11-19-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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CMP Part 2. Community Management Plan Foundation development plans of our neighboring municipalities. Map 3B-l2in the Land Use Chapter depicts Orono's defined "Urban" areas (where zoning density will range from 1 unit per acre to as many as 250 units per acre) and its "Rural" areas (where ultimate developed density will range from 1 unit per 5 acres to 1 unit per 2 acres). Orono's 2010-2030 MUSA as approved by Met Council in 2008 reflect a clear intent to bring municipal sewer to lakeshore and shoreland areas where needed, as well as to existing concentrations of population where septic systems may not be suitable for the long-term. But most of all, Orono citizens have located the MUSA line and have defined the urban and rural areas to be consistent with their plans for permanent use and development of the City. COMMUNITY GOALS AND POLICIES The goals and policies of this plan have met the test of time in Orono.The basic premise of maintaining distinct urban and rural neighborhoods continues a hundred-year tradition. The commitment to environmental preservation remains uppermost in the list of priorities of Orono's residents. The inter- reliance of lake area communities for shopping and commercial needs, for housing variety and for provision of basic public services is both historic and economically practical. The following goals and policies reflect the basic philosophies of Orono. Goals and policies affecting the entire City are grouped in an "overall" category. In addition, more detailed goals and policies are separated under their appropriate "urban" or "rural"classification. Finally,each separate CMP chapter has detailed goals and policies relating to that particular subject. GENERAL GOALS AND POLICIES Orono's Planning Goals 1. The foremost guiding principle and goal of Orono's planning is to protect and preserve Lake Minnetonka, and all Lakes and natural resources, its water quality, and its recreational assets. This goal continues a commitment established half a century ago. It includes preservation of the associated marshes, wetlands and natural drainageways as the primary, most practical and cost efficient method of preventing flooding and of filtering out the nutrient pollution from stormwater runoff. Maintaining a low-density rural area away from the lake, and managing the quality of runoff that flows directly to the lake, are important elements of this goal. 2. To retain the existing urban-rural land use pattern on a permanent basis. City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 2, Page 13