40 Story Condo Project on East Bank Clears Hurdle

The City of Minneapolis denied a petition for a Environmental Assessment Worksheet submitted by a group of neighbors last week, clearing the way for a hearing of the HPC. Alatus is the project developer.

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*EXCERPT FROM THE FINDING DENYING PETITION FOR EAW*

Based on the information in the above analysis, the City of Minneapolis concludes the following:

1.  The Findings of Fact and Record of Decision document and related documentation were
      prepared in compliance with the procedures of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and
      Minnesota Rules, Parts 4410.1000 to 4410.1700.

2.  The project does not meet any of the mandatory EAW thresholds contained in Minn. Rules
      4410.4300.

3.  The project is in compliance with the City’s comprehensive plan.

4.  The project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects.

5.  The petitioners failed to meet their burden of proof that the project may have the potential
      for significant environmental effects. Although there are many arguments presented, they
      are largely anecdotal and unsupported by compelling evidence.

6.  The City of Minneapolis makes the finding that the petition for an EAW for the Alatus
      Tower project on the property located at 200 Central Avenue Southeast and 113 2^nd Street
      Southeast is denied.

7.  The City of Minneapolis City Council shall adopt the proposed Findings of Fact and Record
      of Decision document.