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esor9a Minnesota Department of Transportation Metropolitan District Waters Edge Building oF�e 1500 County Road B2 West Roseville, MN 55113 December 5, 2013 Ms. Dawn Bugge Community Development Assistant City of Lino Lakes 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 SUBJECT: Northpointe MnDOT Review # P13-044 West of I-35E, South of W. Cedar St. Lino Lakes, Anoka County Control Section 0282 Dear Ms. Bugge: The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has reviewed the Northpointe plat in compliance with Minnesota Statute 505.03, subdivision 2, Plats. Before any further development, please address the following issues: Noise: MnDOT's policy is to assist local governments in promoting compatibility between land use and highways. Residential uses located adjacent to highways often result in complaints about traffic noise. Traffic noise from this highway could exceed noise standards established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Minnesota Rule 7030.0030 states that municipalities having the authority to regulate land use shall take all reasonable measures to prevent the establishment of land use activities, listed in the MPCA's Noise Area Classification (NAC), anywhere that the establishment of the land use would result in immediate violations of established State noise standards. MnDOT policy regarding development adjacent to existing highways prohibits the expenditure of highway funds for noise mitigation measures in such developed areas. The project proposer is required to assess the existing noise situation and take the action deemed necessary to minimize the impact to the proposed development from any highway noise. If you have any questions regarding MnDOT's noise policy please contact Peter Wasko in Metro District's Noise and Air Quality Unit at 651-234-7681 or Peter. W asko(a,state.mn.us.