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25.2 Although the COR site is not within the geographic area This measure will continue to This measure will continue to <br />covered by MNRRA, every effort will be made by COR apply. apply. <br />LLC to work with Anoka County Parks, Ramsey Parks and <br />the National Park Service to comply with the policies of <br />these agencies and to minimize or avoid any adverse <br />impacts from development of the COR site. <br />ITEM 26. ADVERSE VISUAL IMPACTS <br />Item Mitigation Description 2013 Update 2018 Update <br />No. <br />26.1 Light emissions from commercial and residential areas <br />cannot be avoided because of safety issues and the need for <br />residences and businesses to see clearly at night. City <br />Ordinance 9.11.07 describes any lighting used to illuminate <br />an off-street parking area, sign, or other structure, must <br />be arranged so that the light is deflected away from <br />residential districts and public streets. Bulbs emitting <br />in excess of 3,000 lumens (150 watts) must be arranged so <br />that the light is not visible outside of the property where the <br />light is located. There are several methodologies of <br />acceptable screening methods for these nuisances that can <br />also be used for transitioning from high- to low -density <br />residential or from residential to commercial areas. <br />Screening methods typically include a vegetative barrier no <br />less than five feet high or other natural materials. Applying <br />shields to street and parking lot lamps directs the light to the <br />ground surface where it's wanted, not into the adjacent <br />neighborhood. All of these practices should minimize the <br />impact of the light at the River but will not eliminate it. <br />The City will continue to enforce The City will continue to enforce <br />the adopted lighting ordinance. the adopted lighting ordinance. <br />24 Mitigation Plan Update - 2018 September 2018 <br />