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676 b. If overhead placement is necessary, utility facility crossings must minimize visibility of the facility 677 from the river and follow other existing right of ways as much as practicable. 678 c. The appearance of structures must be as compatible as practicable with the surrounding area in a 679 natural state with regard to height and width, materials used, and color. 680 d. Wireless communication facilities, according to Section 117-148(e)2g (Wireless communication 681 towers). 682 6. Public transportation facilities. Public transportation facilities shall comply with structure placement and 683 height standards in Section 117-148(f) (Structure height and placement and lot size). Where such 684 facilities intersect or about two or more MRCCA districts, the least restrictive standards apply. Public 685 transportation facilities must be designed and constructed to give priority to: 686 a. Providing scenic overlooks for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians; 687 b. Providing safe pedestrian crossings and facilities along the river corridor; 688 c. Providing access to the riverfront in public ownership; and 689 d. Allowing for use of the land between the river and the transportation facility. 690 7. Public recreational facilities. Where such facilities intersect or abut two or more MRCCA districts, the least 691 restrictive dimensional standards apply. Public transportation facilities must be designed and 692 constructed to give priority to: 693 a. Buildings and parking associated with public recreational facilities must comply with the structure 694 placement and height standards in Section 117-148(f) (Structure height and placement and lot 695 size), except as provided in Section 117-148(1) (Exemptions); 696 b. Roads and driveways associated with public recreational facilities must not be placed in the bluff or 697 shore impact zones unless no other placement alternative exists. If no alternative exists, then 698 design and construction must minimize impacts to shoreline vegetation, erodible soils and 699 slopes, and other sensitive resources. 700 c. Trails, access paths, and viewing areas associated with public recreational facilities and providing 701 access to or views of the Mississippi River are allowed within the bluff and shore impact zones if 702 design, construction, and maintenance methods are consistent with the best management 703 practice guidelines in Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines. 704 (1) Hard -surface trails are not allowed on the face of bluffs with a slope exceeding 30 705 percent. Natural surface trails are allowed, provided they do not exceed eight feet in width. 706 (2) Trails, paths, and viewing areas must be designed and constructed to minimize: 707 (i) Visibility from the river; 708 (ii) Visual impacts on public river corridor views; and 709 (iii) Disturbance to and fragmentation of primary conservation areas. 710 d. Public water access facilities must comply with the following requirements: 711 (1) Watercraft access ramps must comply with Minnesota Rules chapters 6115.0210 and 712 6280.0250; and 713 (2) Facilities must be designed and constructed consistent with the standards in Design 714 Handbook for Recreational Boating and Fishing Facilities. 20