1ii' �. �„ . 1 �TG�i�..i�� " r . . �. - / � ��• / � �„�� i� � . 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I live at 2344 �hlcombe Aveuue in St. Anthony Parlc MyfaTher, my grandfather and my great grandfather before me were all residerrts ofthis great community. Our home is preseaCly near the Kasota Pond wetlaud. The pond and its environs provide our family with a vital link to the natural world. It is ow Walden Pond. I visit the Kasota Pond area on a weeklybasis to observe-the manyand vauedspecies nf zvildlife, insects, �lants and tr�s. T am sure the biQlogists and entomologists testifying at this hearing have detailed all of the marvelous diversity of this ecological niche. As an amateur naturalist I am certain I could not approximate theiz detail of description or scieaitific accwacy. However, as an artist and resideut I have several comyients and observations. Dver the prEVious icuenty �ve 3�ears Ihave �'ound xhis land to be a tonic £or the stress and chaos of daily life in our city. I have spent hours watching, observing and sketching the landscape and its denizens. As a drawmg instructor on the faculty at the University I have taken classes There to observe and record. Many have remarked at how very surprised they were to findsuch a uahiral setCingso near a highKray_ �everal imdetprivileged studems said they had never been "outside the cit}�' before. Additionally, many of the residents and others have nat oniy used this area for recreation but they have also orb ni�ed and participated in cieaving up the waste and pollution which nearhy industry and uncaring ot�ers �a�edepos�tedt�ere. VVe $cjt-0aly valae aaduse4his laad, �ve k�ave become stewards pPit. This pond and the survi�ing wetlands surrounding it aze the last reniaius of an historically significant geography of our commwrtity. Tlus g�graphy is a unique one of hills and winding streets where ther� are Lraces af nak Savanna7�, �,*� and ivarsh. It ivaslhese 11n;nllP and valu�l qualities that attract�i specnlators and early developers like Langford and Knapg. It was these qualities that our earliest designer, Horace Cleveland, attempted to preserve. � c� _y,oS Couacilniembets,�lease helF �as Lo�raservE ouriwicgie and valuable geographyin Bt. Authony Pazk. Please vote to uphold the District 12 Council appeal to stop the developm�t of this site. We are not endorsing a rigid policy of no development in our commuuiry. We have eactensive redevelopment just down the road on Kasota at Raymond. We are however aslang you to be aware that another gas station can be builYana �erE and that this vahiable svEtland �nce�estco�e3 cann� be rebuilt. �'ou must help us to preserve it. Sincerely, � %3 c�� L�� Jun Baker .�[ �,� �� o S March 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located dizecfly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, manunals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runof£ These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of poilutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construcuon will necessarily require excavation for foorings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their faciliry daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 bours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This wiil illuminate many homes and yuds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunentiy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, I�l:�u1�1 ADDRESS �� ,�cessel�e �,�, �r�,( /f8o �h /ev�s�o.a( S�� l�l �`�° s Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construcrion of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 28Q foz the following reasons: 1. The site is located directiy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These weflands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy meta,is, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several tnnes during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facilily daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollufion will significantly add to Yhat already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currendy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stafions, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night far decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME 1��5a.��v. .. � � ADDRESS t1�e W . S� ,1� � s S� rt7� l� � ��a� 5� ��9vv,NN.S��b� 13�� ' ��_`�°� March 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO starion and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the starion will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the conshuction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze canying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, V L' . ° � �,�.SG�-� 1`{03 NAME ADDRESS .• �c�-`{OS March 4, 1999 We, the undezsigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the progosed construcfion of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, manunals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metais, DDT, and herbicides. As the construc6on will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; iraffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts wil] be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it wili increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This wiil illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visaai and light pollution will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunently supports sever�; full size, long established convenience stores and sezvice stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An addiflonal stadon ]s unnecessary. Sincerely, I � � �� , -, �_ /�� . t�l1,llL� �✓rLa_,�=- ADDRESS �6� � ? zS`�� 1 �-� 3 � ` i o� c� � �l ��, . �� S+ ; �� , � , � L, / " V ��>�� '��,�� / �`� �r� � ti��.. f 1- � � l��c'�.,-�__- �`� /� �� : � ✓ NAME ✓ � _— ADDRESS � �s �� zL(,� l�.-t/�,'c� , ��.- 2 3.2 �, l,��e � S�, )_�1 :Us;a� �?ve �+ .. ,� , � Z, 222 � < _ �,L(y',� � _--- aa �� ; �15� �-�- � �---- �� -�f�S �t-Qc�,.4 2�C,.._s � ,08 :�? �/GV J ? f � f'I1N Ss/o8 u �l � P'�I� �s � b� i' '`' �`7aL Ss /o � � 5 s ��'' .� �,�i Ssc � `5 �- a,�.._P MrJ ss� ��' � .i�l,4i ��J �`"C 2. � � �S �i ��-c.e.�i ruL �y[.ri'—i �Lf ' �Lf/ r Q �� d c , �/%�,�� ` - C "-_ �� , �_ J 1 L.✓ �. �� ` 55Ft � � ��, � .�� ✓�; � -� `� jJ� f� r. 4 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Awy 280 for the following reasons: Mazch 4, 1999 � � - �� S 1. The site is located direcdy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, maunnals, fish, and insects. Another a wetiand lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wedand has been chosen as the location where the station wiil direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, pzeventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollurion will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several fuIl size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. - Sincerely, ��1� ADDRESS a �-- � c�(_C� �CP�-�-c� �%0 l�a ,4v-P .57� r7'Ge-e,t,� ` � 1 �� S�S/�� '�ltJ SSIt� 3��{ �c�,Le�-;ne S�-P, $� J % ad 7 � ��"'"� �"u'�,� `� 3 l J��,�� 5 k �� Z Z I'-I ��\s�� A�� • cy„c Ss �� `s�o� �"..�``ia� 55��g J � r � � _��S �s ��szC � , s7�� >�c� � lG Y �I�� (v,� ��u,,� �-� 23y� �hlls��i� fh� St �i��l�v(tiss� „ ,, .. ,, �, �M �w��i�i,T� _ �' i� „ ,. ��; �� %O Fi` �� %c� Qj \ 1! ' v Z3 � ��z? ��;�r��r�11, .�1-�� .5 /� o�U�,�� r-t� �� st�� i 5s�o� �- �-1 ti�? �'� ��-r �� SS � �� sfiP� ss�o� S �-, P�� l .S s �� J '� �� J�� S'�/88' �- ��. s� 3n�1 �� 0 �� PDQ�t� 1�4� L`I—iL o � �-� �-}c� 3 � � C.u.�, �r ��,� k � a z � / �,�. �t . .�r. . , ��• � (,�C�� ol�^xl �f3w March4, 1999 �� —�� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Communiry, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The slte is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, matcunals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These weflands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heary metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potenUal for negative impact on the wetiands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light poilufion will significanUy add to that aiready occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, ��/1G�. { ADDRESS / c� °� - � LG(CL�cc1 � �- ��°s �z , ,A+JsSS ( c�s �� SS! � � � lUY 55�tO g Mazch 4,1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: �� 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wedand which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants an the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or enttance on Awy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3T above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light poliution will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, �� ADDRESS fS t�.� i��r�,� �,; 5 '� <'a�. s�or i�3 o� '�� - �" SsrG ��\�� . � �, � S� a� >J��' �. n NAME ADDRESS L4. �� D� � � Mazch 4, 1999 � t � � � � We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed constmction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and IIwy 280 for the following reasons: i. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mainmals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station wili direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze canying vehicles; iraffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their faciliry daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution wiA significantly add to that already occuning due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currendy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS � r � � a �2�- �� -�. �S� � � �sr�� , �' . ��.,Y�-2, � ✓h..c.c.�� a2�-7 N�.,QCt�o2� Ikv�e � St � �"Sr�� f��/�� , � . . « , � i �� G��(_�OS Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO sta6on site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metais, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these poliutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occuning due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park cunently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and seroice stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS � 3 3 K c�l-, , \ c�v Y,.-. �-=` �� F i �` �� Mazch 4, 1999 � � � We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280forthefollowingreasons: i. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland t�as been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are winerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuei tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the weflands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the II of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze canying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Awy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollu6on will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long estabiished convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, \� NAME ADDRESS ,� 4 •-., a� �� •� " � �--E-- f�: �S�-P �e�ic��n� r �,�s � � � Mazch 4, 1999 � � We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located direcdy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavafion for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are canying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily aze added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional staflon is unnecessary. Sincerely, � UI ADDRESS � �.� � E�.� �; � �� _ �_ �� - � �E7 � �,c..� 4i� C za-��-�� ,� � c�,l� �� Y �d�� I �c 4 �mu�,�l-� ��2� k�fl�k 1.�.�,6.�.� _, - � NAME �eP,� l.e., _.�: 1355 c�s ��i t'ft (�Si r, i � �� "�� ' sd—Pa�-�' �ati �r� . Sfi a �j�i � �� 1 �i i c �� -- ,- x � 9,� Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed conshuction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the foliowing reasons: L The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested durang rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are cazrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their faciliry daily are added to this picture, it will increase conges5on and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cuirently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, \ ��I -�°s ,�vP�tve r 4' Q NAME ADDRESS � t� ' Mazch 4, 1999 �� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construcrion of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wedand which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wedand has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These weflands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is dismpted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wedands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollufion will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currenUy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 are supported by this communiry because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, � �t� -`-�° � ADDRFSS �2 3 50 �1�2 ,�Pir � 5 f 2z c� f-f�' Y� ��a...� . � �� ,�� r� �� ;�� ,��,�� .. ��r:�� . '� n Z 1 y,j �v- �Ca'I l � � �� l2�fZ �J�i�S S7_ �� s�,`� S� � �- � z�� s�4�� zz�o ,/�-�� 5� :� � � 7 K� � �p �� . �� Z z S� ��..�p�> S� �� , � �S�`�� G� `f'� �� P�� G�-�.c� d�„ /�'��-,.. � 3 �� -�kJ e.� �.�e— . 7 �. � ' �� t-( d5 N <`Fr:u-�,.-z- �- �� o� ni .. ) F� � r ADDRESS � s 7� ��.� �� S �. � vJ rc� l'�� f.,u�{�� r`� �¢l�dc�? S5/ad' �� 12S��1 S-�-; S� �� (�� 2r 7s d�;�d1r�.��.1 , � f 3� ��5 � s�. �f� �� + 3 5 , � `� � � 5,� P , � j ' ��og " llfn(� /'J/,tDl�ll� � �1X 9l�'�.�.�44�1� c)�� Pa.e�l, M�(l SS��' �, s��o e" Mazch 4, 1999 �� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located direcdy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mauimals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 2/� hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service sta6ons, and two are AMOCO stations. 5ome aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, ADDRESS a t a i D�d l�, ��e. S'�. Pa,, I Ss� oa i�� 9 1-�� T. � s 1 �f� S �� 5� ��-, ��J �.sto� 2�z7 l��r�A��Sr�h�� S�l(�� 'SSIO� ;�� f `�_� .n �.��. �p�ss a�y� �n,�� '�' l.l�� -FL �s (Y9` .✓ 7Cc �,��J � ��_�os � � ss,d� l S�- �� J �� l�,l/5 5�7T 8 �.� � ' �i�� S �� b� sT• sT � a.�(, M�r s�'/og s ` � l2 fU.�.S ��' 'ti � ��, �� ;�, ,3��.1 �t� 55�� sT � - ' �s�� fi. ��.� �� ,` March 4, 1999 � � ✓ `� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO stazion and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the we,tiands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M bnsway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, prevenfing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times durin� the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using thei"r facility daily �se added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will'illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. � 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunenfly supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations,�and two are AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all aze supported by this co�nmunity because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. � Sincerely, [►L•�� .��. /i � v � �� as ;/�� ir� �a�� ta� � � r�`' , s� �6 6 � �//;3 s ,�, � �'�� NAME ADDRESS � Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO stafion and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the foliowing reasons: 2� � � _y,os 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for � footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the � wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. �' � 3. Aighway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light polluuon will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currenfly supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stafions, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ea�� a.:�, 7�.� c�L�� }��= L-�%C/�l ADDRESS � 3 �t `i� �-t-11 t- co /�n 7� � v2.�LG ( d �.Y.� J � (' � , � � ��s C(._.1 �.-_ �,.� �� _�os ADDRESS �.,- S� . �-,� �ti �� 5� �� n� 5�� > 7.; 5��' � }�c� � � �� / � S � � �1C:•Z,� ��l U,Y' 7 � � �35�7 Z 33 - 7 �.w: ��_.,� �..<_ �� J I �''� SS�� S/ 0 (f l4�(%li.�.� ��.�/ dihZ.vsn,. q 3 bo l�f'.t.r �/.�r; �L. � �! 1 ��1 • F� . 1 ! rt rt �'llt�l .l'I�. � I S { � � /1 +'� T .i \/� 5� � f� E !� 6� � ; Q� Qs►� �� S+�-�� 1�. � azc 4 1 9 M h , 99 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed ��—t-�� construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: l. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wedands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicies; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution wiii significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night far decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS , , • � ;� �' _ ..� �� .. L 4+C �.. � � � y. '� � . .. � 3 . � �_.� .� .. , >. _ , _ .x , . . ,� ,; +i �. . s , �, � r� ,�.,� . v ,� -�` ;� , � ,, � � - , ,, � , � , s • ;�,�, ^��. �s" q ��^ .s _,' , � � J�� ss /08' �Za� ; s�10 � S�a � '/C�8 ��/ ; Il� �� March 4, 1999 ��s We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of poilutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pol�utants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily aze added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which wiil rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution wili significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS � � �,�.��,�,�/�� ,, �r�� , �.�-/�?/ ��Q�Mn, �7a.�-i�ti �73 2�it`�-o� �� s"t. Y',�v� ntv �� I�{ �q-�o� March 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Communiry, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convemence store at Kasota Avenue and �Iwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wedand which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negaUve impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congesfion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, y e , ;yn� , /•\l � '_L7�1.Y.�' � •._ �v�: � ��-r, s�n � a a �, �. (� , �d d-�� ; � � 3 � Sc.u.r�-rarfZ. �� _�os Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to consuuct a 6T sib , lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3T above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 28�. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS ,�1 �Y,�, �� . � � � f � Q , � � _ � «sz' // �. ... �, .5�; �.�c� �tr � !i ' �� 5�� ss �a� �� 5 ADDRESS CouncilFile# 1�� RESOLUTION CITY OF Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 2 WHEREAS, the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council, in Zoning File 98-309 and 3 pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64300(j), made application to appeal 4 the approval of a site plan for a gas and convenience store to be located on the northwest corner 5 of Kasota Avenue and Minnesota Highway 280, said property legally described as"Subject to 6 Kasota Avenue, the part north of the centerline of said avenue of Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision 7 No. 64, St. Pau1, Minnesota; and 8 9 WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission, after having 10 provided notice to affected property owners, conducted a public hearing on the appeal on 11 December 29, 1998 where all persons interested were given an opportunity to be heazd. The 12 public hearing was held open and laid over to February 4, 1999 for the purpose of allowing the 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 site plan applicant and the appellant to meet and discuss the appellanYs concerns. These parties met on January 12, 1999. On Febivary 4, 1999 testimony was again presented to the Zoning Committee. At the close of the public hearing, the Zoning Committee moved to recommend denying the appeal and submitted this recommendation to the Saint Paul Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, The Saint Paul Planning Commission (Planning Commission), on February 12, 1999, moved to deny the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council based upon the following findings and conclusions contained in its resolution number 99-07 which in relevant part reads: On July 29, 1998, Amoco Oil Co. applied for a site plan approval of a self-serve gas and convenience store on vacant property at the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. The proposed development includes a 3,500 sq. ft. building with 6 pumps under a canopy, and 42 parking spaces, which includes 12 spaces at the pump islands. There will be two driveways providing access to Kasota Avenue. Twenty-three trees and 85 shrubs aze proposed in the landscaping plan. The site plan was appmved on October 28, 1998, by Tom Beach, from the Department of License, Inspeetion, and Environmental Protection (LIEP), the City's site plan review coordinator. 2. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has appealed the administrative approval of the site plan based on a concern that stormwater run-off from the proposed project irno the surrounding wetland areas, particulazly Kasota Pond, will cause fi�rther environmental degradation of these wetland areas and Bridal Veil Creek, which is west of the property. Section 62108(c) of the Zoning Code identifies ll criteria that the Planning Commission must find site plans consistent with, including (3), which states: "Preservation of unique PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # 64034 �� 1 2 geologic, geographic or historically significant chazacteristics of the city and �� y O 3 environmentally sensitive areas". Although not specifically stated in the appeal, the 4 appeal appeazs to be based on a concern that the proposed site plan is inconsistent with 5 this criterion. 7 3. The St. Anthony Park Comxnunity Council has speazheaded an effort to clean-up, protect, 8 and if possible, enhance the natural azeas azound the remnant wetlands that remain of an 9 extensive historic system of ponds, springs and wetlands in this area that drained 10 southwazd to the Mississippi River through Bridal Veil Creek. Portions of Bridal Veil 11 Creek still run on the surface approximately 1,000 ft. Northwest of the project site. 12 Kasota Pond, directly south across Kasota Avenue from the project site, has been of 13 parCiculaz concern to the Community Councii. It is home to a wide variety of resident 14 species and migratory waterfowl. The Council is concerned that additional stormwater 15 runoff from the proposed development north of the pond will l�anil the pond's water 16 quality and its abiliry to support these species. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2�} 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4. Kasota Pond is a State of Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources protected wetland, #62- 259w. The DNR has informed City staff that the DNR has jurisdiction only over development that directly affects protected wetlands up to the normal high water level. There are no regulations that affect development hat occurs adjacent to wetlands in the watershed. In addition, stafF from the Soil and Water Board informed City staff that the state Wetland Conservation Act does not prohibit drainage of stormwater to protected wetlands, as is proposed as part of this development. 5. The stormwater management plan ariginaily approved during sit plan review would direct approximately one-third of the site's stormwater into a storm sewer line that goes directly to Kasota Pond under Kasota Avenue. The remainder of the site would drain to the small wetland on the southwest corner of the site. This is very similar to the drainage pattern that exists today on the undeveloped site. In addition, stormwater runoff from Kasota Avenue itself also drains both to Kasota Pond and the small wetland in the southwest corner. This would continue under the proposed development. Overflow from the sma11 pond after heavy rains eventually drains through a sewer pipe to Kasota Pond. 6. The proposed Amoco site is polluted by its former use as an incinerator ash dump. The Community Council is concerned both about stormwater drainage from the site after development and its impact on surrounding weflands, and also site consiruction, and the resulting disruption ofthe polluted soils. 40 Amoco has performed a Phase II environmental assessment of the site and is seeking a 41 "no association letter" from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) through its 42 VIC program. The VIC (Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup) program was established 43 to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of polluted brownfield sites to return them 44 to the t� roles and productive use. The `ho association letter" would remove Amoco 45 from responsibility for the existing poilurion on the site, but not from any future pollurion 46 that might result from its activities. As part of its review, the MPCA is evaluating 47 Amoco's conshuction and contingency plan for the site. This review includes an 48 assessment of both the impact on the exisring pollution on the site, and whether the 49 project after construction will cause further hann to surrounding wetlands. The MPCA Page 2 of 5 1 2 may requue Axnoco to take fiu�ther mitigation measures as part of its construction. 3 MPCA review and approval of this project shouid be a condition of site plan approval. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 o ,q _u�oS 7. A meeting between Amoco and Community Council representatives was held on 3anuary 12, 1999, at the Community council's o�ces. This meeting was also attended by staff from PED, LIEP, and the Minnesota Poliution Control Agency. Amoco's written response to the concerns discussed at the meeting was submitted, in the form of a statement drafted by the project azchitect, Alan Nations. Also submitted was a letter from the project's civil engineers, RLK Kuusisto Ltd., documenting the changes to the stormwater management plan that Amoco has offered to make to min;mize stormwater unpacts to Kasota Pond. WHEREAS, the Pianning Commission, in denying the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council and approving the site plan for the self-serve gas and convenience store, imposed the following additional conditions on the site pian: 2. 3. L'� Amoco will revise its stormwater management plan for the development site, draining all stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct dischazge to Kasota Pond, as detailed in the letter from RLK Kuusisto Ltd., dated January 21, 1999. This will include installation of a capskimmer inlet assembly and enlazgement of the outlet pipe for the southwest pond from 6 inches to 12 inches, subject to final review and approval by Dept. of Public Works Sewer Division staff. Amoco will connect its on-site stormwater dtainage system to any future trank storm sewer line that is installed in the azea to prevent direct dischazge of stormwater into area wetlands. Amoco will not plow or store snow from the driveways and parking areas into the area of the pond on the southwest corner of the site. Amoco will keep the southwest pond free of any litter or other debris dumped into it, as well as keep the rest of its site free of litter. 5. Amoco will receive a"no association letter" from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and meet a11 requirements that may be imposed by the MPCA related to mitigating negative environmental impacts of development on this site. 6. Amoco will allow the existing monitoring well on site that will be displaced by construction to be relocated elsewhere on site as required by either the Environmental Protection Agency or the MPCA. Amoco wi11 collect surface water samples twice a yeaz from the Kasota Pond and southwest pond, will have the samples laboratory tested to determine the presence of pollutants, and will submit the results to the office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection; and WHEREAS, acting pursuant to the provisions of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.206, the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council did on February 23, 1999, filed with the City Clerk an Page 3 of 5 appeal from the deterntination made by the Plauning Commission and requested a hearing befare the City Council for the purpose of considering the actions taken by the Piamiing Commission; and qq yous WHEREA5, aoting pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code §§ 64.207- 64.208 and upon nofice to affected parties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the Councii of the City of Saint Paul (City Council) on Mazch 10, 1999, where all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heazd; and 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 YVFiEEREAS, the City Council, having heard the statements made, and having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Zoning Committee and the Plamiing Commission, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the City Council reverses the decision of the Planning Commission based upon the following findings: The Council finds that the Plamiing Commission made errors in fact and finding in that the Plamiing Commission did not give enough weight to the environmental dangers posed by a release of contaminants and poliutants from the convenience store site into adj acent pond, creek and wetland areas. The Council finds that accidental petroleum spills aze possible The Council finds that accidental petroleum spills will affect adjacent ponds, creeks and wetlands because spilled petroleum will travel via storm water run-off from a proposed holding pond to environmentally sensitive ponds, creeks and wetlands located across the street from the site. The record also shows that the proposed holding pond is hydrologically linked to a spring located in the adjacent wetland area. The Council finds that the Planning Commission failed to consider these environmental dangers to these environmentally sensitive azeas known as the Kasota Pond and wetlands. The Council finds that such pollution risks are inconsistent with the site plan review criteria set forth in Saint Paul Legislative Code § 62.108(c)(3) Page 4 of 5 FURTHER RESOLVED, based upon the above, that the appeal of the St. Anthony Pazk qq _�p� Community Council be and is hereby granted; and be it FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to the St. Anthony Park Community Council, Amoco Oil Company; the Zoning Administrator and the Planuiug Commission. Requested by Department of: , Adopted by Council: Date �� Adoption Certified by Council Se tasy SY: d— Approv� b Mayor: Date $Y� _ SI \ � �L� \ 1\ • � \ By: Form Appr d by City Attorney $Y: �✓�- �-ZP�ty Appsoved by Mayor £or Submission to Council By: � ► � \ ` �� J �A��, ' qR •�10 council GREEN SHEET � 64034 Coun`Lilmember TOTAL # OF 51GNATURE PAGES ne.mra+r mEeroR arvcanca FIX2 ❑ CJIYATTOR/EY ❑ UIYLGERK ❑ RuUip4LiERNCFB Wt ❑ R4NeMLfFxVIAeRG ❑YAYOR(OR/189&TAt1i) ❑ (CL1P ALL LOGATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Memorializing the decision of the City Council on March 10, 1999, granting the appeal of SC. Anthony Park Community Council to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store at the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. PLANNING CAMMISS{ON CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has this perso�rtn ever worked under a contract far this department? YES NO FI� Nis personlfirm ever 6een a cftY �PbYesT YES NO Dces this persoNfi�m possess a sltlll not nwinallypossessed by any curterd aty employee? YES NO Is this perSOrUfimi a targetetl vendoYt , YES NO COSTIREVENUE BUDGETEO (CIRCLE ON� SOURCE ACTNITY NUMBER YES NO �L:YS1�L CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor May 3, 1994 Nancy Anderson Council Secretary 310 City Ha11 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 OFFICE OF Tf� CITY ATTORNEY �OS CI¢yton M Robinson, h., CityAnorney qq � C'rvil Division 400 Ciry Halt Tetephone: 651 266-871 D ISWest F¢csimi7e: Saixt Paul, Minnesota SSZ02 Re: St. Anthony Park Community Council appeal of Special Condition Use Permit approval for gas and convenience stare at Kasota Avenue and Minnesota Highway 280 Zoning File No. 98-309 Council Hearing Date: March 10, 1999 Dear Nancy: Attached please find a signed copy of a resolution memorializing the Mazch 10, 1999, decision of the Saint Paul City Council to grant the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council. This matter pertained to the site plan approval for a gas and convenience store which was to haue been located on the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Minnesota Highway 280. The convemence store was to have been operated apparently by Amoco Oil Company. Please place this matter on the CounciPs consent agenda at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please call. Very yours, Peter��azner �_ Assistant City Attorney PWW/rmb Enclosure C �l's?