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areas on the lake. The properly being developed has retained its natural character with an <br />undisturbed wooded shoreline, which the developer has demonstrated a commitment to preserve by <br />granting a woodland preser\'ation easement. While this property was initially intended to be served <br />by septic systems, the City Council concluded in March 1998 that preser\'ation and protection of the <br />natural features of the site and the Bay would be best accomplished by providing sewer to this <br />development, with no increase above the density that could be accomplished using septic systems; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, the City Council subsequently directed that staff draft a <br />Comprehensive Plan a- lendment incorporating the entire shoreline of Ma.xwell Bay within the <br />MUSA because the abiliw to provide sewer if additional lakeshore development occurs, or if existing <br />systems become a problem, will help to ensure the long-term protection of Lake Minnetonka; and <br />WHEREAS, pursuant to legal notice, the Orono Planning Commission held a public <br />hearing on the proposed amendment on May 18, 1998 to receive public comments regarding the <br />proposed amendment, at which time all public comments were heard; and <br />WHEREAS, the Orono Planning Commission on May 18, 1998 recommended <br />approval of the proposed amendment on a vote of 5 to 0; and <br />WHEREAS, on May 26, 1998, the City Council reviewed the draft amendment and <br />directed staff to submit the amendment to Metropolitan Council; and <br />WHEREAS, on June 26, 1998 Comprehensive Plan Amendment #7 was submitted <br />to the Metropolitan Council for approval and written notice was sent to surrounding local units of <br />government and other affected jurisdictions requesting written comment; and <br />WHEREAS, no negative comments were received from the surrounding local units <br />of government or other affected jurisdictions; and <br />WHEREAS, on July 2, 1998 the Metropolitan Council completed its review of <br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment #7 and detemiined that the proposed amendment is consistent with <br />the Regional Blueprint, including the Regional Growth Strategy, and in conformance with <br />metropolitan system plans; and <br />WHEREAS, on July 2,1998 the Metropolitan Council indicated to the City via letter <br />Pace 2 of 3 <br />L.