08-04-25 - City Council Work Session Agenda

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15. Historic Properties Describe any historic structures, archeological sites, and/or traditional cultural properties on or in close proximity to the site. Include 1) historic designations; 2) known artifact areas; and 3) architectural features. Attach letter received from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Discuss any anticipated effects to historic properties during project construction and operation. Identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to historic properties. AUAR Guidance: For an AUAR, contact with the State Historic Preservation Office and State Archeologist is required to determine whether there are areas of potential impacts to these resources. If any exist, an appropriate site survey of high probability areas is needed to address the issue in more detail. The mitigation plan must include mitigation for any impacts identified. A review of Minnesota's Statewide Historic Inventory Portal (MNSHIP) mapper was conducted for potential historical resources and there are none listed within or adjacent to the study area. A review of the Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) mapper was conducted for archaeological sites inventoried by the OSA and archaeological and cultural sites inventoried by the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC) and there are no known archaeological sites within the study area. If a federal nexus is identified during preparation of project permits (if a U.S. Army Corps of Engineer permit is required due to impacts to regulated wetlands), a Phase I Archaeological Assessment may be necessary. Additionally, if human remains are recovered at any time during archaeological investigation or development, all activities must stop and consultation initiated with the OSA and MIAC. 16. Visual Describe any scenic views or vistas on or near the project site. Describe any project related visual effects such as vapor plumes or glare from intense lights. Discuss the potential visual effects from the project. Identify any measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate visual effects. AUAR Guidance: Any impacts on scenic views and vistas present in the AUAR should be addressed. This would include both direct physical impacts and impacts on visual quality or integrity. EA Guidelines contains a list of possible scenic resources. If any non -routine visual impacts would occur from the anticipated development, this should be discussed here along with appropriate mitigation. The AUAR study area includes existing agricultural and residential land that is not near any unique designated scenic views or vistas. Any development of agricultural land will have an impact on the visual look of a property. Future development would conform with the city ordinances for building height, building form, landscape screening, and lighting to avoid impacts to neighboring properties and species. No significant visual impacts are anticipated. As building and site designs advance, lighting practices will be selected to address ecological concerns and prevent avoidable impacts to insects, wildlife, rare plants, and adjacent natural areas. Guidance from the USFWS to minimize blue light, uplight, and backlight will be adhered to the extent practicable. 17. Air a. Stationary Source Emissions — Describe the type, sources, quantities, and compositions of any emissions from stationary sources such as boilers or exhaust stacks. Include any hazardous air pollutants and criteria pollutants. Discuss effects to air quality including any sensitive receptors, human health, or applicable regulatory Lino Lakes Main Street - AUAR 67 July 2025 Page 75 of 617