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d) Scenic Views and Vistas There are no views or vistas officially designated as scenic in the project area. However, views of and from Centerville lake can be considered scenic. Several town home units are proposed in the northwest part of the project area on the shore of Centerville lake where no structures are located currently, thus there will be a change in the views from and of the lake in this area. Overall, significantly adverse impacts to views are not expected because the proposed project is a redevelopment of an existing developed area. e) Other Uniaue Resources Every summer Centerville celebrates the Festival of lakes (Fete de lacs) which includes a parade, fireworks, food, and entertainment. The parade proceeds through the downtown area and the festival itself is held in a park to the southwest of the redevelopment area. The parade route may need to be altered due to the redevelopment project but other impacts are not expected. 20. Visual Impacts. While the project will not cause visual impacts related to glare from intense lights, lights visible in wilderness areas or large visible plumes from cooling towers or exhaust stacks. However, it will result in visual changes to the area, including a visual change to the shoreline of Centerville lake where townhome units are proposed to be constructed. Overall building heights will increase compared to current conditions, but heights will be similar to the buildings that currently are located within the study area. Additional lighting as well as different types of lighting then presently used will result from the addition of commercial spaces and residential units. Trees may need to be removed for construction of commercial and residential spaces. Tree replacement is planned, but will not necessarily be completed in the exact location of tree removal. Instead, trees will be planted along boulevards and in locations that enhance overall aesthetics. 21. Compatibility with Plans and land Use Regulations. The project is subject to the City's adopted comprehensive plan including all recent amendments. The proposed development is consistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan as well as the City's downtown master plan. The downtown master plan design meets the Metropolitan Council's vision for developing communities to provide for more development within existing urban areas and provide growth at densities between 3-5+ units per acre. This development will exceed these desired minimums while providing a unique mixed use development that will provide a variety of housing opportunities, commercial and office uses in a traditionally designed downtown. The development will also provide housing choices and opportunities for the city to meet the Metropolitan Council affordable housing allocation over the next several years. The project is also subject to and will comply with the Rice Creek Watershed District Watershed Management Plan. 22. Impact on Infrastructure and Public Services. A new trunk water main, updated storm sewer, and reconstruction of existing streets are proposed as part of this project. Street and utility reconstruction will occur in advance of or in conjunction with construction phases to accommodate the new buildings. The existing City utilities in the area will be modified to accommodate the increased density and more intense use of water. Storm drainage features will be added to treat and regulate runoff quality and quantity, respectively. Again, since the new use will not vary substantially from the existing use, there will not be a significant increase in storm water runoff, but we will have the opportunity to provide quality and quantity regulation where none existed before. Centerville Downtown Redevelopment Page 31