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EXHIBIT K CMP Part 3B. Land Use Plan \ LAKESIIORf: RESIDENTIAL LAND USE POLICIES \ Although Orono’s lakcshorc has a wide range of diversity in lot size and home size, the predominant character of Orono's lakeshore is natural. This is due to much of the lakcshorc being historically developed as large estate lots with homes set back a sub.siantial distance from the lakcshorc. or being developed as moderate homes on moderate lots leaving substanti.il open space. The exception to the natural lakeshore is the ureas where historic.ally small cottages were built on small lots close to the l.ikcshore. 11ie.se cottages have been updated, remodeled or expanded into year-round homes. The key goal of the City’s Comprehensive Plan is to protect Lake Minnetonka, which includes the preservation of the natural character of the lakcshorc and the water quality of the lake. As the demand for, and value of. l.akc.shorc property has dramatically increa.scd, so has the pressure to expand or repl.icc small and not so small older homes with much larger homes lliis pressure has the potential to substantially altei the natural character of the lakeshore. and the more open and natural environment enjoyed by property owners along much of the lakcshorc in Orono. Tlic following policic.s will guide the City in addressing dc\ clopmcnt on the lakcshorc 1. Lake Minnetonka shall be protected as a natural and recreational resource . 2. The natural character of the lakcshorc shall be preserved, and when possible, enhanced. 3. The views and open spare currently enjoyed by lakeshore properly owners shall be protected 4. The size of a bouse to be allowed on a lot shall be de«i mined based on the size of the lot, as well as the shape and topography of the lot. 5. The increase In massing of structures on the lakcshorc shall be UmitciL etty of Orooo Coomoaity Maaa|caiettl Plan ScytmkCT MM Page 3R-24