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Stormwater Narrative/Summary December 5, 2021 <br />Tanager Creek <br />Orono, MN <br />4 | P a g e <br />The existing and proposed topography directs surface water towards the wetlands north and east of the <br />project area. Runoff from the proposed site conditions will be treated prior to discharge into the wetland <br />complex. <br />Invasive Species Removal and Management Plans <br />Invasive species that exist outside of wetland and lakeshore buffer areas will be removed during grading <br />operations for the subdivision. Common Buckthorn can be removed via the cut stump treatment method. <br />This method involves cutting the stems at ground level and treating the stems. This is most effective when <br />completed in late summer or fall, with the treated stems left throughout the fall and winter. <br />Tree Removal and Protection Plan <br />Significant tree impacts will be reduced as much as possible and have been avoided to the extent practical <br />during the design process. Individual home construction will use custom home designs to limit tree <br />removals as practical. <br />Ecological Communities Discussion <br />The goal of the project is to create a residential development that fits into the existing site and maintains <br />the rural feel of the area. The proposed private street will follow the existing driveway and turf yard area <br />to minimize tree removal and other impacts. Houses will be constructed in upland areas and utilize custom <br />designs to further minimize tree impacts. The natural corridors located along the property boundaries will <br />be maintained. <br />View of the Property <br />Views of the property from Brown Road, as well as from across the wetland and Long Lake Creek, will <br />remain primarily as is. Proposed tree removals are situated within the interior of the subject property, thus <br />maintaining the screened views from outside the parcel. <br />Landmark Preservation Plan <br />No landmarks exist on the subject property.