11-19-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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CMP Part 3A. Environmental Protection Plan Guiding Principles In order to guarantee that future development in Orono will achieve the above goals, these "Guiding Principles" for development shall be followed in the City of Orono: Guiding Principle#1: Promote ecologically sensitive stormwater management. Applying an ecologically-based stormwater management system will improve ecosystems by reducing both reliance on manmade infrastructure and reducing downstream runoff of contaminants. Guiding Principle#2: Establish and maintain native ecological communities. Conserving and improving natural and semi-natural areas will provide wildlife habitat and support natural ecological functions (i.e. drainage, filtering, buffering, etc). Guiding Principle#3: Establish and maintain ecological connections. Creating ecological connections will enhance stormwater collection and conveyance, promote ecological and wildlife corridors, and provide recreational opportunities for residents. Guiding Principle#4: Preserve and augment corridor enclosure. Maintaining and improving the extent of roadway corridor enclosures will promote community aesthetics associated with the city's rural character. Guiding Principle#5: Preserve views. Mitigating the visual impacts of development will also preserve the aesthetic elements of the landscape. Guiding Principle#6: Preserve and maintain landmarks and unique points of local character. Preserving distinct cultural features will maintain a familiar sense of place in the community. The city, in the review of this CMP, added a 7th guiding principal: Guiding Principle#7: Continue to work to educate property owners and residents on the effects development and use action has have on the environment and character of the community. City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 3A, Page 11