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� CMP Part 3B. Land Use Plan <br /> Historic Site Preservntion Plan <br /> Orono began to develop in the mid 19`h Century, and many of the vestiges of early <br /> development are still present, in the form of standing buildings and structures, <br /> foundations, fence lines, roadway corridors, place names and other more subtle <br /> reminders of the past. Additionally, due to Orono's unique location on the shores <br /> of Lake Minnetonka, prehistoric native burial mound sites are known to have <br /> existed in various locations throughout the City. <br /> Orono has long encouraged the preservation of historic sites and structures, but <br /> has never adopted a formal preservation plan. Because no formal plan has been in <br /> place, many historic properties have been lost or significantly changed as <br /> development and redevelopment progressed. The subdividing of many of the old <br /> lakeshore estate properties has typically left a stately mansion surrounded by <br /> modern high-end homes rather than formal grounds. Likewise, the conversion of <br /> Orono's agricultural rural area into low-density rural residential homesites often <br /> has resulted in preservation of the original farm home and outbuildings, but as <br /> often as not, these old structures have been torn down. <br /> The City is fortunate that the West Hennepin Pioneer's Association Museum is <br /> located in neighboring Long Lake, with its members serving as an invaluable <br /> resource for helping to preserve the past. <br /> Historic Preservation Policies <br /> 1. In order to ensure that Orono's heritage is preserved, the City will <br /> consider development of a Historic Preservation Plan. The intent of such <br /> a plan would be to establish goals, policies and local regulations resulting <br /> in preservation of historic sites, buildings, place names, corridors, etc. <br /> 2. Orono will w�ork with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in <br /> determining whether properties proposed for development contain <br /> historically significant resources which should be preserved. <br /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 3B-71 <br />