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30 <br />Ava Bird <br />As I reviewed the 2030 and 2040 land use maps I became very concerned. <br />My family owns a historic home on Lake Classes and these new maps show <br />density and medium-high density areas proposed on the 112 side of the lake. I <br />The 2030 map, as approved in 2008 shows the northeast side of Lake <br />Classen as Low density Residential (0.5-2 units per acre). The 2040 Plan, <br />as proposed, shows this area Urban Low, 0.5-2 units per acre. The MUSA <br />boundary is unchanged. North of 112, south of Lake Classen, both plans <br />believe that increasing the population with medium and medium high density <br />areas is detrimental not only to the health of Lake Classen and surrounding <br />reflect Rural Residential (1 unit/ 2 acres) <br />areas, but also does Orono no good in the long run. I have already begun to <br />see the negative effects of rapid development in this area. Lifelong residents <br />are quickly leaving this area because of the dramatic changes that have been <br />happening including residential expansion that is leaving their hometown more <br />populated, busier, and flooding with new developments. The charm and natural <br />setting that has attracted families to this area is quickly being destroyed and <br />replaced with buildings. I have heard this early type of development being <br />compared to Maple Grove, an area that also attracted people because of its <br />natural beauty but quickly grew so dense that the natural landscape was <br />replaced with developments. I know that the mayor has a background in <br />developing areas, and I question if the current residents' best interest really are <br />in mind, as current residents don't benefit from this surge in population at all, <br />and rather have the peaceful area they moved to become a busy suburb. My <br />parents have saved their entire lives to live in our home on Lake Classen and <br />they envisioned it to be their retirement home, but with these changes we are <br />distressed. I oppose the addition of medium density and medium high density <br />proposed zoning anywhere on or near Lake Classen. In addition, I am fully <br />against any type of apartment or condo or townhome that is situated on or near <br />Lake Classen. Keep in mind the historic homes on this Lake, and the families <br />that live in them. Please preserve the natural beauty our area has, and keep in <br />mind with more population comes more problems. <br />Z:\COMPREHENSIVE PLANS\Coml�a&6 2 50-2040\Comp Plan Comments\Appendix Comp plan comments and responses <br />