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$copi ng Doc~ent Northfork Planned Unit Development Page 3 K. Archeological ~d Bistorteal Resources This development will not affect any significant archeological or historical resources identified to date. (EAW and comments from the Minnesota Historical Society) L. Parks and Special Resource Areas ~his development will not adversely affect amy parks. ~he development will affect a special resource area; that of approximately 1,200 acres of open space in the City. (EAW) M. l%oads and Traffic II. The homes within this development are estimated to generate approximately 2,550 additional average daily traffic. Access to the development is proposed to be from either Jarvis Street or Trunk Highway 10/169. Access from Trunk ~{ighway 10/169 would include the oonstruction of new left turn lane for eastbound traffic on Trunk Highway 10/169 and a new right turn lane for westbound traffic on Trunk ~igbway 10/169. (EAW and o0mments from H~/DOT). Energy Adequate energy resources are available to construct and serve the project. Propane gas is presently available to the development; natural gas will be available to the development and will be provided by North Central Public Service. Electricity is available to the development and is provided by the United Power Association. (EAW) ISSUES AND INDIRECT EFFECTS TO BE ADDRESSED IN T~E ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT S~I~%T24ENT A. Ground Water Quality This development has the potential for causing ground water contamination due to septic tank-drainfield wastewater disposal The City's ordinance regarding on-site septic systems provides specifications in excess of MP~ standards for the construction of all on-site septic systems. Ail systeps are inspected by City staff as they are constructed to ensure that the systems meet the City's specifications. ~i~: ~he impact of an increased number of on-site septic systems on the level of ground water and water quality in the area.