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Record of Decision — Riverstone South Environmental Assessment Worksheet environmental hazards. The agricultural land use history suggests low potential for environmental contamination. 9. Ecological Resources. Project development will convert about 54.14 acres of cropland and 16.17 acres of woodland to streets, homes, lawns, landscaping, and stormwater features. The balance of the site will include about 7.73 acres of tree preservation and about 0.59 acre of grassland preservation. The project may affect the number and type of wildlife species in the area, but changes in wildlife abundance are not expected to be regionally significant. 10. Historic Resources. An archaeological field survey did not identify any cultural material or archaeological features on the site. The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office concluded that no known or suspected archaeological or historical properties will be affected by this project. 11. Visual Resources. There are no scenic views or vistas on or adjacent to the project area. Substantial effects on visual resources are not anticipated in conjunction with project development. 12. Air. The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board is working on integrating greenhouse gas (GHG) assessment into environmental review. GHG are expected to result from home heating, travel, and other activities. Mitigation and adaption measures can help reduce GHG and climate change impacts. 13. Noise. The project is expected to minimize disturbances caused by construction noise and conform to Minnesota noise rules and standards. The project will experience some traffic noise from Highway 10, but traffic noise levels are expected fall within state noise standards. 14. Transportation. The Traffic Impact Study recommended measures to reduce traffic delay, but it did not raise safety concerns. The study recommended construction of the Highway 10/Riverdale Drive intersection to a 3/4-access, and rerouting the highest delayed movement (northbound left turning movement) away from the Highway 10/Riverdale Drive intersection to alternative routes. B. Cumulative Potential Effects Minnesota Rules 4410.1700 Subp. 7 (B) indicates the second factor the City must consider is "whether the cumulative potential effect is significant; whether the contribution from the project is significant when viewed in connection with other contributions to the cumulative potential effect; the degree to which the project complies with approved mitigation measures specifically designed to address the cumulative potential effect; and the efforts of the proposer to minimize the contributions from the project." The City's findings are set forth below. Projects typically combine to produce cumulative effects on municipal resources like public water supply and wastewater treatment. The City of Ramsey has planned for growth and increased capacity to address these cumulative effects. The proposed project will implement approved mitigation measures and be consistent with land use policies for areas served by municipal sewer and water. Cumulative effects of suburban development on natural resources may include the loss of agricultural land and the loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitat. Surface water runoff from the project area will infiltrate into the soil or be treated in ponds prior to discharge to the Mississippi River. Stormwater 8