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The Stamina traffic noise model was utilized to estimate daytime (PM) and nighttime (AM) sound <br />levels at assumed receptor locations corresponding to proposed residential building sites on the <br />property. <br />As noted in the Executive Summary on page 2 of the assessment, all residential units included in <br />this assessment can be brought into compliance with state noise standards through the installation <br />of appropriately rated Sound Transmission Class (STC) windows. <br />STREETLIGHTS: <br /> <br />The streetlight style will be standard light fixtures offered by the utility provider. Proposed <br />locations will be provided with final construction plans. <br /> <br />MASS GRADING: <br /> <br />The site is anticipated to be mass graded in one phase, in accordance with the City of Lino Lake’s <br />specifications and guidelines. The proposed grading will maintain drainage patterns similar to <br />existing conditions. <br /> <br />RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT (RCWD): <br /> <br />An application was submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) on Tuesday, January <br />5, 2026, for Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, Floodplain Alteration, and <br />Wetland Alteration. An email confirmation was received from RCWD on January 8, 2026, <br />indicating that the permit application was deemed complete. The application is currently slated for <br />review on February 25, 2026, RCWD Board Meeting. <br /> <br />STORMWATER MANAGEMENT: <br /> <br />This site will comply with all applicable requirements for the City of Lino Lakes and Rice Creek <br />Watershed District stormwater management rules. Streets, driveways, sidewalks, the fronts of <br />houses are all directed towards a water quality feature. All ponding and water quality features have <br />been designed per city and watershed regulations. Site runoff rates have been reduced for all <br />modeled rain events. <br /> <br />The City of Lino Lakes will assume ownership of the stormwater quality pond, and structures <br />within those ponds/basins at full buildout. Ponds will be maintained, owned, and utilized by the <br />townhome association for their proposed irrigation water reuse system. Drafted Quit Claim deeds <br />were provided for City consideration and feedback. <br /> <br />FLOODPLAIN MITIGATION: <br /> <br />The floodplain elevation for this site was provided by RCWD. Per the floodplain exhibit, all <br />floodplain fills will be mitigated for within borrow areas and ponding. The FEMA flood line in <br />general follows the flood elevation provided by RCWD. The FEMA floodplain will be removed <br /> <br />