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1VV4State of Wisconsin 1 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br /> Madison Area Headquarters <br /> WISCONSIN 2801 Coho Street, Suite 101 <br /> DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53713 <br /> George E. Meyer TELEPHONE 608-273-5950 <br /> Secretary TELEFAX 608-273-5958 <br /> February 7, 1995 <br /> Dallas Christensen <br /> Oregon Town Chairman <br /> 1292 S. Fish Hatchery Rd. <br /> Oregon WI 53575 <br /> Subject: Ronald & Janine Jeidy request for a zoning change and <br /> a Conditional Use Permit for a retreat and campground at <br /> 585 Tipperary Road, Section 29, Town of Oregon <br /> Dear Mr. Christensen: <br /> Please be advised that the 34.4 acre parcel subject to the Conditional Use Permit is within the approved <br /> boundaries of the Brooklyn Wildlife Area and the'Story Creek Streambank Protection Acquisition Area. <br /> Story Creek is a Class II trout stream and has been designated high priority for protection. Since the State <br /> has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in the protection of this stream, we are concerned about any <br /> land use change which may have negative impacts on water quality, flora or fauna within or near the stream. <br /> In addition, the concurrent lands of the Brooklyn Wildlife Area provide habitat for many species of wildlife <br /> as well as outdoor recreation for many Wisconsin citizens. <br /> The Department of Natural Resources buys lands from willing sellers, within boundaries approved by the <br /> governor of Wisconsin. The Department notifies landowners that we would like to have an opportunity to <br /> appraise and make an offer for parcels within the boundary. In the case of the Jeidy parcel, the Department <br /> was not aware of the decision to sell, and had no opportunity to appraise the subject parcel. We remain <br /> interested, however, in pursuing acquisition on lands within approved project boundaries. <br /> Obviously, this self-interest prevents the department from actively supporting or opposing the Jeidy sale to a <br /> third party. Although the Department remains neutral on the approval for a Conditional Use Permit and <br /> Zoning change requested for the parcel, we would like the Town of Oregon to be alert to any deleterious <br /> environmental impacts which may result from the proposed use. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Doris A. Rusch <br /> Area Wildlife Manager <br /> • <br /> Printed on <br /> Recycled <br /> Paper <br />