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3/13/2024
IMPACT OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES ON EIS
The decision to move to a modular or panelized type of construction for the bulk of the MPR buildings
derives from these issues.
1) Traditional stick building techniques, even given the proposed steel structure, expose the
building site, materials and construction labor to the variability of the weather. Of prime
consideration relative to the environment is the onsite repetitive vehicle traffic. Construction
sites in this climate get very muddy during much of the year. We are planning year-round
construction, so sediment control of the stormwater runoff is a concern. Building the modules
inside eliminates all of the traffic with the exception of the site prep, foundation and service
entry. The effect of building 80% of the building inside is the equivalent reduction of site impact.
2) Construction is a noisy undertaking. The Agri-building where the modular construction will take
place is an insulated structure. While the construction is underway, we will be able to confine
noise and dust to the interior of the building.
3) The Agri-building is not an additional structure. The facility has been planned from the beginning
to be the maintenance facility for the resort. There is, therefore, no additional impact on the EIS
from the original proposal due to its construction.
4) The work of construction which will be done in the Agri-building will be electric powered. The
same work done using the traditional onsite techniques would require diesel powered
equipment. The effect of this would lessen the impact of the project on the environment.
5) The construction will be limited to assembly of prefabricated steel structures using bolts, screws
and adhesives. No metal fabrication or finishes are being proposed that give off welding fumes
or VOC’s. The controlled environment allows for construction techniques utilizing slower curing
non-VOC producing water-based finishes.
6) All of the materials such as sheathing, drywall, carpet and wiring will be identical to those we
would use if the construction was outside.
Exhibit 12B