01-06-2014 Council Packet Special Meeting

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Item #01- Special Council Meeting - 01106114 File #13-3638 & 13-3639 [Total Pages 99] c. Discuss how the identified fish, wildlife, plant communities, rare features and ecosystems maybe affected by the project. Include a discussion on introduction and spread of invasive species from the project construction and operation. Separately discuss effects to known threatened and endangered species. There are no known threatened or endangered species inhabiting the site. Woodlands and wetlands will be retained to the extent practicable, which will help mitigate impacts to wildlife, Human habitation on the course, particularly the additional presence of domestic cats and dogs, may decrease the local small animal population. Invasive plant species such as buckthorn are presently widespread on the course, and may be removed if desired by the city and neighbors. Tree removal will be in accordance with city ordinances. d. Identify measures that will betaken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to fish, wildlife, plant communities, and sensitive ecological resources. Woodlands and wetlands will be retained to the extent practicable, as mentioned in c. above. 14. Historic properties: Describe any historic structures, archeological sites, and/or traditional cultural properties on or in close proximity to the site. Include, I) historic designations, 2) known artifact areas, and 3) architectural features. Attach letter received from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Discuss any anticipated effects to historic properties during project construction and operation. Idents measures that will betaken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects.to historic properties. The SHPO database office was consulted and responded with their findings on Dec. 31, 2013. Two historic properties are located to the south of the Project Area: the LaPointe house at 4000 North Shore Drive and Bridge 90480 (CSAR 19[N Shore Dr/W Arm Channel). One archaeological site labeled as `Barto" is known to be in the southern vicinity of the Project Area. This site is labeled as an earth work site. The precise location of this site is not readily available at this time. No impacts to historic structures are anticipated. It is believed that the archaeological site is not within the project area, and will not be impacted. Further consultation with the SHPO office hopefully will yield a more definite location of the archaeological site. 15. Visual: Describe any scenic views or vistas on or near the project site. Describe any project related visual effects such as vaporplumes or glare from intense lights. Discuss the potential visual effects from the project. Idents any measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate visual effects. A row of conifers is planned to be provide screening on the west side of the project. Orono has a "dark skies" goal, which will be achieved through homeowner covenant policies in regards to lighting. 16. Air: a. Stationary source emissions - Describe the type, sources, quantities and compositions of any emissions from stationary sources such as boilers or exhaust stacks. Include any hazardous air pollutants, criteria pollutants, and any greenhouse gases. Discuss effects to air quality including any sensitive receptors, human health or applicable regulatory criteria. Include a discussion of any methods used to assess the project's effect on air quality and the results of that assessment. Idents pollution control equipment and other measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects from stationary source emissions. page 11