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iii. Quantify the proposed projects predicted net lifetime GHG emissions (total tons/#of years) <br />and how those predicted emissions may affect achievement of the Minnesota Next <br />Generation Energy Act goals and/or other more stringent state or local GHG reductiongoals. <br />Utilizing ISGHG the projected annual CO2e emissions from the operation of the project was <br />8,793 tons/year. With a projected project life of 50 years the net CO2e emissions are 439,670 <br />tons. This represents a very small amount when compared to state-wide GHG emissions and <br />would have minimal effect on the State of Minnesota's or the local area's GHG reduction <br />goals. <br />19. Noise <br />Describe sources, characteristics, duration, quantities, and intensity of noise generated during project <br />construction and operation. Discuss the effect of noise in the vicinity of the project including <br />1) existing noise levels/sources in the area, 2) nearby sensitive receptors, 3) conformance to state <br />noise standards, and 4) quality of life. Identify measures that will be taken to minimize or mitigate <br />the effects of noise. <br />1) Existing noise in the Project area includes vehicle traffic from adjacent roads. <br />2) Sensitive receptors located within proximity to the project site include adjacent residential homes. <br />3) Exterior noise while construction is taking place may range from 65-95 dBA. Post -construction <br />exterior noise is anticipated to be generated from intermittent traffic and recreational activities. <br />All exterior noise is expected to be less than the State of Minnesota noise rules in a residential land <br />use setting (<65 dBA daytime & <55 dBA nighttime). <br />4) Nearby residential homes may experience a temporary increase in noise duration and frequency <br />during construction; however, these noises will be conducted during restricted hours. Post <br />construction noise will be typical of surrounding residential areas and will not exceed the State of <br />Minnesota statutory limits for residential receptors (NAC 1), Minnesota Rules 7030.0040, <br />therefore, any noise anticipated from standard operations and construction activities will not <br />result in a decreased quality of life. <br />20. Transportation <br />Describe traffic -related aspects of project construction and operation. Include: 1) existing and <br />proposed additional parking spaces, 2) estimated total average daily traffic generated, 3) <br />estimated maximum peak hour traffic generated and time of occurrence, 4) indicate source of <br />trip generation rates used in the estimates, and 5) availability of transit and/or other alternative <br />transportation modes. <br />1) Currently the site has no designated parking stalls. Post construction there will be, 803 <br />parking stalls across the site. Additionally, street parking will be available across much of <br />the rural residential portions of the site. <br />2) The estimated total average daily traffic generated is approximately 3,790 vehicle trips <br />per day. A detailed breakdown of site traffic is available in the Traffic Impact Analysis <br />Report included in Appendix H — Traffic Impact Analysis. <br />Page 27 <br />