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^ Noise. No additional operating noise is expected to be generated by the SDA operations. • As is currently the practice, noise will be minimized through the following: All equipment and vehicles utilized at the Landfill Site will be periodically inspected and maintained to minimize noise. Vegetative barriers along the boundaries of the Landfill Site will be utilized to minimize off-site noise impacts. Applicable state standards for noise pollution will not be exceeded by the Landfill operation, equipment, vehicles, or machinery. ^ Smoke. The Landfill will not generate smoke. ^ Fumes. See Odor discussion in the statements regarding CUP finding number 1. • Glare. The Landfill will not utilize lighting that will create glare or light trespass issues. • Odors. See Odor discussion in the statements regarding CUP finding number 1. • Dust. Fugitive dust emissions off-site will be controlled at the Landfill site as necessary by undertaking the following and in accordance with the facility's Fugitive Emissions Control Plan: - ERL staff regularly checks for dust and other fugitive emissions in accordance with the Fugitive Emissions Control Plan. - Road surfaces within the Landfill Site will be wetted with water or an appropriate chemical whenever off-site dust levels become unreasonable as determined by the City Zoning Administrator. • - Dust pollutives will be utilized to the extent necessary on cover material such as stockpiles to reduce wind erosion as well as on other exposed surfaces as appropriate. - Cover compaction and revegetation activities will be undertaken promptly on the completion of various fill areas and vegetative cover capable of quick growth will be utilized. - Plantings of bushes and trees will be installed if needed to buffer the Landfill Site and minimize wind erosion. ^ Vibration. See response to noise above. (6) Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. • Features of Major Importance. There are no known natural, scenic, or historic features of major importance on the proposed SDA site. - Historic and Archaeological Features. The Minnesota State Historic Preservation (SHPO) was contacted regarding archaeological and historical features. SHPO concluded that no properties within the proposed project area are listed on the National or State Registers of Historic Places and that no known or suspected archaeological properties in the area will be affected by the project. • Other Features: The following addresses other natural features at the SDA. - Wetlands. Impacts to wetlands are not anticipated with expansion into the SDA. • Elk River Landfill SDA ~ ~ ; . ', ~ Bonestroo ,,~wPnCl~ Section 4-10 Land Use Application ~ ~, ~~.~..~ ..~.. J