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An estimated 148 acres of wooded land will be cleared to allow for construction of the Project. Based on historic aerial photography approximately 62 of those wooded acres used to be cultivated for agricultural production through 2005, after which the land was left uncultivated and naturally developed into its current state. It should be noted that many of the trees onsite are fallen, damaged, or in poor condition. A tree preservation plan will be submitted to the City of Elk River for approval prior to commencing construction. 2.4.1.6 Historic Properties Information was requested and received from the Minnesota Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Upon conducting a search of the Minnesota Archaeological Inventory and Historic Structures Inventory, no previously known archaeological sites or historic properties/structures were identified within the same sections or adjacent sections of the proposed project. The proposed project will have no direct or indirect adverse impacts to archaeological sites or historical properties. SHPO also submitted written comments during the public comment period stating there are no records of historical significance. 2.4.1.7 Visual There is a large open water area that was formerly a pit resulting from past mining operations present within the Project site. This water body is currently landlocked within private property and is not visible to the public from existing Rights -of -Way. Development of the Project will avoid impacting this area to the extent feasible and will provide scenic views of the water body within the future neighborhood from roads, sidewalks, homes, and yards. The completed Project will not create any significant visual nuisances such as intense light pollution or vapor plumes. Visual impacts will consist of nighttime lighting consisting of streedamps and yard lights typical of residential development and required for public safety reasons. OKI 99elm Sta tionary Source Emissions The Project is not anticipated to result in any temporary or permanent stationary sources of air emissions. There are no existing permitted air facilities or sensitive receptors within the vicinity of the proposed Project. Vehicle Emissions The project will result in an increase to local traffic. This will result in an increase to local vehicle air emissions. A number of recommended improvements to the public roadway network have been included within the Traffic Impact Analysis Report. Examples include adding dedicated turn lanes to intersections and reevaluating posted speed limits to aid in traffic circulation and reduce stationary idling times. Dust and Odors Dust common to construction and earth moving practices is expected (in the form of fugitive dust) during periods of dry weather. Dust will be visually monitored and recorded in conjunction with the