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3) Exterior noise while construction is taking place may range fi^om 65-95 dBA. Post- <br />construction exterior noise is anticipated to be generated fi^om intermittent traffic and <br />recreational activities. All exterior noise is expected to be less than the State ofMinnesota <br />noise rules in a residential land use setting (<65 dBA daytime &<SS dBA nightime). <br />4) Nearby residential homes may experience a temporary increase in noise duration and <br />fi^eque�rcy duri�rg construction; however, these noises will be conducted during restricted <br />hours. Post construction noise will be typical of surrounding residential areas and will not <br />exceed the State of Minnesota statutory limits for residential receptors (NAC 1), Minnesota <br />Rules 7030.0040, therefore, any noise anticipated fi^om standard operations and consti^uction <br />activities will not result in a decreased quality of life. <br />18. Transportation <br />a. Describe traffic-related aspects ofproject construction and operation. Include: 1) existing and <br />proposed additional parking spaces, 2) estimated total a�erage daily traffic generated, 3) <br />estimated maximum peak hour traffic generated and time of occurrence, 4) indicate source of trip <br />generation rates used in the estimates, and 5) availability of transit and/or other alternative <br />transportation modes. <br />1) Currently the site has no parking stalls. Post construction there will be, including the <br />ghost plats, 609 housing units which will all have garages and driveways for parking. <br />Additionally, street parking will be available across much of the Project site. A detailed <br />breakdown of site parking is available in the Parking Study included in Exhibit F— <br />Parking Study. <br />2) A detailed breakdown ofsite traffic is available in the Ti^affic ImpactAnalysis Report <br />included in Exh�ibit E— Ti^affic ImpactAnalysis. <br />3) The project is estimated to generate 441 trips at peak hour traffic on weekday mornings <br />(7: 00 AM to 8: 00 AM) and 548 trips at peak hour on weekday afternoons (3: 00 PM to <br />4: 00 PM). <br />4) Estimates were generated utilizi�g the ITE Ti^ip Generation Manual (11 th Edition). <br />S) Alternative methods of transportation include public transportation. The MetroTi^ansit <br />Elk River station is located approximately two miles south of the project site. <br />Additionally, abundant sidewalks and bike trails are located throughout the City of Elk <br />River. <br />b. Discuss the effect on traffic congestion on affected roads and describe any traffic improvements <br />necessary. The analysis must discuss the project's impact on the regional transportation system. <br />If the peak hour traffic generated exceeds 250 vehicles or the total daily ti^ips exceeds 2, 500, a <br />traffic impact study must be prepared as part of the EAW. Use the format and procedures <br />described in the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Access Management Manual, Chapter <br />5(available at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/accessmanagement/resources.html) or a similar local <br />guidance, <br />Page 19 <br />