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I • <br />MS-3097 <br />April 18,200S <br />Pages ofO <br />shoreland restrictions apply. <br />During, the sketch plan review process the applicant was directed to submit a hardcover <br />analysis for preliminary plat. The purpose of this hardcover analysis was to determine <br />how much hiudcover these lots could expect, as the 929.4’ elevation winds throughout <br />the plat. This information was submitted and is attached as Exhibits F-J for lots I-S and <br />hardcover calculations for lot 6 (existing home). It appears that these lots will have <br />adequate hardcover to accommodate potentially large homes. <br />Wetlands on Site and/or Impacted <br />The only apparent non-lakeshore wetlands on the site are those in the northeast comer of <br />proposed lot 6 and the northwest comer of proposed lot 1 (labeled on the survey as a <br />pond). As mentioned earlier in this report, the City will require a viowage and <br />Conservation Easement over all wetlands designated on the site including the lakeshore <br />wetlands falling above or below the 929.4’ contour. The applicant is advised to avoid <br />any impacts to wetlands which can be avoided by proper site layout. The Minnehaha <br />Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is the City’s LGU for administration of the Wetland <br />Conservation Act rules. <br />Also, the City is currently working on a new wetland ordinance which may, or may not, <br />impact the current design of this property. The applicant should be aware that adoption <br />of a new wetland code may impose the creation of buffers and setbacks to the buffer that <br />could further restrict development of this property. It is expected that the City will <br />finalize the new wetland ordinance within the next few months. Upon adoption of the <br />new wetland ordinance, some of the guidelines with respect to the wetland information <br />contained on the preliminary plat drawing and within this report may be subject to <br />change. <br />Tree and/or Woodland Impacts <br />The site is somewhat wooded with a variety of tree species. Orono does not have a tree <br />preservation ordinance other than within the 0-75 ’ lakeshore setback zone, where clear- <br />cutting and removal of trees 6” or greater in diameter is prohibited. The developer is <br />encouraged to preserve as many trees as possible to retain the wooded character of the <br />property. <br />Archaeological Site Proximity or Study Needed <br />Given the unique nature of the site with its rolling topography, potential bluffs, and its <br />proximity to Lake Minnetonka, the developer is advised to contact the State Historic <br />Preservation Office (SHPO) to determine whether an archaeological study is warranted. <br />Bluff Impacts <br />There appears to be one bluff on the property, located on proposed lot 6. Bluff areas <br />have a 20’ bluff impact zone protection standard and a 30 ’ structural setback from the top <br />of the bluff. The existing house on lot 6 appears to meet the 30* structural setback from <br />the top of bluff, however the top of bluff must be calculated and noted on the survey in <br />ordo' to verify this. <br />—... <br />f