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Development Site Analysis and Concept Site Design <br /> To promote development that will fulfill both Goals #1 and #2 by retaining and improving the <br /> rural and environmental identity of Orono, it is important to assess potential development in an <br /> aesthetic and ecological context. The Cor`idor Study established a surveying technique for <br /> aesthetic resources in the community, particularly in regards to rural character. Next, it was <br /> important to incorporate ecological factors related to the environmental healtl� of the community <br /> into the analysis. A comprehensive site analysis was conducted at potential areas of <br /> development throughout the city using MLCCS data and fieldwork. Three potential sites far <br /> development were chosen: <br /> • County Road 6 at Old Crystal Bay Road <br /> • (Old) Highway 12 at Old Crystal Bay Road <br /> • East Hackberry Site—Willow Drive north of Watertown Road <br /> In each area the following factors were analyzed: <br /> • Ecological "off-limits" areas <br /> • Ecological opportunities <br /> • Ecological possibilities (difference?) <br /> • Major connections <br /> • Locallandmarks <br /> • Existing land uses � <br /> • Site edge character (corridor enclosure) <br /> • Key view <br /> • Critical issues (Preservation and augmentation of views, natural areas, corridor edges) <br /> • Developable areas <br /> The site analysis serves as the first phase of development in the Rural Oasis project. By <br /> examining the above issues, the analysis identifies both the existing ecological and aesthetic <br /> conditions and further opportunities for theft conservation and improvement. This inventory is <br /> then used to create development concept designs appropriate for the character of each site. The <br /> analysis provides groundwork for implementing development standards and procedures that <br /> promote the goals of the city outlined earlier. <br /> Because this portion of the Rural Oasis Project is intended to set a standard process for new <br /> development in the City of Orono, it is important to show how site analysis and concept design <br /> was applied to the three development sites. The following paragraphs describe, in detail, how <br /> the ecological and aesthetic analysis was conducted and how the Guiding Principles were <br /> implemented for each potential development site. <br /> City of Orono DSU, Inc <br /> Draft CPA 12 August, 2005 <br />