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O� <br /> � CITY of ORONO <br /> 1 AV j' Municipal Ofrices <br /> ' Street Address: <br /> Mailing Address: <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 <br /> Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 <br /> November 10, 2003 <br /> Barry&Julia Knight <br /> 425 Tonkawa Rd <br /> Long Lake, MN 55356 <br /> RE: Vegetation Removal—Restoration Plan <br /> PIN 06-117-23-41-0088 <br /> This letter is regarding the replanting plan which we discussed with you and Ron Bowen <br /> of Prairie Restorations, Inc. on Friday, October 31, 2003 on your property. Planning <br /> Department Staff have concluded that a tree for tree replacement is not appropriate for <br /> your property for the following reasons: <br /> 1. The removals have not significantly altered the appearance of your property from <br /> the lake; <br /> 2. Your proposal involved planting several types of native grasses and ground cover <br /> which are appropriate for soil stabilization on your steep slopes and which may be <br /> hindered by re-establishment of a dense over-story canopy; and <br /> 3. The proposed mix of over story, mid-height and low-height vegetation should <br /> result in a visual restoration of the site in a relatively short time period. <br /> Based on the above, your proposal consisting of a mixture of native ground cover and <br /> trees would be an acceptable plan. You should also identify any proposed additional <br /> removals of buckthorn or trees, as discussed on site. Please submit the plan to my office <br /> for final review. <br /> Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Please contact me at 952.249.4627 if you <br /> have any questions. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Melanie Foth <br /> City Planner <br /> c: Tom Barrett, City Attorney <br /> Ron Bowen, President, Prairie Restorations, Inc. <br /> Telephone(952)2494600 • Fax(952)249-4616 <br /> www.ci.orono.rnn.us <br />