�s,� ,�'�:��'�°.>' :'v''. �ur ["'��` `c�� 3 i�� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Pamela Wheelock Director C{� -�c�S [� CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor February 22, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research Office Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: Telephorce: 6I2-266-66i5 Facsimile: 672-228-3261 e��, �� fv��r:, ,�n��- au,..w, �� I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 1999, 5:30 pm. for the following appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan: Applicant: ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMiINITY COUNCIL File Nuxnber: #98-309 Purpose: Appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store. Address: No assigned address. Properiy is located at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. Legal Description of Property: Subject to Kasota Avenue, the part north of the centerline of said avenue of Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision No. 64, St. Pau1, Minnesota. Previous Action: Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, vote: unanimous, Feb. 12, 1999. Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval, vote: 7-0, Feb. 4, 1999. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appeaz on the agenda for the March 3, 1999, City Council meeting and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Please call me at 266-6556 if you have any questions. Sincerely, �p w ' ' ��M ' " ^ ", ' c' ' ' 3 � Donna Drummond City Planner cc: File #98-309 Paul Dubruiel Carol Martineau 25 West Fourfh Streef SamtPaul, MNi5102 • Frnsrxurr • NOTICE OF PITBLIC HEARING The Saint Paul City Council wili cqnduct a public heazing on Wednesday. March 10. 1999, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hatl-Court House to consider the appeal of St Anthony Park Couununity Council to a decision bf the Ptanning Commission approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store at the nor[hwest comer of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. ' Dated: February 25. 1999 , . � � � NANCY ANDERSON . . , . . . nssistant Ciry Council Secretar3' •-- - . DEPARTMENT OF PLANI.�ING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENC Thomas Harren, ACtrng Director swtx[ wuL � �(IAAA � CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Co(eman, Mayor February 26, 1999 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 25 West Four7h Streei SaintPaul, MNSSl02 RE: Zoning File #99-040: ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMiJNITY COLJNCIL City Council Heazing: March 10, 1999, Council Chambers �c� ��{,05 Telephone: 612-266-6655 Facsimi[e: 612-2183261 PURPOSE: Appeal a planning commission decision approving a site plan for an Amoco gas and convenience store on the noRhwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. PLANNING COMMI5SION ACTION: Approval of the site plan, unanimous. ZONING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 7-0, approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL SUPPORT: No persons spoke. OPPOSITION: Four persons spoke. One letter received. The St. Anthony Park Communiry Council is appealing the site plan approval. Dear Ms. Anderson: The ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMUNITY COLINCIL has appeaVed the decision of the Saint Paul Planning Commission to approve a site pian for an Amoco gas and convenience store on property located at the northwest corne� of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. The Zoning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request on December 29, 1998 and February 4, 1999. The applicant addressed the committee. At the close of the public hearing the committee voted 7-0 to recommend approvai of the site plan. The Planning Commission upheld the Zoning Committee's recommendation for approval on a unanimous vote on February 12, 1999. This appeal is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on March 10, 1999. Please notify me if any member of the City Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the public hearing. Sincerely, Q �oy�,,,.L�.n^� Donna Drummond City Planner • Attachments cc: City Councit members APPLICATION FOR APPEAL '[."�l Depanment ojPlanning and Economic Development • �� Zoning Section W� I Z00 Cily Hall Annez ZS Wesr Fourtk Street Saint Paul, MN SSI�2 266-6589 APPELLANT PROPERTY LOCATION • � Address C�rri'h W�.l1.�i • City �•pGL�C� St.��ZipSS//7 Daytime phone� �/9 59� Zoning File Name ffrnoc�� asatt�l �i�r�vQni.P�t�e Sh'�y Address/Lo�ation 1�it �zt cutol 1}t ZS O 1v'Lc1 Co✓YIPS� �.�� F�'►e �9g- 309 , TYPE OF APPEAL: Apptication is hereby made for an appeal to the: ❑ Board of Zoning Appeals � City Council under the provisions ofi Chapter 64, Seciion aoG , Paragraph (a of the Zoning Code, to appea4 a decision made by the Cehn on �Lb� ct��i� ld , 1999 , 1 (date of decision) sron File number: 9�� 311y �.�iii��y�f/C�77s (1z!•yt /�/1/ISP�-?.l.'l'r�'G7tr��dy �'�l•'z�US /�c�//uh��c �n-s�fP � `TI�a C',�;tY Gt�rs�2af9r�ru� �td�� {lLe ir�n�rC�" � 7�i2 �/{72?�'rf 5 //l�if� /l-CCvs'�� G/'7�� GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Expiain why you feel these has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusal made by an administrative officiaV, os an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeats or the Planning Commission. sk�t�s Seeh��- G�. /U8(�� Of {� �vr�v,��i �v�Ce � v� ic�;��ue gQC1a�'�c,9e�a �.;�pluc ��v !us/a; i'c�cL(y ��rtl�i'ca�rt C��cv<<C��*i�fics c � �t � �L/�'Gi>��1L�-'�� its75/f1L�L{,f'c�C�S.�� ll5 YCb�S/G'7� �2uS �`lw C, / C��.� �i- ,�' /� ��Y b�.zn �c�aic.�t'�� hi J�kz /�l��l�trnq lii'h7m�'ss«�t s��s.�� frr�`a� Q 5��/�� t'�rrieav, �il'cGt'G�-G o�cv�t�� /�zcc af�'�» � �7�� Attach addifional sheet if necessary) i�i'� sc� � ApplicanYs signature�/d �.:i, /�� 'Y�`�! ia� % Date a�cZ. �/` City agent ✓ � � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 99-07 date February 12, 1999 �� ,�� WHEREAS, the ST. ANTHONY PARK COMMLTNITY COiJNCIL, File # 98-309, has applied for an Appeal of a Site Plan Approval under the provisions of Section 64300(j) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, for property located on the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, legally described as Subject to Kasota Avenue, the part north of the centerline of said avenue of Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision No. 64, St. Paul, Minnesota; and �G'HEREAS, the Zonin� Committe� of the Planning Commission on December 29, 1998 and February 4, 1999, held a public hearing at which alf persons present were given an opportunity to be heard pursuant to said application in accordance �vith the requirements of Section 64300 of tlie Saint Paul Legislative Code; and W HEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its Zoning Committee at the public hearing as substantiaily reflected in the minutes, made the foilowing ftndings of fact: On July 29, 1998, Amoco Oil Co. applied for site plan approvaS of a self-serve gas and convenience store on vacant property at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. The proposed development includes a 3,500 sq. ft. building with 6 pumps under a canopy, and 42 parking spaces, which includes 12 spaces at the pump islands. There wiil be two driveways providing access to Kasota Ave. Twenty-three trees and 85 shrubs are proposed in the landscaping Qlan. 'I�he site plan was approved on Oct. 28, 1998 by Tom Beach, from the Dept. of License,lnspection, and Environmental Protection (LIEP), the City's site plari review coordinator. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has appealed the administrative approval of the site p{an based on a concem that stonnwater run-off from the proposed project into tlie surrounding wetland areas, particularly Kasota Pond, wit! cause fuRher environmental degradation of these �vetland areas and Bridal Veil Creek, which is west of the property. Section 62.10&(cj of the Zoning Code identiftes 11 criteria that the Planning Commission must find site plans consistent with, including (3), ��hich states: "Preservation of unique geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city and environmentalty sensitive areas". Although not specificalfy stated in the appeat, the appeal appears to be based on a concern that the proposed � moved by Fie1d seconded by in favor Unanimous against Zoning File #98-309 Page Two of Kesotution site plan is inconsistent with this criterion. The appeal also states that Tom Beach of LIEP informed the St. Anthony Park Community Council in Nov. 1997 that it could have no input on site plans, therefore the Council did not comment on this site plan when it was being reviewed in August-October, 1998. The St. Antlzony Park Community Council has spearheaded an effort to clean-up, protect, and if possible, enhance the natura) azeas around the remnant wetlands that remain of an extensive historic system of ponds, springs and wetlands in this area that drained southward to the Mississippi River through Bridat Veil Creek. Portions of Brida! Veil Creek still run on tlie surface approsimatety I,000 ft, nor[hwest of the project site. Kasota pond, directly south across Kasota Ave. from the project site, tias been ofpaRicalarcoacem to the Community Council. It is home to a wide variety of resident species and migratory waterfowl. The Counci! is concerned that additional stormwater runoff from tiie proposed development north ofthe pond cvitl harm the pond's water quality and its ability to suppoR these species. • 4. Kasota Pond is a State of Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources protected �cetTand, #62-259w. The DNR l�as informed City staff that the DNR has jurisdiction only over dzvelopment that directly affects protected wetlands up to the normal high water level. There are no regulations tliat affect development tl�aY occurs adjacent to wetlands in the �vatershed. In addition, staff from the Soif artd Water Board informed Ciry staffthat the state Wetland Consen'ation Act does not • prohibit drainage of stormwater to protected tvet]ands, as is proposed as paR of this development. . �, The stormwater management p[an originatty approved during site plan revieiv woald direct approximately one-third of the site's stormwater into a storm setver line that goes directly to Kasota Pond under Kasota Ave, The remainder ofthe site woutd drain to the smatl wetland on the southwest corner of the site, This is very simitar to the drainage pattern that exists today on the undeveloped site. In addition, stormwater runoff from Kasota Ave. itsetf also drains both to i{asota Pond and the smafl wetland in the southwest corner. This would continue under the proposed development. Overflow from the small pond afrer heavy rains e�'entually drains througli a sewer pipe to Kasota Pond. The en�ineering firm for Amoco, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., in an effoR to be responsive to the neighborhood's environmental concerns, has proposed revising the storm��'ater management plan to direct al l stormwater from tiie site to the srriall we8and in tlie soudm�est corner, which can serve as a sedimentation pond fo help filter o�t sand and otlier contaminanr ihrough evaporation and settling before any water overflow reaches Kasoia Pond. 6. The proposed Amoco site is poliuted by its former use as an incinerator ash dump. The Community Council is concemed 6oth about storm�vater drainage from the site after development and iu impact on surrounding wetlands, and also site construction, and the resuiting disruption ofTl�e polluted soils. Amoco lias performed a Phase lI environmental assessment of the site and is seeking a"no • � .�.os � Zoning File �98-309 Page Three of Resolution association letter" from the Minnesota Po(lution Control Agency (MPCA) through its VIC program. The VIC (Voluntary Investigation and C(eanup) program was established to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of polluted brownfield sites to return them to the tax roles and productive use. The "no association letter" would remove Amoco from responsibility for the existing pollution on the site, but not from any future pollution that might result from its activities. As part of its review, the MPCA is evaluating Amoco's construction and contingency plan for the site. Tfiis review includes an assessment of both the impact on the existing pol[ution on the site, and whether the project afrer construction will cause further harm to surroundin� �retlands. The MPCA may require Amoco to take fuRher mitigation measures as part of its constniction. MPCA review and approval of this project should be a condition of site plan approval. A meetins between Amoco and Community Council representatives was held on January ]2, ] 999 at the Community Council's offices. This meeting was also attended by staff from PED, LIEP, and tl�e Mi�mesota Pollution Control Agency. Amoco's written respaise to the concerns discussed at the meeting was submitted, in the form of a statement drafred by the project architect, Alan Nations. Also submitted was a letter from the projecYs civil engineers, RLK Kuusisto Ltd., documenting the changes to the stormwater management plan that Amoco has offered to make to minimize stormwater impacts to Kasota Pond. • 8. Regarding the site pla�t review process, atl site plan appfications are sent to the appropriate district council as soon as they are received. As indicated on the standard site ptan revie�v roformation sheet, district councils have an advisory role and may send comments to the site ptan review team, which attempts to address any issues raised. This information sheet is not routinely sent out to district cowicils with the site plan applications, so there may be some confusion about what input the district council fias, especially if there has been a change in staf£ LTEP staff have indicated they will drafr a cover letter to disvict counciVs that wifl be sent out periodically with site ptans, to explain to them the site plan review process. This should hetp efiminate any confusion or misunderstandin�. NO W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, that under the authority of the City's Legislative Code, the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council is denied, and the site plan for an Amoco self-serve gas and convenience store at tlie northwest corner of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280 is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Amoco will revise its stormwater mana�ement plan for the development site, draining all stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct discharge to Kasotn Pond, as detailed in the letter from RLK Kuusisto Ltd., dated January 21, 1999. This will include insta(lation of a capskimmer inlet assembly and enlargement of the outiet pipe for the south�vest pond from 6 inches to 12 inches, subject to finai review and approval by Dept. of Public Works Sewer Division staff. 2. Amoco will connect its on-site storcnwater drainage system to any future trunk storm sewer line that is installed in tlie area to prevent direct dischar�e of stormwater into area wetlands. 3. Amoco �vill not plow or store snow from the driveways and parking areas into the area of the • pond on the southwest corner of the site. Zoning File #98-309 Page Four of Resolution 4. Amoco will keep the southwest pond free of any titter or other debris dumped into it, as weli as keep the rest of its site free of litter. 5. Amoco will receive a"no association letter" from the Minnesota Poilution Control Agency, and meet all requirements that may be imposed by the MPCA retated to mitigating negative environmental impacts of development on this site. 6. Amoco �vill al(ow the existing monitorin� cvell on site that wil( be displaced by construction to be retocated else�vhete on site as required by either the Environmental Protection Agency or the MPCA. Amoco wilt cotlect surface water samples twice a yeaz from the Kasota pond and southwest pond, wili have the samples laboratory tested to determine the presence of pollutants, and �vill submit the resutts to the office of Licensin„ Inspections, and Environmental ProTection. � U • C J �.,r,._ a �� ,�{oS � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 99-08 date Februaxy 12, 1999 VJHEREAS, Zoning Fi1e #98-309 was an appeal by the St. Anthony Park Communiry Councit of an administrative site ptan approvaS for and Amoco gas and convenience store at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280; and �VHEREAS, the Community Council appealed the approval afrer it was given bq staff because of a misunderstanding a6out the opportunity for community input during site plan re��ietiv; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plannin� Commission requests that LIEP's site plan review staff develop a cover letter or information sheet explaining the site plan re��iew process, and that information sheet be sent periodically to district councits along with site plan review applications. i moved by Field seconded by i n favor Unanimous � against Saint Paul Planning Commission � City Hall Conference Center 15 Kellogg Boulevard West ��-�-as A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul was held Friday, February 12, 1999, at 830 a.m. in the Conference Center of City HaII. Commissioners Mmes. Donnelly-Cohen, Duarte, Engh, Faricy, Geisser, McCatl, Morton, Nordin, Present: Messrs. Corbey, Dandrea, Field, Gervais, Gordon, ICramer, Mardel(, Mazgulies, Nowlin and Shakir. Commissioners Mmes. * and Messrs. *Johnson and *Kong Absent: *Excused Also Present: Ken Pord, Planning Administrator; Donna Drummond, Martha Faust, Nancy Frick, Tom Harren, Nancy Homans, Patricia James, Latry Soderholm and Jim Zdon, Department of Planning and Economic Development staff. I. Approvaf of Minutes of January 8& January 22, 1999 � MOTTON: Commissioner Fie1d moved npprova! of the minutes of January 8 ttnd January, 22, 1999; Commissioner FRricy seconded the motion which carried unanimousty on a voice vote. � II. Chair's Announcements Chair Morton announced that following this meeting; the Commission will be walking over to the Seventh Place Mall to look at the buildings that have been designated as historic. Mr. Aaron Rubenstein wilt accompany to point out some of the reasons why they have been designated for historiC preservation. III. Planning Administrator's Announcements Mr. Ford"announced that the City Council will hold a po(icy discussion meeting this next Wednesday. The focus of this meeting wil! be tlie "Housing" Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. There wilf be a staff presentation on tlie "Summary and General Policy" of the Comprehensive Plan; there will be a brief presentation on the "Tmplementation" Chapter; then extensive public comment: 45 minutes on affordable housing; 45 minutes on existing housing stock; and another 45 minutes on new construction. The City Council tvill fotlow up with their own discussion and action on the "Housing Plan" afrer that in subsequent meetings. The City Council has set the public hearing, wSiich is joint witl� the Planning Commission, on March 24, for the Ayd Mill Road Environmental Impact Statement. � N The City Council this week passed a resolution extending the moratotium on pawn shop development for another 30 days. Next week the City Council wi1( have on their agenda the Planning Commissioa's recommendation for modifications to the regulations on pawn shops, with some additional modifications of their own. - Zoning Committee #98 309 St Anthonv Park Communitv Council - Appeal of an adminishative approva! of a site plan for an automobile convenience store at the northwest corner of Kasota Avenue & Highway 280 (Donna Drummond, 266-6556). Commissioner Field noted that there was a motion that the fee be waived because as a result of the appeal, several changes were made to the site plan. MOTION: Co usioner Field n:oved denia! of the appeal and approva[ of the site p[an for an automobile conv ience siore ai 1Jae nnrtl:west corner of %asota enue and Highway 280 witl: conditions, wkicl: rried unanintously on n voice vote. Rezone property (two-family residential} to a(low Ave intersection) Patricia James, �4 (one-famity residential) to RT-1 property at 976 Hazeiwood Street (at Case � LJ Patricia James handed out fhe sub ' ute r o(ation for Zigmant J., Kanstul, which amends the � original resolution to say that t Planning C mission recommends that the City Council not approve the rezoning until e deed restriction s ing that the property must remain a zingle fami(y dwelling is recor ed with Ramsey County. � MOTION: Ca issioner Pie1d nzoved approva! of n uest Hazelwoorl Str et frorr: R-4 (one fami[y resi�lential) to R- (t for subdivis' n oJproperty, and t)tar ihe City Cour:cil not app is presenie hat a deed restriction statii:g thnt tke property m+ dwelling /tas been recorded by Rantsey County, whicl: carried to rezone.property at 976 vo family residentinl) to al[ow tve tlse rezoning m:ril evidence a single family slV on a voice vote. #98-323 Capp Industries Limited - Special condition use permit to a]]ow for Ryder Trs, Inc. which will operate a corporate(y owned store to lease or rent trucks, cnotor homes & automobiles at 1061 University Avenue (between Oxford & Lexington) - Donna Drummond, 266-6556. Commissioner Fieid stated that afrer some discussion, the Zoning Committee moved to lay this matter over to the next meetina, February 18, t 499, so that the district council and Ryder'I�rs, Inc. liave an opportunity to discuss appropriate conditions to make the proposed project more accepiable, if it is passed. #98-325 Calvin's Inc. - Special condition use permit to allow for shared commerciat parkin� in an institutiona[ lot at 242 Seventh Street West (beriveen Walnut & Cl�estnut) Vine Park Parking lot located on Chesmut Street - MaRha FausY, 266-6572. • 2 The City Council this week passed a resolution extending the moratorium on pawn shop �� ,t,�ps development for another 30 days. � Next week the City Council �vill have on their agenda the Planning Commission's recommendation for modifications to the regulations on pativn shops, with some additional modifications of their own. IV. Zoning Committee #98-309 St. Anthonv Park Communitv Councif - Appeal of an administrative approval of a site plan for an automobile convenience store at the noRhwest comer of Kasota Avenue & H'sghway 280 (Donna Drummond, 266-6556). Commissioner Field noted that there was a motion that the fee be waived because as a result of the appeal, several changes were made to tl�e site p{an. MOTION: Commissioner Field n:oved denial ojU�e appea! and approva[ ojthe site plan jor an automobile conver:ience store at tlte r:ortJtwest corner oJXasota Avenue and Highway 280 with conditions, whic/i carried unanimously on a vaice vote. #98-313 ZiQmant J. Kanstul - Rezone propeRy from R-4 (one-famity residential) to RT-1 (two-family residential} to allow for subdivision of property at 976 Hazelwood Street (at Case Ave intersection) Patricia James, 266-6639. Patricia James handed out the substitute resolution for Zigmant J., Kanstul, which amends the � original resolution to say that the Plannin� Commission recommends that the Ciry Council not approve the rezonin� until the deed restriction stating that the propert�• must remain a single � family dwelling is recorded with Ramsey County. MOTION: Cnnrnrissioner Field n:oved approval oja reqtrest to rezone property at 976 Hazelwood Street jron: R-4 (o�re fan:ily resirlentin/) fo RT-I (two-fami/y residential) to alloro for strbdivision ojproperty, ared thnt tlee Cily Couircil not approve Uae rezo�:ing until evitlence is presented tJtat n deed restricfinn staiing tleat iJrc property must ren:ain a single jamilv dwell[�tg lrns beeir recorded by Ranesey Catu:ty, wlriclr carried ru:anin:ously otr a voice vote. #98-323 Ca�p Industries Limited - Speciaf condition use permit to allow for Ryder Trs, 3nc. which wil{ oper�te a corporately o�vned store to lease or rent trucks, motor homes & autornobiles at 1061 University Avenue (bet�veen Osford & Lexington) - Donna Drummond, 266-655G. Commissioner Field stated that after some discussion, the Zoning Committee moved to lay tllis matter over to the ne::t meeting, Febniary 18, 1999, so that tlte district council and Ryder Trs, Inc. have an opy�ortmiity to discuss appropriate conditions to make the praposed project more acceptable, if it is passed. #98-325 Calvin's Inc. - Special condition use pennit to allow for shared commercial parking in an institutional Iot at 242 Seventh Street West (bebveen Walnut cC Chestnut) Vine Park Pa�'kina lot located on Ches[nut Street - Martha Paust, 266-6572. L J MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, February 4, 1998 - 3:30 p.m. . � LJ City Council Chambers, 3" Floor City Hail and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard PftESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Engh, Faircy, Field, Gervais, Kramer, Morton, and Nowlin Carol Martineau, Donna Drummond, and Larry Soderhoim of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Fieid. c�Q _�as ST. ANTNONY PARK COMMUtJITY COUNCIL - Zoning File 98308 - Appeal of an administrative approval of site plan for an automobile convenience store. Donna Drummond presented slides and read the staff report. Commissioner Kramer asked if any ofthe six recommended conditions for site pian approval were new from theoriginalsubmissionofthesiteplan. Ms.Drummondstatediheoriginalsiteplanapprovaldidnotcontain any of these conditions. The original staff report had contained conditions 1 through 3, the subsequent memo has added additional conditions. Commissioner Kramer asked if conditions 1 through 6 are be}�ond what the original staff approved site ptan had. Ms. Drummond stated that was conect. Commissioner Faricy as(ced if it wasn't pushing things too far to require Amoco to pick up iitter near its property, for how wouldtheyknowwhaYsfromthestoreandwhatwouldbethrownoutawindow. Ms.Drummondstatedthat was a matter of judgement, whether the committee wants to include that. The community council has conducted annual cleanups of those ponds in the area and are dismayed that the proposed Amoco store may be yet another source oflitterthatthey would have to clean up. Whether or not thaYs an enforceable condition, is a matter of judgement. Commissioner Field said he consuited City Attorney Warner and he concurred that the final be it further resolved in the proposed resolution is inappropriately placed in this particular case. It doesn't belong on a resolution relating to this case and shoutd be a separate resolution. Commissioner Nowiin asked if the neighborhood is satisfied by the response they received from Amoco. Karlyn Eckman, Professor at the University of Minnesota of the College ofNatural Resources said faculty members have conducted research at the site and pond for a number ofyears. It is their collective view that this site is hydrological(y very active. Twenty-seven students who recently studied the azea felt that no deve(opment of any kind should take place at that site because it is I S feet of incinerator ash in a ��et land, and four students disagreed and felt that there cou{d be development with extensive muigation. They find it disturbing that the City hasn't considered the extensive amount of work that the neighborhood contributed to the site in terms of planning and trying to create a buffer site with some green space. Commissioner Nowlin asked what is below the ash. Karlyn Eckman replied that there is a c(ay and � piastic Isner that is under three of the drilling samp{es at about 22 feet. Two of the other samples went down 22 feet and found no liner, just fili materiai. There are a number ofpollutants in that site, including cadmium and lead. Below the ash is wetland. Zoning Committee Minutes Febr¢ary 4,1998 Fite Number 98-309 Page Z Heather Worthington - Executive Director of the Commuaity Council, stated they do not oppose the development of Amoco on this site, bnt oppose any development because they aze concemed aboat disturbance of the subsoit contaminants that aze located on this site. Commissioner Fazicy asked if they opposed any development there. Heather Worthington stated that the Community Council �vas hoping that Amoco would vacate that site and look for another site in the azea beca¢se of their signifcant concerns about the site. Commissioner Nowlin stated that the MPCA liked the fact that the site was going to be covered with an impervious surface and asked what they were hearing at the MPCA. Heathet Worthington stated that the MPCA is conducting a review on the hydrology on the site. They are concemed with this sife and have extended the (ength of review and the depth of that review for those reasons. Gay Larson, neighborhood resident, stated that she works with a group ofpeople called Citizens Concemed forHabitab]eNeighborhoods. She's concernedabouttUewatershed,congestionofthehighwayandstreets, safety, signage and noise in the commanity. Ray Stolting- BP Amoco, stated that they see themse(ves as partners with the Iocal communities, and believe in a very safe work environment, with no harm to hea(th or to the environment. The location is an ideal candidate for a convenience retail marketing location for three reasons. r1 U Amoco has spent a iot of money in the development ofthis marketing retail outlet location, � based on the fact tfiat it was zoned industriai. 2. Amoco shows that this is an economically viable site that won't generate a lot oftraffic off the highway. They anticipate about 500 customers a day, of which 10 percent will come from the highway, and the remaining cars will come from Kasota Avenue, cars that are already driving up and down Kasata Avenue. 