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26. 27. 28. notified. Appropriate investigation of any discovered archeological sites would be required. Visual Impacts: Will the project create adverse visual impacts during construction or operation? Such as glare from intense lights, lights visible in wilderness areas and large visible plumes from cooling towers or exhaust stacks? Yes X No If yes, explain. Visual impacts will be minimized by hours of operation (daylight hours). A portion of the mining area will be screened from adjacent highway to the west by trees and topogaphy. No intense lighting will be used at the Site. Compatibility with Plans and Land Use Regulations: Is the project subject to an adopted local comprehensive plan, land use plan or regulation, or other applicable land use, water, or resource management plan of a local, regional, state or federal agency? X Yes __No. If yes, describe the plan, discuss its compatibility with the project and explain how any conflicts will be resolved. If no, explain. The Site is currently zoned for agricultural conservation. According to the City of Elk River Zoning Map (January 2002) the properties adjacent to the north and south of the Site and across Trunk Highway 169 to the west of the Site are zoned for agricultural conservation with mineral excavation. Active mines are operating in each of these areas, which are included in the Mining District. The property adjacent to the east is zoned for a~icultural conservation and is currently undeveloped. The City of Elk River recognizes mineral excavation as an appropriate and compatible interim land use for agricultural conservation zoned areas. Site ownership will propose that the Site re-zoned for mineral excavation. A Mineral Excavation License and Conditional Use Permit will be required subject to approval by the Elk River City Council. Impact on Infrastructure and Public Services: Will new or expanded utilities, roads, other infrastructure or public services be required to serve the project? X Yes m No If yes, describe the new or additional infrastructure or services needed. (Note: any infrastructure that is a connected action with respect to the project must be assessed in the EAW; see EA W Guidelines for details.) In accordance with MnDOT requirements, Schmidt will construct auxiliary truck lanes on Trunk Highway 169 between 219th Avenue and 217th Avenue (see Figure 1, Appendix A). One auxiliary lane will be built southbound from 219th Avenue to 217th Avenue on · Jan-2003 · LIESCH ASSOCIATES, INC. Hydrogeologists · Engineers · Environmental Scientists · Page 20 ·