10-03-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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26 species survey is necessary for the project, it will be completed prior to construction to ensure no species are impacted. As part of the development protective buffers will be created along waterways and open space will be reestablished with native vegetation and trees, creating addition ecological benefits. 10. Historic Resources A search of the Minnesota Archaeological Inventory and Historic Structures Inventory did not identify archaeological sites or historic structures known to exist in the project vicinity. Additionally, the State Historic Preservations Office confirmed no resources present on the site. 11. Visual Resources There are no scenic views or vistas on or adjacent to the Project Site. Substantial effects on visual resources are not anticipated in conjunction with the project development. 12. Noise Local noise levels are expected to increase temporarily during project construction and will impact the nearest sensitive noise receptors including the single family residential homes that border the site to the south. Construction noise can be mitigated by restricting construction work to daytime hours. Contractors will be required to minimize noise impacts by maintaining equipment properly, including noise controls as specified by manufactures. The project will adhere to the City of Lino Lake’s noise rules and standards that indicates noise should occur within specified levels depending on land use and time of day. After construction, noise levels are expected to be at or near existing levels. Noise associated with the project will be related to residential vehicle noise. A combination of berms, landscaping, and fencing will be used to provide noise mitigation for the adjacent residential developments. Similar to construction noise, the residential use of the property will adhere to the City’s noise rules and standards. A noise study will be prepared detailing noise mitigation for the site and submitted with the preliminary plat submittal for the development. 13. Transportation A Traffic Study was completed in 2022 to analyze the PUD Concept Plan and Yield Plan. Generally, the proposed development is expected to have minimal impact on study area traffic operations. Thus, no geometric or traffic control improvements are required from an operations perspective. Traffic impacts will be further analyzed during the City rezoning and preliminary plat review process. Any traffic mitigation identified in the review will be implemented with project construction. This will include both vehicular and pedestrian improvements.