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CMP Part 2. Community Management Plan Foundation <br /> Urban Area Goals And Policies <br /> Urban Community Goals <br /> 1. To maintain the identity and small town character of the individual neighborhoods. <br /> Urban developments will be developed to continue the architecturally diverse house <br /> pattern previously established. <br /> 2. To provide opportunities for neighborhood commerce, education and social facilities <br /> to serve Orono's urban and rural residents alike. <br /> 3. To improve the quality of life and neighborhood aesthetics while maintaining the <br /> existing diversity of housing and shopping opportunities. <br /> 4. To prevent overly dense development or any excessive demand for services which <br /> would in any way adversely affect Lake Minnetonka or its associated wetlands or <br /> drainage areas. <br /> 5. To provide municipal facilities and services at a level consistent with small town urban <br /> requirements. <br /> Urban Planning Policies <br /> 1. Future urban development will be carefully integrated into the existing <br /> neighborhoods. <br /> 2. The City will encourage commercial facilities and social centers that complement <br /> the existing available services.The city recognizes the value commercial facilities and <br /> social centers have on the quality of life for Orono residents. The City will favor those <br /> developments oriented toward local neighborhood needs, recognizing the integrated <br /> service area of all adjoining lake-area communities. <br /> 3. Private landowners and developers will be encouraged to improve the image of <br /> their neighborhoods.Programs will be pursued to encourage maintenance and upkeep <br /> of all properties and to promote the rehabilitation of older or under-used properties. <br /> Commercial areas will be encouraged to provide a coordinated approach to identity, <br /> aesthetic and neighborhood appeal. <br /> 4. Urban developments will be screened for environmental sensitivity. Most of <br /> Orono's urban neighborhoods are located very close to Lake Minnetonka;therefore any <br /> urban development has the potential for direct adverse impact on the lake. Storm water <br /> runoff control, erosion and sedimentation are particular concerns requiring careful <br /> design attention in all new urban developments. In addition, particular care will be <br /> taken to preserve open spaces, wooded areas and solar access. <br /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 2, Page 17 <br />