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■lW< I <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br />9925 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 <br />952-826-6769, 952-826-6767(fax) <br />• S . •» r / . • • • <br />May 12,2004 <br />Mr. Mike Gaffron <br />Planning Director-City of Orono <br />2750 Kelley Parkway <br />Orono, MN 55356 <br />•it 5 X Wi-:Oi^;Q <br />Re: Land Use Application File #04-3016, 120 Brown Road So, <br />Dear Mike: <br />Thanks for sending me the follow-up infonnation regarding the above Land Use Application. 1 <br />have reviewed the information with respect to the Luce Line Trail and have the following <br />comments to offer: <br />1) The DNR supports the idea of the conservation easement proposed for the development, <br />especially the area adjacent to the Luce Line Trail. This will help serve as a buffer between the <br />trail and houses, as well as create a larger area for conservation purposes, and wildlife habitat. <br />2) I’m not sure what form/wording the conservation easement will take, but please note that wc <br />would prefer that lots 2, 3, and 4 be aware that private accesses to the Luce Line Trail through <br />the property, are not to be constructed. We are trying to eliminate/minimize private accesses to <br />the trail as they create potential trespass problems, erosion problems and interrupt habitat <br />preservation projects that we continue to try and manage. If there were to be a “private access" <br />we would prefer some sort of consolidated one be designed into the development, but because of <br />contours, etc in reality we would prefer to see none. <br />3) We are concerned about potential drainage issues from this new development and want to be <br />assured that the development will not rapidly increase flows to the creek, thus creating problems <br />at the culvert and downstream against our horse trail. Is there any sort of detailed drainage plan <br />that shows where the excess runoff will go and rates at which it will occur? If so we would like a <br />copy of that information to assure a slow delivery of water to the creek and downstream areas. <br />Thanks for giving me the opportunity to review this. If you have any questions, or need <br />additional clarification from me on anything please feel free to give me a call. <br />Area Trails and Waterways Supervisor <br />martha.reger@dnr.state.mn.us <br />DNR Information: 651-296-6157 • l-888-6i6-6367 • TTY: 651-296-5484 • 1-800-657-3929 <br />An Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on Recycted Paper Containing a <br />Minimum of 10^ Post-Consumer Waste <br />!■ I