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There may be osprey nests present within the AUAR study area. An Osprey Nest Removal <br />Permit would need to be obtained from the DNR if osprey nests are encountered and <br />planned to be removed. <br />[DNR review is pending - text will be updated to reflect the NHIS review letter when <br />received] <br />4.2.6. Visual <br />All structures within the AUAR study area have been demolished. The study area is not near <br />any unique scenic views or vistas and is surrounded by interstate and county roads as well <br />as residential properties. Since the 2014 AUAR was published, building height standards in <br />the city code have increased within the AUAR study area. Maximum building height for the <br />Campus Commercial portion of the site is 15 stories, and maximum building height for the <br />Town Center portion of the site is 10 stories. Future development would conform with the <br />zoning regulations for building height and form and lighting would be in conformance with <br />city ordinances. Views would be similar to those experienced currently, and no visual <br />impacts are anticipated. <br />Future development designs could consider the use of MnDOT Approved Products for <br />luminaries to minimize blue light, which can be harmful to birds, insects, and fish. <br />4.2.7. Transportation <br />A traffic analysis was completed for Existing (2024), Year 2040 No -Build conditions, Year 2040 <br />Zoning Scenario build conditions, and Year 2040 Maximum Development Scenario build <br />conditions. An additional scenario was also analyzed that included the Maximum <br />Development Scenario build conditions with some of the retail space being replaced with a <br />discount retail superstore. The 2014 AUAR analyzed Existing (2014) conditions, 2030 No -Build <br />conditions, 2030 Zoning Scenario Build conditions, and 2030 Maximum Development Build <br />conditions. The 2014 AUAR was used as a baseline when determining the site distribution <br />and the proposed mitigations. A detailed traffic analysis has been performed to address the <br />traffic related issues with the proposed TCAAP development and is provided in Attachment <br />C.7 The following provides a summary of the anticipated traffic generation of the proposed <br />TCAAP development and mitigation measures identified to ensure acceptable level of <br />service (LOS). <br />7 The traffic volumes were developed based on turning movement counts collected by Kimley-Horn on <br />Tuesday, March 12, 2024. There was some discrepancy between these counts and the counts collected in <br />October 2023 for Ramsey County's Rice Creek Commons Traffic Study, with the March 2024 turning <br />movement counts showing lower traffic volumes along CSAH 96 than in October 2023. MnDOT Seasonal <br />Adjustment Factors were reviewed, and it was determined that turning movement counts collected on a <br />Tuesday in March are a good representation of a typical weekday. Because of this difference in traffic <br />volumes along CSAH 96, the results may differ from the results of the Rice Creek Commons Traffic Study. <br />TCAAP AUAR Update <br />April 2024 <br />