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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 proposed project when added to other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions, regardless of what agency or person undertakes such other action. Analysis 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 which may last up to multiple years dependent upon market conditions. Construction activities will include tree removals, site earthwork, utility installation, and the construction of housing units, roads, walks/trails, and stormwater ponds. It is estimated that the project may result in up to approximately 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 following: Main Project Ghost Plats MM.Regulated Mai dmids 2.71 0.32 Mfing Pond Incidental Weflayids 099 1 0.00 _ Wetland impacts were avoided to the extent possible during the preliminary 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 would involve applying for a replacement plan potentially requiring compensatory mitigation. The area of wetland impact and jurisdictional status of the wetlands will be determined by the proper governmental agency during the permitting process following conclusion of the environmental review process. 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. Reasonabl,vForeseeable Future Projects Reasonably foreseeable future projects that may interact with environmental effects of the proposed Project potentially include adjacent residential developments. The City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan projects the city to experience consistent population growth through the year of 2035. The