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<br />The wetlands areas north and east of Lake Itasca will not be <br />developed under the existing site plan. Additionally, the <br />developers will include restrictive covenants in purchase <br />agreements which will require the owners of lots adjacent to <br />or including wetlands to leave an undisturbed fringe of <br />vegetation around the wetland and to prohibit filling any of <br />the wetlands. <br /> <br />2. To enhance the habitat quality of the east-west wildlife <br />travel corridor south of Lake Itasca, trees and shrubs <br />should be planted north and south of the proposed road. The <br />grasses immediately south of the lake should remain and tree <br />planting should not extend much more than 200' north of the <br />proposed road. <br /> <br />A plan for planting trees and shrubs in this area will be <br />developed, using the guidelines provided by Mr. Knudson and <br />the DNR's publication titled "Woody Cover Plantings for <br />wildlife." This planting will not only enhance the quality <br />of wildlife habitat in the area but will also provide a <br />buffer between the proposed homes and the railroad tracks <br />and T.H. 10/169 at the southern edge of the project site. <br /> <br />The plan will also include suggestions for plantings around <br />homes that are not harmed by wildlife (particularly the <br />damage done by deer is a concern). By encouraging <br />homeowners in the area to use damage resistent plants, the <br />potential for conflict between residents and wildlife in the <br />area will be reduced. <br /> <br />-29- <br /> <br />l <br /> <br />