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7�3- zu� - � ��-z Mem o ��^estroo o�=� �Mderflk 6 Associates Erglrretts b NChltecU Project Name: 3060 Sixth Ave Client: City of Orono To: Melanie Curtis File No: 139-06000 From: John Smyth Date: 5/26/06 Re: Proposed Planting Plan for Buffer Remarks: I have reviewed the submitted planting plan for the buffer area for compliance with the City Wetland Ordinance. As shown a portion of the property has a natural buffer of trees and shrubs that can be preserved and will accomplish the vegetation requirements of the buffer ordinance. The existing turf area requires planting and/or seeding. Due to the applicant's consultant including plant names with genus only and not the full common or scientific name I am not able to recommend approval as submitted. Many of the plants listed are not or may not (depending on full name) be native to Minnesota. I discussed this with Chad Holland of Holland Bobcat Service and he requested that I provide him with list of species from Prairie Restoration, Inc. which is a supplier that he utilizes that would be acceptable. Included as the second page of this memo is a seed mix with species that are acceptable. This was pulled off Prairie Restoration, Inc. website and could be purchased as a seed mix or selected species could be purchased as live plants. If the plan involves planting as currently proposed a mix of native grasses and wildflowers should be utilized. If planted the density should be at least 1 plant per every 4 feet using triangular spacing to insure adequate coverage of native vegetation. The planting plan should be resubmitted for review and approval. The scale of the drawing should be provided to allow it to be reviewed. We will need to discuss what the City will require as far as a recording of the buffer area so if the property ever changes hands the new property owner will be aware that the buffer must be preserved. Bonestroo,Rosene,Anderlik and Associates,Inc. www.bonestroo.com ❑St Paul OtHce: ❑MElwaukee O(fiee: ❑Rocheetx OHIce: ❑Sl Cbud OFfiu: ❑Chicago Offiee: 2335 West Highway 36 12W5 N.Cor�wra0e ParAway,Ste 200 112 7"Street NE 372123b Street S 1860 W Winchester Road,Suite 106 St Paul,MN 55113 Mequon,WI 53092 Rceheatar,MN 55906 St Cbud,MN 56301 Libertyville,IL 60048 Phone:651•636-4600 Phone:262-6439032 Pta�:507•282-2100 Phone:32a251-0553 Plrone:847-81G1631 Fait:651-6361311 Faz:262•241-4901 Faic:507-282•3100 Fax:320-251-6252 Fa�c:847-8163762