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t AUG-15-2005 14�17 P.04i06 <br /> MAna�emenl(Rule N). MCWD will approach lh� application of wetland <br /> buffers similar to the Cily ot Orono and base ful'urc buffers on the <br /> identi�ed function and value of thc wetlaud(according to an a�opted <br /> classification system). ln addition,MCWD wiil also require specific <br /> storn�water mana�;cment practices (such as prc-1,reat�nent of runoff prioz to <br /> discl�a�•ge into weClands) as mandatoty for certain management classcs. <br /> The revision l'o the MCWI�ktiles(the Wzlland Protectipn Rule in particular) will be <br /> the result of a linear prp�rt;ssion af st��cly, comprehensive pinnning, and integration <br /> into an ovcrall managemcnt strategy fi�r the watersh�d. Because the details of the <br /> , MCWD Rule revisions will not be addressed until a number of milest�nes such as ehc <br /> adop[iun o��l�e Coinprel•�cnsive Plan havc been accomplishcd, d�is should not <br /> dissuade tlte City of Orono Irnm adop�ing a Wetland Ordinance. Howev��r,it sl�ould <br /> be acknowlcdged that MGWD will implerncnt simillr measures with its regulatoty <br /> progrant in the future. Tn �rder to assure efficient application ofreguiations, MCWD <br /> and Che City of Orur�o should strive to achieve the followui�: <br /> • Utilize common szts of bas�line information—MCWD advocates the use <br /> of the MCWD Functional Assessment of Wetlands(FAW) ;ts a tool for <br /> identifying geogr�phic location,approximate size, fiinetion and value, and <br /> ma��age;menC clnssification. Wecland classes identif ed by the City should <br /> bS' �,� Ue consistent with tl�e classifieatioi�s i�idicated in th��'AW. in addiCion to <br /> ����' S,� a, the categories of 1'reserve,Mana�e 1,Manage 2,and Manage 3,MCWD <br /> �4�,�r�1 �iC'+ also plans to ado�t an additional calegoiy of"Restorc"based on those <br /> �,��`� wetlands which are identified withi�i tl�e FAW as havinb a Izigh potetttial <br /> foc restor�tion. <br /> I� � • Share minimum standards- 5ec. 78-1 bQ5(c)calls for a wetland bufFer of <br /> C��� 15-feet in width for Man��;e 3 wetlands. W'ith the cttrrent MCWD Rule, <br /> s � the minimal huff,er widtl�a ' d MCWD wil] be 16.5-feet. Because a <br /> � L�' permit applicanc is suUject to botl� City uk�C�T0110 All <br /> 1'-,� requireuients, thc�ninimum 16.5-fool'buffc;r will be enfare�d r�gardless of <br /> �s�s�"� /� whetlier it is re�uired by tl�e City or MCWp, As a matter of c;fficiency, it <br /> U is advantageous to n,inimize the discrepancics between Ciry nf Orono and <br /> MC�IU requiremencs. Tn most cases, proposeri City of Orono Vlretland <br /> Ordina»ce will be�TU>rc re;slrictive than MGbVD requiremen[s (as they <br /> pertain to buffcr wid�h), l�owever, minimum standards must be ubiquitous <br /> tl�roughout th� walerslied. <br /> • Coordii7ate aQenev scrvices—MCWD encour�ges the City or Or.ono Co rely <br /> ou the LGU to provide services obligaled by State Rttles. Sec. 7�-16U3 <br /> and Sec. 7R-1604 rely heavily on City Slaff to make wetland boundary and <br /> lrydrologie characteristic deterrninacions. Uftentimes, for simil�r situations <br /> tl�roughout the walershed,the LGU would coordinate a panel of experts <br />