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PC Exhibit N <br /> � <br /> � ' <br /> �'JO� 'n�VG ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY <br /> ���r Prouiding Sound,Balanced,Com�nhcnsiix Natuml Resource Solufianr <br /> Memorandum <br /> Date: February 6, 2013 <br /> To: Bob Molstad, Sathre-Berquist <br /> From: Melissa Barrett,Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company(KES) <br /> Re: Site Ecological Summary and Project Recommendations and Division 2 of Orono <br /> Conservation Design code—Bayside Meadows (Wachman Parcel), Orono,MN <br /> This memo summaries the natural resource inventory information provided in the January 22, <br /> 2013 KES Natural Resources Inventory—Bayside Meadows (Wachman Parcel), Orono,MN <br /> (document with figures and appendices attached). This memo also provides project <br /> recommendations with respect to the site's ecological characteristics and responses to items 1 <br /> thru 9 of Division 2 (Sec. 78-1635)of the Orono Conservation Design code. <br /> Site Summarv <br /> The�13.75-acre Wachman parcel primarily consists of large ha�eld dominated by non-native <br /> b asses in the western two-thirds of the site. Mowed lawn dominated by non-native grass and a <br /> significant tree stand dominated by boxelder and common buckthorn comprise the northern <br /> parcel extension that connects the site to Bayside Road. <br /> Two significant tree stands dominated by white pine are located in•the northeast portion of the <br /> site, and along the western property boundary. A final significant tree stand is located in the <br /> southeast portion of the site. The western portion of this last significant tree stand contains a <br /> large number of diseased/dying American elm trees (Dutch elm disease) as well as an understory <br /> of common buckthorn. The remainder(east and south portion) of this final tree stand is <br /> dominated by sugar maple with lesser amounts of basswood,American elm, boxelder, and <br /> ironwood with common buckthorn present in the northern portion. <br /> The remainder of the parcel is unmanaged grass land dominated by Kentucky blue grass, smooth <br /> brome,and reed canary grass and wetland dominated by reed canary grass. Trace amounts of <br /> invasive/noxious weeds were observed on the site and include: garlic mustard, Canada thistle, <br /> motherwort, and common burdock. <br /> 26105 Wild Rose Lane,Shorewood, Minnesota 55331, Phone:952-401-8757, Fax:952-401-8798 <br />