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HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD <br /> A Homeowner's Association will be formed to administer the maintenance program <br /> for the open space, common areas, private streets and access easements. It is <br /> anticipated that the natural areas will be jointly administered by the homeowner's <br /> administration and a nature group. The nature group will also have input into <br /> management practices outside the natural zone which influence the natural zone. <br /> Under the auspices of the association, a design review board, consisting of the <br /> chairperson and an architect, will review and approve the exterior design of all new <br /> construction and remodeling projects. <br /> IMPACTS ON WINTERING WATERFOWL <br /> > Planting riparian trees along the fringes of the lake, especially in the spaces <br /> between houses. This vegetation will provide screening to lessen the impact <br /> of human presence. This acreage is not included in the previous estimate of <br /> 50 acres of riparian habitat restoration. <br /> > The construction of a 50 - 100 ft. elevated bench at approximately two feet <br /> below the water surface. The growth of cattails and bulrush will provide <br /> screening, nesting, resting, foraging, and escape cover. <br /> > Restrictions on pets. <br /> > Conservation easement shall include language that states electric powered <br /> boats will be permitted on the lakes, but no jet skis or other petroleum-fueled <br /> engines will be allowed. <br /> Biological <br /> Finding (H-1) <br /> EIR Impact (4.7-1) <br /> 1) Protect existing suitable nesting habitat and trees by establishing wildlife sanctuary <br /> on Buckeye Ranch. Creation of this private refuge will provide a satellite refuge for <br /> wildlife of the Consumnes River Preserve. <br /> 2) Maintain relationswith habitat management staff of the Consumnes Preserve,private <br /> consultants, and California Department of Fish and Game field biologists in order to <br /> coordinate protection activities on Buckeye Ranch. <br /> 3) Improve grassland management on the Buckeye Ranch. Discontinue cattle grazing <br /> on the property except as a possible management tool to diversify cover through <br /> controlled grazing. Restoration in this area will create 400 acres of improved <br /> foraging habitat for Swainson's hawks. <br /> 4) Restore grassland habitat on irrigated pasture. Creation of natural grasslands <br /> interspersed with vernal pools on previously irrigated pasture will create optimal <br /> 3 <br />