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Lino Lakes Main Street - AUAR 14 August 2025 b. For each resource category in the table below, describe the project’s proposed activities and how the project’s design will interact with those climate trends. Describe proposed adaptations to address the project effects identified. Table 2: Climate Considerations and Adaptations Resource Category Climate Considerations Project Information Climate Change Risks and Vulnerabilities Adaptations (Scenario 1 and Scenario 2) Project Design Aspects of building architecture/materials choices and site design may impact urban heat island conditions in the surrounding area, including changing climate zones, temperature trends, and potential for extended heat waves. In the coming decades, the location of the study area is anticipated to experience: • Increased annual temperatures • Increased annual precipitation and more frequent heavy rainfall events • Increased freeze thaw cycles • Medium urban heat island effect • Buildings could be constructed with rooftop-ready infrastructure for solar power generation and green or light colored roofs to reduce cooling needs. • Building shells could be designed so that they are more energy efficient by reducing the heating and cooling load. • City ordinance 1007.049 requires that boulevard trees be planted at a rate of one tree per lot for single and two-family properties. 10 • For townhome and multi-family properties, one tree is required for every 70 linear feet of street frontage, according to City zoning ordinance 1007.049. • Tree trenches may be used to provide additional stormwater capacity. • New trees and landscaping planted with future development could reduce runoff and mitigate urban heat island effect. City zoning ordinance 1007.049 requires a minimum canopy coverage for commercial parking areas. • Permeable pavers may be used and would reduce runoff by allowing rain to soak into the ground. 10 Source: City Code 1007.049 Page 44 of 679