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27. Will the project create adverse visual impacts? (Examples include: glare from intense lights, lights visible in wilderness areas; and large visible plumes from cooling towers or exhaust stacks.) _Yes X No If yes, explain. No adverse visual impacts are anticipated. 28. Compatibility with plans Is the project subject to an adopted local comprehensive land use plan or any other applicable land use, water, or resource management plan of a local, regional, state, or federal agency? _X_ Yes _ No If yes, identify the applicable plans(s), discuss the compatibility of the project with the provisions of the plan(s), and explain how any conflicts between the project and the plan(s) will be resolved. If no, explain. The Cities of Orono and Medina have approved Comprehensive Land Use Plans. Several different Concept Plans were prepared and reviewed for the project. City staff representatives have reviewed the Spring Hill Golf Club preliminary plans and have found them consistent with the proposed land use designations and zoning of the Site. Ongoing discussions with regulatory agencies will facilitate resolution of any conflicts if they arise. 29. Impact on Infrastructure and Public Services Will new or expanded utilities, roads, other infrastructure, or public services be required to serve the project? _X_ Yes _ No If yes, describe the new or additional infrastructure/services needed. (Any infrastructure that is a "connected action" with respect to the project must be assessed in this EAW; see "EAW Guidelines" for details.) Although no new or expanded ‘'rads will be required as a result of the project, it may be necessary to perform repairs or major structural rehabilitation to Spring Hill Road and/or East Long Lake Road in the near term due to the additional traffic generated by the project. Also, traffic safety improvements, such as left turn lanes or left turn bypass lanes may be required on County Road 6 at the east intersection of Spring Hill Road and/or at the intersection of Tamarack Drive. No other improvements or additional infrastructure will be required off-site as a result of the project. 30. Related Developments; Cumulative Impacts a. Are future stages of this development planned or likely? _ Yes _X. No If yes, brieily describe future stages, their timing, and plans for environmental review. b. Is this project a subsequent stage of an earlier project'? _Yes J^No If yes, briefly describe the past development, its timirig, and any past environmental review. c. Is other development anticipated on adjacent lands or outlots? _X_ Yes _ No If yes, briefly describe the development and its relationship to the present project. The City of Orono anticipates future residential growth throughout the surrounding adjacent area. Specific development components are unknown at this time.