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PC <br /> #LA18-000022 <br /> Jacobson Environmental, PLLC www.jacobsonenvironmental.com Exhibit H <br /> Environmental Consultants Wayne Jacobson, P.S.S.,W.D.C., P.4,.,.,m.r.o. <br /> 5821 Humboldt Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 (612)802-6619 Cell <br /> Email: jacobsonenv@msn.com <br /> December 15, 2017 <br /> RE: Project Name: Old Crystal Bay Conservation Plan <br /> Comm. No.: 2017-344 <br /> Project Location: 825 Old Crystal Bay Road South <br /> Orono—Hennepin County <br /> PID 0911723210001 <br /> T117N, R23W,Section 9 <br /> Project Description: 825 Old Crystal Bay Road South Conservation Plan <br /> Executive Summary& Development Steps <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 the <br /> preservation and enhancement of the"rural character"of the City. Emphasis is also placed on the <br /> preservation of woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. The City of Orono's Zoning Code also <br /> describes the intent of the conservation design as to reinforce and establish ecological connections <br /> throughout the City and 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 to <br /> this project, the subcategories emphasize development densities, which require no less than two acres <br /> per one home.This regulation is enforced in order to maintain the historic identity and character of Orono. <br /> Low density developments will assist with the preservation of open spaces, and,from a sewer and water <br /> systems standpoint, will protect groundwater and surrounding lakes and other surface waters. It is also <br /> emphasized that the primary method of sewage treatment and disposal will be performed through <br /> municipal sanitary systems. <br /> This project proposes to divide an existing 20.75-acre parcel located at 825 Old Crystal Bay Road into <br /> two residential lots and an outlot. These will be referred to as Lot 1, Lot 2, and Outlot A for the purposes <br /> of this report(see Figure 7C—Proposed Property Map). The lots will be approximately 5.17 acres, 13.40 <br /> acres, and 1.64 acres in size, respectively. The property currently consists of a residential home, guest <br /> house, and horse barn. These structures will remain as-is, and will be contained within the boundaries of <br /> Lot 2. Lot 1 is currently vacant, and a residential home and septic site are proposed for construction.A <br /> shared driveway is proposed for construction through Outlot A to provide access to both Lot 1 and Lot 2. <br /> Three wetlands exist on the current parcel, and will be contained within the boundaries of Lot 2. Wetland <br /> impacts will be completely avoided, and wetland buffer requirements will be implemented. The proposed <br /> home for Lot 1 will be situated so that it will minimize impacts to existing trees and maintain the aesthetic <br /> quality of the site. Building setbacks of 10 feet are proposed along all lot boundaries minimize tree <br /> removal and retain privacy between lots. <br /> 1 <br />