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Wildhurst Woods, Orono <br />Conservation Design Analysis <br />with the project area. There is limited visibility of the project area from Forest Lake, <br />which is more than 600 feet to the southeast and whose view is obscured by a >2.5 -ac <br />wetland fringed by trees. <br />9. Preservation or reinterpretation of existing landmarks — there are no landmarks on or <br />near the project area. <br />DENSITY AND PERFORMANCE BONUS <br />The project is not requesting any density of performance bonuses. <br />LONG-TERM PRESERVATION AND BUYER EDUCATION <br />With future home construction permitting, wetlands and associated buffers will be protected by <br />conservation easements recorded on the property deeds. Conservation language will describe <br />prohibited and allowable activities within these areas. Buffer limits will be indicated by <br />permanent, free-standing markers at the buffer's upland edge. <br />Sharing of Emerald Ash Borer educational materials with future homeowners may help to <br />prevent injury/home damage, and/or mitigate or slow the spread of this disease within the city. <br />SUMMARY <br />The proposed Wildhurst Woods project meets City of Orono Conservation Design standards and <br />results in preservation and protection of Orono's ecological and aesthetic character. With this <br />analysis, no negative effects were identified for the following Conservation Ordinance <br />Requirements: <br />• Protection of and enhancement of drainageways and water quality. <br />• Protection and enhancement of ecological communities. <br />• Reinforcement and establishment of ecological connection throughout the site. <br />• Augmentation and preservation of viewsheds including corridor enclosure and buffering. <br />• Preservation of views. <br />• Preservation of reinterpretation of local landmarks. <br />4 <br />