Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 08/21/2023

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3) conformance to state noise standards;and 4) quality of life. Identify measures that will be taken to minimize or mitigate the effects of noise. Existing Noise The project site is in an urban area, and existing noise at the site is largely from the surrounding roadways. Nearby sensitive receptors include residences to the west and north. Construction Noise Typical construction noise will be temporarily generated by construction activities. The City of Ramsey Code of Ordinances regulates both the hours of operation for construction equipment and allowable noise levels. Construction of the project will adhere to requirements identified in City of Ramsey Code of Ordinance, Sec. 105-1, which states "It shall be unlawful to engage in or conduct any activity in the construction of any building or structure, or the laying of any pavement, including but not limited to the making of any excavation, clearing of surface land and loading or unloading material, equipment or supplies in any residential district of the city, except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday."A permit will be obtained from the City for work outside these hours.Additionally, all equipment shall be maintained and operated in such a manner to minimize noises as far as practicable. Operational Noise The City of Ramsey Code of Ordinances and the MPCA regulate noise. A noise study will be completed as part of the City's entitlement process to understand the existing and proposed noise conditions and identify any potential mitigation that may be needed so the proposed project complies with the local and state regulations. 20.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) source of trip generation rates used in the estimates; and 5) availability of transit and/or other alternative transportation modes. For the sake of making a high-end estimate regarding the site's generated traffic, it was advised that the number of units should be estimated 10% higher than the current design includes. Parking The proposed project is anticipated to include approximately 619 new parking stalls for the residential developments and the existing church parking is unchanged. Traffic Generation It is estimated that the development will generate 153 new trips during the AM peak hour (40 entering, 113 exiting), 168 new trips during the PM peak hour (100 entering, 68 exiting), 161 new trips in the Sunday peak hour (86 entering, 75 exiting), and 1,849 daily trips. Trip generation estimates were based on Land Use Code (LUC) 221 (Multifamily Housing), ITE LUC 251 (Senior Adult Housing — Single-Family), and ITE LUC 252 (Senior Adult Housing — Multi- Family) in the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 11t" Edition. Haviland Fields EAW 27 July 2023