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.��; ' A't:. <br /> The purpose and intent of this conservation design is to meet the goals of the City of Orono's <br /> Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management as specified in the Community <br /> Management Plan (CMP). In general, these goals pertain to water quality, wetland protection, and <br /> preservation and the enhancement of the "rural character" of the City. Emphasis is also placed on the <br /> preservation of open spaces in Orono. These open areas include, but are not limited to, woodlands, <br /> wetlands, and wildlife habitat. Additionally, the City of Orono's Zoning Code further describes the intent <br /> of the conservation design as to reinforce and establish ecological connections throughout the City and <br /> preserve and improve the aesthetic views of Orono. <br /> Subcategories that are listed within the Environmental Protection section of the CMP help to detail more <br /> specific individual goals and guidelines which can be related to the overall goals listed above. Pertinent <br /> to this project, the subcategories emphasize development densities, which require no less than two <br /> acres per one home. This regulation is enforced in order to maintain the historic identity and character <br /> of Orono. Low density developments will assist with the preservation of open spaces and, from a sewer <br /> and water systems standpoint, will protect groundwater and surrounding lakes and other surface waters. <br /> It is also emphasized that the primary method of sewage treatment and disposal will be used through <br /> municipal sanitary systems. <br /> Goals for Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management as specified in the Community <br /> Management Plan pertain to water quality and wetland protection and preservation and enhancement <br /> of the '�rural character" of the City. Seven lots, one outlout, and a wetland conservation easement are <br /> proposed for the 3.67 acre site. The proposed lots range in size from 0.18 to 0.38 acres and the outlot <br /> is proposed to be 0.35 acres. Homes will be situated such that there will be negligible effect on the <br /> existing trees with five of the seven proposed homes placed within a clear-cut area that occurred in <br /> 2012. According to the proposed construction plans on Figure 3, Lots 6 and 7 will impact a portion of <br /> Tree Stand Area 1, shown on Figure 1. Area 1 is a low quality tree stand dominated by green ash and <br /> boxelder. It is currently proposed that 13 trees (all green ash and boxeider) will be impacted by the <br /> home and driveway of lot 6 and 16 trees (75% green ash and boxelder, 25% hackberry and American <br /> elm) will be impacted by the home and driveway of Lot 7. Wetland impacts will be avoided altogether <br /> and buffers around them will be implemented. <br /> The existing landscape is a mixture of grassland, wetland, scattered trees, and small woodlots. The <br /> north portion of the project area was clear-cut in 2012, and has since been taken over by herbaceous <br /> species and woody shrubs. The open grassland area is now dominated by goldenrod, bull and Canada <br /> thistle, smooth brome, stinging nettle, milkweed, burdock, and ground ivy. The young trees and shrubs <br /> that are dominating the open clear-cut area are buckthorn and sumac. <br /> Shadywood Villas Conservation Design Page 1 <br />