Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/08/2003

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Item 22 Mitigation Element. There are no specific air quality mitigation measures proposed for the Ramsey Town Center Development., because implementation of the project does not result in violation of State or National Ah- Quality Standards. Carbon mono~de concentrations were modeled along the Highway 10 corridor assuming no road improvements in the project vicinity. The road improvements discussed in Section 21 would help to reduce carbon monoxide emissions, although they are not required as a result oft. he air quality analysis. Item 23 not required in AUAR Item 24 Mitigation Element. Noise wall mitigation would not be practical along Industry Avenue; Driveways and street intersections wot~td create .gaps in the wall, defeating its purpose.' It is suggekted that the proposed residential units in BlocLs 28, 3.6, 37, and 38 be desi,ened to minimize noise impacts. The noise around the homes and surrounding areas can be reduced by providing climate-controlled units, increasing wall insulation, and providing common areas on the side of the buildings furthest from Industry Avenue. Item 25 Miti~ntion Element. Unidentified Resources. Various circumstances may lead to the discovery ofun/dentified historic or archeological resources within the project boundaries. When any such new discovery is brought to the attention of the developer or the Cky, an evaluation of the significance will be conducted and appropr/ate management measures will be devised in consultation with SI-IPO. Discovery 'does not mean that all work must stop. However, depending on the nature of the .culrura[ resource and the activity's apparent effects on it, the developer and City will make reasonable efforts to avoid or minimize harm to the resource until it has been processed. Following are the procedures that will be followed when a discovery of what appears to be a cultural resource (historic or archaeological art/facts) has been made: (a) Contact the supervisor in charge Lmmediatety. If human remains are discovered, also refer to-the below section, Unmarked f-fuman Burial Sites. Co) The supervisor will contact SI--IPO immediately (651-296-6126). The supervisor will arrange for the site or the relevant portion of the site to be secured against further disturbance until a professional assessment of the potential ~inding can be made. '-'. (c) The contractor, lessee or employees will consult with SH?O to safeguard the resource and note its location, depth, etc. for future report, and to determine what type of investigation (if any) or mitigation is appropriate for the circumstances. Unmarked Pfuman £urial Sites. The discovery of human remains is covered under Minnesota Statute, Section 307.08. Human remains deserve respect and should be treated appropriately. The discovery of human remains involves legal as wet1 as <~ D-20- 29