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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 downstream waters. Stormwater regulations administered by multiple agencies and BMPs for water quality protection are expected to minimize cumulative effects of post-development runoff on downstream waters. C. Extent to Which the Environmental Effects are Subject to Mitigation Minnesota Rules 4410.1700 Subp. 7 (C)indicates the third factor the City must consider is the "extent to which the environmental effects are subject to mitigation by ongoing public regulatory authority." The City's findings are set forth below. Environmental effects on cover types, water quality, and traffic are subject to additional approvals and/or mitigation through requirements of local, state, and federal regulations, ordinances,management plans, and permitting processes. The following permits and approvals are required for the project addressed under the EAW. These permitting and approval processes will provide additional opportunity to require mitigation. Potential environmental effects associated with this project will be mitigated in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The City of Ramsey therefore finds that potential environmental effects of the project are less than significant and"subject to mitigation by ongoing public regulatory authority." Table 2. Permits and Approvals Unit of Government Type of Application Status EIS Need Decision Submitted Comprehensive Plan Amendment To be applied for Zoning Amendment Applied for Preliminary Plat Approval Applied for Final Plat Approval To be applied for Grading Permit To be applied for City of Ramsey Building Permit To be applied for MUSA Expansion To be applied for Stormwater Management and Erosion To be applied for Control Approval Municipal Water Connection Permit To be applied for Sanitary Sewer Connection Permit To be applied for Variance To be applied for,if needed 9