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< < <br /> graphic and images on CPA Figure 2 show both the character of the corridor and the <br /> � consultants' assessment of its attributes. <br /> The corridor analysis of CR6 revealed that because open enclosure�provides long views <br /> beyond the right-of-way, the rural feel of an open enclosure is tied to views of natu'ral <br /> landscapes and amenities. Examples of these types of views along CR6 include views of � <br /> � Baker Park Natural Area and a hilly pasture, both along the north side of the road. From <br /> the analysis of the CR6 corridor and other corridors in the Corridor Study, it can be <br /> concluded that threats to�this type of rural charact�r along corridors with open enclosure <br /> include views of"non-rural" land uses such as new residential and industrial structures. <br /> Examples of these threats in the CR6 corridor include views of unscreened residential <br /> areas south of the road, between Old Crystal Bay Road and Brown Road North. Another <br /> threat to rural character in open enclosure corridors is the degradation of natural <br /> viewsheds. As development occurs, views of natural areas can be obstructed or altered, as <br /> can the quality of the natural area itself. Considering this threat, one area of concern in <br /> the CR6 corridor would be the views and quality of Lake Classen, across CR6 from <br /> Baker Park. <br /> While analyzing open enclosure corridors for the Corridor Study, it was determined that <br /> threats to rural character in the face of development can be remedied by specific <br /> ecological and development measures. One measure is the screening of non-rural uses to <br /> avoid negative views, which can be done with berming, landscaping; and planting <br /> techniques. Zoning standards can be implemented to ensure the use of these techniques in <br /> new development, as well as promoting development patterns that are complimentary to <br /> the maintenance of desired corridor character. The preservation and enhancement of <br /> natural viewsheds can also be implemented to mitigate the degradation of viewsheds such <br /> as Lake Classen. <br /> Case Study#2: Watertown Road—Edged Enclosure Corridor <br /> Between Willow Drive and the city's western boundary, Water Town Road is an example <br /> of an edged enclosure (See CPA Figure 1, Corridor E). The graphic and images on CPA <br /> Figure 3 show both the character of the corridor and the consultants' assessment of its <br /> attributes. . <br /> Watertown Road undulates both up and down through this moderately trafficked corridor, <br /> allowing for key rural views of a varied landscape of pastures, small single family homes, <br /> and woods. There are several negative views along the corridor where edged enclosure <br /> gives way to varied or open enclosure. These views include unscreened residential east of <br /> Leaf Street to the north of Watertown Road and residential areas with visible parking lots <br /> between CR6 and the city's western boundary. Screening techniques and zoning <br /> standards discussed in Case Study#1 can be used to remedy such views. In the context of <br /> the Watertown Road comdor it is important to note the value of edged enclosure for <br /> maintaining rural character and positive views. The existence of edged enclosure along <br /> key places of road mitigates the visual impacts of development on the rural character of <br /> City of Orono DSU, Inc <br /> Draft CPA 10 August, 2005 <br />