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� O� <br /> CITY of ORONO <br /> p~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �I <br /> ESHO NO. � p 4 4 <br /> Accompanying the new trees is a series of shrubs to replace a patch of garlic <br /> mustard. Garlic mustard is listed as a prohibited noxious weed in Minnesota. <br /> H. The remainder of the buffer areas did not have much under story growth prior <br /> to the land alteration project due primarily to the box elder trees and buck <br /> thorn (another noxious plant in Minnesota) that had completely formed a <br /> canopy over the buffer area. Mr.Peterson has indicated on the wetland fringe <br /> of the buffer native wetland plants (such as lake sedge and blue flag) have <br /> started to establish in the remainder of the buffer area so seeding is not <br /> necessary in those areas. <br /> L According to the recent site topography that was completed by Gronberg and <br /> Associates (dated June 6, 2002), the slopes do not meet the generally <br /> recommended 3:1 slope. The additional plantings and successful <br /> establishment of trees and ground vegetation will act as further mitigating <br /> factors for long and short terns erosion control. <br /> J. Short term monitoring of the site should be conducted to ensure the <br /> vegetation and grasses continue to thrive and signs of erosion are not <br /> occurring on the site. <br /> K. NUith new site developments,the Orono Subdivision Ordinance requires trees <br /> planted with a 2" diameter measured 12" from the base of the tree. <br /> L. The Zoning Ordinance does not require replanting of trees because this is not <br /> a subdivision. The trees that had previously been located on this property are <br /> not protected. The applicants have agreed to provide more trees for erosion <br /> control to provide some screening to the hillside to neighboring properties. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use pernlit will not be detrimental <br /> to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, will not adversely affect light, <br /> air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will its use <br /> depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of use of the <br /> property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and <br /> Comprehensive Plan of the Citv. <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br />