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1 <br />1 <br />The noise levels and intensities associated with <br />forecast operations and type of aircraft will not <br />create significant impacts. However, the duration <br />will increase with increased traffic at the pro— <br />posed airport. The size of airport and forecast <br />activity levels indicate that a detailed noise <br />analysis will not be required. An environmental <br />assessment report, however, may include noise <br />impact analysis of ambient and estimated noise <br />levels should this be an area of developing <br />concern. Significant vehicular traffic increases <br />in the area are more likely to be a factor of <br />industrial and residential development in the area <br />rather than the airport itself. <br />8.2.2 Land Use <br />The present airport is lying within an industrial <br />zoning classification. Of the approximately 225 <br />acres proposed either to be acquired by easement <br />or fee title, about 10% of the acquisition is <br />residential property. Figure 8-1 illustrates the <br />existing sanitary landfill and proposed expansion <br />area adjacent to the airport site. Sanitary <br />landfills are considered by FAA to be an <br />incompatible land use when situated within 5000' <br />of the runway at airports serving piston aircraft. <br />The present landfill is expected to reach capacity <br />within the next five years. Serious consideration <br />to deny expansion of the landfill must be given if <br />the airport is acquired and improved. <br />A check with area pilots and Mn/DOT relative to <br />bird strikes, close calls, or other related <br />problems indicates that the existing landfill has <br />not been a bird attractor or created a hazard <br />area. <br />With the exception of the landfill (which may be <br />ceasing operations dependent on capacity and <br />expansion permits) and residential development to <br />the north, the surrounding land uses are <br />compatible with the proposed development. <br />8-3 <br />