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The project is compatible with existing and planned land use and zoning. No mitigation measures are needed. 10. Geology, Soils, and Topography/Land Forms a. Geology - Describe the geology underlying the project area and identify and map any susceptible geologic features such as sinkholes, shallow limestone formations, unconfined/shallow aquifers, or karst conditions. Discuss any limitations of these features for the project and any effects the project could have on these features. Identify any project designs or mitigation measures to address effects to geologic features. According to the Geologic Atlas of Ramsey County,zthe bedrock beneath the project site is Decorah Shale, which is approximately 100 feet below the surface. The Decorah Shale Group is typically 0-95 feet thick and is comprised of green calcareous shale with thin limestone interbeds. The Decorah Shale Group is stratigraphically followed by the Platteville and Glenwood Formations, the St. Peter Sandstone, the Prairie du Chien Group, the Jordan Sandstone, the St. Lawrence formation, the Tunnel City Group (formerly known as the Franconia Formation), the Wonewoc Sandstone (formerly known as the Ironton and Galesville Sandstones), and the Eau Claire Formation. There are no known sinkholes, unconfined/shallow aquifers, or karst features present within or near the project limits. Given that the Decorah Shale is 100 feet below the surface, it is not considered a shallow limestone formation. b. Soils and Topography - Describe the soils on the site, giving NRCS (SCS) classifications and descriptions, including limitations of soils. Describe topography, any special site conditions relating to erosion potential, soil stability, or other soil limitations, such as steep slopes or highly permeable soils. Provide estimated volume and acreage of soil excavation and/or grading. Discuss impacts from project activities (distinguish between construction and operational activities) related to soils and topography. Identify measures during and offer project construction to address soil limitations including stabilization, soil corrections, or other measures. Erosion/sedimentation control related to stormwater runoff should be addressed in response to Item I I.b.ii. According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey, there are two soil types within the 72.8-acre project site. Urban land makes up approximately 98 percent (71.2 acres) of the project site, while the remaining 2 percent (1.6 acres) is an urban land -Hayden -Kingsley complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes. The Web Soil Survey includes Erosion Hazard Ratings that indicate the hazard of soil loss from off -road areas after disturbance activities that expose soil surface. Both soil types within the project site are not rated. Table 4: Soil Types within the Project Limits z Available at https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/I 1299/58233 Rosedale Center EAW 6 February 2020