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11111 completed this evaluation. The complete evaluation is provided in Exhibit I. The report <br />recommended that the project proceed as planned with the following qualifications: <br />1. Archaeological field testing was performed only within the area of potential effect for the <br />project as proposed. If this area is expanded beyond these limits, additional <br />archaeological testing may be required. <br />2. If it is expected that archaeological materials are encountered during construction <br />operations, the State Historic Preservation Officer should be contacted for further <br />assistance. <br />3. If it is suspected that human remains or a burial area is encountered during construction <br />or quarry operations, activity in the immediate area must cease and the Anoka County <br />Sheriffs Office, the State Archaeologist and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council should <br />be contacted for further assistance. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 307.08 prohibits the <br />intentional disturbance of human burials. <br />c. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve is located on the opposite side of Interstate <br />35W from the site. The Park Reserve, owned and managed by Anoka County, is part of the <br />regional open space system. The park contains some of the most significant native wildlife <br />habitat in the metropolitan area. The park contains a blue heron rookery with reported flights in <br />vicinity of the project site. Per conversation with John Von Delinde, Anoka County Parks and <br />Recreation Department, it is believed that the blue heron rookery relocated to an unknown area <br />due to construction noise related to the reconstruction of I -35W in the spring and summer of 1999 <br />and 2000. <br />A new beach, picnic areas, and boat launch facilities were opened in June 2000. Also, a new <br />section of bike trail traverses the park for four miles, linking with trails in the cities of Lino Lakes <br />and Centerville. Because of the Interstate 35W separation, impact on park activities will not be <br />significant. <br />Potential surface water impacts are discussed in Item 17. As noted there, while runoff rates will <br />be maintained at pre - development rates, it is not known what, if any, impact will result from the <br />increased volume of runoff into the wetlands in the regional park reserve and George Watch <br />Lake. <br />e. The site grading activities will result in the removal of 21 Tamarack trees from the property. <br />Specific to this action, sixty -seven (67) Tamarack trees will be planted in the northwest and east <br />areas of the site, surrounding and in the bio- retention basins. The Tree Preservation Plan is <br />provided in Exhibit K. <br />26. Visual impacts. Will the project create adverse visual impacts during construction or <br />operation? Such as glare from intense lights, lights visible in wilderness areas and large <br />visible plumes from cooling towers or exhaust stacks? Yes x No <br />If yes, explain. <br />All building and parking lot lighting will have downcast recessed or boxed lighting fixtures that will <br />not cause glare to the adjacent residential areas. No cooling towers are planned for this project. <br />Exhaust stacks will be limited to small stacks from natural gas space heaters. <br />27. Compatibility with plans: Is the project subject to an adopted local comprehensive land <br />use plan or any other applicable land use, water, or resource management plan of a local, <br />regional, state, or federal agency? <br />Page 25 of 28 <br />Draft EAW Lino Lakes Marketplace <br />May 11, 2001 <br />