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e. Outside (fighting should adequately illuminate aeeas where children and pets might venture during any crepuscular (twilight) or nocturnal activities. This would enable 1~ supervisory personnel and children to detect a lion if one were present. ~~j~re~l` ~eLA fugitive lighting should not extend beyond developed areas into native habit t. C~IN~ V G f. A buffer zone between native habitats and outdoor activity areas should be devJ"d'of1 92006 all shrubs and trees. This would eliminate hiding places for lions and makP~q'~~~'~, f~R~'~ t and Safety difficult for them to approach unseen. Landscaping that attracts deer and elk o t~e property might, in turn, attract lions. g. Residents, including children, should be educated about lions and what to do if they encounter one. h. The above bear and mountain lion sections were prepared to identify issues and to suggest potential measures that, if implemented, would reduce the probability of [hest lazge predators entering the property. The emphasis on these sections is proportional to the potential consequences of a lion or bear on-site, but inverse to the probability of occurrence. These sections should not cause undue concern about the compatibility of the proposed development in this setting. There are hundreds of such developments in similar Colorado settings and there have been few harmful encounter. The probability ofa child being injured by large predators in Colorado is infinitesimally small. Larger children, such as those attending high school, are generally thought to be less attractive to lions as potential prey. In all likelihood, the development would be perfectly safe from wildlife even if none of the above measures were implemented (as in the case with most residential developments), however, these measures are prudent if they enhance safety. By the time this project has been approved by the Town, these measures will also have been reviewed by the CDOW. 16. Granby Ranch shall indemnify the CDOW and the Town of Granby from any and all future wildlife damage claims. 17. Establish a 50-foot setback where practicable from the river and avoid impacts to the riparian corridor along the river. 18. Storm water detention ponds, ditches, or swales should be kept out of the riparian zone, where practicable. 19. Do not establish any hiking or mountain biking trails in the riparian Zone. A limited number of access paths to the river may be developed to reduce the larger number of volunteer trails that are likely to develop. However, trails should be constructed to avoid water quality degradation. 20. The following recommendations should be implemented to avoid and minimize potential impacts related to the public trail. MwRCH 8. 2005 5 WILDLIFE-FINAL-2.DOC 1111111 sill illllll 111111 lull IIII 111111 III 11111 IIII 1111 iEN808-002b39 03/18/2008 01:89P MITIGATIDN SARA L R 8 of 7 R 36.00 D 0.00 GRAND COUNTY CLERK