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� AUG-15-2005 14�17 P.04i06 <br /> Mflna�,ernenl(Rule N). MCWD will approach lhe:application of wetland <br /> buffer$similar to the Cily of Orono and base fulurc buffers�n the <br /> identificd function and value of thc wetland(according to an adopted <br /> classifieation system). ln addition,MCWD will also require sp�cific <br /> stormwater mana�cment praetic�s (such as pre-treatment of runoff priaz to <br /> discha�•ge into w�llands) as mandatoty for certain management ctasscs. <br /> Tl�e revision lo the MCWD kules(the Wztl�nd Prot�cti�n Rule in particular)will be <br /> the result of a linear prp;rCSSion of stucly, c�mprehznsive planning, and integration <br /> intp an nv�rall manag�mcnt strategy Fiar lhe watershed. Because the details of the <br /> , MCWD Rule revisions will not be addressed until a number of milestones such�., chc; <br /> adoption of Che Comprel•�cnsive Plan t�avc been accompli5hed, tl�is sh�uld not <br /> dissuade the:City of Orono Irom adopcing a Wetland Ordinance, Howev�r,it should <br /> be acknuwlcd�ed that MGWD will implerncnl similar rneasures with its regulatary <br /> program in tl�e fi�ture. 1n �rcier to assure eFGeient application of regulations, MC;WD <br /> anti the Gity of Orunu should st�•ivz to achieve the following: <br /> • Utilize c�m�non szts of bas�line informatian—MCWD advocates the use <br /> of the 1VICWD Fui�etional Assessment of Wetlands(FAW) ;ts a tool for <br /> identifying geogriphic location,appxoximate size,funetion and value, and <br /> managemznt el�sification_ Wetl�nd classes ider►tified by the City sh�uld <br /> be consistent with tl�e classifieations iiidicated in�h�FAW, in addition to <br /> the categories of I'reserve, Mana�e 1,Manage 2,and Manage 3,MCWb <br /> also plans to adopt an additional eategory of"Restore"based on those <br /> wetlanclS which are identified witliiu tl�e F�►W as havinb a liigh potential <br /> for rest��ratioii. <br /> • Share minimum standards-� Sec. 78-1 f,iQS(c)calls for a wetland buffer of <br /> 15-feet in widCh for Mana�;e 3 wetlancls. VJith t1�e current MCWD Rule, <br /> the minimal huffc;r widtt�apptied by MCWD will be 16.5-feet. Because a <br /> permit nppli4ar�c is subject to botl�� City ol'Orono and MCWD <br /> requirements,thc�ninimum 16.5-foqt bufCer will be enfarced r�gardless of <br /> whether it is required by the City or MCWC). As a marter of cf(iciency, it <br /> is advantageous to n,i�imice the discrepancius betweeil Ciry�f Orotto and <br /> MCWU requirements. Tn most cases, prupose�i City of Orono Wetland <br /> Ordin�»ce will be�Tiorc;re;5trictive than MGYVD require�nen[s (as they <br /> pertain to huff�r witllti),however, minimum staiidards must be ubiquitous <br /> tliroughot►t thc waCershed. <br /> • Coordinate aQencv scrvices—MCWD encour�ges the City or Or.ono to rely <br /> ou the�.GU tu provide services obligal�d by State Riiles. Sec. 78-16U3 <br /> aud Sec. 7R-1604 rely lieavily or� City Slaff to make wetland boundary and <br /> hydrologie eharacteristic determinacions. Gftentimes, for simil�r situations <br /> tluoughout th� wal.ershed,tt�e LGU would coordinate a panel of experts <br />