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Applicant: Summergate Companies, LLC
Property Owner: Gene Hauer Farms Ltd Partnership
Location: South of U.S. Hwy. 169, west of CSAH 83/Mystic Lake Dr., & north of CSAH 16/17th Avenue.

Introduction:
Pioneer Engineering, on behalf of Summergate Companies, LLC, has submitted plans for a mixed-use development of approximately 114 acres that has a net usable area of about 93 acres. The proposed development would consist of approximately 589 residential units in a mixture of apartments (300 units), townhouses (68) and single-family homes (221). The net density is 6.35 units/acre for all total units. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Suburban and Mixed Residential, which is characterized by densities of 3 to 6 units/acre and 6 to 30 units/acre, respectively. The proposed overall density complies with the Comprehensive Plan requirements.

Per the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (Minn. Rules 4410.4300 Subpart 19 for residential development), the completion of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is required. The City of Shakopee is the Responsible Government Unit (RGU) pursuant to Minn. Rules 4410 to complete the EAW for this project.

The purpose of an EAW is to identify potential environmental impacts associated with the project and determine whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is needed. The EAW analyzes a variety of topics including land use, geology, stormwater, wildlife habitat, traffic, water use, wastewater generation, cultural resources, and noise. Analysis of this EAW is based on guidance provided by the Metropolitan Council and the Environmental Quality Board, who oversees the Minnesota Environmental Review program.

After distribution to other agencies for review and responses to comments for additional information, it was determined by staff that the EAW for the Summerland Place Development does not have the potential for significant environmental impacts associated with the project; therefore, the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not necessary.

Attached to this report is the EAW, drawings that reference the development density and types of development, the traffic study update, responses to comments from City staff, and Resolution No. R2020-059 for the Council’s information. Upon approval from the City Council, staff will provide the resolution to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) for their records.