3. This particular project represents a Brownfield site. Bro�vnfields aze a recent re�ulatory development that addresses how to bring contaminated properties back into productive land use. Amoco feets that their proposat would enhance the cuaent state of the land. The ash that sits out there has the potentiat to feach contaminants that are contained in the ash, and what they would propose to do is 6uild a convenience outletthatwould be blacktopped and paved with asphalt, thereby preventing any ground water infilttation and movement of contaminants. To do nothiag is not an option because people walking on this property are currentiy exposed to the ash and contaminants that are contained in that ash. Commissioner Field asked Ray Stolting to address some of the concems raised by the appeitanu, and the negotiations that went on in beriveen this meeting and the previous meeting. Ray Stolting stated that Amoco issued a position paper exptainirtg their view points. Commissioner Nowlin asked if they wou(d have to use pi(ings and what is underneath it. Ray Stotting said there will be some excavation as it is associated with the installation of the tanks, lines, and footings for the buildings. Tha MPCA is concerned about how they are going to mana�e that soil associated with the construction project. Part of MPCA's approval process is a review of the soi! management plan • u i Zoning Committee Minutes February 4,1998 File Number 98-309 Page 3 �q �� that will insure the safety of the workers. Amoco won't go forwazd without the MPCA "no association" letter because Amoco doesn't want to be held liable for that contamination. - Commissioner Faricy moved approval of the staff recommendations including conditions one through sizs, with four limited to the first sentence, and the Iast "be it further resolved" deleted from the resolution. Commissioner Kramer stated that condition five needs to state Amoco wil( "rather than has" received a letter. Commissioner Nowlin stated that Amoco is covering a brownfield site and it will be an improvement by reducing the poteniial for leaching of pol(utants into the neighboring two wetlands. The City should enlist Amoco's help in the monitoring of the two ponds. Surface water monitoring twice a year would determine whetherornotAmocoiscontributinganyproblemstothoseponds. Thatdatashouldbe providedtotheCity of St. Paul. The should become the seventh condition of site pian approval. Mr. Warner asked if the site plan review adequately addressed the preservation of the area'S geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the City and environmentally sensitive areas, as required by the Zoning Code. Ms. Drummond stated that the site plan review had looked at the impact on the broader area.. 7�he staff at the MPCA assured her that they are looking closely at this site and the surrounding area and the impact of this project on that particular property and the surrounding wettands. As a resu(t the MPCA may impose additiona{ requirements on development that wil{ protect the surrounding area as well as that site. Commissioner Faricy moved to deny the appeal and approve the site plan with seven conditions, and that there be a separate resolution from the Planning Commission, requesting LIEP Staff send a letter to district Councils with all site plans, explaining the site plan review process. Commissioner Kramer moved that the appeal fee be refunded since the appeal resulted in seven new conditions for site plan approval. Adopted Yeas - 7 Drafted by: Carol MaRineau Recording Secretary Tiays - 0 Submitted by: Approved by: � � Donna Drummond Zoning Section Litton Field Chair � Zoning Committee Minutes December 29, 9998 St. Anthony Park Community Councit Page 2 � Mary Jackson, of the Environment Committee for the St. Anthony Park Community Council appeared. Ms. Jackson stated that Ms. Worthington and Ms. Eckman have well summarized the concems of the councii, and aiso wou(d request fhaf fhe committee look things over again regarding this matter. At the question of Commissioner Kramer, Ms. Eckman stated that the revisions that Amoco wouid make, are not sufficient. She fuRher stated thaf there is still potential for run off and the fact that the detention pond is linked hydroponicaliy to the spring, there is potentiai for the contaminants to enter the ground water. In response to Commissioner Vaughf, Ms. Worthington explained tfiat fhey wouid appreciate having this item taid over to the next Zoning Committee meeting allowing the opportunity to possibly meet wifh Amoco to discuss some of the issues and the site pian. Ms. Wofthington further stated that the council understands the sites may be developed, they simply want to guide the development so that it is livable, safe and environmentaliy correct. Af fhe quesfion of Commissioner Vaught, Ms. Worthington stated that they would ciarify their concerns, and express what they would like to see happen if the devefopment would take p(ace. Alian Nations, architect for Amoco, appeared. Mr. Nations stated that they would be happy to talk with the appeilants. Commissioner Vaught moved to lay tfiis item over to the next Zoning Committee meeting to aHow all of the parties to discuss their concerns. Commissioner Kramer seconded fhe motion. Peter Warner, City Attomey stated that the sixty day provision wouid not be applicable, due to the decision th� the city is required to make has already been made. Commissioner Field stated that the Public Hearing is held open untii the next meeting. Commissioner Kramer suggested that either ponna Drummond or Larry Soderhotm copy the information and materia! and forward it to Comm+ssioner Johnson for input or suggestions. Adopted Yeas - 5 Dra ed by: . � Laurie Kapian Recording Secretary Nays - 0 Submitted by: UD�t1.�i�w"'�''°`c! Donna Drummond NorEhwest Team A�� ..��%/ .�� _ � C J February 10, 1999 � � � �� Donna Drummond Dept of PlanninD and Economic Develapment 1100 City Hall Annex 25 West 4th Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Deaz Ms. Drummond: I didn't realize when we spoke this moming that you were a person who is involved in the decision making process for this project. I will appreciate any advice you can give me as to how a resident of this community can better understand and appropriately participate in the course of this project - if there is any time left. Since the City of St. Paul erred in the notification process to District 12 Councii, we as citizens feel we have been taken advantage of; it seems only fair to give us time to learn, understand, and participate. . Thank you. �-� L.Ci�t �� (� �,G�� -- Mazgot Monson 22 Ludlow Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 � 651-644-3749 monso005 @ gold.tc.umn.edu � Lynne Grigor, IvID/SR MPCA, Sth floor 520 Lafayette Rd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Deaz Ms. Grigor: February 9, 1999 � Four days ago I Ieamed that property on Kasota Avenue neaz Kasota Pond has been purchased by AMOCO and approved by the City of St. Paul as a site for construction of a service station. After conversations with our District 12 Community Organizer, Heather Worthington, and a representative from Councilman Jay Benanav's office I was refened to you. I live in St. Anthony Park near the Hwy 280/Kasota interchange and know the azea we11. There were maay wetlands and a lake in this area before homes were bnilt and the communiry grew to the size it is today. AIl but Kasota Pond and a few other small designated wetIands aIong Kasota have been fiIled in. I am deeply concerned about all ackivity that will impact the weflands. I would like an explanation as to ihe impact on ground water connecting these sensitive areas when excavation occurs to provide footings for the structure, let alone to the depth required to accommodate the underground storage tanks. Due to the nature of wetland habitats, it would be prudent to position underground strvctures above the water table so as not to obstruct the namral flow of water. I would like to know if the MPCA is ptepazed to tell us how deep the water table is and what the relationship to it will be wken the ground is excavated for the substruciures? If flow is � obstcucted andlor reduced then our wetlands may be profoandty negatively impacted. I woutd like to know what measures will be taken to prevent runoff from entering the wetland on the property and Kasota Pond. If tfiere are ways to contain runoff, who monitors the owners to see if there is compliance? What will be done about the presence of heavy metals and other potentially toxic materials that have been previously identified at this site (cadmium, lead, mercury, boron, DDT, and herbicides)? What will be done about the pile of incinerator ash that was dumped there yeazs ago? The viability of these wetlands is critically linked Yo activiry adjacent to them, and any interruption itt their complex interconnections may have ramiftcations that could disrupt ihe ecosystem. The intricate web of life existing within these areas is extensive and may not be immediately obvious to the casual observer. Within Kasota Pond itcelf, and in addition to microscopic plant and animai life found there, there aze macroinvertebrates such as aquatic insects, crustaceans, and mussels. Some provide food for the aquatic birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and even other predatory insects, which have been identified from the pond and riparian region. Other invertebrates feed on plant materia} growing in the pond or that which enters it from the adjacent terrestrial habita� One common example is the many insect larvae that feed on organic particles that are decaying in the water, from those that shred coazse pieces of leaves and wood or scrape smaller particles of detritus from submerged surfaces, to those that feed on fine particles suspended in the water column. There are insects that feed on algae, or bore into submerged roots of vascular piants, and still others aze pazasitic upon other animai organisms. Many larvae aze aiso found deep within the subsuate. In short this azea contains a compiex web of life at the edge of our neighborhood, and it is important for us to preserve its integrity. At a time when wetland conservation is on the minds of everyoae who appreciates and understands the value of our natural habitats, wherever they may be found, it is our responsibility to be � good stewards of these resources. �`�'`�' � This community feels a strong sense of commitment towuds Kasota Pond and has demonstrated this in severai ways for many years. Annual clean-ups have been organized by the local scout troops and scout leaders have used the azea for field trips, University of Minnesota facuity and students have smdied the Canada Geese, Peregrine Falcons, and various mammals living on and neaz the pond. A U of M hydrologist and her students - have studied this pond for 7 years, and for several yeazs I have collected aquatic insects for use in teaching aquatic entomology graduate students at the U of M and elsewhere. Although in my heart I am especially moved by environmental concerns, there are some additional issues to consider when proposing construction on this site. Congestion regulazly occurs during peak uaffic flow on Kasota Avenue, and by adding ihe movement of 500 additional vehicles per day in and out of a service station, and at a place where cazs aze entering and exiting Hwy 280 (and the railroad crossing also frequently stops traffic causing cazs to be backed up to the Hwy 280/Kasota junction), safety issues aze raised. If the station is allowed to maintain a lighted 60 ft. sign 24 hours a day,.then light pollution is also a concern to those whose yazds wili be iliuminated. This neighborhood has already had to adjust to the impact of noise and air pollution from the railroad, Hwy 280, and the IJM busway. It is an additional insult to be expected to have a facility such as an AMOCO station in our backyards. I thank you for your consideration and look forward to hearing from you. �2C��c� /�� Margot Monson, M.S. Entomology 22 Ludlow Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 651-644-3749 monso005 G� gold.tc.umn.edu cc: Executive Committee, District 12 Community Council Jay Benanav, St. Paul City Council Moliy Shodeen, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Representative Alice Hausman Senator E]]en Anderson Donna Drummond, St. Paul Dept. of Planning and Economic Development • CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Colemorc, Mayor MEMORANDUM i • DATE: TO: FROM: RE: January 28, 1999 DEPARTMENT OFPLANNNG & ECOYOMiC DEVELOP�fENT Pamela'Nheefxk Direc7or 13 iVeu Feurrh Sr,eer Sairs1 Paul, M.�' S3102 Zoning Committee Donna Drummond, Planning Staff f' �s'L��w+-+ti"zl �`� �`�°S Te7ephane: 651-266-6655 Facrimile: 651-228-316! Zoning File #98-309: St. Anthony Park Community Council Appeal of an Adminstrative Site Plan Approval Introduction This is an appeal by the Community Counci{ of a site plan approval for an Amoco �as and convenience store on the northwest comer of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. The initial public hearin� before the Zoniu, C�nunittce was held Dec. 29, 199S. 'The matter was laid over and the hearin, held open to allow Amoco and St. Anthony Park Community Council representati�•es to meet and discuss the Community Council's concerns. Janu:�rv 12th Meetina behceen Amoco and St Anthonv Park A meeting bet�veen Amoco and Communit} Coimcil representatives �vas held on January 12th at the Community Council's offices. This meetina was also attended by staff from PED. LIEP, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Amoco's �vritten response to the concerns di;cussed at the meetine is attached, in the form of a statement drafred b}• the pro}ect architect, A1an Nations. Aiso attached is a letter from the projecYs civif ensineers, RLK Kuusisto Ltd.. documenting the changes to the storm«�ater manaLement plan that Amoco has offered to make to minimize storm«ater impacts to Kasota Pond. Communitv Council's Concerns and Plannina Staff Comment The Community Council's concerns fall into four main areas, as described in its «ritten statement to the Zoning Committee on Dec. 29th. These concerns relate to: 1) the SEED industrial redevelopment area in Minneapolis and its impact on St. Anthony Park; 2) traffic impacts: 3) sienaoe; and 4) environmental concerns related to development of this polluted site. The Amoco statement addresses these issues. "This memo includes additiona! planning staff comment on these issues, «�hich is given belo�c. SEED Industrial Decelopment. An e�tensive pfanning process has been under�vav o� er the past se�era{ years for the 300 acre industrial area immediately ��est of the ,amoco project site just across the border in Minneapolis. The SEED (Southeast Economic D.celopment) area, also known as the SEMI (Southeast Nlinneapolis Industrial) de�elopment, is a plan to rede�elop an area of railroads and old grain and manufacturino uses into office and lisht industrial uses. The Zoning Committee Jannary 28, 1999 Page Two proposed redevelopment wit( also inctude open space, bike and pedestrian traits, and a parkway that wi(I provide a major open space system for the area, including the deve(opment of permanent open water/wetlands that will support native plant and animal species. The master plan that has been deve(oped for the area is undergoing an extensive environmental impact analysis process similar to an EIS cal(ed an aliernative trrban area revietiv (pUAR). This review is to be completed by November 1999. Part of the review is related to an analysis of tra�c impacts. This revietiv is still beino completed, so St. Paul Public Works traffic staff cannot yet deteanine the impact on St. Pairl streets. However, based on preliminary data and analysis that has been done, Public Works staff feel there will rtot be significant traffic irr�pacts in St. Paul easi of Highcvay 280. Ti;e Community Council woutd like to create a ereen buffer behveen the SEED redevelopment and St. Anthony Park by conserving the remnant wetlands and open space in this area, inc(uding the Amoco property. Unfortunately, the current owners of the proper[y wish to develop it, and the development must be eva�uated a�ainst the City's current code requirements. The development cannot be denied on the basis that no further development of this area is desired by tbe Community Council. C� 2. Traffic Tmpacts. A revie�v of the proposed Amoco project by Pablic Works Traffic staff during the initial site plan review concluded that the development �vould not create unsafe traffc � conditions. A memo dated Januar�' 7, 1994, from �i'illiam Haeland, Pubiic idJorks Traffc Division (attached) reiterates that. TI�e Amoco statement elaborates on anticipated traffic impacts, statins that an estimated 500 vehicles « stop at the site, wifl190% (4�0) comin� from locat traffic alread� usins Kasota Ave. The remaining 10% (�0) «ill com: from the hish�va�•. 3. Signage. The proposed Amoco highwa� logo sien meets the Cih's sisnase reeulations The recommendations for netiv si�nage reeulatioi� developed b}' the Le�islatice Ad� ison Committee on Advertising Signs, and the proposed St AnThon} Park Specia! Sign District. referred to in the Communit} Council�s statement. would further regulate advertisiae signs. not business si�ns sucli as this. 4. Environmental Concerns. The proposed Amoco site is poiiuted by its former use as an incinerator ash dump. The Community Council is concerned both about storm« ater drainage from tlte sitz after development and its impact on surroundins «etlands, and aiso site construction, and the resultine disruption of the polluted soils. Amoco has perfonned a Phase II en� ironmental assessnent of the site and is seekin� a"no association letter" from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agencc (MPCA) throuQh its �'IC pro.�ram. The VIC (Voluntan Incestieation and Cleanup) program �ras estabiished to encourage che cleanup and rederelopment ofpoltuted brownfietd sites to retum them to the ta� roles and producti� e use. The "no association letter" ��ould remo�e Amoca from responsibitiq for the e�istin�� po[lution on the site. but not from am future pollution that misht resu(t from iU acti� ities. As part of its recie��. the b1PCA is e� aluatinR Amoco's construction and contineenc} plan for the site. If the MPCA issues the no association letter. it has determined that the � • proposed dz��elopment of the site �� ill do no further environmental harm. � ��,oS Zoning Committee • January 28, 1949 Page Three The MPCA is very aware of the environmental concerns of the Community Council, and is looking very closely at this proposed development. City staff do not have the expertise to determine whether the environmental concems aze sufficient to deny this site plan, and must rely on the MPCA's expertise. MPCA approval of this project, as evidenced by issuance of the no association letter, should be a condition of site plan approval. Conclusion and Staff Recommendation TBe proposed site ptan, as originally approved by City staff, meets all current CiTy codes and requirements related to stormwater management, traffic, signage, and use of the property. Amoco, in an attempt to respond to the Community Council's concerns, has altered the stormwater management plan to Iimit impact on Kasota Pond. Amoco has atso agreed to hook up to a future trunk (ine storm sewer if one is ever put in to protect tfie wetlands in the area from stormwater runoff from Kasota, High�vay 280, and adjacent developed sites. Therefore, the staff recommends deniai of the appeal, and approval of the sit: plan ��ith the follo�� in� conditions: 1. Amoco wi{I revise its stormwater management plan for the development site, draining al! stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct discharge to Kasota Pond, as detailed in the letter from RLK Kuusisto Ltd., dated January 21, 1999. This will include installation of a capskimmer inlet assembly and enlareement of the outlet pipe for the southwest • pond from 6 inches to 12 inches. subject to final review and approval b} Dept. of Public Works Sewer Division staff. 2. Amoco will connect its on-site stormwater drainage system to an}• future trunk storm sewer line that is installed in the area to ¢revent direct discharge of storm4vater into area �vetlands. 3. Amco w'ill not plo�c or store sno« from Uie driveways and parking area; in[o the area of the pond on the southwest corner of the site. 4. Amoco �vill keep ihe south�vest pond free of any litter or other debris dumped into it, as well as keep the rest of its site free of Iitter. Amoco wiii also routinefy pick up am iitter deposited near its property that is apparent has resulted from the operation of its store. �. The Minnesota Pollution Contro! AQency has re��iewed and approved Amocds construction and contingency pfans, and conducted any� refated environmental re� iews that it requires, and has issued a"no association letter" to Amoco for development on this site. Staff. subyect to Zonins Committee direction, �vilt tvrite an additionat findina to 6e added to the original findinss for the P{anning Commission resotution, describine the meeting that took pface on January ] 2th bet«een Amoco and Communit} Council representatives, and referencing Amoco's «ritten response to that meetin��. Staff also recommends that the Planning Commission resolution request LIEP's site plan re� ie�� staff to develop a cover letter or information sheet explaining the site plan re� iz.i Qrocess that is periodical{} sent to district councils aiong �cith site plan applications. � �� .05 • Mer�no To: Tom Beach, LIEP From: Wm. Hagland, Public Works Tra�c Division Subject: Amoco KasotaJ280 - SP# 202 Date: January 7, 1999 A review of the proposed Amoco site at Kasota Avenue and the Hwy 280 exit has sufficient sight and stopping distances to allow for safe ingress and egress. Accident history for the last several years does not indicate existing traffic problems. Our accident data reports that there have been sis accidents in the last five years. Should the proposed plan be built as approved, the Traffic Division has no reason to expect that it would contribute to an unsafe condition for motorists on either Kasota A��enue or the Hwy 280 � ramps. i Nations ana Co_ A R C H 1 T E C T O N i C S C� 75 Upton Avenue South � Minneapolis, Minneso fa 5547 Phone612-922-4409 ♦ Fax612-922-4409 "Reasonable Design for o Kotionat World" Response to Zonirtg Appeal by District 72 - 5t. Artthony Park Gommunity Council (SAPGG) for Proposed New BP Amoco Gorrenience 5tore on Kasata Avenue at Hwy 280 in 5t. Paul, MN January 25,1999 7h�s respor,se fo!Icws sznion Ly 52Cion issu=s ra'iszd in c decume•d prepared bytne SA�G: and orglnc�y pres2,�ie? tc tFe Zcniro k Go�R;-z=_, Plcrnir:y 5<oficr.� g7 Arcco duriny'Fe me2'ing cfthe Zor.ing Crm*;r,te2 onTuzs?cy, Dzcz'�e' �1�' 199?. A. G-ENERAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPEMEhfi CANGERNS 1. �ewirg the site as partofo gre�rspa�e arr�6u�ferzanebelween thelarge-s�o%aSEEDprojEetprcpcs� to the westofthe srte and the nerghborhaad.' 5a?GG cammertt seem4 to imp�y tha� same new form cE ownership 5hould be considered to oilow the lond fio • remain undwelcped ond act as a greenspace and bufirer area. BP Amoca con on{y speak to me currerzt sto�e af prope.�'y own2r5hip and the currerrt zonir.g cn that proQerty. The arrer� cwners wish to d�ve!op fihe eite and the zo�ir.g elfows for the cornenience store being proposed. As wili be noted befow, tne arrerr proposai satisaes o(f zaning regulatior.s imp�et� on the site by the currerrt zonir.g cod:. BP Amoco tnere�ore reG�sts approvai �f this projec� by the Zonina Gommittee. 2. `.. thega�✓com�eniexesiore wi/llkelyattractodd'dronalhundrEdsbf�ehides eath day to KasataAvemle. S.�PGG�equests thot arevisv oferisfi'�g anepate�fra/1rolfi'i prab/ems be conducte4prior to to.b'�g fu� action on iiieAma�a project " BP Amoco has es� imated that opproximately 103'0 of its daily customer bose wili come from rroF6c being pulled dire�iy or cFNwy 2b0. An estimated 500 tatal cnrs per day are art,icipated ztopping � r�is site. 90qa cr 470 cors will come from local trc�nc already using Kascta Avenue on a doily boeis cs commuters ro nnd from fih=_ local busire5�25 ai; eooy pres2rrt in fihe �2ighDCrhocd or laal res�d2rd'S ueir.c this 5eicr� c� Ko:ca Avenu=_. Or'ry 50 oddiiorcl vehicles ore artticiQated b=irtg added to the volume of tro�c currerNy urilizing this ir�ersection c K�a�e Avenee end Hwy 280 as a dired resuk oFthe BP Amoco Gonvenience 5'orz. The piornir�g sto� fios odvised BP Amoco, tnat t6e tro�rtc enyineer� fcr tF�e Girv c S'. Pcu' -av_ reviewed �ie currer cnd pcterttial iuturz troffic patterns on Kasai�o Avenuz includirg tn= oddmonal impec oi the propo5�d • com=nience store. 7he availabfe traffic data and accidertt records fcr thie section of K�aPa Avenue do not indicafie Proud mem6er of AIA - Amencan Instrtute of Architects and IC80 - Irtematronal Conference of 3uilding Offiaals �q .��s � B. ENV(RONMENTAL 15SUE5 1. Skonard 5pring BP Amao was not aware of the locntion of Skonard 5pring prior to a meeting between the SAGGG and BP Amoco on January 12,1999. The location of 5konord 5pring was ideniified to BP Amoca on a map at this me�fiing. The locofiion of the spring was in�cofied fio be approximctely 30 feet due west from the western edge of the prcperty. The source cf 5konard Spring wae rot de'ermined �t fihe me_=ting. SurEace stormw�er runoff from the �ite will be directed to thz southwe�t deter�ion pond wh=re it wili go througfi a "mushroom cap" skimmer, which dischargee ir�o 012" pipe focated under Kosota Avenue which drain5 irrto Kasof'a Pond Ic:aFed south of the propoeed Site. The proposed u5e of o"mushroom cap' skimmer wi?I N07 ailow arry poterrtiai floating petro!eum contamination or sedimerrtation ir�o Kasota Pond. The use of this device should greatly improve the watzr quality that todoy is currerttiy being discharged irtto Kaeata Qond. Surface 5tormwater runoff will be direcfied oway from the iderrtified {ocotion of 5konord 5pringe. 2. Nairrtenance of proposed BP Amoco deterrtion pond. � it is nc� orrticipos:d tna� soe proposed B+� Amaco so�rinwe� deterrion pond will need any a.^.usuai or 5peciai long- term mairrenance pian. Much c�the 5de area will be cwered wdh an imperviau� surface a:oncrete or ps�halt and f�lly bound:o by u ccncrete wrb/guttec It is not art� icipated thC fihere wili bz much ez�imertration associoted wi'n s`ormwo�zr rue �" This pcnd should be view2d in terms cFmeifienance thz same as any defi2rttion pond th� +5 located within the city or 5`. Paul. 3. Disposition oFmonitoring wells. 7he laa�ion cf the tF�ree existing monitaing wefis was ide�tifieE c the SAPGG/SP Amac nee'ing ci January 12> 1993. SP Amoco fios ogreed to ailv,v eiYner the EPA or MPG4 to come back an sRe ore� site construcsion and replace any additioral wells that may need to be abondoned due to s�e cons'ruc� ion. D`t`= thre< �isting welfs in quesion, one ie outside the property bourtdary lines of the eite ard e second is located in cn oreo r.ct to be grad?� and therefore should not 6e distur�ed. The third wili need to te atandoned and � is thie we.'.i locaticn which can be re4ecated os noted com�e. �'. Water quality from increased impervious surface. Plecs: refer to crocneC 4etse� by RLK K��usisto Ltd. They are tt�: c+vii es:glneers rcr tn� ;�s:e� ar,d hcv_ workec w'r rne city'S ?r.dinzering s`ct"r in d?s�gni�g revieion5 to th? gradir�c piar end propxing ?:*:e :^�� Gf{c�cn c c "mus��room-cap" skimming d<vise in the reterttion pond. • ' currer� problema G'rty traffic engineers hwe determined that the proposed BPAmoco projed would not udversely � affed these establiehed patterne. BP Amoco conars with this appraisal and belfeves that the fivo curb c�ts proposed for the project wil( allow for a free flow of trcEFic ortto and off the site. 5uch a flow ie of vital cancern fio the success of the future operotions o�the store. _ 3. 5APGGappcs� the%rgeAmaosign. Thfs issue hos t�vo parts, 5ize and werall heigh�. BP Amoco s proposed signage meet tne existing zoning aiteria os shown below: Allawable 5igrage Area: 2 x LF of street fro�tage i.e. 2 x 444.38 - 888.76 5F Acfivaf 5ignage Area Proposed: Building: 106 5F Mom�me<t: 70.8 5F Pylon: 140 5F Totc( Signoge: 3993 5F < 888.76 SF Allowed Allowed Neight: 37.5 feet as mea5ured above the roadbed of the odjace�t werpaes for fihe Sign. Propo�ed Height: Nct to exceed 37.0 feet abwe the roadbed of Nwy 280 as measured by a certified survey prepared by Eagan fields $ Navak Inc. totai oPproximate signage height wiN be 65 {e�. 6rand signage is considered io be oi vitai importance to any retAil business. In a busines5 :ucn as BP A�r:oco it ie � wn5idere� to be even more so. 7he proje�t signog is well wffi-dn the limits szi by the zonirg code in both eize and heigFt. BP Amoco therefore reque�te oppraval o{the signoge ae propo�ed. 4. /ssues with the na a5saioh'an lelter ond MPG4 6P A��rtoco agrees wTh'ne SAPGG thc� arry corttomincrior+, which results from the site bus�re5s operatior�, whlch is ceu=.ed by BP Amoca, should be the responsibil'ty of BP Amoco. Gurrer� corporatz poiicy sta�es that EP Amoco will bz committed to tne safety, heolth and the ernironmert�. Our commitmertt to saE=iy, heakn and the ervironmer includes: prwiding an inju.ry-free environmertt, preverrting poilufion, earning public trust and esing eff=_ctiv= manag_rrert systems to accomplieh these objectives. Th= "no association" �etter which will b 155U? to BP Amoco by the MPCA wifi state that 6P Hmoco wili N07 be hela responsible for the exisiing cort'ramination ALRFADY on the properry which wos N� cc�se by BP A,moco. i r,e proposed deve(opmert of t�is site irto a BA Amoco corrvertienc.< retai! rntie� wili reeet� ir. canstructirr on p5D4c!? pn cancre� e drivew�} / parking area. Thie will oct to encapsuffi= the exi5ting corcmination ossaiated wr t;�e former c=.h dump. By in;tallirg an impervioue surEace tne cortinu� leechirg of ccromin�icn frcr.: the as � as��r wi!i bz prev_�ied. Tne impervieus suTCce should preveri a,ry fu�nzr miy reron c* cc,�smiru�ion tow.Td . Kes� a �ond. • ��'`� � 5. Paterttial for spi{fs and acddertts. BP Amoco is awore th� the poterticl for minor spilis af pelroleum products could occur. BP Amoco has on o$'iciai corpor�re policy cf ZERO TOLERANGE for spilis. At the SA�GG and Amoco meeting of Jaruary 12,1999 the BPAmoco No Spili Procedure was discussed. This procedure ou;lines the necee:ory steps tnot should be taken by tonker truck drivers to meefi the ccrporote spill ZERO 70LERANGE crfferia when handling petroleum delivery crt B? Amaco focifities. A(I drivers mu�t go through product delivery training, testing and certifiwtion with the No Spiil Procedure beEose they are able to deliver product to markefiiag outlets. The BP Amoco Emergency Response Plan was o�so dieas5ed at the S.APGU SP Amoco meeting of Jonuary 12, 1999. This plon is irttended for use by BP Amoco per5onnef when responding to incid?r�e at morketing facilities. The plan cwers: inciderrt rezponee procedures, defines and assigns rol:s ond responsibilities of the response team, prwid25 incidertt respor.se report farm5, prwide� o safety action checkli� autiining ccrarts to be token during an incider�, a lisfi cf regulatory agency corttc�s with phone numbere, and iderrtifies the emergency reeponse corttrador firm os well as c list aFgeneral co�troctors with tne servi:es tha't they prwide. • 6. Disiusoance a4 s+gnmcartt subsai co�aminacrs BP Amoco agrees that this �ite is a former Elm Stre�` ash dum? tnc� corrtoin7 incin2rmor esh previously dumped on si'e. A Phase il Emiror,merrta! Assessmer� Reporr perforned by 8P Amoco ne�ed tnc tnere were metals, �<�;�� p,r orgonic hydrocarbon cor,tomination oiready located cn the properry. BP Amcte has shared the Pra;� li reporr wi�n thz M?GA and hos reque�ted a"nc associat�cr' I_�tter from tr: egercy. 6aore i�uing the "nc o:>ocia'ion" I�er the MPGA will review the proposed s�e con5ruction ond ape�oiion plan5 tc ensure that tfi: proyoeed conetruc�icn cciivities will NOT mak� the situation rela':d to the existirg corrtcmir:c�ion worse. R is the corporaiz policy cf 6P Amoco to oper¢tz in a pruderrt monner to 2n5ure safety, health, and tn2 ervironme.�*. 7. lncrea� traH'c, nvise, /ighfi�g Zoning regufa'ion5 routineiy s� limits Gnd dz5ign criteria w�th regorc�s to the5= issues. Tho zonirg tode of St. Pcui is no di�erert!. Tnis project ho5 compl ied with oll regulations of the currerrfi code including r�e is5ue5 note� obwe cr,d hos been so apprwed by the pianning StoF 7he SAPGG ae5um?s th� th:r2 wi!I be cr ac'�ver=? impo� upar the wilClir'e ir Kas�ta Pond ecros5 KaSCa Avenue, par� icularly or bird orc rep��iz speci?= cue rC site operation5. BP Amocc f::is tnut the zonir.g code dev=_loped by 'rh: :ity of S`. Peul fiok� irio cccourr issues essccicrzd witn 5!i°_ CC?� chon5 ase was d��_!oQ?d ta mirL��i� Ofry G�'?' imcac or cd;ocert` h umar cr,a wiicliie hcoitc. The D�GP95?: 5�i? 9i�a6 fi45 5 ??n d?5ign2G t� tR°_E`: Q�I 2xl ZOrltxj L�?: Q2� ny t�< c� c 5'. Feal. 6? l�TGC6 �%�IS IS WGL'{� C2 17RC1� iC �f0�'u 1' T'v 6 S ighsef sanGarC a� re;u �G�1C , " tt7G� ftG' Wt41C^. ?: w';T2fi IR tCi? GUtYE".� • ZOflit!G CG�?. - .- / \ Engineering • Planning • Surveying • Landscape Architecture • KUUSISTO LTD �� 1�� £ ST. 1959 �. January 21, 1999 Donna Drummond City of St. Paul 1500 City Hall Annex 25 West 4�' Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Proposed A.moco Food Shop, NW Corner Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. Deaz Mrs. Dnuumond: Following our January 12 meeting, it was requestad that we submit a letter to you explaining our efforts to alleviate the concems of the St. Anthony Pazk Community Council. This letter documents the changes that were made to m;n;m;ze the storm water mana�emeni impacts. Mr. Alan Nations is working to prepaze a summary of the planning and environmentai concems. � Under existing conditions, approximately one-third of the undeveloped Amoco and the adjacent Kasota Avenue right-of-way drains into storm sewer that outlets directly into Kasota Pond, which is located on the south side of Kasota Avenue. The remainder of the site drains into the pond on the southwest comer of the site. Our eazlier submitted plan mainiained roughly the sazne drainage pattern. It was suggested that we revise our Grading Plan to capture ail of the runoff from our site and route it to the on site pond. This change has been made to our pians. According to the calculations performed by the City of St. Paul engineering staff, the existing pond would not hold the 100-yeaz storm event without increasing the size of the outlet pipe. City staff recommended also revising the Grading Plan to remove the existing 6" outlet pire and replace it wirh a 12" pipe. This revision has also been made. In addition to the above revisions requested by the city, we have also revised our plan to include a mushroom-cap skimming device that will be constructed on the end of the pond outlet pipe. A figure has been attached showing the device. This shvcture �vill improve the «•ater quality discharged from this pond through the outlet pipe to Kasota Pond by physically obstructin; floatables including sediment from entering the outlet pipe. Additionally, the SAPCC had expressed a long-term concern to re-route the dischazge from this pond and the runoff from Kasota Avenue right-of-way into a tnuil: line storm sewer. The current design provides for a connection to such a trunk line sew�er if one is • constructed, and Amoco has offered to participate in the cost of makinL a connection. � O�ces: Hibbing • Minnetonka • St. Paul • Twin Ports i6121 9 3 3-09 7 2 • 6110 Stue Circle Drive • Suiie 100 • Minnetonka, MN 55343 • FAX (612) 933•1153 � We hope that these facts will aid you in your preparation for the December 29,1998 public hearing for the project. Feel free to call me if you have any further questions or would like more information. - Sincerely, � Lee Koppy, Project Engineer RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. � • .4�� .