Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/02/2018

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North Dayton Development AUAR 14. Historic properties Describe any historic structures, archeological sites, and/or traditional cultural properties on or in close proximity to the site. Include: 1) historic designations, 2) known artifact areas, and 3) architectural features. Attach letter received from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Discuss any anticipated effects to historic properties during project construction and operation. Identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to historic properties. The SHPO was contacted regarding the potential for historic, cultural, or architectural resources on and near the site. In correspondence dated September 29, 2017, in their search of the Minnesota Archaeological Inventory and Historic Structures Inventory, SHPO identified no historic structures in the project area. SHPO's records indicates there are three archaeological resources in the project vicinity. Offsite resources including the three archaeological sites that are outside of the project area are not anticipated to be impacted by the development of the project. SHPO went on to note that because the majority of archaeological sites in the state and many historic architectural properties have not been recorded, important sites or structures may exist within the search area and may be affected by development projects within that area. Although no known resources have been identified onsite, in the event that a possible resource is encountered during project construction, all activities will cease and proper authorities will be contacted. The SHPO correspondence is included in Appendix C. MITIGATION MEASURES (QUESTION 14): ■ None. 15. Visual Describe any scenic views or vistas on or near the project site. Describe any project related visual effects such as vapor plumes or glare from intense lights. Discuss the potential visual effects from the project. Identify any measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate visual effects. Any change from cropland to developed land will have an impact on the visual look of the property, but the development in general is not anticipated to have an impact on specific scenic views or vistas within the community. To offset the general visual impact that comes with any development, the proposed buildings will be constructed using high -quality materials. Landscaping will be introduced throughout the site especially to provide screening from a nearby residential development. All lighting for the development will be shielded and down directional so as to minimize glare onto surrounding properties. MITIGATION MEASURES (QUESTION 15): • To offset the general visual impact that comes with any development, the proposed buildings will be constructed using high -quality materials. • Landscaping should be introduced throughout the site —especially in the northeast corner —to provide screening from a nearby residential development. 30