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<br />emissions from stationary sources of air emissions such as boilers, exhaust stacks or fugitive dust sources.
<br />Include any hazardous air pollutants (consult EA W Guidelines for a listing) and any greenhouse gases (such
<br />as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide) and ozone-depleting chemicals (chIaro-fluorocarbons,
<br />hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons or sulfur hexafluoride). Also describe any proposed pollution
<br />prevention techniques and proposed air pollution control devices. Describe the impacts on air quality.
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<br />The project does not include any stationary sources of air emissions.
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<br />24. Odors, noise and dust. Will the project generate odors, noise or dust during construction or during
<br />operation? X Yes No
<br />If yes, describe sources, characteristics, duration, quantities or intensity and any proposed measures to
<br />mitigate adverse impacts. Also identify locations of nearby sensitive receptors and estimate impacts on
<br />them. Discuss potential impacts on human health or quality of life. (Note: fugitive dust generated by
<br />operations may be discussed at item 23 instead of here.)
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<br />Fugitive dust will occur during the grading of the site. The soils on the site are susceptible to wind
<br />erosion. Dependent upon the wind and construction conditions, some nearby properties may be
<br />affected temporarily. Noise commonly associated with heavy equipment will also occur. The impacts
<br />have a nuisance value, but it will be intermittent and temporary.
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<br />25. Nearby resources. Are any of the following resources on or in proximity to the site?
<br />Archaeological, historical or architectural resources? _ Yes X No
<br />Prime or unique farmlands or land within an agricultural preserve? _ Yes X No
<br />Designated parks, recreation areas or trails? X Yes No
<br />Scenic views and vistas? Yes X No
<br />Other unique resources? _ Yes X No
<br />If yes, describe the resource and identify any project-related impacts on the resource. Describe any
<br />measures to rnlnimi7e or avoid adverse impacts.
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<br />The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office has been contacted (letter attached) and the
<br />response indicates no archeological sites or historic structures were identified for the project site
<br />area. (Exhibit G and G-l) Anoka County Parks maintains a park, East Twin Lake County Park, 1/2
<br />mile east of the site on Viking Bouleyard. Adverse impacts are not expected.
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<br />26. Visual impacts. Will the project create adverse visual impacts during construction or operation? Such
<br />as glare from intense lights, lights visible in \Vildemess areas and large visible plumes from cooling towers
<br />or exhaust stacks? Yes X No
<br />If yes, explain.
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<br />27. Compatibility ,,,ith plans and land use regulations. Is the project. subject to an adopted local
<br />comprehensive plan, land use plan or regulation, or other applicable land use, ""ater, or resource
<br />management plan of a local, regional, state or federal agency?
<br />X Yes _ No. If yes, describe the plan, discuss its compatibility "vith the project and explain
<br />how any conflicts will be resolved. Ifno, explain. Exhibits D and E
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<br />The City has an adopted local comprehensive plan, last revised August 2004. The project site is
<br />currently zoned RIa Single Family Residential and is used as agricultural land in the production of
<br />corn, soybeans and hay. The project site is presently guided for Rural Residential. The applicant
<br />(Developer) is requesting a rezoning to provide for Urban Residential via a PUD. The City of Elk
<br />River lvill need to expand the Urban Services District, ,Yhich currently ends at the project site's
<br />w'esterly property line, in order to serve the proposed project site ,,,ith sanitary sew'er service.
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<br />The City of Elk River has a Comprehensive Transportation Plan, dated &~ugust 16, 2004. The
<br />existing average daily traffic counts, based on 2003 counts as sho,,-n on 'f\.fNDOT's ,yebsite for cities
<br />are as follo"~s:
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<br />\'iking Boulevard (CH 31)
<br />T",'in Lakes Road (CH 13)
<br />Cleveland Avenue (CH 40)
<br />Davis Street (CH 40)
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<br />4,600
<br />5~OO - 5,600
<br />125
<br />90
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<br />Exiting Facility Type: 2 lane undi'vided arterial. - all abutting roads.
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