•.. .�:` .;-_��: ir _ -,=<<- .,<<,;;..=> . , '. =�., CAP SKIMMER NOTES: Concreie and materials conform to ASTM G478 standard specification for "Precast Reinforced Manhoie Sections" with 4i/2% to 7% air entrainment and 4,000 P.S.i. concrete strength_ 2. Mn/DOT ring casting 790-2 (Std. P1ate 4108) embedded as shown. Grate or cover fumished by ofhers. 3. Top to have smooth trowel iinish. 4. Rein(orcing: (Rebars as scheduled or equivalent W.W. fabric) (2) �4 bars in each stem horizonta( (3) r4 bars in each stem vertical Vertical walls �Q(.W. fabric Area = 0.20 in yft_ Top slab: Top r3 @ 4" O.C. each way Bottom �4 @ 4" O.C. each way (3) HANDLING HOLES FOR LIFTING / f �/ �� /� � �� \ \ \ � � I � `\ O �\ \\ � EMBEDDED RING CASTING --y � /� ` 6'� i 1 O / 'I' �/ I �L� f20° (TYP. ) 4 �� 78 �� _� m � � M � � � - ,;.: . . ,, . . .. . <- � s. •.a' v�. .d•. � � � —48�� MANHOLE —� � . . RISER ; f ELg RIVER CONCRETE PAC MItR�1POLLS, bQHN60iA pp2E DAAWB7G NQ: 11577 �,�'`�`�� St. Paui Planning Commission Zoning Committee December 281998 Appeal by District 12 - Saint Anthony Park Community Councii (SAPCCj Re: Amoco Automobile Convenience Store Northwest Comer of Kasota Avenus and Highway 284 A. GENERAL PLANNiNG AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS It is not evident that DNR and Saint Paul zoning and pianning officials have reviewed the proposed Amoco compiex in light of the large-scate SEED re-devetopment immediately west of the site. There are multip{e issues surrounding the SEED re- industrialization. SAPCC has been very concemed about the potentiai for multiple_ negative airshed and watershed impacts, as weii as the potential for greatly increased eastbound trafric into the neighborhood on Kasota Avenue. In principle, SAPCC views any additional development and industrial growth in this comer of the district with very serious concern. The Amoco site Iies within an area viewed by SAPCC as a buffer between the neighborhood and the SEED projec� SAPCC has been working on a broad long- term plan and vision to protect and conserve remaining greenspace and remnant natural resources. SAPCC has worked for severai years toward this goal through co�sultations with DNR, MNDOT, Union Pacific and other property owners. The Qending purchase by SAPCC of land from Burlington Northem for community gardens is a first step in creating public greenspace on the western edge of our � neighborhood. Acquiring additional property in the vicinity and conservation easements around the ponds and wetlands are envisaged. Kasota Pond is integral to our neighborhood history and to our future vision. Although the EPA has made considerable effort to include SAPCC in their planning for the Valentine Clark site, St. Paui officials have shown littie interest or involvement in either the SEED project or SAPCC's planning efforts. Therefiore, SAPCC requests that City officials review the Amoco application in light of the SEED project and in consideration of District 12-initiated pians for greenspace and buffer zone, and consult in further detail with District 12 representatives Ellen Waters and Bob Arndorfer before taking further action. 2. Consideration has not been given by planners to truck and traffic issues associated with a new gas stationiconvenience store that is likely to aitract additionai hundreds of vehictes each day on Kasota Avenue. FuRher, the site is immediately adjacent to the Minnesota Transfer railroad crossing, which ties up tra�c several times daily on Kasota Avenue. The Amoco east property line is directly across from the Ftighway 280 exit ramp, where traffic tie-ups are common. These two existing areas of congestion (28C off!on ramps) and mandatory tie-ups (railroad crossing) ai either side of the proposed Amoco station wifi mean that vehicies wiil have difficuity accessing and exiting from the station, hence increased emissions, noise, and poiential for accidents. There is already a gas station (Food and Fuel) several hundred feet east where tra�c congestion is aiso a problem; additional vehicular trips to the proposed Amoco � siation may increase congestion aiong Kasota Avenue and into Saint Anthony Park. Therefore, SAPCC requests that a review of existing and potential traffic problems � be conducted prior to taking further action on fhe Amoco appiication. 3. District 92 has been actively opposed to increased iarge signage, and recen8y drafted the SAP Special Sign District Plan. in principle, SAPCC is sVongiy opposed to the proposed large Amoco sign adjoining Highway 280. The proposed large scale, high-intensity lit sign is considered to be aesthetically incompatibie with the neighborhood. ' - - Therefore, SAPCC requesfs that Amoco conform to cify and Disfrict 12 standards in signage; any out-size signage shouid be designed in consuitation with the District 12 Executive Director. 4. SAPCC wishes to raise severa( accounfabi(ity and liability concems. FurtFier degradation to the portd and wettand habitats are unacceptabte and undesirable to SAPCC and its residents. Any property owner, public agency or party confributing to future degradation shoufd be heid accountable, responsibie and liable. SAPCC questions the validity and wisdom of issuance of a"no association" letter removing - Amoco as a responsible party for the existing poliution on the site. In natural resource managemenf, fhe accepted faw of uninfended consequence states fhat there is always a possibitity of unforeseen impacts. Leakage or contaminant release as a result of disturbing soi! in a former ash dump, possibly at some time in the future, shouid not be discounted. If it does happen, who then wiil pay, if Amoco is not to be heid responsible? It is inappropriate for MPCA to issue a no association letter for property known to ba heaviiy contaminated with pesticides, mercury and • other foxic materials at a hydrofogicalfy active site adjacenf fo a residential neighborhood. in addition, there is the issue of liability and responsibility for minar spiils, leaks and breakage thai occur at any gasoline filling siation and that may enter the pond indirectly. Therefore, SAPCC opposes the "no association" letter and requests MPCA to review this issue. In addition, provision should be made by Amoco for monitoring and appropriate clean-up of smalt teaks, spilis, and breakage that might occur in the immediate vicinity (for example, a customer tilis a lawn mower gas can whPch fails out of the back of a pick-up; or the odd customer who forgets his gas cap resulting in a minor spill on Kasota Avenue, with gasoline draining into Kasota Fond). � �� 05 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES' � 1. Skonard 5pring The proposed Amoco complex is focated approximatety 100 feet from historic Skonard Spring. The smali existing we8and remnant to be used by Amoco as a detention poFld is roughly 50 feet from Skonard Spring, to which it is hydrologicaily linked. The site is active hydrologicaily as is adjacent terrain. Leachate plumes in the immediate vicinity from a very large number of sources have already been documented through the recent SEED AUAR. There is a concem that petroleum-based contaminants entering the proposed Amoco detention pond witi move fateraity underground, possibfy entering the active groundwater system, the pond, or spring system. Skonard Spring historicaliy flowed southward into Kasota Pond and was a source of_ _ recharge. About twenty years ago it was reconfigured and is now ditched fo the north. - SAPCC has envisaged that spring water be re-routed to Kasota Pond via an underground conduit (under Kasota Avenue) in order to recharge the pond and enhance water qualfty and oxygenation. Assessments of high wates levels will need to be reviewed in this instance. 2. Maintenance of proposed Amoco detention pond. The proposed Amoco southwest detention pond will need routine maintenance to remove debris and litter. After a period of years there is a possibility that the pond will need dredging to remove and detoxify sediment and contaminants. A long-term maintenance plan shoutd be developed. Amoco's responsibifity for detention system � mairtenance and future remediai treatment of its proposed detention pond shouid be clear. 3. Disposition of monitoring welfs. Three EPAlMPCA monitoring weAs are located an the site of the proposed Amoco station(convenience store. These weils should be permitted to function to ensure community safety in the future. 4. Water quality from increased impervious surface. Current thinking in wetland ecology and watershed management is to abandon the oid practice of using naturai ponds and wetlands as convenient places to discharge waste and runoff as unsustainabie. It is weil known that increased imparvious sufiace ar�a means increased and rapid runoff. Replacing the current six-inch outlet pipe with a 12- inch pipe for the southwest pond will still allow for petroleum-contaminated overflow to enter Kasota Pond in a severe storm event. The southwest pond is directly opposite a breeding colony of painted turtfes, which witi tikely be grossly impacted by any petroieum effiuent, even if it is indirect. Aithough painted turtles are not rare or endsngered, it is uncommon to find them in an urban industriafized area. They should be protected. Kasota Pond has already been negatively impacted by runoff from Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, primarily through elevated conductivity levels (road salts), contaminants (anti-freeze, petrofeum and motor oil) and siftation. SAPCC has already initiated disCUSSions with MNDOT to divert runoff away from the ponds and to restore affected habitat. Less, not more runoff should be a planning objeCtive. .• 1. This statement was prepared by U of M facuity who have conducted prior research at the site. 5. Potentiai for spiils and accidents. � It is expected that minor spiils of petro(eum producfs will occur. While individual accidents may be insign�cant, cumulative impacts over time are unavoidabte. Even small quantities of petroleum products entering fhe pond will drama6caily decrease the buoyancy of ducklings and goslings, as well as adult birds. One such incident was - witnessed by U of M researchers at Kasota Pond three years ago, when LaCanasta Foods discharged a small amount of oil into the pond resuiting in a duck kill; some wood ducks were capfured, c(eaned and reteased by U of M students. The proposed gasoline filing station has the potential to destroy the remaining wetlartd ecosystem characteristics with only a minor, unaftended spili. A more serious spill is also a possibility, however remote. As noted above, liability and responsibility for immediate ciean-up and longer-term remediation in such events must be clearly specified. 6. Disturbance of significant subsoi( contaminants. The site is fhe former Elm Street ash dump, and is thought to contain a 15-foot layer of incinerator ash. Historicaliy, the site was a we8and and the north side of Kasota Pond, which was fi!!ed in with ash and other materials. Various subsoii foxins have already been detected in the Phase II Environmentai Assessment. With disturbance of ash deposits for construction of the proposed Amoco station there is potential to release pollutants into_ groundwater, the -_ area is known to be active hydrologica((y and so lateral movement of contaminants through groundwater is possibte if not iikely. There is potentiat for a range of contaminants to be released inYo the pond and groundwater. A2 a minimum, monitoring of the pond and weUand remnants for the full spectrum of identified contaminants should be done on a continual basis in the future should the site be disturbed. The Phase 2 Environme� �ta{ Assessment repo�t {p. 4) notes the presence of pesticides, but is not • specific as to type, volume or a.i. These pesticides need to be specified and monitored in pond water in the future, to protect members of the public who use the pond for recreation or study. Additionally, funds to carry out future monitoring activities will need to be identified. - 7.Quality of habitat — increased traffic, noise, lighting. Currentiy the pond and associated wetlands are heavily used by migratory waterfow! as weil as resident popufations of songbirds, hawks, owfs, and woodpeckers. Reptiies and mammals such as pairtted turtles, tiger salamanders and other amphibians, woodchucks, raccnon, fox and mink are resideni. The pond is ihoughf to have limited invertibrate use, although presenc2 0� speciated fairy shrimp and mollusks neads to be verified. Limited invertibrafe presence is irrelevant, however, because the site stiil functions as a viable ecological and hydrological system despite its location in an industrial area. The site demonstrates good species composifion despife salf runoff from roadbeds, and despife +ndustriat pressu� on all sides. There is a concem that increased vehicular traffic, noise and bright lighting (especially during nightime hours) wiil have an adverse impacf, particularly on bird and reptile species. it should be noted that a number of U of M faculty have expressed a unified opinion that further degradation and encroachment of the pond and associated wetiands would represent an unrecoverable loss to the city of Saint PauL The pond's G7aracteristics are highiy unusuai +n an urban, industrial setting, and Cannot be recreatsd elsewhere. Consideration of Kasofa Pond as simply a wet detention pond or as a discharge catchment is insufficient. Protection and conservation of the pond and associated wetiands should be a priority for planners, not onty from a community perspective, but • from a natural resource management perspeetive as well. Other communities in Saint . � �c�5 � Paut and Roseviile have restored wetiands to the extent of converting former strip malls and shopping centers to functioning weUands. SAPCC takes the Phaten creek watershed as a modei for possible restora6on of the Kasota Pond watershed system. The proposed use for the site is therefore incompatibie with District 12's vision for the area. - A fundamental tenet of natural resource management is fo do no harm. lt is our view fhat there is significant potential in this instance to cause irreparable harm to this wetiand sysfem. The Zoning Committee is urged to deny the application for the proposed automobile convenience store at this site. �� DEPARTMENT OF PLANMNG & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMEN2' Pamel¢ Wheeloc7� Director CITY OF SAIN'I' PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: January 14, 1999 Zoning Committee 25 West Fourth Street Satn1 Paub MN 55102 Donna Drummond, Planning Staf�or.,.c�n.�.«.-.,.s-� c�q ��E�S Telephon¢: 651-266-6655 Facsimile,- 651-218-3261 Zoning File #98-309 - St. Anthony Park Community Council: Request for a further iayover to the February 4th Zoning Committee meeting. As you will recall, this is an appeai by the Community Council of a site plan approvai for an Amoco gas and convenience store on the northwest comer of Kasota Ave. and Highway 280. � Amoco representatives met with representatives from the Community Council on Tuesday, Jan. 12th, to discuss the Council's issues, as outlined in their statement that was handed out at the public hearing on Dec. 29th. I also attended the meeting, along with Tom Beach from LIEP, and Lynne Grigor, an environmental geologist from the Minnesota Poliution Control Agency. There was discussion about a whole series of issues, including the following: 1j 2) 3) 4) 5} 6) 7) 8) 9) s signage 24 hour operation traffic stormwater management and limiting impact on adjacent wetlands status of the three existing monitoring wells on the site litter and trash lighting Amoco policies regazding spills and emergency response pollution on the site and MPCA's review of Amoco's development plan Amoco agreed to respond to each of these issues in writing. Tlus statement could not be ready in time for the January 14th Zoning Committee meeting, therefore staff is recommending a further ]ayover of this matter to the February 4th meeting. cc: Alan Nations, Nations and Co., project azchitect Heather Worthington, St. Anthony Pazk Community Council c�a.-�as �::_:.•-: . - _-. 'ZONING COA41ZTT88 STAFF RBPORT ' " ' � "' �� o. : - ' _ aaaveea=�aaaasa�aasav==�aza=aa " • .._.._. ..._,:,_.. ._— -, . -3Q9 ..:- : _, . .._ r - . -- -�� - ..._ . _ : ..--- ,_, .. �_"� = .FILS # 98 1. APPLICPSIT: ST ANTFdOIdY PARK COM'SCTNITY COTJNCIL DATS OF HSAR2NGi 12/29/98 2. CLASSIFICATION: Appeal of Site Plan Approval _ 3. LOCATION: Northwest corner of Kasota Ave:�and Aighway�28Q '� .} _ � pLAtIfIIL•IG DISTRICT: 12 � 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subject to Rasota�Avenue, the part IIOTth OP th0 centerline of said avenue of I,ot 2, Auditor's Subdivision 2SO. 64, St. Paul, Minnesota. , 6, PRESENT ZONIN'G: I-1 ZONING CODS REF£RENCE:'S62.108(c) & 64.300(j) 7. 5TAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT: DATE: 12/21f98 SX: Donna Drummond 8. DATE RECEIVED: 11/23/98 DEADLINE FOR ACTION: O1/22/99 A. � B. C pIIRPOSE: Appeal of an administrative decision approving a site plan for an Amoco self-serve gas and convenience store. pARCEL SZZE: A triangular-shaped parcel of 80,286 sq. ft., with 444 ft. of £rontage on Kasota Ave. EXISTTNG LAND DSE: Vaoant. D. SIIRROUNDING LAND IISE: . North: Railroad right-of-way and industrial uses in an S-1 zone. East: Railroad right-of-way, Highway 280 and residential uses beyond in I-1 and R-3 zones. South: Kasota Pond and industrial use5 in an I-1 zone. West: Industrial uses in an Z-2 zone. E. ZONING CODE CITATION: Section 64.300�j) describes how the plazning or zoning administrator's decisions may be appealed to the Planning Commission, as follows: "The grant or denial of approval by the plaruiing or zoning adminstrator is subject to appea2 to the planning cor.�m3ssion by any person, firm or coxporation, or by any office, department, board or bureau affected by a decision of the planning or zoning administrato: within thirty (30) days a£ter the decision appealed from shall have been served either in person or by mail upon the owner of the pzoerty which is the subject matter of the decision." Section 62.108(c) includes the criteria againsti which site plans muse be reviewed. • F for�constructionoof a trailer king lotlthatPwasenever builts$ Zoning File �98-309 �--_ - �- _ Page Two ,-_ -:.��,.:.� ,:: ._:-�-=J._�:.. � G.�. DISTRICT COIINCIL R8COI�II�LNDATZON: The St. Anthony Park Community Counci2 is the applicant Por this appeal. _..-._.... _ . _ . . _.. _ , - -- --. . . . . ._ . --...... . :..._.,._; :. H. FINDINGS:� �' 1. On July 29, 1998, Rmoco OiZ Co, applied for site plan approval of a self-serve gas and convenience store on vacant propeYty at the northwest corner of Kasota Ave, and Highway 280. The proposed development includes a 3,500 sq. ft. building with 6 pumps under a canopy, and 42 parking spaces, which includes 12 spaces at the pump islands.� There will be two driveways providing access to ICasota Ave.- Rwenty-three trees and 85 shzubs are proposed in the Sandscaping plan. The site plan was approved on Oct. 28, 1998 by Tom Beach, from the Dept. of License, Inspection, and EnvironmentaZ Protection (LIEp), the City's site plan review coordinator (see Attachment 1). . - � •� 2. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has appealed the administrative approval of the site plan based on a concern that stormxater run-off from the proposed project into the surrounding wetland areas, particularly Kasota Pond, will cause further environmental degradation of these wetland areas and Bridal Veil Creek, which is west of the property. Section 62.108(c) of the Zoning Code identifies 11 criteria that the Planning Commission must find site plans consistent with, including (3), which states: "Presezvation oE unique geologic, • geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city and environmentally sensitive areas". Although not specifically stated in the appea2, the apgeal appears to be based on a concem that the proposed site plan is inconsistent with this criterion. The appeal also states that Tom Beach of LZEP in£ormed the St. Anthony Park Community Council in Nov. 1997 that it could have no input on site plans, therefore the Council did not comment on this site plan when it was being revzewed in August-October, 2998. 3. The St. Anthony Park Community Council has spearheaded an ePfort to clean-up, protect, and if possible, enhance the natural areas around the remnant wetlands that remain of an extensive historic system of ponds, sgrings and wetZands in this area that drained southward to the Mississippi River through Bridal Veil Creek (see Attacluaent 2). Portions of Bridal Veil Creek still run on the surface approximately 1,000 ft. northwest of the project site (see Attachment 3). Kasota pond, directly south across Kasota Ave. from the project site, has been of particular concern to the Commuttity Council, St is home to a wide variety of resident species and mi.gratory s.+aterfowl. The Council is concerned that additional stormwater runo£f from the proposed development north of the pond will harm the pond's water quality and its ability to support these species. 4. Kasota Pond is a State of Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources protected wetland, �62-259m. The DNR has informed City staff that the DNR has • jurisdiction only over development that dizectly affects protected � �� Zoning File #98-309 Page Three �� _u� -__.: _ _: : wetlands up to the normal high'c�rater level. There are no regulat3ons that affect development that occurs adjacent to wetlands ia the�::: watershed. In addition, staff from the Soil and Water Board informed City staEf that the state Wetland Conservation Act does not prohibit drainage'of stormwater.to protected wetlands, as is proposed as part of this development. 5, The stormwater management plan originally approved during site plan review would direct approximately one-third of the site's stormwater into a storm sewer line that goes directly to ICasota Pond under Kasota Aye. The remainder of the site would drain to the small wetland on the southwest corner of the site. This is very similar to the drainage pattern that exists today on the undeveloped site. In addition, stormwater runoff from Kasota Ave. itself also drains both to Kasota Pond and the small wetland in the southwest comer. This would continue tnci�r L:_e proposed development. O:�erflow from the small pond after . heavy rains eventually drains through a sewer pipe to Xasota Pond. The engineering firm foz Amoco, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., in an effort to be responsive to the neighborhood's environmental concerns, has proposed revising the stormwater managemenC plan to direct all stoxmwater £rom the site to the sma11 wetland in the southwest corner, which can serve as a sedimentation pond to help filter out sand and other contaminants through evaporation and settling before any water overflow reaches Kasota Pond (see Attachment 4). _ 6 This leCter was received Dec. 17, 1998, and staff from the Sewer Division have performed a preliminary evaluation of this plan to determine if the souChwest pond can handle the proposed increased drainage. Their analysis indicates that the outlet pipe from the southwest pond needs to be increased from a 6 inch pipe to a 12 inch to prevent the pond from overflowing in 100 year floods. The pond may also need to be enlarged somewhat, but this needs additional analysis. In further discussions with Sewer staff, RLK-Kuusisto engineers also suggested the possibility of installing a mushroom cap skimmer-type outlet strucCUre on the eouthwest pond's outlet piPe to Eurther trap contaminants. Sewer staft will have further discussions with RLK- Kuusisto to work out the details of this possible application. This proposed site has been contaminated by its historical use as part of an incinerator ash dump. Amoco ordered a Phase II environmental Znce assessment, which was conducted by Delta Environmental Consultants, (see summary, Attachment 5). The assessment, which included gathering information from soil borings and monitoring wells, has �'lasolinedzange contaminants such as volaCile organic campounds, metals, g organics, and diesel range oxganics in the soil and/or groundaater. Amoco is working with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCh) to develop a construction plan for the site that details how ro osed 2nated soil will be dealC with during construction. Amoco has p P removing any soil that is dug up as pazt ef construction. Oace the MPCA Zoning File #98-309 Page Four has approved the plan, it will issue Amoco a^no association" letter, which removes Amoco as a responaibZe garty for the existing pollution on -' the site. _ MPCA staff have indicated that construction oa the site, as proposed by Amoco, will not make the polZution problem worse. It may improve the situation by removing some of the contaminated soil�and providing an impervious cap (building and asphalt) over a portion of the site, which will prevent rainwater Erom leaching through the contaminated soil. MPCA staff also indicated that the site does not show evidence�of creosote contamination from the EPA superfund site (Valentine-C1ark) that is northwest of the project site,.as has been feared by some St. Anthony Park community members. 7. Regarding the site plan review process, a11 site plan applications are sent Co the appropriate district council as soon as they are receive@. As indicated on the attached site plan review information sheet (see Attachment 6), district councils have an advisory role and may send comments to the site plan review team, which attempts to address any issues raised. This information sheet is not routinely sent out to district councils with the site plan applications, so there may be some confusion about what input the district council has, especially if there has been a change in staff. LIEP staff have indicated they will draft a cover letter to district councils that will be sent out periodica2ly with site plans, to explain to them the site plan review process. This should help eliminate any confusion or misunderstanding. I. STAFF RECO�NDATZON: Based on findings 1 through 7, staff recor,mends approval of the proposed site p1an, with the following conditions: 1. Amoco wi12 revise the stormwater management pZan for the development site, draining a21 stormwater from the site to the southwest pond to prevent any direct discharge to Rasota Pond, as proposed in the memo from RLK Kuusisto, Ltd., dated December 15, 199B. Amoco wili also increase the outleC pipe for the southwest pond £rom 6 inches to 12 inches to prevent possible overflow of that pond after heavy rains. Dept. of Public Works Sewer staff will work with Amoco's engineers on additional implementation details, including possibly enlarging the southwest pond and installing a mushroom cap skimmer-type structure at the pond•s outlet. 3 3. Amoco will not plow or store snow from th@ driveways and parking areas into the area of the pond on the southxest corner of the site. Amoco's construction plan is approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, as evidenced by its issuance of a^no association letter" to Amoco. . C � � �� Further, staff recommends that LZEP's site plan review staff develop a � cover letter or inEormation sheet explaining the site plan review process that is sent periodically to district councils along with site plan applications. APPLICATlON FOR APPEAL • Deparimens of Planniilg and Economic Dev¢lopment Zoning Sectiott . , 1100 Cily Hall Anxex 2S Wes1 Fourth Street Saurr Pau1, MNSS102 166-6589 APP�LLANT r�aaress u 7 U ��/I7 w.// /tvP • c;ty o5f f>act/ st� zp SS// / paytime PROPERTY Zoning F'ile Name PnnnGV ('nnvonlClnC� S�Z.-e ,��,� iUa.finns LOCATION Addressil.ocation nii�1'��r kaso�a f�ve /l-�u,�� aBG� TYPE OF APPEAL: Appiicafion is hereby made for an appea! to the: � Board of Zoning Appeals O City Counci! under the provisions of Chapter 64, Seciion �, paragraph <<� of the Zaning Code, to appeai a decisiort made by the �v;�„2� Fld,n�»�sfr�� on _�cfch2� T fr, iR�r k , 19�. Fle number, 9�- �o; (dHte pf d9CiSion} GROUNDS �OR APPEAE.: Explain why you feel there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusaf made by an administrative official, or an error in facf, procedure or i finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeals or tfie Planning Commission. �"1ie Sf. /�fi!1i<<r�0ayk �mrnurv,� �ouhu.Y Gult� irt�'a�m�� ,dy %c.r, f,gto�1� Of li�p ,�lrc� ur.x ��d ��° if�,ouf ar� S�fe�%r..�s i�� /✓��Ytmhe•-o� /997 /�s ��r�sic.(f, cve Gr':cliuf ln�/c�z �am'�'�tzf 4n �lt<s si� �/a�t . � a�u� U✓z�2/ �� c �da'��i� �v�2;-r�rrc/��r.�z �.0 `'i•C�'lSPG� f'� fQC� /��fG '�Ze �u"r/'OU./1G G'/1��U�'C' n�('G1s .G��GfG�f!'C� ��i�•1"i�ce��zl Sfiess v� �tuse �-� eec�yste,rs. ��./� l�,,� ��r��fs of �wo dccu.nen�Pa' a�' cc•� /�r�/s �rcO se1-iv�rs��//�r�-�t .'SS�c� s i�� c� Gt.-e a. �i/� h�zve wo�.E�d �o G�rasc — �f' ,�as a fic `�<°�� n �e �ts � ��rr /� �'a�> • /,�/� cre�zf`so ur��r��" ��'t[,fj�of�ii��i1;r�'�C-tG�-� �� ABach eBCitionel sheet if necessarv3 , �� ; t /'vo� /> , :. ,. � .. r � „ � .i�„ ,,. - .: ,- >.,.� �plicant's signatur�� pate %/.:2_3�, City agent� ��' ��'�'� � ��'�� RECEIVED NOV 2 3 1998 TOTA� P,O� � ZONING -�US �� APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW CITY OF SAINT PAU PROJECTNAME/DESCRlPTlON ��Y��(!�/F'-tilt�('�E STl7KE PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION �I�A��t�C �/Ar--�� A�/E' � �^� 2� - - — LEGAL DESCRlPTION OF PROPERTY LU�U� '2 � L�L�tJI'j77rC ��✓a�� 5�� ,�4- ESTIMATED PROJECT COST 5 ( �' ��L�LIOt�( i�'l1J ZQ-2��z'>-27�-DcO� I��`� APPLICANT (CONTACT PERSON) I,-/�l ��S COMPANY �I� S f�r� (�t� . 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S .�� T'� ` C�IY AGENT : ` G� • ° - ' --'� PLANNING D�STRtCT � 2 - LAND USE MAPJ ZC)NtNG �� HISTORY �' � .-< REYIEWED BY • COMMEt�[TS .- _�. - - - ��5�' �. �� 4!`��i f ` - # , , .. _. ..: : ,.. < - - -;: . - . . :��:�:::�ss:zsz:s::�st�a�:za:asa::::�:zss ta�:zaa��a:::a:�a:s -�'-. � .. . . . . .: , . . . . _ . _ „ . . . _ . . . _ _-., :. - _: PERFORMANCE BOND/IETTER OF CREDCfJCASH ESCROW S'' RECENED PARKiNG REQUIRED = PARKING PROVIDED - - SRE PLAN APPROVED BY DATE-- WMPLETED H'ORK APPROVED BY : OATE � � ;r y� $ '___. _ j� Sj y # ' '$�' i �f� � � i � a s j� �# ��`�3 � 7 n � � �(.�lf �� €�� t 5 ' ' �} 1 . < � � �� e��:! � 3� � d ; � ' ° j � 1i��4� I�� ` ? �� l � � j � ti S s �it.Ft�s' �tf �� I i F � 1 a 0 � F s =: -� _ =m a '-�� W O ��s x O �; � 2 �i r•� i � � - /�� a� � �- _ �i o i — � p � } , u . v =i - �= O � �� #� � P• 2 � � r, �..J � OFFICE OF L[CENSE, Ni5PEC770;IS P,FD EhYRtOt�i,�h�IAL PROTECTIOV Xobert Kessler, D+r¢ctor p, 3 c�� DS CITY OF SAINT PAUL l�orm Colemon, .11avor � October 28, 1998 Alan Nations Nations and Co. A815 Upton Avenue South hfpls. IvL�I 55410 RE: Approval of site plan 98-202 Amoco starion at 2501 Kasota Deaz Mr. Isations: LO�3RF' PROFE:SSIO.�:�IL BUILDI.\G Suite 300 330 St Peter Street ScintPpul,Minn¢sotr SSIO?-ISIO The site plan referenced above is approved subject to the follovr5ng candi6ons: Telephone: 61 ?-?669090 Facsimi(e: 611-?669099 6l?-?66-91?�t 1. Site improvements The proposed convenience store and gas pumps and all other site improvements must bz installed as shown on the approved site plan. I}vs includes all paving, grading, driveways, storm water management faciliries, landscaping, fences, ae�d lighring. Erosion/sediment control measures must be installed u shown on the appro�•ed site plan prior to site grading. 2. WeHand The uetiznd delineated at the southwest comer of the site must be protzcted durin� construcfion. 