2016/01/19 - LAND USE - LUP - Other

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SEAL OF * ir* BURNETT COUNTY LAND & WATER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT cc r y 7410 County Road K, #109 FST GCs' Siren, W1 54872 coUNT14� Telephone: (715) 349-2186 Fax: (715) 349-2102 LWCD@burnettcounty.org Buffer Restoration Plan Jerry McConnell 5840 Lake 26 Road Response to citation: 9/20/13 Deadlines for completion Temporary cover for all bare areas: 10/31/13 Native planting: 6/30/14 The buffer zone/vegetation protection area requirements in Burnett County ordinance are as follows: A 75 feet deep vegetation protection area is required for Class 3 Lakes such as Berg Lake. The vegetation protection area (the buffer) consists of two major components: the first component (35 feet deep) is a no-touch, natural vegetation zone, and the second component is a minimum maintenance zone. A sin le viewing/access corridor up to 30 feet wide may cross both zones perpendicular to the shore. Vegetation removal and land disturbing activities are prohibited in the no-touch zone. Limited pruning and mowing are allowed in the viewing/access corridor and the minimum maintenance zone. Walkways, pathways, and stairs must be located in the viewing/access corridor; and piers, wharfs and lifts must be placed in water immediately in front of the corridor. Planting and plant maintenance are required in order to meet buffer zone requirements. The enclosed Buffer Restoration Plan — Site Diagram provides minimum planting requirements. The enclosed booklet Shoreline Buffer Restoration a Guide for Landowners provides planting instructions (page 12 and 13),plant lists, and potential sources of native plants (page 20). Grasses, flowers, and groundcovers should be spaced no more than one foot apart. Trees and shrubs should be spaced as indicated on the restoration plan site diagram. Temporary vegetation must be established in all bare areas at a minimum by planting annual rye and mulching with straw or straw blanket by October 31, 2013.