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Trott Brook Crossing EAW August 2021 Construction Noise It is anticipated that local noise levels will temporarily increase during project construction, but noise levels are expected to be at or near existing levels after construction is complete. Noise levels on and adjacent to the project area will vary considerably during construction, depending on the amount of construction that occurs simultaneously, the time of operation, and the distance between construction equipment and receptors. Noise receptors near the project area include the single-family homes south of Trott Brook Crossing, the Brookside Elementary School east of the site, and rural residential homes north and west of the site. Residences near the project site will experience elevated noise levels at various times during construction compared to existing noise levels. Grading and excavation will require heavy equipment, such as scrapers, bulldozers, and other excavating equipment. The project is expected to minimize disturbances caused by construction noise and conform to Minnesota noise rules and standards. These rules require noise to stay within specified levels depending on the land use and the time of day or night. Noise generated by construction equipment and building construction will be limited primarily to daylight hours when noise levels are commonly higher than at night. Contractors will be required to minimize noise impacts by maintaining equipment properly, including the use of mufflers and other noise controls as specified by manufacturers. 18. Transportation a. Describe traffic -related aspects of project construction and operation. Include: 1) existing and proposed additional parking spaces, 2) estimated total average daily traffic generated, 3) estimated maximum peak hour traffic generated and time of occurrence, 4) indicate source of trip generation rates used in the estimates, and 5) availability of transit and/or other alternative transportation modes. S2 Traffic Solutions, LLC (SSTS) completed a Traffic Impact Study to estimate the trips generated by the proposed project and evaluate the potential need for transportation or roadway improvements. The complete Traffic Study is included in Appendix G. Existing and Proposed Parking Spaces The project area includes three existing homes, outbuildings, and a small number of parking stalls in garages, driveways, and residential yards. The proposed 270 single-family homes will include off- street parking and garages. Estimated Traffic Generation SSTS prepared a Traffic Impact Study for 270 single-family homes (Figure 3). The Traffic Study assumed full development of the site by 2026. The complete Traffic Impact Study is included in Appendix G. 29