3. Sewers The sanitary sewer will connect to the Mmneapolis system. The DriR has reviewed the p1an and does not object to the storm sewer drainin� to the wetland across the street. 4. Permits The Ciry pesmits listed bebw are required far work shown on the approved site plan. (Additionai pemvts and/or Iicenses may be required by other City reviews ) - Building permit A pemtit from Building Inspection and Design (266-9007) is required. - Sexers permit Sewer connection permits from Pubiic Works Sewer Division (266-6234) aze required. These permits ue issued only to licensed house drain contractors. - Dri� eway permit Work on curbs and gutter, driveways and sidewalks in the pubiic right-o£ way must be done to ciry specifications mder a pemtit from Public Works Sidewalk Section (266-6120). - Uriliry permit The actual locarion of the proposed water and sewet lines need to have final approvat of a utility permit. Linda Dickhut of Public Works (651-266-6127) is working on this. 5. Time limit and inspection Work covered by this site plan must be completed no later than I 1i1l99. A site inspection will be scheduled based on this date. Please call me if you finish before this date. If you have any questions, you can reach me at me by phone (266-9086), faK (266-9099)) or email (tom beach�,a'stgaul eov). Sincere� Tom Beach � Zoning Specialist cr. Sewer Di�ision, Planning Division, Traffic Di��sion D2c-07-98 03:59P P.02 A�14 aal�w�e.+�.t L (�. 1 Itasola Pond Conservation Praject 3f26(97 Draft for Discassion Prepared hy Kazlyn Eckman for thc Saint An[tiony Park Cammunity Councii Environmcnt Comntittce Introductivn This draft was prepared for ihe 5aint Anthany P�rk Cummunity Cnuncil Environtncnt Committcc fnr discussion purposes. ]L oudines a tenlaGvc franicwork for protccting the rcmaining fragment� of u uniyue pond, welland and prairic system from enaoachin� develo�ment and indusUiaiicaeion. ancf fcsr es[abllshiag s sazall enhunced naiurai area (Ur puhlic enjvyment ant! environmental cducatinn. Thc prnject is alsa intcndcd w rcducc sa(ety hazazds and ri,eks due to dumping, uncc�nuolled access to and frequent pedest�iun use of a r.�?*oad ri�ht o: v.'2� , a'�d tr2nsi�nt,e living at the Sit: causing sanitation, guhlic dronkcnncss a;�ti harwssme,�t pio:;ic�s. Project GoaL• To buftcr ICasota Pnnd fsnr.i fuiure inauytri��l and cconomic devclopi�ient in chc vicinity to rcducc safcty hazards at the site, and tu creau; a naturc arca for pubtic enioyment. Objectives L To in:prove e�tvirat+mertlal ronditinns at the Site by': • xeduce pollutani load intn che ponds by re-directing and o[herwise ueatin� runolf, especialiy from xdjacent streets, parkin� lois. roofs, t�nd other im�ervious surfaces; • Repair, maintain und incrcasc die number of habitat structure5 at ihe site (nesting boxcs, bat houses, lc�gs, snags, euJ: - Protcccion and enhancenient of thc prairie remnxnt at thc south end vt the site: - Rupl:tn[ disturbed areas with nativc specieS i�f trecs and plan�c': • lncrease the diversity of topography and cover nn the wcst Kacota Pund remnant to improvc habitat for aqualic and u:rtcsu'ial species with nati�c piantings and shoreline resturatinn structur�.s tayuatic bcnchcs, cnir fiber iq�s et�.}; • Czeatt: physi�al hu[fers ancl barricrs for heavy equi�meni xroand wesL K:�sula Pond (earthen k�rms. barricrs, ernsion cnntrol mu�suns, den.ce pfanlings, ctc.); • Atiscss the feusibility of restorin� the ilow of Skonard Spring intn Kasota Yonci. 2. To reduce hu;urd.c al the site 6y: • Itemcjval of two habo camps and dweilings: • Clc•.�n-up c�f the.eoi.ire sitc; • Cunvol acccss and impruve safcty at thc sit� b}• fencing and other harricrs as appropriatc. inscallin� hikc racks, ligh�ing, signs, and inidate neighborho��d monitoring ot thc site. � A site plan Cor rest�King c�.�tive pluits is uudcr �retwrdt�on by twu Uni�•enity of Diinnesaa students, "lracy Hag�!crtY antl Tom Andcr,wn. �� Dec-07-98 03eb9P p.03 � 2 -�, . Z �� t.�05 � 3. To enGane¢ tecreati�nal, edxcatianal med aestlietic vulu¢� of thc sitc by: • Increase aK�arencss and support of the puhlic and neighboring commercial businesses 8nd their workcrs of thc cnvironmental imponance of thc Kasota pond azca; - Consvuct a weQ�nd walkway and �bservation dock nn the east pond; - • Estahlisl� a walking trail around the s�t� with obscrvation points. informalional markers anJ sirns, benches. und rupe ur Uther pedestrian barriers at prairie and plantin€ sitcs, Gc. • Encoura�e use of the siu; hy smdenL�; and U:achers for educauonal, r�eazch, and mnnitorins purposes; • Encourage Boy Scout, Giri Scnut, and uther youth groups co uuliu �2ie sicc for cnvironmcntal leazning projects: • Establish gsrhage azid recycting colleclion points at thc sitc; • Organize annual cics�i-ups by vnlunteers. • S�te Description The K�sota Pi>nd sitc is a fra�r;2rt of Nn ex.en�i�e Y,i:'.�ri� sys:cm c�f ponds, �prings and weUands draining southward tn the Mi�sissippi River' The sitL once connected a norih-south pond system with the east tribu[ary of Bridal Veil Creek tdraining from Snvth Stint Anthony Park), and adjoincd a largc wctland area to the wes� Thc sitc fails wichin �he Middle Mississippi River Watershcd, and iS lpcated entirely within thc Saint Paul city limit,e and Runsey County, although thc wcst pond remnant iS very near thc Minneapoli�-Saint Paul city line. T'he project Site inciudes two truncaud ponions of Kas�>w Pond designated as DNR weUands 62-259. It is coaiplelely su[roundcd by thc Burlin€ton and Minneso�i Transit railwayc, Trunk Hi�hway 2fi0, Kasota Avenue, and an industrial food prnccssing piant. Known property owners at nr adjaccnt to thc sitc include: Burlington NnrEhern Railroad MT Properties {Formerly Minncsota Transit R�ilrnad) MNDUT Stan Kuch and sons Wclsh Managemeni Wellington Managcment l�rtxk WhiLc Thc siu; encompasses roughly seven acres. The lergcr east ponc� purtion is tri:uiSular, rouehly two tcnths of � mile in ]cn�ih and .OS miles acruss. Thc stnalier wcst pund ccmnant is ah�ut 300' by 20Q.' These twa portions are divided by the h1T Properties rail lirtc, which is uscd by Minncsota Commercial Railroad. T7�ere are severai othcr dry and wet sl�>rmwater dctention ponds lo lhe north and e�sl that arc probably remnanLc of thc orig'snal weti�nd system. ' IC•ra�u� Pond was grcatly rcduud in sire about twemy ywr, eti�.0 when it wx� p artialt}� flUeJ in to creaie leud li�r ctonomic developmen� 7hc filled azea is uow cecvpicd bp a buildiug a��l'ainmF Sp1�t Fcxxls arvJ nffrer bu�enesses. '1'Sie uzi�iu:il pcnsd was wncat�d intc� iwo �nnUer p��nds wch with vr.ry diilerent to(x��raFb7'. 1rySnilog�C, an� ecolag�u�l ctuuacterislics- 'i'6e iuigicial �md and suxtounding lopogr.iphy u•a� aiw greatly altered by rxilmacls. and hy tlie wnstructini� su�J cnlurgement oC lliglivay 280. • Dec-07-98 04:OOP � P_04 z -p.,3 Current Environmental Condil:ons The Kasota Pond site has been heavily encruached upun by waves of indusaia2izaGon and ecunomic developmcne over che �ast cenmry. The oriAiaal watershed has C�een significantly altcred, anci much of the original ponds and wcda�ids have been draincd, fillcJ, and _ redevclopad. llumping continues to be a majoc �rohlem. However, KasoW Pond continucs to The c;ast pond confains emergeni ve�etaiion with numerous nalive plans species ai�ng it5 shores. This p�nd is Lhought to have highcr hiolo�ical divctsiry in tetms of vcrtehrate and inv�ru.brate specizs. liowever, the east pond ant�ars shallc�w, and is impacted by sedimenL and runoff from 7'H 28U Tiie seiulh end of dia east pond cantains a small wc�ndland c�mpriscd mosQy of nauve poplar, box clder, anci ba�.tiwond. There is a sma[! �r�"uic remnant co the souchwest cuntaining hergam�t, concflnwer, astcrs, jerusa(em artichoke. big biues�:m and plhcr native prairie plants. The west pond haS been grca[ty affected 6y filling anJ dumping of constmcuon dehris :u�J nther wasu;s. There is littic cmcrgent vegetation ar suucturc, in contrasL t�* tt�e catit pont. Only a few vcry smali stands of native sedgcs and wiH�ws havc heen identi!`icd in this pond rcmnant Depths of both punds ue unknqwn, but the west pond appeara tu bc: dccEx:r, s�pporting popularions of fish and crayfish. Soii tccdng has appazenUy not bccn dane recendy: some very preliminary watcr testing and monitorino at the pond and Spring have been inivated. A prcliminary sFn:cics inventory was bcgun in 199b. A comprehensivc vegetaGve survey wil] t�cgin this summcr (these activitics are undcrtaken hy U of M faculty and students). Risks and Hazards Uccupariun of thc Kasntu Pond sitc hy transicn�s has long bccn a prublcm due to ii�e proaimity and access to raii lincs. The ��oodcd ¢rzu at thc soueh end of [he site is visuxlly obscured from local streetS and TH 280, making it a desirable, sheltered campsit�. A hom�ie.es family with two childccn reporu:dty oceupied the catnpsile for mu�h uf 1994. Sinu thca, the campsite has be:en a hangout fnr runaways and aansicnte. Sevcral men were evicud from the site in early December 1996 by Saint Paui police. The woaded campsite has sincc hecn rccoIonizc�d hy at lcatt two men, and iwo othcrs hare made new shacks abvul SU fect from thc MT vaCks at thc re.3r of thc CparW Eovds parking lot. Transients present a safoty and public hzalth hazard for many pe�pie who wnrk at SparW Foods and U of M researchers. Severa! U ot M studence have encountered transicn�s, whu have bcen abusivc andlor drunk. SparW f�od u•orkers rc�rt that on two occasions transi�nts havc cntered thc food prep�uation ar�a, drunk and bleeding. '{'ransicnt� az� npvrte;d tu s�arch thc wmpuiy dumps�ers for food. Thc area hac twcome hea.7ly littered with gacbHgc and human wastes. Truisients havc cut live and dcad trees and brush for lircwoird and lo ercct shacks. Hahit�t has tx:en impactcJ as a �esuit, and many wildfife spccics may nnw avoid thc �ite duc to inss of hahitat and incrcased human acu��ity, as weii as the pre,cence uf Jogs owned by the vansients. Far exampIc, the newcr Vansien[ catnpsite is d'ucctiy m�Jer a rc�ust used each year by migratory cormoranu. The presence of transienu diccouraaes legitimatc �� • Dec-07-98 04:OOP � P.05 2 -�, y c�c� _�o� . users such as bird walchers trom using thc sitc. lt is haped that cuntrolling acccss, lighting, and cegular cic;anups witl dctcr transienis in the fumre. Othcr risks and ha�ards include proaimity anJ uncontrolled acce:ss to the MT raiS line, and to a lesser degrcc, thc BN iine. In additioa, ha�ards may bc; present in the form of maU;rials and pc,ilutanu w�hich havc bcc;n �iump2d at the site. SeneGts for Local Communities The ecologicai, recrcauonal educaGonal and aesdietic valuc of thc Kasota Pond area to surrounding nciLhborhoods, residents and educators has been weii-dcxumented. Thc siLe hac been used by a� leatt three U of M faculty und th�ir studenLe for study and reseuch, w�ho have ducumentecl th� Significant biological diversity at lhe site. A w•ide range of" migritory und resident species utilizc thc siu;; nt least one hundred species of fauna havc hccn iden�ified in preliminary fieldwork, Wetland systcros have major significxnee for 1"iltering industrixl pol!uLtnis ::�d wastes fron: gro�n��;�at�r, an ir:iport�anl charscteristic given the mtire than sixty pulluted siles and three superfund siies in the vicinity. Finaliy, the sitc is useJ regularly bti� walkers, jUgg�rs, bir�i �vatchers, scouts, and othcr rccrcational uscrs. Suggested l�ext Steps • Discussions wiffi local busincsscs concerning counter�art funding • Conunuc to follow-up with Saint Yaul police (Officer To�t•nsend) on the uansient issue • Discuss and revisc draft sil� �lan � - Prepare STAR pri�posul and hudget; seek odier pnssihle donarc and coltahorators • lnvestigate trading weUand acres Ur lax creails fUr the KoCh site • t)rganics a Friends of Kasota Pond �ruup (CBE?) Timetable STAR pre-applicauon propvsal is due April 21 1997, first cuts nf pre•applicauons ��iil be mude June 1; fuli applicaeions due July iS. Asscssin� the feasibility of reconnecung Sknnard Snrine with Kas�ta Yond wi(I requirc thc prcparacion of a water budget {must be d�me after d�e sprino thaw) and eonsiderabie s�te planning with PubIic Work.c af hoth ciues. This could be c�insidered a Ph;ue ]t project. Organizing the On-Site Activities ll is hopcd that a goc>d share of'the work would he done through communily volunteers. It is further hopc:d that the business commm�ity might contriM1ute s«me resuurc�s und (unds for variuus activitics. lnforming adjacent ncighborhood� (SAP, C�mu, Marcy-H�fines, Prnspect Park) lhrough articIes in ncighborhuod ncwspa�x:rs and public meelings is ex��led tc� gcncra�: considcrablc puhlic intcrestin die projcct. • Dec-07-98 04:OOP k�cµ StzE � WEYlAnN7 KqSb� �� Ni 5cta4e : wo ' = 31� �. I � v � 4 ��fi ` � J r 4 �� r � - 5 Q�l�'CA fboc�5 � ��..�(� ` �a�ye P DN K2 � t�aso�v, poN� s rr E�c t s i r.�� u s E• �-?b- 9'� TM z$p O�EN'(!oH , POr�D �2 — �. �'oe zt � ' � O 4 / bNn (e'Z' zs9 EMF�r vEG�7+k'CtoN � � � 7 � - �� cAr1f �� Fa `f t1 2t3 0 DTZY S�E� <6N i c or-i D�y oET�.N'C� c�.s 1 . � +toBo } c � P � �woaa£o� � PYZAtR�& ` \ \ �'1 �' G, � s Dec-07-98 04:OOP . IV � SCai,�s •. too � = 3/4 �. I`iA VG YYLAl� � E p�,ss�GS �� _.. L . ca • � �,� � b D v � � � �� u� g �N h � �I s � � �3 � + 4 � ' NRTiV6 Q �'�ftNbs� d T `�� s d 4d4� a 4 �rasoz.o PoNv p2c.�� S�zt PcAt.l 3-Z�.`3? �L O1Scv`�Stt bnV-7 � g`----..__ ��t+ bp,S67LYA7�e�+ Do Uc 1115t1t1 ��+ATE'O bv'�o'DF.� W�� -- T2qlt.., .axx p�Qvt+TLG B�n1Ct}�/Col¢ L.aGS •►��• SEGV12t2iy �NC� L� corrc,aE�p s�-rort�.Etzs t Dec-07-98 04:O1P z P A R K B U G L E ■ J U L Y �� - � y � P . OS 1 9 9 8 Kasota Pand �etS a �pring �leaning But wetlnttd area still site for illeguldumpi�ag by Karlye Fckmon n a rcccnt Sanuday momie�g, 6fteen volumeecs contributcd their amc and considrnbk ef�ott cvwarcl a communirycJeanup at Kuoca Pond. �ocatcd on ilx west sidc of Su Mthony Park. Volumecrs rcmovcd trash and littcr Erom tlie ahuKlinq and onc 4YIIll1tICCt hronp�r a cuioe and manage.l co cxtr.ct foam insnlation, railroad tieh, licrer and eve:: a: ;_nnc; ra Ic� from u:: pond. AlcoFedier, enuu� trash was collcctod to fill a in.h comPauur to ovcrflowin�,. Tlvs is �hc xamd ycac duc the St. AnthoRy Pack (:ommunicy C',omcil (SAPC{:} has orgw'v.ed a deanop at tlu sitc. Sevenl nei��.uchood agencies m� businrssrs conuibutcd m d�e deanup tff .�rt. Sc Pau( Parks piovided the vi+h cx�mpaaoc u,d hzgs, ;md thc Sc Pavl Ncip.,hbotlioocl Fncrgy C:ons��rtium lenc saEay xsts uu� �aork �loves. HampJen Park (:o-up and Brucggcrs Bagetr provided refreshmcnu. And d�e Comnmiury (;��uncil providcd ufditianal pcoptrpotvec,fuuda and supplia,. For nmry genenunns. Kuon Pand was thc neig6hor6nocl swimming hole nm only foc $�. Anthony Puk, 6ut Fm xarcnndine ncish!>or6rnHls as _wcll. Thc pond shues a cotnm��n wazGrs�ita� Wlt�l $nt�a� VCJl C[CC�C and thc St. Ancbony 1'uk Conimanicy Ganlcn. It u thclut rcmnant oFa muc6 lu�cr �m�� Nd X'[IILk{ 53'S[Cfll thi[ OI1CC dCainal dm LauJerdalq Sc M�,ony Park, Como, hiuv.y- Holmcs and Prns�Y Puk neigt�horh�xxls. Thc pond and itx immnliatc m�iron� ix i�Fubital hy a nwnber uf �pccics of birds an3 wunak and is ��ir.ic�rl by migratory Nzterfowl. 5'�,litin,� t6i� spring luve inJudecl a whitc-tailcd deer, a (.ajr oC rcd-U�cd hawks, c�nnorants, wood ducks uid a katrd. Ncarby is Ckonarcl Sprin�, w6idi now 11aws undcr�ound il�rongl, a pa=king loy buc untt 611cd the eroeFu an�� jus of setdm and immigcanta n the turn nf du ccntury. Ald,n.�h Kawq Po� u a 1)NRrksignatcd wetlu�d, i� 6a. fucn thc suhjni of a�nsidcrable iltrg�i d:imping ocer thz yc+�s. Most rcccndy; constru�tion dcbris arid yant wastc have been dumpc3 inm die j��rHl, lf you ohserve dumping at tk�e pond, rnll thc $t. Paul P�li�e, ot num thc vchidc Iiceaar numbcr and notify nc� tiMCC office. The SAPC:C: Em�uonmmt C:ommittee I�L. lieen explorinF R'aY5 LO pLOtK[ L�d cv�r15C[VC d�e hisroric pond site frnm F�rthcr induatrieli>aric�n and eru:roac6mcnt. and m restn[e thc ccologiral nnd hy�dmlogjcal ticil;s wieh AridalYeil Creek the Community (:.r�rns, �nd othec habint mmdors in ib� mctro uea. Sevual options are undcr wnsi�erau�ia, as wcll as die pre�>aravnn of a lonF-iertn wnsctvadon auJ manaKcmcnt Flan. Ifyou arz inuratcd in partic'tpziing, cmiun ihc SAPCC office. SAPCC.could likc m d�u�k all nc� vrolnnteers ariJ contcibictors �vlm hciped with [he dea�n�p. i'or �i�rthcr u�forc�iacimn a6out Eiamts Pond, eannct St Anthuny 1'azk (:ommnnityCvunril Fsecutivc C)irctitnr Heathec«ordvngc<m at T92-71�Sh. ■ � � � Yalvnteers Merk Hnvq 67s �en and S;. An;Beny Pcrh Corsmunity Caux41 mam6er Ran Dufnulf worked wi�6 athe�s fa rlevrt Kasota Pertd. t^roro t� Kmltn hFmm Exce�pt -�ttwv� �� vhaslY,r- �plan �'or '� $r d VEi I Se � � =rdK�+r,•a1 P arK i� M;�nta�ol�'s ��s� wts4 of �Fl�e �co� et,t Sif� � A'�'1 3 P' � �� S Natura{ Environment 1'ears ago, Bridal Veil Creek, from which this area derived its name, meandered chtough what is now more commonly called the Southeasc Industrial Area, emptying into the Mississippi River at the site of the waterfall just upstream from the Fzanklin Avenue bridge. The original Bridal Vei1 Creek consisted of two pritnary branches (south branch and north branch) which joined together juse south of the current intersection of Energy Park Drive and Highway 28�. Prior to any development, this area was characteriaed by a series of small intezconnected ponds, fed by natural springs, and flowed southwestward toward the Mississippi River. One natural spring, "Skonad Spring," can still be found today near Highway 280. A large marsh stretched from Bridal Veil Creek westward toward Minneapolis along what today is xhe railxoad corridor. Development and expansion of the railroads and the associated industrial activity led to the draining and filling of most of these ponds and natural � wectand areas. The south branch.of Bridal Veil Creek was lost to railroad development and the residential development in St.Anthony Park. The north branch is now Highway 280. Bridal Veil Creek has been re-routed underground through a series of storm sewers until it reaches Bridal Veil Fa11s at the Franklin Avenue bridge. Today, only remnants of two of the oziginal ponds within the original Bridal Veil Creek watetshed can be found. These two ponds, probably fed by underground springs, contain the last remnanrs of the interconnected marsh wetland habitat that previously dominated the area. Kasota Pond, located within the interchange area of Highway 280 and Kasota Avenue, was once much Iarger and today consists of four fragments, two of which contain water, divided by a variety of roads and buildings. One fragment north of Kasota Avenue serves as a wet detention pond te Highway 280. A sma11 ta11 grass prairie remnant can be found at the souch end of the pond. Bridal Veil Pond, located north of Kasota Avenue, is fed from the north by Bridal Veit Creek, which flows through an EPA des oonaced Superfun� site into Brida] Veil Pond. The pond is currentlp polluted by soil concam- � BRW, Inc. Page E ! ! t � � � � � i ( Figure 3 — NaYxrat Features March, 2996 comn ,ue. e � f� H' �C' tl C F 4 �, �� . �cast�n;v�:,, a.�. � � <�.' -- —_�°- " "_ .� F \� ! �\ Q 1`4 t' rv '� Location of Wetlands � � Stream fZ .er� �rw � Major Wooded Areas —�� His[oric Stream • g w inants, apparencty from an oId creosote piant upstream. Remediation plans ca11 for placing portions of Bridal Vei1 Creek in pipe to protect the water from soil concamination. �' 3 - �. 2 � p.�oCO $t;C' � � Page 9 BRW, Inc. �� i RLK-KLRISISTO, LTD. 33ecember 15,1998 Doana Drummond City of St. Paui �500 City Hall Anuex 25 '4�i esc 4�' Street sc. Paut, r�r ss ioz PI-IOtJE N0. : 612 933 1153 Dea 17 1993 03:17PM P2 A't�ctiw��i� y �,� �,� J P• � Re: Pxoposed AAnoco Food Shop,13W Carner Kasota Avenue and Highway 280. Dear Mrs. T�nuumond: � Earlier this month, it was brought to our atteution that the St. Anthony Park Community Council was appealing the site plan approvad that was gr�ated £or the subject project. We received your fax on December 4 of the appeal and have zeriewed its contents. Tt appears that t��e commuzuty council has been working to cican up Kasots Fond ttnd they aze concerned about stresses that addit3onaF runoff fcom this proposed devc:lopmezat wouid place on this pond and other sutzousiding wetlands. We t�ave made revisions to our plans to provide a design that better accommodates these concems. This letter offers a summary of the revisions to the plans that pertain to the storm water issues for this Site. As it exists toctay, portions of the storm water runoff &om Kasota A.venue as well as a large portion of the undeveloped site is zonteci ta directty into Kasota Pond south o£ Kasota A,venue (drainage azeas C 1, C2, aud C3 measurin� 35,100 S.F. - see Figure 1). Itunoff from the remaining portions o£ Kasota Avezaue and the site (drainage areas B l, B2, B3, B4, and BS measiuing 80,746 S.F. — see Fi�ure l) is routed to the stosm pond located in fhc southwest comer of the szte. The desiga submitted on September 2(appzoved by the City of St. Paul Zoning Admimistrator) had maintazned approximately the same spl'zt betwecn these two ponds_ Drainage areas PCI, PC2, and I'C3 me•asured 33,900 S.r. and dmined to Kasota Pond (see Figure 2), and drainage areas 1'B i, PB2, PB3, PB4, PBS, PB6, PB7, PBB, aad PB9 measure 83,114 S.F.(see Figure 2). 'The nornaai water level in the smatl posad on the soutkwest corner of the site is 874.00. Under e�:isting canditions, the high water lcvel (peak elevation reached durin� the 100- yeaz storm event) is $74.50. Under the Post-cicvelopment conditions o£the Sep. 2 desiga, the high waterlevelreaches 875.53. � FR6M � RLK-KWSISTO, L"fD. PHOIJE f�. : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1998 03:18PM P3 �N -p. z � The normal and higb water elevations are tuiknown �or the Kasota Pond_ i3nder the Sep. 2 desSgzz, calculAtions for water level impacts ot'ihe dcvelopment on this pond weze based on a field observation made in.A.ugust 1998, estimating the azea of the pond to be 80,000 S.P. Based on that estimate, the post-devetopment runoffunder the Sep_ 2 design wauld iaise the higkx water teve2 in the Kasata Pand by a.Q25 feet at the peak af a t O(?-yr storm. In a cc�nversation on Decembez 16, you sYQied that Pete CraUager of the Czty of St. Paul recomttzended routiaag all of the draaz�age fmm the proposed site into the pond in the southwest corner of fhe site rathet than roufing some of the runuff directly into Kasota Pond. We have revised our plans to meet his recommendation I have attached the revised pians as well as ihe revised storm sewer calculations for yvw informaiion. By ronting all of the runo£� from the site into the pond on the soufhwest comer ofthe sitc, the revi�ed deign provades higher water qualiry and rate cvntroi ta fiuther rednce the impaeis on iCasofa Pqnd. These calaulations show tttat even with the additionat loading on ttie pond in the southwest comcr of ttte site, the high watez elevalion will only reach 8�5.86. This vaiue is well below minimuuz thresholds. In our eazlier convecsation, I aiso mentioned the possibiliry of usino a Stormceptor eatch basin to k�elp reduce the risk of petro2eum reaching these ponds. It is tuzcertaia wheilxer the City of 5t. Paui tus the eqtupmer3t to maintain this spec�fic product. We wovld like to work with the City to design a structure that wou(d be effective ixx tfiis application. � We hopz that these facts wilI aid you in your preparation for the )7ecember 29, 1993 public hearing for the project. Pee! free ta csli me if you have any fearthex questions or wou)d like more irzformation. Sincerely, Lee Koppy, Fmject Engineer TtLI{,-�uusisto, Lfd. � L__ FRDM : RLK—KUUSISTO, LTD. PHONE N0. : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1998 03:1&PM P4 � � 1Y�EMORANDUM TO: FROM: bATE: RE: City of St. Paui, Public Works Dept., Reviewing Engineex T,ee KM�PY�- December 17,1998 -�y - �,� -`+��s Revised stormwa:�: calcs for prc�osed Amoco k'ood Shog, Kasota Avenue This memorandum has been prepared to explain the revisions t�i the attached stormwater managem,ent caiculations, which have been xevised, from the earlier July 29, 1998 and Septembez 2,1998 submissions. T}rainage area PC i, included in previous submissions, has been eliminated. Catch basin • number 4 had formerly collected zvnoff from this drainage area and carried it directly to Kasota Pvnd souttz of Kasota Avanue. The reviszd design changes this sform manhole to have a solid casting, forcing the runoff to pass over the shucture and be carried in the �uiter to catch basin number 3. This revision has essen�ialiy combined PBb and PCl, routing all on-site drainage into the on-site pond in the southwest corner of the site. Under the proposed design revision, tUe pcak storage requiremznt foz 8ae gond is 5362 Cu. Ft. (see Page 2). Tbis has increased from 4 t 87 on the previous rvport Under the revised design, the post-development stotage volume raises ths 104-year high water level to 575.86. This vatue is 0.33 £eet hi�her than the carlier submitted calculations. Copies of the July 29,1993 and September 2,1998 reports have been attached for your information. Under this design, the stozznwater runoff carried directly to Kasota Pond south of Kasota Avenua has actually been reduced below the e�cisting comditions. Runoff from the pond in the southwest corner of the site will zeach Kasota Pond fhrough the outlet pipe from the pond in the south�vest comer of the site, but zouting the runoffttsrough this pond will pxovide rate and water quality control. Tlus will pssura that the exisiing narmsl and high �vater levels ate maizxtained at ttzeir present levels, and improve the quality of the water dascharged to Kasota Pond. �� FROM : RLFC—KUUSISTO, LTD. PI-IONE N0. : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1998 03:19f'M PS : STQRMiNATER NiANAGEMENT WORKSHE�1' � , y 1. DATA P,¢R FACH 04�AiHA(3� AREA Use tho tabta bp(ew to de6rte 0� drai�a0d area on ihe sMe. QRRINAGE AREA NP1YtE �oT� AFtEA ts0. FT') � AREA (SQ�FT:) � tMf'ERVlOUS � PR�NOUS P�.REkS 1 o8.s3a 5.20'�0 2. Ot1,�StTE DEYENTiOH Ths follwAs+D 1aWe irtclubes a summary oi totat taltttaq dspth torvariovs du�ation t 00 year atnrmi in 9afit Pnci. css� the sbk W calwtate the smpunt of cn-s"tn detaniion required. TM m2rimturt 8nrlpr wlue is tne requirod mrouM ot on-rb deSentlan. Sh� enmernum storap� r.Fue cquafy oecurs a! ihe 15 or 30 minute 5ma. � � i T�n,.: From'700 ytar;tonn' deW' Raihtall: pram'100 Year $tom+' data• :o� TiRre x 60: 7.84 x Aces � Aaes 9to�aQ�+ � Runolt-TO Sewer RunoK= Rsnf 7t�Arc, u,'m 5auara fNt AAew�bte II� l.61 c.Ls /Aaa f2 C• t BS X�een�ns �t ee t r z5 x P�rvicxy _ p e7 Total Area (1 ACRE = 45.500 SQ. FT.} Noie' The tErm '700 YG2f StORn� Qt �s8d +n th+s tab°a �9fets to a:lOrm ot e piven de:taIIOn ard raintatt tle�th wh�ch has r a one percert Prota6ekty ef e�euri�p Carb�p any flven year in a particu[ar toea5cn. The in�arm�on ts �atm kom'FSve to 6Q Mirsvle Preapitseort Fraqu�nry tor tho Eastam and Central Unded Stat�' and'fechnicaf Pfl�er No. 40. Ramia[T F[apueruy Aba9 Dt tne UnAe6 SWus . 8oth at thax �+b��atiom are Preyarad by tlse Natlor.a� Weatfiet SeN,ce. • P,ECaE �- FR�`1 � RLK—KIAJ5I5T0, LTD. PHONE Np, : 612 933 1153 Dec. 17 1992 03:20PM P6 . _ � , 3. D�TENTiOtV OATA pq („ ��S � � DeSne detoritiaa araes witt+in geop�ny Gney nna ouHine m�nurr� pend coMout eieva5on. Giva estcula5ons ►cr `�`,1 J detendon vo(t�m�s. For kt9gWar shaped datenoort areas r�tth delined cqtctauts }�eMreen 6cttom arrd top s}eva5ors, Ne folfovrinp tormuta may be crsad_ V=(h1S}(A+A+AXA} Whero: h= attsennc� tn rtovipon peRreen consova rr� teet R 4 A• aceas at eontuun in sqcsase feet ! !, 238 �a! ve�+,r,�e. � 4. PtPE S�E AND ELEVATiflN Dater�tion erce d'nd�arZe rates rtnr�t ye qiYen {er esch detert5on aree. 'ihs fonnuia !or �¢kutaYwn muu be perert ab+g MtH any �anarattt qwn �aea n C�a .`ormuta. piscAarge cMkolt rnsy inc[yda asy pesmf,naef unattetabt� fntures auch as sznd i�ipes. wrb weirs qnd cLn,ta1 Aow reotdratru_ OrlQce piafes and qrate cantrok sra no[ v alfowea. l.�t ttow contrCt shauld be try piAe s+ze. hf�r.imntn pipe $xe rcqu;red's t• 8ameter. 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Z c�q --� 05 .� � Phase 2 Environmcntal Site Assessment Report Highway 280 and Kasota Avenue St Paul, Minnesota De1ta Project No. 7099-2E5-A.4318 1.0 Introduction The purpose of this report is to present the results of Phase 2 Enc�ironmental Site Assessment activities conducted by Delta Environmental ConsuItants, Inc. (Deita) on the northwestem comer of the interseclion of Highway 280 and Kasota Avenue in Si. Pau1, Minnesota. The assessment acflrzves were conducted to determine current soil and ground water conditions on the site in prepazation of property acquisition. Previous investigaGve work inciudes: • Advancement of two soil borings in iviarch 193G, adeancement of six soil borings in October 1995, and advancement of 13 addiGonal soil buring, �ud the installation of thre: raor,itorin� �ce;!; in December 2995. The results of these assessmenl activities are all detailed in reports dated August 17, 1995, December 5, 1995, and May 21, 1996. Eievated metals concentrations were detected in soil during ihese incestigations. In addition, yolatile ors ani_ c com pounds ( OCs) andpe sticides � detected in site soi7 Ground water «as not sampled. Due to detecUOns in site soifs and site history, Delta recommended a Phase 2 investigation to idcntify liabi(ities. To�icity characterization leaching potential (TCLP) analyses were conducted to detcrmine iFdisturbed soits �rould comply «riih local disposal requirements. 2.0 Sitc Dcscription • 2.1 Location and Lcg;�t Description The subjcct property is located at Ihe north�aestern corner of Highuay ?80 and Kasota Avenve in St. Paul, Minnesota (Figure 1). The propert}•, which is approcimatcly 9G.000 square fzet in size, is currenUy vacant. 2.2 Sitc Vicinity and Charactcristics The area surrounding the si[e consists oP indus[rial and commercial businesses and properties. Previous Phase I reports indicate that tUe pro Uert� ma� bc pan oC whn �ras th� Eim ¢r , Propeny File Evaluation Site). Ash Dump (4TpCA 2.3 Description of Strvetures, RoaJs, or Othcr Site Impro��ements As discussed above, the site is cunently vacant ��th light vegetation co�•ering the area. Access to the propeny can be gained off of Kasota Avenue. 3.0 Ficld Im•estigation 3.1 Soii Sam�itcs On May 7, 1998, Thein Well Co., Inc., under the direct supenision of a Delta field geologist, advanced five soil probes to ma�imum deoths ran,giDQfrom aDpro�imatelv 2Q to 24 feet below round surface at the subject property. The locations of the probe holes are depic[ed on the sitc map (Figure 2) as GP-I through GP-i. IJpon completion of tcsting, cach probe hole «as abandoned n�iih bentonite grout. Soil samp)es trere cuticeted using GcoprobeT"� direct push sampling equipment to accurately determinc subsurface lithoto�ic disttiUutions, and [o etfccti��cly assess tor the presence or a6sence of peaoleum- h�drocarbon impact in the soil Each soil sample nas �•isualh inspected for on-site classification and a portion of each soil samplc i�;�s scbjected to field headspace anal}�sis using a calibrated organic capor monitor hfodc{ 5805 photoioni�ation detector . � �S = � Phau 2 EnvirocunenW nssssmarc Repon Delta Projttt No. 7099-2E5-A4318 June 30, I998 Page 2 Up to two soil samples from each probe hole were submitted to Pace Anatytical Sercices, Inc. (Pace) for laboratory analysis of \/olalile Organic Compounds 465E list (465E), gasotine tange organics (GRO) by the Wisconsin GRO Method, diesel range organics (DRO) by the Wisconsin DRO Method, 8 RCRA metals, pesticides, herbicides, and TCLP for 8 RCRA metals, pesticidu, and herbicides. � The site geology consists of a variable amount of gray, silty, sandy fill over]ying a tighr, p]astic, tan clay la}•er to 24 feet, the marimum depth expiored. Saturated conditions were encountered in GP-1 and GP-3, generally in very narrow seams or layers, at variable depths. Soil boring logs detailing the subsurface j Iithology and headspace analysis results are attached to this report. � Laboratory anaiytical resutu indicate thaF volatile organic wmpounds (465E) and DRO were detected in GP-1 (8 to 12 feet, 16 to 20 feet), GP-2 (8 to 12 feet., 16-20 feet), GP-3 (8-12 feet., 16-20 feet, 465E only), G°-4 (8-12 feet, 16 to 20 feet), and GP-5 (3 to 8 feet, 16 to 20 feet). :�fetal; «erc fletected in GP-1 (8 io 12 feet), GP-3 (3 to I2 feet}, and GP-4 (8 to 12 feet). Pesticides ti�•ere detected in GP-1 (8 io 12 feet), GP-3 (3 to 12 teci), and GP-� (8 to 12 feeQ. Gasoline range organics were detec[ed in GP-] (S to 12 feet), GP-2 (8 to 12 fect), and GP=i (8 to 12 feet}. TCLP resutts for metals, pesticSdes, and herbicides tivere all non-detect ia ihe samples analyzed with the ezceplion of GF-I (8 [0 12 feet) where 1�.7 micrograms per liter (µg/L,) of barium leachate nas obsen-ed. Refer to Table I for a summazy of soil TCLP chemistry results in comparison to 1an�11 contaminant acceptance limits. The barium TCLP detectiott in GP-1 is significandy lcss Ihan the lan�ll TCLP liaeits. Thc laborator�� report detailing the soil anal}sis is also presented in Appcndi� A. 3.2 Ground Watcr S ampling Ground �cater sampling acti�iiies ��nre conducizd on Ma} 7, 1995. Ground tivater samples w�ere wllected fmm GP-1 and GPv. All ground «ater samplcs �vere submitted to Pace for anahsis of ��olatile organic compounds (4GSE), GRO, 8 RCRA metals. DRO (GP-1 onl}'), and pesticides/herbicidzs (GP-3 only}. Laboratory analytical resutts for ground ��atcr samplcs collccted from the h��o soil borings indicated [he presence of colatiie organic compounds and metals in both GP-I and GP-3. Diesel range organics uere also detectzd in GP-I. Lead and mercury concentrations in the ground �cater sample from GP-3 and barium, lead, and � inpl chioride conecntrations in the sample coUected from GP-1 were above the Minnesota "Health Risk Limits" (ftRLs) for these subs[anecs, ho«ecer no other compounds ecceeded thzir respeeu�•e FiitI.s. Substances (hat �ccre dctccted in ground ��ater chemical analyaical results are compared to HIZI.s on Table 2 and illustratcd on Figure �i. A copy of the ground water analytical laboraton• repon is presented in Appcadis A. � g asof.K ra..yc •• c: ,,�rcSei ra.