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Based on the information from the Sherburne County Parks, Trails, and Open Space plan, a proposed trail corridor is identified through the western portion of the study area, west of TH 10/169. This proposed trail corridor would be an extension of the Anoka County Mississippi River Regional Trail and would be located adjacent to TH 10/169. No other parks or open space areas were identified within the study area. Redevelopment under any scenario would not likely impact the potential trail alignment. If redeveloped under Scenario 1, a southwest portion of the study area would be designated as open space. Scenic views and vistas The Mississippi River is located west of the study area and is considered "Scenic" within this area. A portion of the study area is within the City's designated Wild and Scenic overlay district. Under the existing conditions, much of land within the study area that is within the Scenic district is in agricultural production. Under Scenario 1, the Scenic area within the study area would redevelop into a combination of open space, rural residential, and light industrial. Scenarios 2 and 3 would result in redevelopment of the Scenic area into high density residential, destination retail, and service/commercial. Under any scenario, the redevelopment will change the look of the study area, but it will not impact the scenic area directly adjacent to the Mississippi River. Nearby Resources Mitigation Plan • The establishment of a greenway corridor as show on Figure 11-3 will need to be incorporated into development plans for the area. • Per the City's ordinances, park dedication will be in conformance with City Code and the City's Park Plan. CITY -will this development be affected by this? • Trail connection to the Mississippi River Regional Trail will need to be incorporated into development plans for the area. 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 ®No If yes, explain. Only routine visual impacts associated with construction of typical residential, commercial, and light industrial land uses are anticipated by development within the area. The development of high density residential along the Mississippi River as proposed in Scenarios 2 and 3 may have more of a visual impact than the proposed open space in Scenario 1, as well as the existing agricultural land use. Under any scenario, the redevelopment will change the look of the study area, but it will not impact the visual impact directly adjacent to the Mississippi River. The development of higher density residential, commercial, and light industrial properties may also result in parking lot and building lighting. The City's adopted City of Elk River Draft Alternative Urban Areawide Review July 2011 Page 80 of 84