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In this memorandum, we: • Review the CMP's guiding principles and vision as it relates to Navarre generally and the subject site specifically • Describe how the proposed plan is inconsistent with the CMP's guiding principles and vision in the areas of o Traffic and pedestrians o Building height o Wetlands and Lake Minnetonka o Dark skies • Propose other uses for the subject property that would be con- sistent with the CMP CMP Guiding Principles and Vision The CMP was developed between 2008 and 2010, predating a period of growth in Orono and surrounding communities that has significantly in- creased the pressures on Navarre and its residents. However, even as Na- varre was nearly a decade ago, the CMP expresses concern about manag- ing that growth in a way that would preserve Orono and Navarre's unique natures and resources. For example, even in identifying the subject property as potentially re- ceiving a "mixed use" designation, the CMP recognizes the need for cau- tion, calling upon public input: The "Mixed Use" designation allows for the possibility of higher density multi -family residential development such as senior assisted living, townhomes, condominiums or apartment buildings. Actual development of such uses on any given property would not occur until a developer applies for and successfully completes a formal re- zoning process during which there would be ample opportunities for public input.2 The CMP continues this cautious tone in outlining the general principles for development that should guide any zoning change for the subject property (all emphasis is added): 2 CMP page 4 2