� � pf5o..c - 4.0 Conclusions ° �� \ Laboratory analti�tiral results indicate that aolatife organic compounds, metais, GRO, DRO, and, to a limited estcn[, esticidq impacts exists in soil and/or emund cvarcr o__n r�h�e. ted sources of these compounds are auributed to�ast use as an �ncineraior ash lan�11 �n� d��o _, , n!p_' r re:� r�..�> Ground �i•ater analyYical resWts from GP-I 1nd GP-3 indicate ihat the FiRLs f or barium, izad, � inyl chloride, l and m ercurv �c ecceeded No other compounds anal}'zed exceeded their respecti�e HRLs. Soit TCLP� results kere all below TCLP lintits for soil disposal at Pinc Bcnd Lan�l1, ho�cerer, it shouid be noted that if site rcmodeiin� construction activitics are etier schedulcd for the site, a soil manag.mcnt ptan x�tl be �' � necessan to address �IOR' ItltOacir an nn� _�mnani�A �..:1 ..:It �.� ..., _� .i�.__ ___ _ _ _ __.___ _. � r to reduce wscs. attempa �could be`ma e�use soil onsite, gicen DSPCA appro�al. � Phax 2 Ertvironmrntal qssessment RepoR Deha Rujax 2�'0.1099-2E5-A4318 Juce 30, 1998 � Page 3 � S= � .Y a9 -��s -'- The site has been entered in {he MPCA Voluntary InvestigaGon and Clean-u Association Determination Letters for Amoco and oiher parties involved in the m�C) program for No � report should be submitted to the VIC ro P P�m' ��ction. This p gram for their evaluation. � u � REVlEW PRUCESS Site Plan Review City of Saint Paul� APFLICANT SUBMtTS SITE PLAN. The applicant submits the fofiowing to tfie LIEP, 370 Lowry Professiona! Building, 350 Saint Peter Sireet, Saint Paul, MN 55102: - 9 copies of the site plan - compieted application form - filing fee 2. C(TY STAFF REVIEWS SITE PlAN. Copies of the site plan are distributed to staff in various City departments, including Zoning, Sewers, Water, TrafFic, Design, Police and Fire. A copv is aiso sent to the District Counci! for the neighborhood where the project is proposed. 3. APPLICANT MEETS WITH CITY STQFF 2-3 �`�rEEKS AFTER SITE PLAN IS SUBMITi'ED. A meeting witi be set up so that the applicani can meet with staff from the departments that have reviewed ihe plan. At this meeting, the applicant can exptain the project and ask questions. Statf can ask questions, review City standards and procedures as they apply to the project, and exptain any revisions to the site plan tfiat witf be needed. This meeting normally las2s 30 to 60 minuies. For most proJects, there is no pubtic hearing heid at the Pianning Commission or City Councit. On projects that wil! have an impact on the surrourtding area, it is recammended that appticani meet with the District Council. l'he District Councils have an advisory role and normally send any comments they have • to Planning staff io be considered during the site pfan review. District Councils generapy meet once a month. 4. STAFF SENDS APPLtCANT A LE'ITER OF ISSUES TNAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED ON THE SITE PLAIV. Staff wili send a foitow up letter to the appticant summarizing the comments from their meeting. Comments typicaily deai with zoning, parking, traffic, landscaping and storm water drainage. If there are issues raised bLthe District Council that need to be addressed, these will be included too. b. A LETT'ER OF CREDIT MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED. To ensure that ali the improvements shown on the site plan are done, the City may require a security agreemeni in the form of a leiter of credit from a bank, a performance bond from an insurance company or a cash escrow. 8. APPLICANT SUBMITS REVISED StTE PLAN AND LETTER OF CREDlT. It revisions to the site ptan are needed, the appficant must submit 6 sets of revised pians to Plannirtg statt. The revised plans wi0 be reviewed against the comments in the staff letter. This review usually takes one week. if further revisions are sii11 needed, siafF will notify the appiicant. 7. STAFF APPROVES SITE PLAN. !f the plan meets att City �equirements and the ietter of credit has been received, Planning staff will issue a letter approving ihe site plen. 8. APPIICANT APPLIES FOR BUILDlNG PERMlTS. The Buiiding Department wii( not iss�e permits until the Planning Division approves ihe site plan. However, � it is sometimes possible to have the Buiiding Department review building plans at the same time ihe site plan review is going on. Piease oett 266-9086 if you have any questions about site pian review. Hovnoc.Maa M.v,s,,aas �� -�5 i. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. � 14. 15. 16, 17. 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Far: b!?b25-.5?/: � �� 3i�� .� �.�, D�ar �,yntse, This letter is to follow ug on our conversation &fter the meeting with Amoco on Tuesday at the Disuict 12 o�ice. It was a pteasure ta meet you, and Yo discuss the rather complicated issues swsounding the Kasota Pomi area. I am attaching a samgliag of nswsietta articies that have appeared in locs( papas about the Kasota Pond and Brid� Veil sites. There have been other articles as well but I hsve nat had a chance ta pvll them from my files. I am alsa enc}asing a capy af the draft plaa pu2 tagether by the District 12 environment commitiee two years ago to creste public greenspace and a huffer mae, which includes the Amaco site. A local Boy Scout uoop had a number of projects at ihe Kasota and Brida! Veii sites abdut 15 years ago, which included trash clean-ups and habitat impreuemem (nesting suachues for geese, wood duck boxes, blue bird houses). Since then, District 12 has sponsared annuat trash clean ups thcre. The sites are used by U of M facuBy and students for research and study. Tlsere is aiso a considerable ]eveI of recreational use of the sites by iocai residents. As the newsletta articles show, there is a loag tristory of public use of these natural remnants, and a considerable amount of puhlic concem that the sites be protected and c9nserved, and if possible, cleaned up. I woutd like to note my concern about a mrmber of passible negative impacts (detailed in the stat�nam ta the Zoning Committee), should the prapased Amt�a development go forward. It is my professional oginion that there is considea�at�le potemial to irreversibly damage the DIV� wetlands surrouading the Amoco proFectY, as wetl as groundwatet resaurces. I summarized these concerns in a siatemeut that I preseated to the St. Paul Zoning Cotnmittee in a hearing on D�ember 281999 {copy attacbed). please note that the statement was drefted in consuttation with other Umversity of Minnesota facuhy and staff who have canducted research at the site over msny yesrs, and who are in agreemern with District 12 concerns. I would like to see the Amoco property recognized for what it is: a wetland filted with about I S fcet of incinerator ash. The fill materia! contains a aumber of chemical c�� .. y,os � substances with pote�tial to leach imo groundwater and airsheds if disturbed. As I noted, the area is hydrologicalIy active aad adjoins two DNR w�tacids and Skonard Spring (w}uch is about 75 feet from the propaty line). Tf the incinerator ash were not ther� shere would be little or ao Iand on the property upon wluch to build. The Amoco prop�ty may be one of the mare polluted in the K�ghway 280 corridor (not considering the Vaiernin�-Clark site}. Ideally, the site should be deciared a superfund site, the fiil material removed aad properiy treated, and the site r�urned to w�tand. Itt my judgement, developing it vuiih a gasoline station is a worst-case scenario, with potemial for negazive impads on neighbwing wettands and habitats, and possibIy gublic heahh The proposed developmeat is also incompatible with neighborhood plans and values (c�ultura3, historicai, recreational, and aesthetic). I believe that ihe pruposed vse for the site is unsustainable, short-sighted, and fraught with firtuse liability issues. I nrge the MPCA not to issue a no-association letter to Amoco because of the fairly high potzmial for negative consequences. Ia the iirterests of time, I am sending this letter and accampanying mater':als to you via FAX and will send the hard copies to you by mail. Please feel free W cor�iact me at any time for fiut6et informaiion, or to discuss the materials I have attached. �th best wishes, ., � Dr. Karlya Ecka�an Adjunct Professor Department of Forest Res9urces College of Natural Resourc,es Office phone: Si2 624-0702 Home phone (651 b44 1606) FAX: 651 b49 1b16 Email: eckma001@tc.umn.edu cC: Heather Worthington, Executive Direetor, Distr'sct l2 Donna Drummond, City of Minneapolis Council Member 7ay Benanav �/ � U �� t,os � Park Bugle 7 December 1994 � � - _ �� ,-.., _.� Environmentaf cleanup along Highway 28C raises heatth concerns for area resident � By Amy Causton News of contaminated soil and enc�ro;.nental cleanups alang the Highway 280 industrial corridor has caused concern for many in the neighboring communities. For some, however, today's headlines raise worries over Qast exposure to potentially harmEul substances. Beth Mcen grew up in south- � east Minneapolis, and one of the deanup sites was a frequent hangout tor her and her friends. It's called the ValentineClazk � site, named after the wood treat- ment facility formerly located � there. The site, just north of i4asota Avenue and west of Iiigh- � way ZSO, includes Bridal Veil Creek and pond. C N � � � � � � � In that pond, Moen and her friends used to swim. They also spent a great deai of time by the creek, Gshing and eating plants in the area. There were "No Swimming" signs posted back then, but Mcen and her friends ignoredthem. '°fhey didn't indicate why we shouidn't swim there," she says. "We just assumed it was because there wasn't a li[e guard." She adds that there were no tences or physical bazrlers azound the pond. hloen recently became concerned when she read an article in ffie April 1993 Pazk Bug1e about the cleanup sites and discwered that Bridal Veil Creek and pond were among them. She began to wonder about the hazazds that she and herfriends had been exposed to. Later, she discovered that a man in his late 30s who swam in the pond had been diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. She afso �ew that many older people in the azea had died of cancer and she wondered if there was any connection. While these specitic cases may not be related to the contamina- tion, according to the data gath- ered so faz by the Minnesota Depaztment of Health (MDf�, there may be reason for Moen's concem. The contamination does not affect the local water � supply, since nearby residents get their water from the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The contamination was caused by chemicals used ici the wood preservation process by the Yalentine-Clazk Corporation. These chemicals include creosote (primarily polycyclic azomatic hydrocazbons, or PAHs) and pentachlorophenol (PC�. The extent of the contarninaflon was discovered . in December 1990, when the ciry of Minneapolis dredged Bridal Veil Creek A ducic and fish kill occuzted in the pond, which is ted by the creek This incident prompted testlng at the site Tests of the creek sediment found high levels of PCP and PAHs. There is currently little data on the {owes pazt af the creek and the pond, but it is presumed theywould be simi- lar to tevels found in the upper creek Tests on those areas will be completed, according to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency statf. PAHs can cause cancer in the places where they touch the skin and ininternal organs after they have been ahsorbed. PCP is c{assifled by the EPA as a Group B2 cazcinogen, mean- ing it probabiy causes cancer if sngestea. Overalt, eacposure to the pond and creek is infrequent, and does not always include con- tact with pond and creek sedi- ment. Also, the contamination does not affec[ the local water suppiy, since neazby residents get their water from the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. However, a report from the MDH, dated May 6, 1999, states that "frequent (several times per week) and prolonged (severat hours per visit) exposure to the sediments may pose a potential threat to public health." The report also says "an individual who uses the area for swimming and regulazly consumes fish caught from the pond ... may have a small, incremental increase in the risk of canceT." Miriam HomeH of the MPCA says the deanup is currently in the EPAs hands and she hopes it wil! be undertaken this winter. The first task will be to complete a sewer ihat will isolate the surface wastes on the site from the groundwater and surface water. The second stage wil[ be to remove contacninated soii from the azea. These steps wii3 be taken now, Horneff says, as a way o ' "removing the immediate ris} in the azea She stresses that ; testing wii{ continue on the ' site, and new measures wlll t '; taken if they are deemed nec essary. � Those wantinq more information about the Valen- tineL7azk site may cali Lisa Pogoff at the N@H, 627-5415. '��e 1ULY 1996 � � � Industrial area doubles as environmentaf Jillian ,•r '` � area t6at saad- dlet Southas� MinnnQolis has a doubk narure — to some ic is an induscrial mim of rait- toad tncks, tighc induscry, and grain elevacors; to othus it is an environmennl trasuce chac Bridz4 Yeil Creek Aovn stadily baidc a Superfund sice. The Goodwill on Como Av. SE siu on what wu ona a pond, and pot- hola in the puking lot sfiow whcn c!x wacer 'sn the ground risa m reclaim the land. A ponion of Kawu Pond now splintexed into four xparaic wet{and fragmmts, contains a specits of siuimp unique to rhe pond. Ac rima ic is nlled che Brida( Veil Watenhed, some�ima simply a wetland; the official name "Sourhnsc Minnnpolis Indu:crial Ara" doa noc wnvey rhe rich environmenral legary c6at rcseuchea see in ia aaa. _ AS che Souchasc Econom'sc Developmrnt committee nkes a sfion bteak for tfie summa md the MCDA and BRW Architacs resource rad �fuough and 'mcorponcc naghbozhood wmm�na into the muta p3an for t6e arrd, thou who use tfie indusaiai area trgularfY B� about their business. �a Dt Karlyn Eckman, adjuna pro- fasor in rhe College of Natural Resourca at che Universiry of Minnesou, condnua hcr uips out m th� area to dowmmc the range of specia thu make the wetland their home. Dr. Jamcs Cooper, ��oIlege ofNaturai Resourc�s, hu '— compiled cen years of raearch on the spring thac feed che Kasota syscem. Dc Iance Necku, Lxadscape Architeccura, �ttd his sadena ntalogued all of the cona aminaad sica in che area, «ating the only such comprehensive map thai eciscs. Fckmm and scudrnt raearchers werc canponrily halted by a group of transienrs who nmped ouc ia a parricularly overgrown woodcd grove below Highway 280 and nnr [he Amcnk ni! line, which is saluded oa all sida from view. Thac sue�ch of land onm attnttcd neuJy cvery specia of woodpedcer found in Minnesou, but today when the resarchus recum, most BRlD.lLVElL ► fagr3 � Q .�-��J 6 �¢t�ar�c� vs. �nc�strles � � � tontinua f som puge 1 of the birds have fled che rice due m�he Qcaence of a�� ;m�. w[thin du� waoded groY� grows wild asparagus rhat tocal residencs wme and harvac; bird houses hang from an occasional branch, evidena tha[ neighbon ae aware of this gmv� and nre foc che birds chat p'ass through the area. My indiridual who is noc a nilroad emQloyee or ' doesn'c work in [he indus- ttia chac doc che induscrial area is trapassing. Much of rhe land 'u owned by Buclingcon Norchern nil- road, 6uc mvnership of the land that sve[cha inio manha, prairie grasses and cmks where the pavement rnds is undear. Shaum above u the only pnrtion afBrida! I�ei! Gak that remainr abovegmund It floun alongride the Valentine Clark riu. But people ttespass any- MARY ANNE PAGE way; Como and Sc. M[hony Puk raidenu s[roll through the un with cheir dogs, joggecs run beside the attive rail- rwd lina, birdwacchers and boy scoua come for rarure srudia, and universiry professots re�utn almost daily [o dcpand their fidd no�a on che ponds, creeks, and wildtife associated with them. Prior ro tAe induscrializuion of the aza, a seria of lazge ponds blanketed the eutern edge oEche sice, from Goodwill at Como Av. and Highway 280 to the Mississippi River. As indus[ria bought up che valuable land that sit conveniendy betwan both Twin Citia, thry fi31ed in the ponds and pouced a hue of "fill" onco the soggy soil, and began wnstruction. Today some of those buildings have swctuca! problems. che driveways keep sinking and water keeps coming up chrough thc parking lot `It wanct ta be a awamp," said Profasor Eckman. Kasota Pond, which en« would have bxn a siuble body of water, now is fngmrn[ed by Highway 280, Knwra Av, and the nilroad mcks. One portion of i[ lies behind Ia Canasu Foods, near a uria of ra'slroad lines. Despitc the conraminuion in the aeit from yars ofansranc induscry, the cre- osoce kom che mcks, and random dumping of refuse into the ponds, there is life in [he ponds. "There's so much garbage and [ruh in [[he west mmnu�t of Kasota Pond], I wuldn't imagine anything could be alive in here, and co my astonishment I came by here one day and 1 saw a king- fisher diving in, and minnows spawning," said Eckman. One feacure of che ind�ucria! azn ehac Eckman bdieva she has dis- covertd is Skonard Spring, one of thrce namra! spring sourca in the Twin Ci�ies, historially used for drinking wacet. Today the flow u modac bnc steady, as it flom almasc impercepcibly ineo a cmk [hat skit[s Safelite Auto Glus. Eckmans 96year otd gmt unde tdls ha that he used to stand in line ac [he Skonard Spring, waic- ing his eum m eapcwe fiesh drinking watu co nlce hom�. Eckman found che siu by aaang o!d maps. 77u Qroxitniry of induscry and environmrnt plays itsdf out in mysterious ways. Evrn now, as che wa�u hom Skonazd spring Aows yuiedy along che perimeter of Safe(ices parking lot, the eom- pany's landsuping equ'spmera has been stored luphuazd(y — dlcea. ly on rop of a petsistrnt flowage that is impervious to the _ enaoaching induttries. �� J��S brHa�dm Park News S t . Anthony Park � environmental herita�e This arode 's rhe ¢rst in o nEw series deo6ng with iswg of coraervarion and wscamabifrty, ond how we as mop members (ond as consumers) impaa our environmenc Our�irst topic mrxems olaal ernironmerrcol aweA redeve(opmenc plan forrhe Nunneapofis rndusvioi area adjoining SaintAridiary Park may diange the fevr natur�l wedand oreas in au'bak door.' Should we be concemed� � � Crayfish, Green Herons, 3Tit� COP�T10Y3�5 imagine how our Sairn Arrthorry Par1c neighbofiood must hare tooked a6out two hundrEd years ago. Green Grus Paric, aao� the street from the HPG waz probably a woodland?he community gardens, located at Robbins, are in a low-iying area that was once a snall wetland.that slretched toward the north end of Cromwell Avenue.A stream,the south branch of Bridal Veil creek flowed from this wetland towud the northwest Another stream.the north branch of &idaiVeii aedc probably originated m the low-Fying area on Como Averwe where Goodwiil and Group HeaRh are today.The two streams joined together near what is now Energy Park Drive, fortning Bridal Veil GEekThis a�dc flowed downhifl through Westgate, Prospect Paz k S�idium Vifage, and aans a portion of the U of M campusThe outflow ofthis ozek can still be seen nearthe Franidin Avenue bridge, where it emerges firom the Minneapolis sewer rystem as BridalVeil Falis ' Years ago, a series of snall ponds e�asted just to the west of Highway 280 between Como and Westgate. Gnked by marshes Other snall ponds and marshes could be found scattered throughout Saint Arrthony Park and the U of M Saint Paul mrnpus.A large marsh stretched from BridalVeil aeek westward toward MinneapolizSrttap springs bubbled up from . underground and some of the ponds were probably spring-fed One spring, cailed'Skonard Spring" on an oid map, can still be found today near Highway 280. Industr'ral acGvity during the devefopmern oftheyaung, growing dGes of Minneapolis and Saint Paul led to the draining and filling of moA of these nawral wet fand areasThe reiVroads afong wefi residentia( developmert in South SaiM Arrthorry Park obliterated the south branch of Bridai Veil creek Tne �or� branch of the aeelc flowed through coMaminated � �� industr ial sites. and by the 1940s was routed through an undergrnund sewer cornreyance system The marsties were fi{{ed in to support fadories and ware- houses.The ponds we2 drained and fi�ed, and now oniy remnar� of two of the original ponds in tt�e Bridal Ueil Geek watershed can be fowd--a pond to the north of Energy Park Drrve now functioning as a drainage system for Highway 280, and Kasota pond adjoining Energy Park Drive. Kasota pond wu once much larger than it is today. tt has esserrtially been divided by roads and buildings irrto four fragmerm, of which ony two cor�trin aater.A tall-grass prairie remnarrt can be found at the south end of the pond In addition, a large pond sti11 remains 6eLween the PieRe Butler Route and EneBy Park Drive in Saicrt Paul, akhough it haz been encroached upon on all sides by filiing and dumping.lntle remains ofthe orignal shoreline,which has been covered with conswction rubbie and trash from years of 511ing and dumping. Kasota and Bridal Veii ponds ar� probabfy best Ia�own Yo {oml residents.They have been used for generations as swimming holes by neighborhood chiidren. Kasota pond has been used for various Boy Scout projects over the years. ft has been used by U of M faculry, s�ff, and students for edumtion, researth, and . teaching for at feast 10 yearsThese ponds and their arrround- ing habitats have both ecological and aesthetic va(ue in terms of - diversity of piarrt and anima� spedes, and are often vi�ted by ;- community rPSidents for wiidiife obsen2tion, gathering wild asparagus� and berry-Pid6ng. :. Despite years of induseiai developmerrt and podcets of cor�mination,the area supports a g�eat variety of wildlife, wme of which are uncommo� in an urban setting. Red fox, white-�iled de�: opossurtu musivatr, woodchuda, raccoons. aayfish, painted wrdes. tiger salamanders, fish. and other aEatures are either residern or visitori to the area. Birdxatchers enjoy seefng green herons, doubie-vested cormorants, k�trets and hawks, yeliow-winged bladcbirds. many species of finches, warisiers, and woodpeckers, and a great variety of migratory waterFowl.Therc would be many ecological, aesthetic and educationaS benef�ts from restoring degraded habitat and from reconnecting the fragmerrts of orig�nai habitats and weUands (finking the Sairrt Paul campus research wedand with Kasota and Pierce-Butler ponds via the raiyards and U of M vansitway, for eximpk). Arthough used foraesthetic and educational purposes,fhe ponds contain a fair amou� of trash, indud'mg old engine blodcs, barrelz industrial wastes, and Iitter.Of @�eater roncem, however, are the cor�minarns preserrt in Bridal �eil pond. apparenUy caused by an old creosote plant upstrearn that is ncrw an EPA-0asig�ated superfund site. „ 1wH�Y �99� / What is the future of Kasota Pond and BridalVeil Pond and Creek? natural areas �ie within tfie zone siated for redevelop- underthe 5outheart Economic DeveioQmerrt (SEEDj Plan.'fhis pian encompasses the brownfield” industria! zone bordered rougfiiy by Highwdy 280, UniversihjAvenue, 15th Avenue 5E and Como Avenue.The pianning process has been underway over the (ast year, with input fram several Minneapofis neighborhood and communiry groups and SRW, a consufting firm hired by the groups A Master Plan has been drafted and will be fi�ai¢ed soon. Even though this zone lies aimost ermrely wrthin the Gry of Minneapolis, neighboring 5airrt Paui comrtwnrtes will undoubtedly be impacted by changes �at are coming.ln addilion, the Minnesota Departrnerrt ofTranspor- tation (MNDO� is pfanning to reconfigure the rarnps at Energy Park Drive and Nighway 280, which may fill in much of what a ��t of Kasota pond There is renewed interest among Marty-Holmes, Saint Arthony Park and South Sa;nt Arrthorry Parfc community groups to dean up these sites, and to preserve and possbly restore some of the wetJands. in particular, there is widening irrterert in "daylighting" &idal Veii Creek, by redirecting its flow from underground sewen to a new above-ground aeek bed that would flow toward Bridal Ueii FaIlsThere a a(so irrterest i� protecting the nahual areas arvund Yasota Pond, and possibty estabiishing a srnaii nature preserve. - - � Co-op Members, why should we tar+e? Our co-op is committed to neighborhood iswes, and we are one oflhe ciosest residential neighborhoodsto the Bridal�e;l watershed and to the adjoining industriai area Our neighbor- hood was once drained by a tributary of Sridal Yei1 creek Lo�l resid�ts are aiready direcdy afiiected by air and noise poilution, �Ps�earn-downstream watershed and airshed impacts, vehialar �aft'ic, and the railroads in ihe Kazota area. Econanic redevelop- mern pfaru through the Master Piart process wili undoubtedly impact our neighbort�ood c the fuWre,.for betier or forworse. &rt fuCire developmettt and highway work may cause further harm or des�vction of these few remaining naturaf areas. On a more positive note, many of us enjoy the nawral beauty of the wetlarid remnants in tlie Kasota are,� and I have met many neighbors who coBect wild plar�t, take nature wa{{cs, and observe green hanns, wood dudcs and double-crested cortnordrrts there. Preserving and entwnang these vatuabie natural areas wiil benefrt our neighbofioods and improve the quafrty of tife ior resider�. Sustainabitity and the Master Pian The Mas2er Ptan developers and planners might be advised to fo�ax some basic prinaples of conservation and wstainabie �lopmerrt Frst, a basic principie of conseivation is to do no �. We ali, coliectively, have a responsibi(iry to ensure that our ��0� actions � � do no harm (or additionai damage}, in this case to an already disturbed ernironment—the Southeast Minneapolis brownfield Further enQOachmerrts on wetiand and prairie sites by a rapid economic deve(opment process are unGke(y to improve ecosystem status, and rnay furthcr damage them. Second a basic principte of �strinabie developmerrt is to maintdin choices, and to create options for frrture generations. We Imow,through preliminary studies and obsenations,that these natural areas have considerabie vaiue; and eSorts shouid be taken to prnserve and enhance them. O�ce fost, they wif4 be very difficuk and tosdy to r�lace and can probably never be restoredtotheirformerstate. � What Can 1 do about it? ' ��sit BridalYeil and Kazott ponds, and become famifiar with their naturai and aesthetic features Caii Karyn Edvnan at 649- I 606 if you . a2 irrterested in a wa!ldng tour . - � Contact Citizens for a Better Emironment (CB� at 824-8637. CBE has spearfieaded a project to investigatethe patential o{rertoring Bridz! Veil oeekA group of conceined neighbors fias orgariized Friends of &idalUe�7 C2ek which is planning seveJal activities induding a dean up. � Make a statement to the Seed committee about yow views on the Master Pian.The period for pubiic commerrtary on the pian ocwrs from yme I through Juiy 1,1996. Copies can be vi�wved at the Sairrt Arnhorry Parlc Pubiic Library. � Attend locai neighborhood councit meetings, as well as SE� pub4ic meetings.Voice your concems to your community organizers (District ! 2 council at 292-7884J, to Minneapolis Councilwoman Joan Campbeli {673-2202: FAX 673-3940) orthe SEED committee. . ...�.=-vi–as 04:O1P __+ __ – � +�, - � y rfP.08 2 PARK �BUGLE ■ jULY I 998 - ----_.� Kasota Pond gets a spring �leaning �t �. -`�°s � 8��u��r,�,� � � n.,�t�. s� � �� timc sad �vd�+bk dt'wr wwanl s crommuoityclr�upK K3/Wa rupJr �Qfid 06 t�lt Ntsl ade oFSc. Mthony Pa�, Ydu�ueax caswred has6 wd {�1�ti f[041 i t�1t iboR3rt�C� �el� G�IC mi4RtC[l pfMl�ltSrG9��—00litld iitiili�'!d [O QttaCt y� insulation. ra�Yro�d �ie., Guv �nd eMen i manroquin ►cg isom die �wnd. Ntoge3m� awwr� rraah .rat coltat�+d to fill a tra� comjac�ur W orcr8dwing. I7�is is �e sam�d yq¢ i�t tl�e &. Mthony Patk t:ommurutv Councit {SAP(:t:) har orqmiaal i deamip at thc sitc. Seve7al �bwkood agencMSUd huxineests wntn�atcd m tix deamqr ellort. St Pml Pml�s praride$ tbe trash ctMnFtaor anJ I�ogs, and �hc Si. pau! 1Vc+ghbo�6cod Fnngy C:�nwrtiura knc nfay.susand work giwes. HampJm Tu1c C,.wp and &uegBen T3�ge(s pmviJed mfrafimeucs. And $K Commuimey C�mu,ul pcvvided �� PsoN� Kueta P nd was�� 'K'S�'�"'�t�� ug 6de na aily for G. Andmay Paek bu� bu aarou+�d'u�g �dgLbnrlwwwk a _wdt. 7be pond a6ura a p�m�am �raserr��al with &idd Va1 Ctuk and the S� Anthony ['ae{e Comnumity Cianlen. lt u the 6tt mnnant o(a mucl� lar�r pmvJ dtainedciir �� Sc M�K«uY Pack Conw. A3�u�.y. Hc+lmn and Pm�pert psrk nra�i�lwdnwds. Thc pond aod rts m rntiroeue ie in1..Lita+�! by a twmber +d�cia oFbicds aad a�simx(s and 'u viaua! (y miBM�Y .�ateefowl. SiRht� d�is M^n8 Isave indudec! : w6itrtu7c+d detq r (wir o[ccd-pj(pl5asr43. camannt:.wood dutfci aad a kesaet. AIa�y is 57cono�d Spm�. �� wti �, � � aadu an� j:,s of�etders arr! irnu�igau� u e6e tusa of �hc KRtY�[ �MJ1u11g�f KiiOfi � lS i i?NR�eleaAmud mdand, i� (�ax bem tLc tubjtct „1' amsidcnble �legil dumping over [6eye,w.l4kie racm7}; consuuctian debcis and yud wucc 6avs been .{umped inm ehr puml. Ifyon obxrx dumping u rhe pond, �ll ch� &. Pau! Pd�, a nwe thc vd�lc Garue iwm6cr and noti[y �!u SMCC o4&cr. Thc SAI'C:C Enrironmeat Comnsiam has iKen exp�orin� wa1s to preKC[ uid c»nsern ihe hiscocic pund dtt fnsm F�csher induusisti,shon and McnocLmcat. u�d to ee�.xe t�e � &� V 1+�k � Iiolcs Communiry t.aaiens, uid al�er 6sbiist mtiidort in �e metro �*ra. $ovecaF opcions are under coraidanwm, u well as chc pcepara�inn of alortg.term wnumtiw� mul marmgrntenc p}am tf yuu arc i�uaeucd in i muuce tF�e SiMCC officc. SA!'t:t:;.wnfd liko to th�nk +% rS�e wlantaki stK! umtcibucon � EKipn! wi[h �he dnnu�. Frr furchcr inFnnnauae a6oiu Kasoca Pa�d, cue.saet St Anrlw� t'uk C:.�mmimiryCou�l N.uewrivc C)inciuu Hntlux Wortt,in��n at 292-7$84. ■ Y�uat«rr Mak 71�tc J� ti?