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URBAN AREA GOALS AND POLICIES JUNE, 1980 <br /> URBAN COMMUNITY GOALS <br /> 1. TO MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC IDENTITY AND SMALL TOWN CHARACTER OF THE <br /> SEPARATE NEIGHBORHOODS . <br /> 2. TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCE, EDUCATION AND <br /> SOCIAL FACILITIES TO SERVE ORONO ' S URBAN AND RURAL RESIDENTS ALIKE. <br /> 3. TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND NEIGHBORHOOD AESTHETICS WHILE <br /> MAINTAINING THE EXISTING DIVERSITY OF HOUSING AND SHOPPING <br /> OPPORTUNITIES. <br /> 4. TO PREVENT OVERLY DENSE DEVELOPMENT OR ANY EXCESSIVE DEMAND FOR <br /> SERVICES WHICH WOULD IN ANY WAY ADVERSELY AFFECT LAKE MINNETONKA OR <br /> ITS ASSOCIATED WETLANDS OR DRAINAGE AREAS. <br /> 5. TO PROVIDE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES AT A LEVEL CONSISTENT <br /> WITH SMALL TOWN URBAN REQUIREMENTS. <br /> URBAN PLANNING POLICIES <br /> 1. FUTURE URBAN DEVELOPMENT WILL BE CAREFULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE EXISTING <br /> NEIGHBORHOODS. No new development will be permitted to <br /> conflict with or adversely affect the established <br /> neighborhood character . <br /> 2 . THE CITY WILL ENCOURAGE COMMERCIAL FACILITIES AND SOCIAL CENTERS THAT <br /> COMPLEMENT THE EXISTING AVAILABLE SERVICES. The City <br /> will favor those developments oriented toward local <br /> neighborhood needs , recognizing the integrated service <br /> area of all adjoining lake-area communities . <br /> I3. PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND DEVELOPERS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO IMPROVE THE <br /> IMAGE OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. Programs will be pursued <br /> I to encourage maintenance and upkeep of all properties <br /> and to promote the rehabilitation of older or under-used <br /> properties . Commercial areas will be encouraged to provide <br /> a coordinated approach to identity , aesthetic and neighbor- <br /> hood appeal . <br /> 4 . URBAN DEVELOPMENTS WILL BE CAREFULLY SCREENED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL <br /> SENSITIVITY. Most of Orono ' s urban neighborhoods are <br /> located very close to Lake Minnetonka , therefore any <br /> urban development has the potential for direct adverse <br /> impact on the Lake . Storm water runoff control , erosion <br /> and sedimentation are particular concerns requiring <br /> careful design attention in all new urban developments . <br /> In addition , particular care will be taken to preserve <br /> open spaces , wooded areas and solar access . <br /> CMP 2-5 <br />