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CMP Part 4A. Transportation Plan <br /> 3. Existing collector and arterial roadways will be upgraded as necessary in a manner that does not <br /> encourage additional commercial traffic or through commuter traffic on any of the City's <br /> primary north-south collector roads. These roads,specifically Orono Orchard Road,Brown Road, <br /> Willow Drive and Old Crystal Bay Road,are primarily located in the rural area and serve a dual <br /> function both as collectors and as local streets. Discouraging expansion of their use by non- <br /> local traffic will help to preserve the rural character of the area while enhancing safety. <br /> 4. Orono will support the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District in the control of seaplane <br /> operation on Lake Minnetonka. <br /> 5. It is the city's intent to retain lake access (pedestrian, vehicular, boat) for public use. The <br /> City will individually evaluate existing lake access corridors and fire lanes as requested, <br /> taking into consideration the unique characteristics of each location,such as topography,water <br /> depth and quality, lake bottom conditions,the type of vegetation, and any potential for related <br /> lake access, drainage, or water quality improvement. <br /> 6. As always, both public and private property rights will be considered. To this end,the City will <br /> be guided thusly: <br /> a The City will identify and take necessary action to preserve the public's right to use of any <br /> such accesses which exist but which may not have been formally dedicated. <br /> h The City will endeavor to work with property owners adjacent to lake access corridors to <br /> ensure that both the rights of the public and the rights of the private landowner are upheld. <br /> 7. Orono will consider conversions of private roads to public roads as requested on a case by case <br /> basis. <br /> The factors considered in evaluating a proposal may include: <br /> a. The condition of the street. The condition of the street is consistent with city standards. <br /> b. Affected property owners. The desire of the affected property owners. The city does not <br /> intend to acquire maintenance responsibility for private roads unless requested by a <br /> majority of affected property owners, or <br /> c. Safety. If the condition of the road restricts access to the parcels by emergency vehicles, <br /> the City may affect the improvements. <br /> d. Ownership. Provision of Right of way or an easement <br /> Urban Transportation Policies <br /> 1. Local streets in the urban area will be owned and maintained by the City. <br /> 2. All urban properties should be directly served by the public street system. <br /> 3. Urban streets will be constructed to urban design standards. <br /> 4. Curb cuts and driveway locations will be limited for traffic safety. <br /> 5. On-street parking will be strictly limited.All urban development must provide adequate on- <br /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 4A,Page 25 <br />