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5 Impervious Surface Coverage Rurally zoned parcels do not have a Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage requirement. The gravel driveway and agricultural building create approximately 7,000sf impervious surface. The entire site is 39.87 acre. Traffic Study CSAH 32/CR J (Ash Street) is an A-Minor Expander Arterial road. A Traffic Study was prepared by S2 Traffic Solutions. The study notes 2022 MNDOT traffic counts on Ash Street carries 5,122 vehicles per day. Peak hour traffic was assumed as 12% of daily volume or 615 vehicles. The estimated peak hour traffic associated for just the Christmas Tree farm is 65 customers per hour or 130 trips. Per the study, the Level of Service on Ash Street will continue to operate at a Level A with the worst movement, southbound left operating at a Level B. Sight distance was also analyzed and the driveway was determined to have adequate distance to provide safe operations. Turn lanes were also analyzed and determined not to be needed for either northbound or southbound traffic. Anoka County Highway Department reviewed the land use application. In lieu of turn lanes, portable changeable message signs (CMS) will need to be installed in both directions prior to the opening of the farm each year. The signs shall be active at all times while the farm is in operation and open to the public. Environmental Review An environmental assessment worksheet is not required for an agricultural Christmas tree farm. Wetlands There is one 5,091 sf wetland delineated west of the parking area. This wetland is a farmed, seasonally flooded depression dominated by reed canary grass. No impacts are proposed to this wetland. There are also larger wetland areas on the west of the parcel that are associated with Cedar Lake. There are no impacts to these wetlands proposed with this project. No drainage & utility easements, conservation easements, or wetland buffers are required in relation to the agritourism-tree farm use. Shoreland District