09-17-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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DENSITY BONUS STANDARDS Item Sec. 78-1636. Density bonuses for urban density development. Action Item 5. For residential development in Orono's defined urban area (zoning districts allowing densities in excess of one unit per two acres, and including properties identified in the Orono Community Management Plan for conversion to urban density) within the ranges of the guided density & density bonus may be allowed if the city council finds that the performaince bonus requirements of this division have been met. The city council shall determine the extent of density bonus awarded for Such properties. NA -- Example: Properties guided in the Community Management Plan for a density range of two —four units per acre have a base density of two units per acre; while the high end of the density range is not guaranteed, the city council at its discretion may allow development at a final density of up to four units per, acre through the performance bonus process. Item Sec. 78-1637. Performance bonus requirements Action It_em 6. Within the urban density area, developers have the opportunity to increase the base density by going above and beyond the Basic Conservation design Master Plan requirement. By implementing a combination of development enhancements that not only preserve but improve the inatural characteristics of the property or preserve and enhance existing landmarks,, the developer NA shall become eligible for a density bonus. The extent of such density bonus shall be determined by the city council. Development enhancements include but are not necessarily limited to the following;: _ _ a. _Reforestation beyond existing; woodland limits; NA _ b. _Water quality Improvements:_ _ NA _ _ _ c. Improvements in ecological grade of existing communities; _ NA _ d. _Upgrading of edge buffering to maximum, or tunneled, character; and _ NA e. Major preservation or enhancement of existing; landmarks. _ NA } LONG-TERM PRESERVATION_ Item _ Sec. 78-1638. Preservation Requirements Action It_e_rn___ 7. The developer shall establish and implement measures that will ensure the preservation and maintenance of those elements of the development that are determined to require long-term or permanent protection from development or misuse. Such measures may include but are not limited to: conservation easements; deed restrictions; private covenants; transfer of ownership to agencies such as the Minnesota Land Trust or the Nature conservancy, or, to the city via dedication, etc.