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establish a buffer area on the south side of the proposed park area where the drainage easement is shown. Filterstrips should be incorporated through out the development, and soil- mixing practices applied. There are several resources classifications on this property. 3d /3c- - -West side of the property. 2c1/1a/1e----NE side 2c1 - -- -South side 3c East side The historic oak savanna/barrensand recently developed forest system in degraded condition classification is on the west side. The developer has moved the proposed flared ponding area shown in this area to the south side of the shown pond one where there is no significant tree area. The roads were also shifted away from this area, thus pulling the house pads shown further away from the trees. The southern part of the 3d /3c classification area is less significant then the north. Storm damage from last year and very little biodiversity in the ground story would put this in the degraded woodland category. In both areas a buffer of 50 foot would be advantageous. With the plan changes, there would still be some tree removal needed. There are a couple of significant trees on the north side of the property. The project engineer was checking on possible save options. The 3c forest on the east side is aspen. The aspen are growing along the ditch that is planned to be filled. There may be opportunities to work with the developer in the future on a short segment of greenway should he purchase a parcel on the NW side. There is a greenway proposed on the other side of Main Street North of the School. I have also suggested the use of native materials in and around the restoration areas. OPTIONS: To be discussed at the Environmental Board Meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Generated From the environmental Board AGENDA ITEM STAFF ORIGINATOR: Marty Asleson DATE: September 24, 1999 TOPIC: Blue Bill Ponds Development Page 4