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� °� _ <br /> 0 0 <br /> • ��b. � CITY of ORONO <br /> � ' ti <br /> '� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��`9k'E Hp4�'� NO. i3 d <br /> - S �-- <br /> in the complete destruction and removal of this bluff feature. <br /> 6. Shoreland Ordinance Section 10.56,Subdivision 16(I)prohibits removal of live trees <br /> within the 0-75' lakeshore setback area that are 6" or greater in diameter, unless <br /> permit has been issued by City staff. That code section requires replacement by an <br /> equivalent number of trees of a size and nature found acceptable to City staff. <br /> Section 16(I-2)prohibits intensive vegetation clearing within 75' of the shoreline and <br /> on steep slopes and in blu�f impact zones. Intensive vegetation clearing is defined <br /> as the complete removal of trees or shrubs in a contiguous patch, strip,row or block. <br /> Because virtually the entire bluff feature is within the bluff impact zone,the proposed <br /> excavation in an area approximately 100'wide and 200' long would be considered as <br /> intensive vegetation clearing. <br /> 7. The 1980 City of Orono Community Management Plan ("Comprehensive Plan") <br /> • contains a number of general land�use and environmental protection goals and <br /> policies with which the proposed land alteration would be inconsistent, as follows: <br /> A. General Land Use Policy No. 6 on page 4-13 indicates that "Lake shorelines <br /> will be protected from alteration. Shoreland areas whether bluff, beach or <br /> flood plain, are sensitive environmental features with significant impact on <br /> lake water quality,aesthetic values and land use function. These same factors <br /> .act to draw development which can be destructive if not properly regulated. <br /> Natural vegetation in the shoreland areas will be preserved insofar as <br /> practical and reasonable in order to retard surface runoff and soil erosion,and <br /> to utilize excess nutrients. Clear cutting will be prohibited . . ." <br /> B. General Land Use Policy No. 13 states "Future�developments must enhance � <br /> the environment. Land development should respect and enhance the unique <br /> natural features of the site and`the general environmental assets of the <br /> community. Preservation of natural views,vegetation, drainage and general <br /> respect for unique site features always produce more aesthetic results and <br /> lasting value for the property owner and the community than does wholesale <br /> alteration of the landscape or mathematical division to the highest possible <br /> density". <br /> • Page 3 of 8 <br />