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Alternative methods of transportation include public transportation. The MetroTransit Elk River station is located approximately two miles south of the project site. Additionally, abundant sidewalks and bike trails are located throughout the City of Elk River. 2.4.2 Cumulative Potential Effects of Related or Anticipated Future Projects Cumulative effects result from the incremental impact of the pYoposed project when added to otheY past, present, and reasonablyT foreseeable future actions, regardless of �vhat agency or person undertakes such other action. Anal`Tsis of cumulative effects are summarized below. Site preparation work is anticipated to begin as soon as the Fall of 2022. Site construction will take place over the course of four phases �vhich may last up to multiple �Tears dependent upon market conditions. Construction activities will include tree removals, site earthwork, utilityT installarion, and the construction of housing units, roads, walks/trails, and storm`vater ponds. It is estimated that the project mayr result in up to appro�mately 3.92 acres of permanent wetland impacts that will occur as a result of construction of the Project including the ghost plat areas. This includes the follo`ving: liaiu Pr�a"�ect �G�ost Pl:�ts ??��.;� �: t?Fi:lia�:'_7� :T�Eatt,ia77[7:; } �r � 7 �Ir��ir��t'c��c� 1a�ciciera�r� �t'��cr.Ra�ts �.,5� G.G+� Wetland impacts were avoided to the extent possible during the preliminaryT design phase of the overall site plan (Exhibit A). The final design will attempt to avoid and/or minimize impacts to the extent possible. Should unavoidable impacts remain, the proper permitting processes will be followed in accordance with the WCA and/or Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as applicable. This process �vould involve applyTing for a replacement plan potentiallyT requiring compensatoryT mitigation. The area of wetland impact and jurisdictional status of the wetlands will be deteYmined byT the proper governmental agency during the permitting process follo`ving conclusion of the environmental revie�v process. An estimated 148 acYes of wooded land will be cleaYed to allow foY construction of the PYoject. Based on historic aerial photography appro�matelyr 62 of those wooded acres used to be cultivated for agricultural production through 2005, after which the land `vas left uncultivated and naturallyT developed into its current state. It should be noted that many of the trees onsite aYe fallen, damaged, or in poor condition. A tree preservation plan will be submitted to the CityT of Elk River for approval prior to commencing construct�on. Reasonably Foreseeable Future Pro�ects Reasonably foYeseeable futuYe projects that mayr inteYact with environmental effects of the pYoposed Project potentially include adjacent residential developments. The CityT of Elk River Comprehensive Plan pYojects the cityr to experience consistent population growth through the yeaY of 2035. The