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Terry Luke <br /> March I6, 1998 - <br /> <br /> Preserve a narrow zone along the shoreline with an undisturbed area 40 feet back from the <br /> fiver or restore natural vegetation where practical along the shoreline. <br /> <br /> . Allow minimal disturbance (selective grading and tree removal) in an additional 60-foot <br /> setback adjacent to the shoreline area for a total shoreline preservation area setback of 100 <br /> feet. <br /> <br /> · Prohibit land disturbance along the bluff face (slopes in excess of 12°/0. <br />· <br /> <br /> Preserve the b luff knp act area (40 feet back from the bluffline) in a natural state or restore <br /> natural vegetation in order to screen development. <br /> <br /> · Work to increase and r~store wildlife habitat and biological diversity in development <br /> projects. <br /> <br /> Screen development wherever practical to minimize its visibility from the river or the <br /> opposite shoreline. . <br /> <br />There are other policies for downtown areas and other situations, but t think this gives the idea of <br />what is desirable. Basically the natural areas on the island and across the River from your <br />property are to be emulated as much as possible by min~i~ng the disturbance and restoring a <br />buffer area with native vegetation. The natural buffer on and landward of the bluff.has more than <br />just scenic and ecological values. No mowing means more time for other pursuits. <br /> <br />I look forward to seeing your revised plans. The City should also have a chance to review them <br />for zon/ng or permit needs. <br /> <br />Please feel free to call if you have any questions. <br /> <br />Tom Hovey <br />Area Hydrologist <br /> <br />c: City ofRarnsey, Glyn Huff <br /> <br /> <br />