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the current 7-lot development, the ability to provide sewer if additional lakeshore development occurs, or if existing systems become a problem, will help to ensure the long-term protection of Lake Minnetonka. Description of Area Proposed for MUSA Inclusion This amendment consists of the incorporation of an additional 155 acres of land within the MUSA boundary. The area to be included in the MUSA is generally located west of Old Crystal Bay Road and South of Fox Street (see legal description attached). The entire 155-acre area is zoned LR-IA, Single Family Lakeshore Residential, requiring a minimum lot size of 2 acres. Existing development within the area is entirely single family homes, most developed at a density of 1 lot per 2-plus acres, with a few estate parcels of 5-20 acres each remaining for possible future development. To protect Lake Minnetonka from the negative impacts of development, Orono plans and intends that development of this area w ill occur at densities no greater than 1 dw'elling unit per 2 acres. • Local and Regional Goals It should be noted that w'hile Orono continues to develop pnmarily at residential densities which will ultimately serve to limit the impacts of development on Lake Minnetonka, the City is making further strides toward meeting a number of local and regional goals: Bonestroo and Associates is nearing completion of Orono's Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan The Water Supply Plan has been submitted to Metropolitan Council for review Orono and a number of Lake Minnetonka area cities are sponsoring development of a Lake Minnetonka Sub-Regional Housing Plan to identify and address local and sub-regional housing issues and goals, including affordable and life-cycle housing needs and opportunities The Planning Commission and City Council are currently reviewing proposals for a number of life-cycle housing developments in the Navarre area of Orono, including a 30-unit townhome proposal on a 10-acre site along Shoreline Drive, and a 6-unit proposal for twinhomes on a 3-acre parcel on Shadywood Road Orono and Long Lake continue to work toward solving the myriad of redevelopment issues surrounding the Highway 12 Corridor slated for construction starting in 2002. The City is in the process of reviewing and updating the 1980 Orono Comprehensive Plan to meet State and regional mandates. Page 2 of2