� �d Sl. Asrbe� radr Coarmnitr Ca�nrB w�m6�i pes 8efdvlt �rerked witb u6RS ro tkas Kasets tsed tkmo yy Xr¢� &�ae -� St. Paul Planning Commission Zoning Committee December 281998 Appeal by District 12 - Saint Anthony Park Community Council {SAPCC) Re: Amoco Automobile Convenience 5tore Northwest Comer of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280 A. GENERAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS � � �,��`� 'I. It is not evident that DNR and Saint Paui zoning and planning officials have reviewed the proposed Amoco complex in light of the large-scale SEED re-development immediately west of the site. There are muitiple issues surrounding the SEED re- industrialization. SAPCC has been very concemed about the potential for multiple negative airshed and watershed impacts, as weli as the potential for greatly increased eastbound traffic into the neighborhood on Kasota Avenue. In principle, SAPCC views any additionai development and industriai growth in this comer of ths disVict with very serious concem. The Amoco site lies within an area viewed by SAPCC as a buffer between the neighborhood and the SEED project SAPCC has been working on a broad long- term plan and vision to protect and conserve remaining greenspace and remnant natural resources. SAPCC has worked for several years toward this goal through consultations with DNR, MNDOT, Union Pacific and other property owners. The pending purchase by SAPCC of land from Burlington Northem for community gardens is a first step in crea6ng public greenspace on the westem edge of our neighborhood. Acquiring additional property in the vicinity and conserva6on easements around the ponds and wetiands are envisaged. Kasota Pond is integral to our neighborhood history and to our future vision. Although the EPA has made considerable sffort to include SAPCC in their planning for the Valenfine Cfark site, St. Paul officials have shown 4ittte interest or involvement in either the SEED project or - SAPCCs planning efforts. Therefore, SAPCC requests that City officials review the Amoco aQplication in light of the SEED project and in consideration of District 12-initiated plans for greenspace and buffer zone, and consult in further detail with District 12 representatives Ellen Waters and Bob Amdorter before taking further action. 2. Consideration has not treen given by pianners to truck and traffic issues associsfed with a new gas station[convenience store that is fikety to attract additional hundreds of vehictes each day on Kasota Avenue. Further, the site is immediately adjacerrt to the Minnesota Transfer railroad crossing, which ties up tra�c severa{ times daily on Kasota Avenue. The Amoco east properly line is directly across from the Nsghway 280 exit ramp, where traffic tie-ups are common. These two existing areas of congestion (280 off/on ramps) and mandatory tie-ups (railroad crossing) at either side of the proposed Amoco station will mean that vehicles wili have difFicutty accessing and exiting from the station, hence increased emissions, noise, and potentiai for accidents. There is already a gas station (Food and Fuef) severat hundred fieet east where traffic congestian is also a problem; additionai vehicuiar trips to the proposed Amoco station may increase cflngestion along Kasota Avenue and into Saint Anthony Park. �t,� - `�- O 5 � Therefore, SAPCC requests that a review of existing and potential traffic problems be conducted prior to taking furthet action on the Amoco application. 3. District 12 has been actively opposed to increased large signage, and recenUy drafted the SAP Speciai Sign District P{an. In principle, SAPCC is strongly opposed to the proposed large Amoco sign adjoining Highway 280. The proposed large scale, high-intensity lit sign is considered to be aesthetically incompatible with the neighborhood. Therefore, SAPCC requests that Amoco conform to city and District 12 standards in signage; any out size signage should be designed in consuftation with the District 12 Euecutive Director. • 4. SAPCG wishes ta raise severat accountabitity and liability cancems. Further degradation to the pond and wetland habitats are unacceptable and undesirable to SAPCC and its residents. Any property ownet, public agency or party conVibuting to future degradation should be held accountable, responsible and liable. SAPCC questions the validity and wisdom of issuance of a"no association" letter removing Amoco as a responsib{e party for the existing pol{ution on the site. In natural resource management, the accepted law of unintended consequence states that there is always a possibility of unforeseen impacts. Leakage or contaminant release as a result of disturbing soil in a former ash dump, possibly at some time in the future, should not be discounted. If it does happen, who then will pay, if Amoco is not to be hetd responsible? It is inappropriate for MPCA to issue a no association � letter for property known to be heavity contami�ated with pesticides, mercury and other to�tic materiafs at a hydrologicaily active site adjacent to a residentiat neigfiborhood. In addition, there is the issue of lisbility and responsibility for minor spills, leaks and breakage that occur at any gasoline filling station and that may enter the pond indirectly. Therefore, SAPCC opposes the "no assaciation" letter and requests MPGA to review this issue. In addition, provision should be made by Amoco fior monitoring and appropriate clean-up of smal! leaks, spilis, and breakage that might occur in the immediate vicirtity (for-example, a customer fills a lawn mower gas can which falts _ out of the back of a pick-up; or the odd customer who torgets his gas cap resuiting in a minor spill on Kasota Avenue, with gasoline draining into Kasota Pond). � a,� J� � B. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES' 1. Skonard Spring Tfie proposed Amoco complex is located appro�amateiy 'i 60 feet from historic Skonard Spring. The smali existing weUand remnant to be used by Amoco as a detention pond is roughly 50 feet ftom Skonard Spri�g, to which it is hydro{ogically linked. The site is aetive hydrologicaily as is adjacent-terrain. Leachate piumes in the immediate v[cinity _ from a very large number of sources have al�eady been documented through the recent SEED AUAR. There is a concem that petroleum-based contaminants entering the proposed Amoco detention pond wiil move laterally underground, possibiy entering the active groundwater system, the pond, or spring system. Skonard Spring historically flowed southward into Kasota Pond and was a source of recharge. About twenty years ago it was reconfigured and is now ditched io the north. SAPCC has envisaged that spring water be re-routed to Kasota Pond via an underground conduit (under Kasoia Avenue) in order to recharge the pond and enhance water qua(ity and oxygenation. Assessments of high water levels wili need to be reviewed in this instance. � 2. Maintenance of proposed Amoco detention pond. The proposed Amoco southwest detention pond will need routine maintenance to remove debris and litter. After a period of years there is a possibility that the pond will need dredging to remove and detoxify sediment and contaminants. A long-term maintenance plan should be developed. Amoco's responsibility for detention system maintenance and future remediaf treatment of its proposed detention pond should be � clear. 3. Disposition of monitoring wells. Three EPA/MPCA monitoring wells are located on the site of the proposed Amoco statioNconvenience store. These wells should be permitted to function to ensu�e community safety in fhe future. 4. Water quality from increased impervious surtace. Current thinking in weUand ecology and wa#ershed management is to abandon the old practice of using natural ponds and weUands as convenient places to discharge waste and runoff as unsustainable. It is welf known that increased impervious surtace area mesns increased and rapid runoff. Replacing the current six-inch ouUet pipe wdh a 12- inch pipe for the southwest pond wi{I-still aI{ow for petroteum-contaminafed overflow to enter Kasota Pond in a severe stortn event The southwest pond is directly opposite a breeding colony of painted turtles; which witl likely be gross{y impae[ed by any petroleum effluent, even if it is indirect Although painted turtles are not rare or endangered, it is uncommon to find them in an urban industrialized area. They should be protected. Kasota Pond has already been negatively impacted by runoff from Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, primarify through elevated conductivity levels (road salts), contaminants (anti-freeze, petroleum and motor oil) and siltation. SAPCC has atready initiated diswssions with MNDOT to divert runoff away from ihe ponds and to restore affeeted habitat. Less, not more runoff shoufd be a planning objective. � 1. This statement was prepared by U of M faculty who have conducted prior researefi at the site. �,�,�AS �� 5. Potential for spills and acciderits. If is expected that minor spilis of petroleum products will occur. While individual acciderrts may be insigni�icant, cumulative impacts over time are unavoidable. Even -- smalf quaniities ofi petroleum products entering the pond will dramatiqlly decrease the buoyancy of ducklings and goslings, as weif as aduft birds. One such incident was witnessed by U of M researchers at Kasota Pond three years ago, when LaCanasta Foods discharged a small amount o4 oil irrto #he pond resul6ng in a duck kil{; some woad ducks were captured, cleaned and released by U of M students. The proposed gasoline filling station has the potentiai to destroy the remaining weUand ecosystem characteristics with only a minor, unattended spill. A more serious spill is also a possibility, however remote. As noted above, liability and responsibility for immediate Gean-up and longer-tertn remediation in such events must be clearly specified. 6. Disturbance of significant subsoif contaminants. The site is the former Elm Street ash dump, and is thought to contain a 15-foot layer of incinerator ash. fiistorica{ly, the site was a weUand and the north side of Kasota Pond, which was filled in with ash and other materials. Various subsoil toxins have already been detected in the Phase II Environmental Assessment. With disturbance of ash deposits for construction of the proposed Amoco station there is potential to release pollutants into groundwater, the area is known to be active hydroiogically and so lateraf movement of contaminants through groundwater is possibie 'rf not likely. There is potential for a range of contaminants to be refeased irrto the pond and groundwater. At a minimum, monitoring of the pond and weUand remnants for the full spectrum of identified contaminants shoufd be done on a continual basis in the future should the site be disturtred. The Phase 2 � Environmental Assessment report (p. 4) notes the presence of pesticides, but is not specific as to type, volume or a.i. These pesticides need to be specified and monitored in pond water in the future, to protect members of the public who use the pond for recreation or study. Additionally, funds to carry out future monitoring activities will need to be identified. 7.Quatity of habitat — increased traffic, noise, {ighting. CurrenUy the pond and associated wet4ands are heavily used by migratory waterfowl as wei{ as resident populations of songbirds, hawks, owls, and woodpeckers. Reptiles and mammals such as painted turtles, tiger salamanders and other amphibians, woodchucks, raccoon, fox and mink are resident The pond is thought to have timited invertibrate use, although presence of speciated fairy shrimp and mollusks needs to be verified. Limited invertibrate presence is irrelevant, however, because the site still functions as a viable ecotogical and hydrotogical system despite its focation in an industrial area. The site demonstrates good species compositi�n despite salt runoff from roadbeds, and despite industria! pressure on a!{ sides. There is a concem that increased vehicufar traffic, noise and bright lighting (especiaUy during nightime hours) wil! have an adverse impact, par6cularly on bird and rep5le species. It shouid be noted that a number of lJ of M faculty have expressed a un�ed opinion that fucther degradation-and encroachment of the pond and associated weUands would -- represent an unrecoverabie ioss to the city of Saint Paul. 7he pond's characteristics are highly unusual in an urban, industrial setting, and cannot be recreated efsewhere. Consideration of Kasota Pond as simply a wet detention pond or as a discharge � catchment is insufficient. Protection and conservation of the pond and associated weUands should be a priority for planners, not only from a community perspective, but from a natural resource management perspective as well. Other communities in Saint ��5 � Paui and Rosevilie have restored wetlands to the extent of converting former strip malis and shopping centers to fundioning weUands. SAPCC takes the Phafen creek watershed as a model for possible restoration of the Kasofa Pond watershed system. The proposed use for the site is therefore incompatible with District 12's vision fior the area. A fundamenta( tenet of natural resource management is to do no harm, lt is our view that there is signiFicant potential in this instance to cause irreparable harm to this weUand system._-The 2oning Comm'tttee is urged to deny the appiication for_tt�e proposed -- automobile convenience store at this site. � . �-� "�'�5 � Kasota Pond Consernation Project 3126/97 Draft for Discussion Pregared by Karlyn Eckman for the Saint Anthony Park Community Council Environment Committee Introducdon This draft was prepared for the Saint Anthony Park Community Council Bnvironment Committee for discussion purposes. It outlines a tentarive framework for protecting the remaining &agments of a unique pond, wefland and prauie system from encroaching developmem and industrialization, and for establishing a small enhanced natural area for public enjoyment and environmental education. The project is also intended to reduce safety hazards and risks due to dumping, uncontrolled access to and frequent pedestrian use of a railroad right of way, and transients living at the site causing sanitation, public drunkenness and harassment problems. Project Goal: To buffer Kasota Pond from future industrial and economic development in the vicinity, to reduce safety hazards at the site, and to create a natural area for public en}oymern. Objectives 1. To improve environmental conditions at the site by: • Reduce pollutant load into the ponds by re-directing and otherwise treating runo� especially � from adjacent streets, parking lots, roofs, and other impervious surFaces; • Repair, maintain and increase the number of habitat structures at the site (nesting boxes, bat houses, logs, snags, etc.); • Frotection and enhancement of the prairie remnant at the south end of the site; • Re-plant disturbed areas with native species of trees and plants'; • Increase the diversity of topography and cover on the west Kasota Pond remnant to improve habitat for aquatic and terrestrial species with native plantings and shoreline restoration structures (aquaric benches, coir fiber logs etc.); • Create physical buffers and bazriers for heavy equipment uound west Kasota Pond (earthen berms, barriers, erosion control measures, dense plantings, etc.); • Assess th� feasibility.of restoring the flow of Skonard Spring into Kasata Pond. -- 2. To reduce hazrvds at the site by: • Removal of two hobo camps and dwellings; • Clean-up ofthe entire site; • Control access and improve safety at the site by fencing and other barriers as appropriate, installing bike racks, lighting, signs, and initiate neighborhood monitoring of the site. 3. To enhance recreafianal, educational and aesthetic values of the site by: � ` A site plan for restoring native plants is under preparation by two Universiry of Minnesota students, Tracy Haggerty and Tom Anderson. -- - - -- _- __�`�-�'J� , '� • Increase awareness and support of the public and neighboring commercial businesses and their workers of the environmental importance of the Kasota pond azea; • Construct a wetland walkway and observation dock on the east pond; � Establish a walldng trail around the site with observation points, informational markers and sigas, benches, and rope or other pedestrian barriers at prairie and planting sites, etc. � Encourage use ofthe site by students and teachers for educational, research, and monitoring purposes; � Encourage Boy Scout, Girl Scout, and other youth groups to utilize the site for environmental leaming prajects; _ • Establish garbage and recycling collection points at the site; � Organize annual clean-ups by volunteers; • Establish long-term ecosystem monitoring of the site. Site Description The Kasota Pond site is a fragment of an e�ctensive historic system of ponds, springs and wetlands draining southward to the Mississippi River. The site once connected a north-south pond system with the east tributary of Bridai Veil Creek (draining from South Saint Anthony Park), and adjoined a large wetland area io the west, The site falls within the Middle Mississippi River Watershed, and is located entirely within the Saint Paul city limits and Ramsey County, although the west pond remnant is very near the Minneapolis-Saint Paul city line. The project site includes two truncated portions ofKasota Pond designated as DNR wetlands 62-259. It is campletely surrounded by the Burlington and Minnesota Transit railways, Trunk H'ighway 280, Kasota � Avenue, and an industrial food processing plam. Known property owners at or adjacent to the site include: Burlington Northem Railroad MT Properties (formerly Mmnesota Transit Raiiroad) MI3DOT Stan Koch and sons Welsh Management Wellington Management Brock Wlute The site encompasses roughly seven acres. The larger east pond pottion is triangular, roughly two tenths of a mile in length and .OS miles across. The smaller west pond remnant is about 300' by 200.' These two portions aze divided by the MT Properties rail line, which is used by M'innesota Commercial Railroad. There are severai other dry and wet stormwater detention ponds to the north and east that are piobably remnants of the original wetland spstem. -- 2 Kasota Pond was greatty reduced in size about twenty yeazs ago when it was par[ially filled in to create land for economic development The 5lled area is now occupied by a building containing Sparta Foods and other businesses. The original pond was uvncated into two smaller ponds, each with very different topography, � hydrologic and ecologicai cLazacteristics. The original pond and surroundinS topography was yLso greatlY alisrcd by railroads, and by the consauclion and enlargement of Highway 280. q,� �`�- � Current Environmental Conditions The Kasota Pond site has been heavily encroached upon by waves of industriatization and economic developmem over the past century. The original watershed has been significantly altered, and much of the original ponds and wetlands have been flrained, filled, and redeveloped. I?umping cominues to be a major problem. FIowever, Kasota Pond cont�ues to support --_ considerable biological diversity despite industrialization. The east pond contains emergent vegetation with numerous native plant species along its shores. This pond is thought to have lugher biological diversity in terms of vertebrate and invertebrate species. However, the east pond appears shallow, and is impacted by sediment and runofffrom TH 280. The south end of the east pond contains a small woodland comprised mostly of native poplaz, box elder, and basswood. There is a small prairie remnant to the southwest containing bergamot, coneflower, asters, jerusalem artichoke, big bluestem and other native prairie plants. The west pond has been greatly affected by filling and dumping of construction debris and other wastes. There is little emergent vegetation or structure, in contrast to the east pont. Only a few very stnall stands of native sedges and willows have been identified in this pond remnant. Depths of both ponds are unknoven, but the west pond appeazs to be deeper, supporting populations of fish and crayfish. Soil testing has appazentiy not been done recently; some very preliminary water testing and monitoring at the pond and spring have been initiated. A preliminary species inventory was begun � in 1996. A comprehensive vegetative survey will begin this summer (these activities are undertaken by U of M faculty and students). Risks and Hazards Occupation of the Kasota Pond site by transients has long been a problem due to its pro�nity and access to rail lines. The wooded area at the south end of the site is visually obscured from local str�ts and TH 280, maldng it a desirable, sheltered campsite. A homeless family with two children reportedly occupied the caznpsite for much of 1994. Since then, the campsite has been a hangout for iunaways and transients. Several men were evicted from the site in eazly December 1996 by Saint Paul police. The wooded camgsite has since been recolonized by at least two men, and two others have made new shacks about 50 feet from the MT tracks at the rear of the Sparta Foods pazking lot. Transients present a safety and public health hazard for many people who work at Sparta Foods and U of M researchers. Several U of M students have encountered transients, who have been abusive andlor dnmk. Sparta Food workers report that on two occasions transiems have entered the food preparation area, drunk and bleeding. Transients are reported to search the company dumpsters for food. The azea has become heavily littered with garbage and human wastes. Transients have cut live and dead trees and brush for firewood and to erect shacks. Habitat has been impacted as a resuit, and many wildlife species may now avoid the site due to loss of habitat and increased human activity, as well as the presence of dogs owned by the transients. For _ e�mple, the newer transient campsite is directly under a roost used each year by migratory � cormorants. The presence of transients discourages legitimate users such as bird watchers from using the site. It is hoped that controlling access, lighting, and reguiaz cleanups will deter ��-�°� '� transients in the future. Other risks and hazards include proximity and uncontrolled access to the MT' rail line, and to a lesser degree, the BN line. In addition, hazards may be present in the form of materiais and pollutants wbich have been dumped at the site. Benefits for Local Communities The ecological, recreational, educational and aesthetic value of the Kasota Pond area to surrounding neighborhoods, residents and educators has been well-documented. The site has been used b3� at least three U of M facvlty and their stud€nts for _study an� iesearch, who fiave documented the significant biological diversity at the site. A wide range of migratory and resident species utilize the site; at least one hundred species of fauna have been identified in preliminary fieldwork. Wetland systems l�ave major significance for filtering industrial pollutants and wastes from groundwater, an important characteristic given the more than sixty polluted sites and three super£und sites in the vicirrity. Finally, the site is used regularly by walkers, joggers, bird watchers, scouts, and other recreational users. Suggested Neat Steps • Discussions with local businesses concerning counterpart funding • Continue to follow-up with Saint Paul police (Officer Townsend) on the trausient issue � Discuss and revise draft site plan • Prepare STAR proposal and budget; seek other possible donors and collaborators � • Investigate trading wetland acres or tali credits for the Koch site • Organize a Friends of Kasota Pond group (CBE?) Timetable STAR pre-application proposal is due Apri121 1997. First cuts of pre-applications will be made June I; full applications due 3uly 1 S. • Assessing the feasibility of reconnecting Skonard Spring with Kasota Pond will require the preparation of a water budget (must be done after the spring thaw) and considerable site planning with Public Works of both ciries. Tlris could be considered a Phase II project. Organizing t6e On-Site Activities It is hoped that a good share of the work would be done through community volunteers. It is further hoped that the business community might contribute some resources and funds for various activities. Infornring adjacent neighborhoods (SAP, Como, Marcy-Holmes, Prospect Park) through articles in neighborhood newspapers and public meetings is eacpected to genetate considerable public interest in the project. � �� - `�oS St. Anthony Park Community Council Ianuary 19, 1999 � � Lynne Grigor Envuonmental Geologist MPCA Meuo District Office 520 Lafayette Road N. St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 Deaz Ms. Grigor: Thank you for attending the meeting regarding the proposed Amoco Convenience Store/Gas Station at Kasota Ave. and TH280. , ��i�2 ✓� , � � s, � -� � I have enclosed a copy of the document prepared by Dr. Karlyn Eckman for the St. Anthony Park Community Councii's appeal to the Planning Cotnmission in December. We filed the appeal because we have substantiat and critical concerns in regazd to any develoment on the site at Kasota and TH280. As you know, the Council has been involved in the clean-up and monitoring of the Kasota Pond, a DNR wetland across the street from the proposed development, for many years. With the cooperation of the Union Pacific Railroad, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and other adjoining landowners, we haue taken it upon ourselves as volunteers, to do a yearly clean-up of the pond. Severai groups, inciuding the University of Minnesota, the Audubon Society, and independent naturalisu, have studied the unique ecosystem that is Kasota Pond. This is a precious remnant of a once lazge and important wefland system that has all but disappeared today. As Dr. Eckman stressed, ttus area is still hydrologically active. We aze concerned that any disturbance on the site across the street would affect the health of the Kasota Pond, Skonard Spring, and equally importantly, the health of those neighborhoods in the path of those springs—Prospect Park and Como neighborhoods. The Valentine-Clark project, a Superfund site under the jurisdiction of the EPA and MPCA lies directly north of this site. We have worked with both the MPCA and the EPA to address concems about plumes of pollution that are coming from the Valentine-Clark site through the property now owned by Amoco. These plumes are emptying into the Mississippi River. I understand that Mr. 890 Cmmwell Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 •e G51/644-5992 voice : 651/649-5993 fax �c� _�{ � 5 Frank Wallner of the MPCA is now assigned to that case, and I'm sure that he would be � happy to provide you with additionai information. The St. Anthony Park Community Council asks that you seriously consider not granting a letter of no association to Amoco Corporation for ttus site. We feel tfiat this issue deserves more investigation and reseazch in order to protect the human health and environmental health of the downstream neighborhoods and surrounding ecosystems. Piease call me if you have additional questions at 649-5992. Thank you again for your interest in, and commitment to ttris issue. Wazmest regazds, St. Anthony Park Community Council � r d c � , � G �� `- J �iu4i£�/G/ //v� her Worthington Executive Director � Cc: Counciimember Jay Benanav Mr. Wlutney Clark, Friends of the lvfississippi River Prospect Park East River Itoad Improvement Association Como Neighborhood Association Mr. 7im Forsyth, Minneapolis Community Development Agency Mr. 7im Snoxell, Henningson and Snoxell Ms. Eileen Deamer, EPA � St Paui Planning Commission Zoning Committee December 281948 Appeai by � District 12 - Saint Anthony Park Community Couacii (SAPCC) Re: Amoco Automobife Convenience Store Northwest Comer of Kasota Avenue and Highway 280 A. GENERAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS � L.J ��_�o S it is not evident that DNR and Saint Pau( zoning and ptanning officials have reviewed the proposed Amoco complex in tight of the large-scaie SEED re-devefopment immediately west of the sife. There are muitipie issues surrounding the SEED re- industrialization. SAPCC has been very_ concemed a6out the pQtential for multiple negative airshed and watershed impacts, as wefi as tbe potential for gteaUy increased eastbound traffic ir�to the neighborhood on Kasota Avenue. ln principie, SAPCC views any addifional development and industriat groti+rth in this comer of the disfri�twith very seriaus concem. The Amoco site lies within an area viewed by SAPCC as a buffer between the neighbarhaod and the SEED project SAPCC has been warking on a broad long- term plan and vision to protect and conserve remaining greenspace and remnant naturaf resources. SAPCC has worked for severaf years toward this goai through oonsultations with DNR, MNDOT, Union Paafic and ather property owners. The pending purctrase by SAPCC of land from 8urlington Northem for community gardens is a first step in creating public greenspace on the westem edge of aur neighborhood. Acquiring additional property in the vicinity and ccnsenraticn easements around the ponds and weUands are envisaged. Kasota Pond is ir�tegrai to our neighborhood hisiory and to our future vision. Although the EPA has made considerable effort to inGude SAPCC in their planning for the Valentine Clark site, S� Paul afficials have shown {ittle interest or +nvolvement in either the SEED project or SAPCCs pianning efforts. Therefore, SAPCC requests that City officials revieuv the Amoco applicaSon in light of the SEED projed and in consideration of District 12-initiated pians fot greenspace and buffer zone, and consult in further detail with District 12 representatives Ellen Waters and Bob Amdorter befcre taking fu[ther acticn. 2. Consideration has not been given by pianners to firudc and traffic issues assoaated with a new gas station/convenience store that is likely to attract additional hundreds af vehicies each day on Kasota Avenus. Furiher, the site is immediate4y adjacent to the Minnesota Transfer raiiroad crossing, which ties up traffic several times daify on Kasota Avenue. The Amoco east property line is directly aa frflm fhe Highway 280 exit ramp, where traffic tie-ups are common. These two e�dsting areas of congestion (280 ofF/on ramps} and mandatory tie-ups (raiiroad crossing) at either side of the proposed Amoco station �nn)1 mean that vehides vn�l have d'�tficuity accessing and exiting from the station, hence increased emissions, noise, and poterrtia! for accidents. There is already a gas station (Food and Fuel) several hundred feet east where traffic congestion is also a problem; additianal vehicular trips to the proposed Amoco station may increase cflngestion along Kasota Avenue and into Saint Anthony Park. a�-��5 Therefore, SAPCC requests that a review of e�asting and potentiai traffic probfems be conducted Qrioc to taking fuRher acction on the Amoco application. � 3. District 12 has been activeiy opposed to increased large signage, and recerrtly dratted the SAP Special Sign District Plan. in principie, SAPCC is strongly opposed to the proposed targe Amoco sign adjoining Nighway 284. The proposed large scale, high-irrtensity lit sign is considered to be aesthetica(ty incompatible with the neighborhood. Therefore, SAPCC requests that Amoco corifortn to dty and District 12 standards in signage; any out size signage shauid be designed in cansultation with the District 92 Executive Director. 4. SAPCC wishes to raise several accourtfabifity and liability concems. Further degradation to the pond and wettand habitats are unacceptable and undesirable to SAPCC and its residerrts. Any pmperty owner, public agency or party corifsibuting to future degradation should be hetd accountable, responsibie and liable. SAPCC questions the validity and wisdom of issuance of a°no association' letter removing Amoco as a responsible party for the e�dsfing poliution on the site. ln natural resouroe management, the ac.�epted law of unintended consequence states that there is always a possibitity of unforesesn impacts. Leakage cr contaminant retease as a resuit of disturbing soii in a.fortner ash dump, possibiy at some time in fhe future, shouid not be discourrted. If it does happen, who then wiii pay, if Amoco is not to be hefd responsible? It is inappropriate for MPCA to issue a no association letter for proQerty known to be heavily oocrtaminated with pesticides, mescury and � other toxic materiais at a hydrofogicaliy ac3ive site adjacent to a residential neighborhood. in addition, there is the issue of liability and responsibility for minor spifis, teaks and breakage that occur at any gasoline filling station and that may errter the pond indirectly. Therefore, SAPCC opposes the °no assoaation' letter and requests MPCA to review this issue. In addition, provision should be made by Amoco for monitoring and appropriate clean-up of smafl leaks, spiffs, and breakage that might occur in the immediate vidnity (for exampie, a customer fills a lavm mower gas can which fal{s out of the back of a pick-up; or the odd customer who forgets his gas cap resuiting in a minor spiii on Kasota Avenue, with gasoline draining into Kasota Pond). � B. ENVIRONMENTAL 1SSUE5' �� _�oS � 1. Skonard Spring The proposed Amoco compiex is located approximately 140 feet from historic Skonard Sp[ing. The small exisHng wefland remnant to be used by Amoco as a detention pond is roughly 50 feet from Skonard Spring, io which it is hydroiogicaliy linked. The site is active hydrologicalfy as is adjacent tertain. Leachate plumes in the immediate vicinity from a very iarge number of sources fiave aiready been documented through the recent SEED AUAR. There is a concem thaf petroieum-based contaminants entering the proposed Amoco deiention pond rvill move laterally undergrowd, possibly errtering the_ active groundwater system, the pond, or spring system. � � Skonacd Spring hisfioricatly flowed southward into Kasota Pond and was a�urce of recharge. About twenty years ago it was recanf'igured and is now ditched to the north. SAPCC has envisaged that spring water be re-routed to Kasota Pond via an underground conduit (under Kasota Avenue) in order to recharge the pond and enhance water quality and oxygenation. Assessments of high water levels wiil need to be reviewed in this instance. 