02-03-25 - Council Work Session Agenda

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Neighborhood (WIMN) database was reviewed and identified two documented petroleum leaks within close proximity to the Project site, both of which were located approximately 0.07 miles southeast of the Project site. These releases were issued regulatory site closures and are not expected to adversely impact the Project site. 9. Ecological Resources The Project site largely consists of agricultural and wetland areas. Existing communities will be affected by the change in land use. The prominent land use that will be converted is active agricultural land which provides poor habitat for wildlife. Unavoidable wetland impacts will be minimized to the greatest extent feasible, considering the site constraints of each proposed wetland impact and surrounding area (such as special considerations per MN Rules 8420.0515). An approximate 0.7 acres of unavoidable permanent wetland impacts are anticipated to occur as a result of the construction of the Project. Wetland impacts were limited to currently farmed wetland areas. Additionally, approximately 2.9 acres of wooded land will be removed. 10. Historic Resources The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and Minnesota Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) Portal were reviewed with no known historic or archaeological features mapped within the Project site. Additionally, the Minnesota's Statewide Historic Inventory Portal (MnSHIP) was reviewed, and no known historic features were mapped within the Project area. 11. Visual Resources There are portions of Cedar and Wilkinson Lakes located within the Project site. These water bodies are currently landlocked within private property and is not visible to the public from existing Rights -of - Way. Development of the Project will avoid impacting these areas to the extent feasible and will provide scenic views of the water body within the future neighborhood from roads, sidewalks, homes, and yards. 12. Noise Existing noise in the Project area includes vehicle traffic from adjacent roads. Nearby residential homes may experience a temporary increase in noise duration and frequency during construction; however, these noises will be conducted during restricted hours. Post construction noise will be typical of surrounding residential areas and will not exceed the State of Minnesota statutory limits for residential receptors (NAC 1), Minnesota Rules 7030.0040. Post -construction exterior noise is anticipated to be generated from intermittent traffic and recreational activities. 13. Transportation A traffic study was completed in 2024 to analyze the proposed development plan. The proposed mixed used and residential developments along Ash Street will increase vehicular volumes and average delays at the studied intersections, and the planned roadway geometry is able to accommodate the changes in traffic volumes and distribution patterns. Based on the traffic analysis for the site, the intersections where traffic flow was monitored were assigned a ranking of Level of Service (LOS). LOS A indicates the best traffic operation with vehicles experiencing minimal delays. LOS F indicates a breakdown of traffic flow, or where demand exceeds capacity in an intersection. Intersection 1 had an LOS ranking of LOS E and LOS F during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours, whereas all other intersections monitored during the traffic study had rankings of LOS A during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The planned intersection geometry and traffic control is sufficient to accommodate the opening year and design year vehicular traffic. After the construction of the development, this report recommends that the study area be re-evaluated if growth projections change. Cumulative Potential Effects The possible cumulative effects on public infrastructure may involve the municipal water supply, sanitary sewer systems, stormwater management, and transportation. The City of Lino Lakes has accounted for growth and