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e e B. e increase existing volumes only approximately 3% to 6%, which is an imperceptible increase. 3. Public Health and Safety. o Impact on schools. Although the project will increase traffic along School Street, the new access to the Project off Jackson Avenue will reduce traffic levels on School Street. Furthermore, new signals at School Street and Freeport will improve safety for children who need to cross School Street. The City Engineer has discussed the increased traffic levels and proposed redesign of School Street with the School District. The School District has not indicated that the increased traffic or redesign will present any unreasonable danger to school children. o Air Quality. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), in its review of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Project, has not indicated any concern regarding air quality in the area surrounding the Project. Air quality will be looked at in detail when the Developers apply for an Indirect Source Permit from the MPCA. o Holding Pond. The Developers have proposed a one-inch mesh fence around the proposed holding pond which will be very difficult for children to climb over. o Neighboring Property. Increased traffic from the Project will have an impact on neighboring properties. However, revisions to the Plan, such as the new access off of Jackson Avenue, will reduce these impacts to the point where the Project will not unreasonably affect neighboring property. Specific Findings on the Standards for Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. 6.