10-17-2005 Planning Commission Packet

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setback from the buffer to 10' on either side of the lot line between lots 7 and 8 and the backyard of lot 8. 2. The intention of the setback was to ensure that a reasonable area is left natural surrounding the wetlands, especially when a backyard size is limited due to the btiffer and mowing up to the edge has been done following the improvement of some projects. Our proposal has Lot 8 with an adequate backyard and we are asking that the side yard setback off of the buffer be reduced to (10'). This is (10') more than the old Orono and less than the new Orono (25')requirements which can be maintained without intruding into a backyard. 3. The only wetland affecting our grading and house locations is the small intrusion wetland on lot 8 that is described the same as the larger adjoining wetland. The category of the small wetland has been determined to be the saine as the larger wetland when the character and value of these two wetlands are different. This wetland is higher in elevation than the main wetland and the primary reason that it has wetland characteristics is the additional runoff directed to it from the church grading in the walkout and swale fronl their basement. We are requesting that this wetland follow the same buffer as required by MCWD and that the City of Orono would adjust the new wetland setback. A compromise of 10' appears to be reasonable. Conservation Design: Our recent grading plan revision would allow us to maintain a large portion of the substantial trees that border this site to the southeast. This will maintain a primary view buffer of the existing substantial trees. There will be clearing of the center of the site for construction. The primary vegetation in the care of the site is buckthorn and some smaller second growth ehn and box elder. The new landscaping would be a significant improvement to the vegetation type and placement of new coniferous and deciduous trees. Following the completion of the residences, landscape requirements will be enforced to plant and maintain a buffer along the back lots of 6, 7, 8,9,10 and the bacl:side of the pond in Outlot A. This may be enforced by either association declarations or by a scenic easement placed along those areas of the lots. The landscape plan and material list can be reviewed and approved with input from the City and any consultants prior to the Final Plat approval. A cross section will be included in the final landscape plan.