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, . s Memorandum �Bonestroo To: MelanieCurtis Project: 2180AbingdonWay Date: 7/26/2007 2335Highway36W St.Paul,MN 55113 From: John Smyth and Amy Client: Ciry or Orono Tel 651-636-4600 Carolan Fax 651-636-1311 Re: Wetland Buffer Ordinance File No: 139-07000-1 N,M,N,,bonesvoo.com Remarks: According to the submitted building plan two wetlands have been delineated within the property boundaries at 2180 Abingdon Way. The following is a summary regarding information on each of the wetlands and the associated requirements to be in compliance with the city of Orono's wetland protection ordinance. Wetland#1 (North end of the property): According to the city's wetland classification system,wetland#1 has been classified as a preserve wetland which requires a 50'upland buffer. Review of the submitted building plans has indicated that wetland#1 and its upland buffer should not be disturbed due to the construction that will occur on the properry. However, wetland#1's upland buffer does contain undesirable plant species,details are given below: A site evaluation was completed on 231u1y 2007 to determine the condition of the vegetation in the existing upland buffer.A large amount of buckthorn(includes mature plants as well as seedlings)was documented in the buffer of the wetland during this site evaluation. According to Division 3 sec.78-1605(2)buckthorn is considered to be an undesirable plant species and should be removed from the upland buffer area. After buckthorn is removed,bare or disturbed areas in the understory should be seeded with a shade tolerant,approved native seed mix(see general comments below). Low densities of garlic mustard were also found to be growing in the upland buffer of wetland #1. This is also an unacceptable plant species and should be removed. Once garlic mustard has been removed bare areas should be seeded with an approved native seed mix(see general comments below). Wetland#2(south end of the property): Wetland#2 has also been classified as a preserve wetland and will require a 50'buffer. According to the submitted building plan,the patio slab of the proposed pool will be placed in wetland#2's building setback. According to the city's wetland protection ordinance,Div.5 Sec 78-1608 2a—patio slabs may be placed in the setback area. The pool slab placement is acceptable.