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Describe any measures to minimize or avoid adverse impacts. The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) was contacted regarding archaeology and historic resources in the area. The SHPO completed their review, acknowledged that the overall area contains a large number of recorded sites, and recommended no further study is necessary at the site. A copy of the SHPO correspondence letter isn attached in Appendix D. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve is located immediately south and east of the proposed development. The park is owned and managed by Anoka County and is also known to have archaeological and environmentally unique features. The site plan has been designed to maintain natural buffers between the park and the proposed development, minimizing potential impacts of the development on the park and park users. Furthermore, the development is being planned to include -trail links to provide use of the park by development residents, the YMCA, and other visitors to the Town Center. 26. Visual impacts. Will the project create adverse visual impacts during construction or operation? Such as glare from intense lights, lights visible in wilderness areas and large visible plumes from cooling towers or exhaust stacks? _Yes X No; If yes, explain. Only routine visual impacts associated with construction activities and typical urban development are anticipated by the proposed development. The study area contains gently rolling topography. There are views of scattered wetlands and Marshan Lake along the southerly boundary of the site. This area has already been developed with the City offices, police station, and early childhood development center. The proposed development will change the nature of a portion of the site from open space to one that is suburban in nature. The type of development and potential visual impacts are similar to other suburban settings in the met el:kali-area:- The Lino Lakes Town Center Design & Development Guide, May 2000, will be utilized to guide the orderly and integrated development of the site, which includes a mix of land use (retail shops, office spaces, housing, recreation, community facilities, and open space). The Guide emphasizes the importance of creating attractive gathering spots, commons areas, and comfortable walking environments for visitors and residents. Furthermore, the Guide identifies the importance of maintaining a sense of place by incorporating tree -lined boulevards, natural drainage swales, open spaces, appropriate building materials (wood, masonry, and stone), landscaping, and architectural standards. A copy of the Lino Lakes Town Center Design & Development Guide is available for review at the Lino Lakes City Hall. 27. Compatibility with plans and land use regulations. Is the project subject to an adopted local comprehensive plan, land use plan or regulation, or other applicable land use, water, or resource management plan of a local, regional, state or federal agency? X Yes No. S If yes, describe the plan, discuss its compatibility with the project and explain how any conflicts will be resolved. If no, explain. Legacy at Woods Edge Development EAW DRAFT 28 Lino Lakes, MN