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� Cit� .o� ORONO : <br /> • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCtL <br /> � NO. 2292 • <br /> � <br /> ' • � • • <br /> LAND USE - C.M.P. 4-6 <br /> A PRINCIPAL GOAL OF ORONO' S PLANNING PROGRAM IS THE PROTECTION OF NATURAL <br /> RESOURCES �AND ENVIRONMENTAL AMENITIES, PARTICULARLY THE WATER QUALITY OF <br /> LAKE MINNETONKA. The Environmental Protection Plan. emphasizes Orono' s <br /> unique environmental position in relation to the long-term health of Lake <br /> Minnetonka. Land use and development will not be permitted at the expense <br /> of environmental protection. Retention of natural vegetation , light, air , <br /> and open space will be promoted . Shorelines will be protected from erosion <br /> and alteration. Wetlands and marshland will be protected and preserved <br /> as wildlife habitats , unique open spaces and most importantly as the only <br /> economically practical method of flood protection and storm water runoff <br /> filtration . <br /> GENERAL LAND USE POLICY N0. 2 - C.M.P. 4-12 <br /> 2. ORONO' S LAND USE PLANS WILL BE BASED UPON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION <br /> • POLICIES. Land use and development must assure the <br /> conservation , protection and preservation of sensitive <br /> environmental resources in accordance with the goals <br /> and policies of the Environmental Protection Plan. <br /> Land use policies will encourage the wise use and <br /> management of natural resources while prohibiting their <br /> misuse , abuse , overuse or exploitation. <br /> GENERAL LAND USE POLICY N0. 6 - C.M:P. 4-13 <br /> 6. LAKE SHORELINES WILL BE PROTECTED FROM ALTERATION. <br /> Shoreland azeas , whether bluff , beach or floodplain , <br /> are sensitive environmental features with significant <br /> impact on lake water quality, aesthetic values and <br /> land use function . These same factors act to draw <br /> development which can be destructive if not properly � <br /> regulated. Natural vegetation in shoreland areas <br /> .wi11 be preserved insofar as practical and reason- <br /> able in order to retard surface runoff and soil ' <br /> erosion, and to utilize excess nutrients . Clear- � <br /> cutting will be prohibited. In areas of soil or � <br /> wave action erosion , mat�rial stone rip rap � <br /> � shoreline protection will be encouraged. � <br /> Page l0 of 13 <br />