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� <br /> � An overview of the principles of Conservation Design, in order to describe an <br /> � ecologically sound alternative to traditional large-lot zoning. . <br /> • Presentation of an analysis of the relative rural aesthetic character of 10 corridors. <br /> (See CPA Figure 1). Analysis included examination of these factors: <br /> o Adjacent land uses <br /> o Corridor enclosure: open, varied, edged, tunneled <br /> o Landmarks and unique, character-giving spots <br /> . • A detailed ecological analysis of 3 pilot sites within the community, selected from <br /> a group of potential development sites (See CPA Figure 6). <br /> • Presentation of visual preference photos taken by city officials, residents, and <br /> staff grouped into categories by the consultant. <br /> • Open discussion of all items.presented. <br /> The assessment of the aesthetic and ecological features of potential development sites <br /> served as the initial step in applying Conservation Design techniques to areas in the City <br /> of Orono. <br /> Phase III—Development Concepts <br /> In the third phase of the Rural Oasis Project, Conservation Design strategies were applied <br /> to the candidate development sites in order to propose new and infill developmenY that � � <br /> would protect the resources assessed in Phase II of the project. The sites and <br /> considerations mentioned below are further discussed under Development Concepts. � <br /> 'I'hird Meetin�, February 10 2005: The city council, planning commission and staff <br /> attended another workshop facilitated by the consultants. The focus of this workshop was � <br /> on the development concepts prepared for the 3 pilot sites (See Figure 2) and covered the <br /> following topics: <br /> • �A review of the project process and purpose. <br /> • A discussion and review of what was shared at the previous meeting. <br /> • An aesthetic/ecological analysis of each pilot site, considering the following <br /> items: <br /> . o Ecological "off-limits" areas <br /> o Ecological opportunities <br /> o Ecological possibilities <br /> o Major connections <br /> o Locallandmarks <br /> o Existing land uses <br /> o Site edge character <br /> o Key view <br /> o Critical issues and developable areas <br /> City of Orono DSU, Inc <br /> Draft CPA 5 August, 2005 <br />