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10:00 p,m. to 7:00 a.m. Hours of operation for the site are proposed to be consistent with the existing operation which allows excavation and processing during both daytime and nighttime hours as defined by the MPCA. 25. Nearby resources. Are any of the following resources on or in proximity to the site? Archaeological, historical or architectural resources? _Yes x No Prime or unique farmlands or land within an agricultural preserve? _Yes x No Designated parks, recreation areas or trails? _Yes. x No Scenic views and vistas? _Yes _x_No Other unique resources? _Yes x No If yes, describe the resource and identify any proj ect-related impacts on the resource. Describe any measures to minimise or avoid adverse impacts. A request was made to the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) to conduct a search of their cultural resources database. No archaeological sites or historic structures were identified in a search of the Minnesota Archaeological Inventory and Historic Structures Inventory for the subject property requested. Correspondence is contained in Appendix B. The City conducted a Probability Modeling and Reconnaissance Survey in February, 2005. This site was identified as having a low probability of archaeological significance. 26. Visual impacts. Will the project create adverse visual impacts during construction or operation? Such as glare from intense lights, lights visible in wilderness areas and large visible plumes from cooling towers or exhaust stacks? _Yes x No If yes, explain. 27. Compatibility v<~ith plans and land use regulations. Is the project subject to an adopted local comprehensive plan, land use plan or regulation, or other applicable land use, water, or resource management plan of a local, regional, state or federal agency? _Yes _No. If yes, describe the plan, discuss its compatibility with the project and explain how any conflicts will be resolved. If no, explain. The proposed project is compatible with local land use plans and regulations. The proposed project is located within the City of Elk River and subject to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The future land use map for the City of Elk River designates the area of the proposed project to be mining. The City's zoning regulations would require that the parcel of property to be mined be rezoned to a Mineral Excavation Overlay. 28. Impact on infrastructure and public services. Will new or expanded utilities, roads, other infrastructure or public services be required to serve the project? _Yes _x_No. If yes, describe the new or additional infrastructure or services needed. (Note: any infrastructure that is a connected action with respect to the project must be assessed in the EAW; see EAW Guidelines for details.) 29. Cumulative potential effects. Minnesota Rule part 4410.1700, subpart 7, item B requires that the RGU consider the "cumulative potential effects ofrelated or anticipated future projects" when determining the need for an environmental impact statement. Identify any past, present or reasonably foreseeable future projects that may interact with the project described in this EAW in such a way as to cause cumulative potential effects. (Such future projects would be those that are actually planned or for which a basis of expectation has been laid.) Describe the nature of the cumulative potential effects and summarize any other available information relevant to determining whether there is potential for significant environmental effects due tb these cumulative effects (or discuss each cumulative potential effect under appropriate item(s) elsewhere on this form). The Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the Elk River Gravel Mining District which