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Page 7 Table 4. Resource Categories, Climate Considerations, and Adaptations Resource Category Climate Considerations Project Information Adaptations Project Design Increased heavy rainfall and flooding. The development will result in an increase of impervious surfaces (structures and pavement) when the agricultural fields are developed. Currently, the site has no stormwater treatment and agricultural runoff flows to the depressional areas (onsite wetlands and the Mississippi River). The project is anticipated to include open space and a greenway corridor. The stormwater management plan will incorporate stormwater ponds and infiltration basins to limit runoff to the natural resources on and off site. Land Use The land use conversion will increase the amount of impervious surfaces and, therefore, increase the localized urban heat island conditions, exacerbating projected increases in average annual temperature. The development will increase the amount of dark impervious surfaces (asphalt, roofing, etc.) that can increase the urban heat island effect. The project is anticipated to include open space and a greenway corridor. The landscaping plan is still being developed, but it is anticipated that an effort will be made to preserve mature trees along the Mississippi River will be preserved and will shade a portion of the site. Based on aerial estimates (and the concept plan), approximately 26.96 acres of tree cover is roughly estimated to be unaffected by the development. Trees will be planted throughout the development to meet the City’s requirements. Water Resources Addressed in Question 12. Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Wastes Addressed in Question 13. Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities, and Sensitive Ecological Resources Addressed in Question 14. 6 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Climate Trends. (2021). Access December 21 st, 2024. Retrieved from: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/climate_change_info/climate-trends.html 7 Minnesota Department of Transportation, “Climate Change,” Accessed December 13th, 2024. Retrieved from: https://www.minnesotago.org/trends/climate-change 8 Elizabeth Dunbar and Dan Kraker, “Climate Change in Minnesota: More Heat, More Big Storms,” MPR News, February 2 nd, 2015, Access January 25th, 2024. Retrieved from: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/02/02/climate-change-the-proof 9 Minnesota Department of Transportation, “Climate Change Trend Analysis,” Accessed December 13 th, 2024. Retrieved from: https://www.minnesotago.org/application/files/6016/4520/5690/Climate_Change_Jan_2022.pdf 10 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, “Minnesota Climate Explorer Tool.” Accessed December 13th, 2024. Retrieved From: https://arcgis.dnr.state.mn.us/climateexplorer/main/historical