Resolution - #94-08-167 - 08/22/1994

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this alignment is approximately .80 acres. A permit to alter the wetlands will be obtained from ,the DNR prior to the construction of the project. This will be in addition to the permits listed in Item B that will be acquired. As part of the permit, the City will have to mitigate the loss of the wetlands. The contractor will be required to comply with an erosion and sediment control plan to minimize disturbance of the adjoining wetland areas. Also, the contractor will be required to adhere to a least damage schedule minimizing impacts on wildlife during the nesting season. G. Surface Water Quality Surfaoe water runoff from the project will flow into the wetlands through the storm sewer system. The outlets of this drainage system will include skimmers in retention basins to allow for the removal of silt and suspended solids. The wetlands that do not have a natural outlets will allow the runoff to percolate into the ground water. Erosion control measures will be adhered to during construction and all disturbed areas will be landscaped and vegetative cover will be maintained to prevent subsequent erosion. H. Air Pollution, Dust and Noise Dust, air and noise impacts will occur during construction. Dust control measures will be used when needed and hours of construction operation will be limited through contract requirements to minimize noise impacts. The long term impacts on air quality should be positive since the road alignment will reduce travel time on City streets. Noise levels associated with 40 m.p.h, traffic are within acceptable levels. I. Fish and Wildlife Approximately 3.5 acres of wooded cover will be removed for the construction of the roadway. Additionally, another 6.75 acres of grassland will be disrupted. The road project will also impact an additional .80 acres of type III wetland. With the completion of the project, the City will see a loss of 6.3 acres of various habitats. This will be somewhat offset ~y the turf restoration within the right-of-way. J. Archaeological and Historical Resources The proposed project has a probability of containing prehistoric archaeological sites. Therefore, an archaeological survey has been completed with a negative finding of archaeological sites. K. Parks and Special Resource Areas Construction of this project will not create any adverse impacts on parks or special resource areas. Approximately .80 acres of wetland will be filled. The impact of the action will be mitigated. L. Roads and Traffic The average daily traffic (ADT) flows for the area affected by the proposed extension of Sunwood Drive N.W. are estimated to be in excess of 5,000 at the completion of the connection by the year 2010.