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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. Three lots and two outlots are proposed for the 3.84 acre site. The <br /> proposed lots range in size from 1.09 to 1.37 acres and outlots are proposed to be approximately 0.39 <br /> acres and 0.03 acres. Homes will be situated such that there will be negligible effect on the existing <br /> trees. According to the proposed construction plans on Figure 4, Lots 1, 2, and lot 2 driveway will impact <br /> some trees throughout the property. It is currently proposed that 10 trees (9 silver maple and 1 <br /> basswood) will be impacted by the home and driveway of lot 1 and the driveway for lot 2. Wetland <br /> impacts will be avoided altogether and upland buffers around them will be implemented. <br /> The existing landscape is a mixture of manicured lawn, impervious surface,structures, wetland adjacent <br /> to Lake Minnetonka, scattered trees, and a small woodlot. <br /> The forested area of the property is located in the middle along the north boundary and runs east and <br /> south along the edge of the property line. Trees existing in the project area consist of silver maple, <br /> basswood, walnut, green ash, white oak, cottonwood, boxeider, and black willow. Scattered trees are <br /> also found throughout the property and are shown on Figure 4. <br /> The dominant vegetation in the wetland community of the property is cattails with a reed canary grass <br /> fringe along Lake Minnetonka. <br /> Franzel Addition <br /> 800 North Arm Drive, Orono, MN Page 1 <br />