2. Maictitenance ot proposed A�noco detestitton pond. The proposed Amoco southuvest defention pond wiil need routine maintenance to remove debris and littec After a period of years there is a possibility that the pond wiil need dredging to remove and detoxify sediment and contaminants. A long-tertn maintenanc� plan should be developed. Amoco's responsibility for deter�tion system maintenance and future remedial treatrnerrt of its proposed detention pond should be dear. 3. Disposition oE monitoring wetis. Three EPAlMPCA monitoring wetls are located on the site af the proposed Amacc statioNconvenience store. These weiis should be pertnitted to function to ensure community safety in the future. 4. Water quality from increased impervious sur#ace. Current thinking in wetland ecology and waiershed management is io abandon ihe otd pradice of using naturai ponds and wetlands as convenient pNaces to discharge waste and cunoff as unsustainabte. !t is we41 imawn that inueased imperv+aus surtace area means increased and rapid runoff. Repiacing the current soc inch outlet pipe with a 12- inch pipe for the southwest pond wili stiii allow for petroleum-contaminated overflow to enter Kasota Pond in a severe stortn event The southwest pond is direcUy opposite a 6reeding cofony of painted turtles, which wiii likely be grossly impacted by any peiroleum effluent, even h it is indirect Although painted turties are not rare or endangered, it is uncommon to find them in an urban industriafized area. They shoufd be protected. _ Kasota Pond has atready been negatively impacted by runoff from Kasota Avenue and Highway 280, primariiy through elevated conductiv'�ty levels (road satts), contaminants (anti-freeze, petroleum and motor oii) and siitation. SAPCC has aiready initiated discussions with MNDOT to divert runoff away from the ponds and to 2store affected habitat. Less, not more runoff should be a planning objective. 1. This statemer�t was prepared by U of M faculty who have conducted prior research at the site. 5. Potentiat foc spills and accidents. �� os it is expected that minor spiiis of petroleum products wifl occur. Whife individuaf � accidents may be insignificant, cumulative impacts overtime are unavoidable. Even smal! quantities of petroleum produots entering the pond wili dramaticalty decxease the buoyancy ofi duckiings and gosiings, as weil as adult birds. One such incident was witnessed by U of (N researchers at Kasota Pond three years ago, �+rtien LaCanasta Foods discharged a sma11 amourrt of oii irrto the pond resulting in a duck kilf; some wood ducks were captured, deaned and released by U of M students. The proposed gasoline fi{ling statian fias the poterrtia{ to destroy the remaining weUand ecosystem characteristics with oniy a minor, unattended spiii. A more serious spill is aiso a possibility, however remote. As noted above, liability and responsibitity for immediate dean-up and longer-term remediation in such events must be deariy specified. 6. Disturbance of significatrt subsoii cor�taminarrts. The site is the fortner Eim StreeY ash dump, and is thought to contain a 15-foot layer of inanerator ash. Historicalty, the site was a wetland and the north side of Kasota Pond, which was fifled in with ash and other materiais. Various subsoii toxins have already been detected in the Phase il Environmer�ta! Assessmerrt. With disturbance of ash deposits for constnsctio� of the proposed Amoco station there is poterrtial to reiease poilutants inio groundwater, the area is known to be active hydrnlogicaliy and so tateral movement of contaminants through grnundwater is possibfe if not tikefy, There is poterrtiai for a range of contaminants to be released into the pond and groundwater. At a minimum, monitoring of the pond and wetland remnants far the fuit specWm of identified contaminants should be done on a continual basis in the future should ihe sfte be distur3�ed. The Phase 2 Environme�at AssessmeM report (p. 4) notes the presence of pesticides, but is not � specific as to type, vo3ume or a.i. T�ese pestiades need to be specified and monitored in pond water in the future, to proted members of the Qubiic who use the pond for secreatian or study. AdditionaNy, funds to carry out future monitoring.activities wilt need to be identified. T.Quaiity of habitat — increased traffic, noise, lighting. CurrenUy the pond and associated wetlands are heavily used by migratory waterfowl as well as resident populations of songbirds, hawks, ow{s, and woodpeckers. Reptiies and mammais such as painted turtles, tiger salamanders and other amphibians, woodchucks, raccoon, fox and mink are resident The pond is thought to have limfted invertibrate use, although presence of speaated fairy shrimp and moftusks needs to be verified. Limited invertibrate presence is irrelevant, however, because the site stiii functions as a viable ecological and hydrofogicai system despite its foqtion in an industriaf area. The site demonstrates good species composition despite saft runoff from roadbeds, and despite industriat pressure on ai4 sides. There is a cancam that increased vehicular Uaffic, noise and bright iighting (especiaily during nightime hours) wiil have an adverse impaci, particulady on bird and reptile species. it should be noted that a number of U of M faculty have e�ressed a unified oQinion that turther degradation and encroachment of the pond and associated weUands would represent an unrecoverable loss to the city of Saint Paui. The pond's characteristics are highty unusuai in an urban, industriat seiting, and cannot be reueated eisewhere. Consideration of Kasota Pond as _simpfy a wet detention pond or asa discharge - � catchmer�t is insufiFcier�t. Protection and conservation of the pond and assoaated weUands should be a priocity for pianners, not only from a community perspeetive, but from a nsturaf resource management perspective as well. Other communities in Saint �. Paui and Roseviile have restored wetlands to the extent of converting fortner strip maiis and shopping centers to func�ioning weUands. SAPCC takes the Phalen creek �cl -'-L� �� watershed as a model for possibie restoration of the Kasota Pond watershed system. The proposed use for the site is thesefore incampafibte with District 12's visian for the area. A fundamentai tenet of naturaf resource management is to do no harm. it is our view that there is significant potentiat in this instance to cause irreparabie hartn to this weUand system. The Zoning Committee is urged to deny the appiication for the proposed automobile convenience store at this site. � � c� � � 1. SUNRAY BATTLECREEK HIGHWOOD 2. HAZEL PARK HADEN PROSPERITY HILLCREST 3. WFST SIDE 4. DAYTON'S BLUFF 5. PAYNE-PHAL,EN 6. NORTti END 7. THOMAS DALB 8. SiJMMTI=T.TNIYERSTtY • 9. WEST SEVENITi 10. COMO � HAMLTNE-MIDWAY � SZ ANTHONY PARK MERRIAM PARK LEXII�ICsTON FitAMLINE-SNELISNG HAMLINE 14. MACALESTER GROYELAND 15. HIGFIL,AND !6. SUMMIT I�1, 17. DOWNTOWN Z�NING F�LE �'�' CTITZEN PARTiCiPATtON PLANNING DISTRIGTS � r , �pa; - . �. ;I!' " I�t� ��..y,oS February 2, 1999 Lynne Grigor Environmental Geologist Minrtesota Poilution Contra! Agency 520 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155 Dear Ms. Grigor; � The Southeast Como Improvement Association (SECIA) supports the Saint Anthony •. °' Park Community Councii in its request that at this time the MPCA not grant a letter of "no association" to Amoco Corporation for development of an Amoco Convenience Store/Gas Station at Kasota Avenue and TH280. SECIA has reviewed the materials provided by the Saint Anthony Park Community Council's appeaf to the St. Pauf Planning Commission in December, 1998, as well as materials submitted by Amoco and its consultants to the City of St. Paul. We feel that there are enough remaining questions raised by the investigation about the environmentai legacy of the former use of the site that further investigation of the site is warranted before any activity proceeds which wouid disturb existing soifs or the hydrologic patterns at the site. Surrounded by commercial and industrial land use and impacted by both historic and proposed new development, Southeast Como is, like Saint Anthony Park, interested in improving air and water quality and preserving and enhancing the few remaining open areas in the neighborhood fior ouidoor recreation and wildlife uses. These environmenta{ goais of the neighborhood are identified in its Neighborhood Revitafization Program First Step P4an (January,1998). As part of that goai, the neighborhood has designaied NRP funds toward habitat enhancement at Bridal Vei! Pond, just downstream of the Valentine-Clark site. Bridal Veil Pond is a remnant of the wetland complex which once covered the area and which includes the remnarrt. •. °� Kasota Pond in St. Paui. At this point in time, our plans are on hold pending the ' refease of a study of the Valentine-Cfark site which includes water, soii, and sediment sampling and analysis of the Bridal Veii Pond area, and possible remediation recommendations by the U.S. EPA. �� In addition, the entire industrial area west of Highway 280, including the proposed Amoco site, is currently being studied as part of an Areawide Urban Afternative Raview (AUAR). We Seel it imprudent of the state or city to make any exemptions from environmerttal responsibilities through tha "no associafson" determination, before the AUAR determines areawide risks and mitigation strategies. NRP Sontheast Como Neighborheod Rev3taiization Program • P.O. Box 14158 • Minneopolis, MN 55414-01548 �� Therefore, we ask that you not grant the ietter of "no association° for this site. We concur with the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood that this site deserves further investigation in order to protect the environmental health of the neighborhoods and surrounding ecosystems. Sincerely Yours, �� ,05 � 11 �i Bill Dane, President � x: Joan Campbel{, Minneapolis City Counci{ Jay Benanav, St. Pau{ City Council Heather Worthington, Saint Anthony Park Gommunity Gouncit � Karlyn Eckman, Saint Anthony Park Community Council Jim Forsyth, Minneapolis Community Development Agency Prospect Park East River Road improvement Association Eileen Deamer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency :. � , � � � �f,s � 1ii' �. �„ . 1 �TG�i�..i�� " r . . �. - / � ��• / � �„�� i� � . 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I live at 2344 �hlcombe Aveuue in St. Anthony Parlc MyfaTher, my grandfather and my great grandfather before me were all residerrts ofthis great community. Our home is preseaCly near the Kasota Pond wetlaud. The pond and its environs provide our family with a vital link to the natural world. It is ow Walden Pond. I visit the Kasota Pond area on a weeklybasis to observe-the manyand vauedspecies nf zvildlife, insects, �lants and tr�s. T am sure the biQlogists and entomologists testifying at this hearing have detailed all of the marvelous diversity of this ecological niche. As an amateur naturalist I am certain I could not approximate theiz detail of description or scieaitific accwacy. However, as an artist and resideut I have several comyients and observations. Dver the prEVious icuenty �ve 3�ears Ihave �'ound xhis land to be a tonic £or the stress and chaos of daily life in our city. I have spent hours watching, observing and sketching the landscape and its denizens. As a drawmg instructor on the faculty at the University I have taken classes There to observe and record. Many have remarked at how very surprised they were to findsuch a uahiral setCingso near a highKray_ �everal imdetprivileged studems said they had never been "outside the cit}�' before. Additionally, many of the residents and others have nat oniy used this area for recreation but they have also orb ni�ed and participated in cieaving up the waste and pollution which nearhy industry and uncaring ot�ers �a�edepos�tedt�ere. VVe $cjt-0aly valae aaduse4his laad, �ve k�ave become stewards pPit. This pond and the survi�ing wetlands surrounding it aze the last reniaius of an historically significant geography of our commwrtity. Tlus g�graphy is a unique one of hills and winding streets where ther� are Lraces af nak Savanna7�, �,*� and ivarsh. It ivaslhese 11n;nllP and valu�l qualities that attract�i specnlators and early developers like Langford and Knapg. It was these qualities that our earliest designer, Horace Cleveland, attempted to preserve. � c� _y,oS Couacilniembets,�lease helF �as Lo�raservE ouriwicgie and valuable geographyin Bt. Authony Pazk. Please vote to uphold the District 12 Council appeal to stop the developm�t of this site. We are not endorsing a rigid policy of no development in our commuuiry. We have eactensive redevelopment just down the road on Kasota at Raymond. We are however aslang you to be aware that another gas station can be builYana �erE and that this vahiable svEtland �nce�estco�e3 cann� be rebuilt. �'ou must help us to preserve it. Sincerely, � %3 c�� L�� Jun Baker .�[ �,� �� o S March 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located dizecfly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, manunals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runof£ These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of poilutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construcuon will necessarily require excavation for foorings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their faciliry daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 bours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This wiil illuminate many homes and yuds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunentiy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, I�l:�u1�1 ADDRESS �� ,�cessel�e �,�, �r�,( /f8o �h /ev�s�o.a( S�� l�l �`�° s Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construcrion of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 28Q foz the following reasons: 1. The site is located directiy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These weflands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy meta,is, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several tnnes during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facilily daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollufion will significantly add to Yhat already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currendy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stafions, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night far decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME 1��5a.��v. .. � � ADDRESS t1�e W . S� ,1� � s S� rt7� l� � ��a� 5� ��9vv,NN.S��b� 13�� ' ��_`�°� March 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO starion and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the starion will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the conshuction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze canying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, V L' . ° � �,�.SG�-� 1`{03 NAME ADDRESS .• �c�-`{OS March 4, 1999 We, the undezsigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the progosed construcfion of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, manunals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metais, DDT, and herbicides. As the construc6on will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; iraffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts wil] be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it wili increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This wiil illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visaai and light pollution will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunently supports sever�; full size, long established convenience stores and sezvice stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An addiflonal stadon ]s unnecessary. Sincerely, I � � �� , -, �_ /�� . t�l1,llL� �✓rLa_,�=- ADDRESS �6� � ? zS`�� 1 �-� 3 � ` i o� c� � �l ��, . �� S+ ; �� , � , � L, / " V ��>�� '��,�� / �`� �r� � ti��.. f 1- � � l��c'�.,-�__- �`� /� �� : � ✓ NAME ✓ � _— ADDRESS � �s �� zL(,� l�.-t/�,'c� , ��.- 2 3.2 �, l,��e � S�, )_�1 :Us;a� �?ve �+ .. ,� , � Z, 222 � < _ �,L(y',� � _--- aa �� ; �15� �-�- � �---- �� -�f�S �t-Qc�,.4 2�C,.._s � ,08 :�? �/GV J ? f � f'I1N Ss/o8 u �l � P'�I� �s � b� i' '`' �`7aL Ss /o � � 5 s ��'' .� �,�i Ssc � `5 �- a,�.._P MrJ ss� ��' � .i�l,4i ��J �`"C 2. � � �S �i ��-c.e.�i ruL �y[.ri'—i �Lf ' �Lf/ r Q �� d c , �/%�,�� ` - C "-_ �� , �_ J 1 L.✓ �. �� ` 55Ft � � ��, � .�� ✓�; � -� `� jJ� f� r. 4 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Awy 280 for the following reasons: Mazch 4, 1999 � � - �� S 1. The site is located direcdy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, maunnals, fish, and insects. Another a wetiand lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wedand has been chosen as the location where the station wiil direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, pzeventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollurion will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several fuIl size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. - Sincerely, ��1� ADDRESS a �-- � c�(_C� �CP�-�-c� �%0 l�a ,4v-P .57� r7'Ge-e,t,� ` � 1 �� S�S/�� '�ltJ SSIt� 3��{ �c�,Le�-;ne S�-P, $� J % ad 7 � ��"'"� �"u'�,� `� 3 l J��,�� 5 k �� Z Z I'-I ��\s�� A�� • cy„c Ss �� `s�o� �"..�``ia� 55��g J � r � � _��S �s ��szC � , s7�� >�c� � lG Y �I�� (v,� ��u,,� �-� 23y� �hlls��i� fh� St �i��l�v(tiss� „ ,, .. ,, �, �M �w��i�i,T� _ �' i� „ ,. ��; �� %O Fi` �� %c� Qj \ 1! ' v Z3 � ��z? ��;�r��r�11, .�1-�� .5 /� o�U�,�� r-t� �� st�� i 5s�o� �- �-1 ti�? �'� ��-r �� SS � �� sfiP� ss�o� S �-, P�� l .S s �� J '� �� J�� S'�/88' �- ��. s� 3n�1 �� 0 �� PDQ�t� 1�4� L`I—iL o � �-� �-}c� 3 � � C.u.�, �r ��,� k � a z � / �,�. �t . .�r. . , ��• � (,�C�� ol�^xl �f3w March4, 1999 �� —�� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Communiry, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The slte is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, matcunals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These weflands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heary metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potenUal for negative impact on the wetiands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light poilufion will significanUy add to that aiready occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, ��/1G�. { ADDRESS / c� °� - � LG(CL�cc1 � �- ��°s �z , ,A+JsSS ( c�s �� SS! � � � lUY 55�tO g Mazch 4,1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: �� 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wedand which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants an the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or enttance on Awy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3T above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light poliution will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, �� ADDRESS fS t�.� i��r�,� �,; 5 '� <'a�. s�or i�3 o� '�� - �" SsrG ��\�� . � �, � S� a� >J��' �. n NAME ADDRESS L4. �� D� � � Mazch 4, 1999 � t � � � � We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed constmction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and IIwy 280 for the following reasons: i. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mainmals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station wili direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze canying vehicles; iraffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their faciliry daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution wiA significantly add to that already occuning due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currendy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS � r � � a �2�- �� -�. �S� � � �sr�� , �' . ��.,Y�-2, � ✓h..c.c.�� a2�-7 N�.,QCt�o2� Ikv�e � St � �"Sr�� f��/�� , � . . « , � i �� G��(_�OS Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO sta6on site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metais, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these poliutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occuning due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park cunently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and seroice stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS � 3 3 K c�l-, , \ c�v Y,.-. �-=` �� F i �` �� Mazch 4, 1999 � � � We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280forthefollowingreasons: i. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland t�as been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are winerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuei tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the weflands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the II of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze canying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Awy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollu6on will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long estabiished convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, \� NAME ADDRESS ,� 4 •-., a� �� •� " � �--E-- f�: �S�-P �e�ic��n� r �,�s � � � Mazch 4, 1999 � � We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located direcdy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavafion for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are canying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily aze added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional staflon is unnecessary. Sincerely, � UI ADDRESS � �.� � E�.� �; � �� _ �_ �� - � �E7 � �,c..� 4i� C za-��-�� ,� � c�,l� �� Y �d�� I �c 4 �mu�,�l-� ��2� k�fl�k 1.�.�,6.�.� _, - � NAME �eP,� l.e., _.�: 1355 c�s ��i t'ft (�Si r, i � �� "�� ' sd—Pa�-�' �ati �r� . Sfi a �j�i � �� 1 �i i c �� -- ,- x � 9,� Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed conshuction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the foliowing reasons: L The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested durang rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are cazrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their faciliry daily are added to this picture, it will increase conges5on and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk cuirently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, \ ��I -�°s ,�vP�tve r 4' Q NAME ADDRESS � t� ' Mazch 4, 1999 �� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construcrion of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wedand which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wedand has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These weflands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is dismpted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wedands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollufion will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currenUy supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 are supported by this communiry because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, � �t� -`-�° � ADDRFSS �2 3 50 �1�2 ,�Pir � 5 f 2z c� f-f�' Y� ��a...� . � �� ,�� r� �� ;�� ,��,�� .. ��r:�� . '� n Z 1 y,j �v- �Ca'I l � � �� l2�fZ �J�i�S S7_ �� s�,`� S� � �- � z�� s�4�� zz�o ,/�-�� 5� :� � � 7 K� � �p �� . �� Z z S� ��..�p�> S� �� , � �S�`�� G� `f'� �� P�� G�-�.c� d�„ /�'��-,.. � 3 �� -�kJ e.� �.�e— . 7 �. � ' �� t-( d5 N <`Fr:u-�,.-z- �- �� o� ni .. ) F� � r ADDRESS � s 7� ��.� �� S �. � vJ rc� l'�� f.,u�{�� r`� �¢l�dc�? S5/ad' �� 12S��1 S-�-; S� �� (�� 2r 7s d�;�d1r�.��.1 , � f 3� ��5 � s�. �f� �� + 3 5 , � `� � � 5,� P , � j ' ��og " llfn(� /'J/,tDl�ll� � �1X 9l�'�.�.�44�1� c)�� Pa.e�l, M�(l SS��' �, s��o e" Mazch 4, 1999 �� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located direcdy across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mauimals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 2/� hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service sta6ons, and two are AMOCO stations. 5ome aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, ADDRESS a t a i D�d l�, ��e. S'�. Pa,, I Ss� oa i�� 9 1-�� T. � s 1 �f� S �� 5� ��-, ��J �.sto� 2�z7 l��r�A��Sr�h�� S�l(�� 'SSIO� ;�� f `�_� .n �.��. �p�ss a�y� �n,�� '�' l.l�� -FL �s (Y9` .✓ 7Cc �,��J � ��_�os � � ss,d� l S�- �� J �� l�,l/5 5�7T 8 �.� � ' �i�� S �� b� sT• sT � a.�(, M�r s�'/og s ` � l2 fU.�.S ��' 'ti � ��, �� ;�, ,3��.1 �t� 55�� sT � - ' �s�� fi. ��.� �� ,` March 4, 1999 � � ✓ `� We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO stazion and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the we,tiands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M bnsway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, prevenfing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times durin� the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using thei"r facility daily �se added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37' above Hwy 280. This will'illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. � 5. St. Anthony Pazk cunenfly supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations,�and two are AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all aze supported by this co�nmunity because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. � Sincerely, [►L•�� .��. /i � v � �� as ;/�� ir� �a�� ta� � � r�`' , s� �6 6 � �//;3 s ,�, � �'�� NAME ADDRESS � Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO stafion and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the foliowing reasons: 2� � � _y,os 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wetland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for � footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the � wetlands as these pollutants aze dislodged. �' � 3. Aighway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light polluuon will significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currenfly supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stafions, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ea�� a.:�, 7�.� c�L�� }��= L-�%C/�l ADDRESS � 3 �t `i� �-t-11 t- co /�n 7� � v2.�LG ( d �.Y.� J � (' � , � � ��s C(._.1 �.-_ �,.� �� _�os ADDRESS �.,- S� . �-,� �ti �� 5� �� n� 5�� > 7.; 5��' � }�c� � � �� / � S � � �1C:•Z,� ��l U,Y' 7 � � �35�7 Z 33 - 7 �.w: ��_.,� �..<_ �� J I �''� SS�� S/ 0 (f l4�(%li.�.� ��.�/ dihZ.vsn,. q 3 bo l�f'.t.r �/.�r; �L. � �! 1 ��1 • F� . 1 ! rt rt �'llt�l .l'I�. � I S { � � /1 +'� T .i \/� 5� � f� E !� 6� � ; Q� Qs►� �� S+�-�� 1�. � azc 4 1 9 M h , 99 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Community, oppose the proposed ��—t-�� construction of a large AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: l. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wedands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wedands as these pollutants aze dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicies; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 6T sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution wiii significanfly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Park currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and a11 aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night far decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS , , • � ;� �' _ ..� �� .. L 4+C �.. � � � y. '� � . .. � 3 . � �_.� .� .. , >. _ , _ .x , . . ,� ,; +i �. . s , �, � r� ,�.,� . v ,� -�` ;� , � ,, � � - , ,, � , � , s • ;�,�, ^��. �s" q ��^ .s _,' , � � J�� ss /08' �Za� ; s�10 � S�a � '/C�8 ��/ ; Il� �� March 4, 1999 ��s We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wetland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that aze vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of poilutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pol�utants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily aze added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which wiil rise 37'above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution wili significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all aze supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS � � �,�.��,�,�/�� ,, �r�� , �.�-/�?/ ��Q�Mn, �7a.�-i�ti �73 2�it`�-o� �� s"t. Y',�v� ntv �� I�{ �q-�o� March 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Pazk Communiry, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convemence store at Kasota Avenue and �Iwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wedand which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest corner of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wetland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are wlnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negaUve impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West are carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congesfion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to construct a 67' sign, lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3Tabove Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yazds of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 280. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two are AMOCO stations. Some are operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, y e , ;yn� , /•\l � '_L7�1.Y.�' � •._ �v�: � ��-r, s�n � a a �, �. (� , �d d-�� ; � � 3 � Sc.u.r�-rarfZ. �� _�os Mazch 4, 1999 We, the undersigned, as residents of St. Anthony Park Community, oppose the proposed construction of a lazge AMOCO station and convenience store at Kasota Avenue and Hwy 280 for the following reasons: 1. The site is located directly across from Kasota Pond, a protected wefland which is home to many species of birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Another a wefland lies in the southwest comer of the site and is connected to Kasota Pond by an underground pipe. This wefland has been chosen as the location where the station will direct runoff. These wetlands, remnants of an extensive historic system of ponds and springs, represent complex ecosystems that are vulnerable to impact if the natural hydrology is disrupted. 2. The proposed AMOCO station site was previously used for the dumping of incinerator ash and now contains documented high levels of pollutants in the soil, including heavy metals, DDT, and herbicides. As the construction will necessarily require excavation for footings and underground fuel tanks, there is serious potential for negative impact on the wetlands as these pollutants are dislodged. 3. Highway 280 at Kasota Avenue is already congested during rush hours, and more so when the U of M busway to the East and the railroad tracks to the West aze carrying vehicles; traffic is backed up on Kasota, preventing exit from or entrance on Hwy 280, several times during the day. When the 500 vehicles that AMOCO predicts will be using their facility daily are added to this picture, it will increase congestion and present serious safety issues. 4. AMOCO plans to consuuct a 6T sib , lighted 24 hours a day, which will rise 3T above Hwy 280. This will illuminate many homes and yards of residents whose property fronts Kasota. This visual and light pollution will significantly add to that already occurring due to Hwy 28�. 5. St. Anthony Pazk currently supports several full size, long established convenience stores and service stations, and two aze AMOCO stations. Some aze operated by residents and all are supported by this community because of valued services that have been provided day and night for decades. An additional station is unnecessary. Sincerely, NAME ADDRESS ,�1 �Y,�, �� . � � � f � Q , � � _ � «sz' // �. ... �, .5�; �.�c� �tr � !i ' �� 5�� ss �a� �� 5 ADDRESS