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The construction and operation of the project are not anticipated to generate objectionable odors. Dust and odors are not anticipated to have a significant impact on human health, quality of life, or the environment. 17. Noise Describe sources, characteristics, duration, quantities, and intensity of noise generated during project construction and operation. Discuss the effect of noise in the vicinity of the project including 1) existing noise levels/sources in the area; 2) nearby sensitive receptors; 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. Noise Sources The project site is an existing retail center surrounded by state highways and county roads. The existing traffic noise sources at the site are Fairview Avenue, TH 36, County Road B2, and Snelling Avenue. The surrounding roadways are not being modified as a result of construction of the proposed project. All improvements for this development will be on site and not on the public roadways. Construction Noise The Roseville Code of Ordinances regulates both the hours of operation for construction equipment and allowable noise levels. Construction of the proposed project would comply with these requirements. Operational Noise The Roseville Code of Ordinances and the MPCA regulate mechanical noise associated with building operation. The occupancy of the proposed project will comply with these requirements. Noise Sensitive Areas The site includes residential (FHWA Activity Category B), Retail (FHWA Activity Category F), Hotel (FHWA Activity Category E), office (FHWA Activity Category E). The lowest activity criteria level is the residential FHWA Activity Category B. Outdoor spaces are proposed within the residential portion of the site. Highway noise is anticipated to be the primary source of noise in the project vicinity. Reasonably available noise mitigation measures will be employed to abate noise, per the Statue requirements for the proposed development. The site plan has been designed so the residential outdoor spaces are buffered from the surrounding roadways by the buildings which will act as a noise barrier to mitigate some of the traffic noise from the surrounding roadways. The residential buildings are also a few hundred feet from the nearest roadway which also provides a buffer between the residential areas and the surrounding roadways. Building materials and other strategies will be utilized during the design and construction of the hotel and residential buildings to minimize noise for the tenants in those buildings. Rosedale Center EAW 17 February 2020