05-18-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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Orono, MN Code of Ordinances Page 5 of b division have been met. The city council shall determine the extent of density bonus awarded for such properties. Example: Properties guided in the Communfty Management Plan for a density range of two—four units per acre have a base density of twa units per acre;while the high end of the density range is not guaranteed,the city council at its discretion may allow de�elopment at a final density of up to four units per acre through the performance bonus process. {Ord. No. 573rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) Sec. 78-1637.- Performance bonus requirements. Within the urban density area, developers have the opportunity to increase the base density by going above and beyond the Basic Canservation Design Master Plan requi�ement. By implementing a combination of development enhancements that not only preserve but improve the natural characteristics of the property or preserve and enhance existing fandmarks, the deueloper shall become eligible for a density bonus.The extent of such density bonus shail be determined by the city council. Development enhancements include but are not necessarily limited to the following: (1) Reforestation beyond existing woodland limits; (2} Water quality improvements; (3) Improvements in ecological grade of existing cammunities; (4) Upgrading of edge buffering to maximum, ar tunneled, character; and (5) Major preservation or enhancement of existing landmarks. (Ord. Na.67 3rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) DIVISION 4. - LONG-TERM PRESERVATION Se�. 78-1638. - Preservation requirements. The developer shall establish and implement measures that wil! ensure the preservation and maintenance of those elements of the development that are determined to require long-term or permanent protection from development or misuse. Such measures may include but are not limited to: conservation easements; deed restricCions; private covenants; transfer of ownership to agencies suc� as the Minnesota Land Trust or the Nature Conservancy, or to the city via dedication, etc. (Ord. No. 67 3rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) Sec. 78-1639. - Buyer education. The developer shall establish covenants documenting the �lements of the developrnent to be protected and how they are to be protected, and shall establish a defined program for education of the initial purchasers of kots within the development as to the limitations that affect future use of the property. (Ord. No. 67 3rd series,§ 1, 1-11-2010) DIVISION 5. - RESOURCES Sec. 78-1 fi44. - Resources. The primary references for facilitating the conservation design process include the following: • Orono Rural Oasis Study(DSU, 2005). about:blank 5/13/2015