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Big Woods Discussion <br />March 20,1997 <br />Page 4 <br />vegetation, drainage and general respect for unique site features always <br />produces more aesthetic results and lasting value for the property owner and <br />the community than does wholesale alteration of the landscape or <br />mathematical division to the highest possible density." <br />Rural Land Use Policies #9, Page CMP 4-21: "RURAL LAND USE <br />DENSITIES WILL ALLOW MAXIMUM RETENTION OF PRIVATE <br />WOODS AND OPEN SPACE. Low rural densities will accommodate <br />homesites without affecting the traditional vistas of open fields and woods. <br />The retention of these woodlands and marshlands will then assure pennanent <br />habitat for our abundant wldlife. Public open space will be provided on a <br />large-scale or Park Reserve basis, but neighborhood or mini-parks are <br />unneccessary because of the large amount of available privately owned and <br />maintained open space." <br />- Also see: CMP Page 3-6 Environment: "Orono's Native Vegetation Is As <br />Varied As Its Land Forms" (attached). <br />- Also see: CMP Map 5 - Woodlands (attached). <br />- Also see: CMP Chapter 8, the Park and Open Space Plan (attached). <br />Applicant has indicated the course cannot be developed on the property without impacting the Big <br />Woods. Applicant is prepared to demonstrate the steps taken to date to minimize those impacts. <br />Fred Harris of the DNR has indicated he will be present at the March 31 meeting to provide input <br />on the Big Woods issue. <br />Attachments:A - CMP Page 3-6 <br />B - CMP Map 5 - Woodlands <br />C - Orono Park and Open Space Plan (1980) <br />D - Big Woods - Prior to Golf Course Development <br />E - Big Woods - After Golf Course Development <br />F - Code Sections 10.22/10.56/11.60 <br />G - DNR letter March 3, 1997 <br />H - Maple-Basswood Forests Flyer