03-19-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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' CMP Part 3B. Land Use Plan 1. Property abutting the north side of� existing Highway 12 (Wayzata Boulevard)from Brown Road NortI�to Willow Drive. , This area was reviewed as part of Comprehe�isive Plan Aniendinent No. 2 in 1989, resulting in a guide plan calling for commercial uses abutting Highway 12, with primary access to a service road , connecting from Brown Road to Willow Drive, and elimination of direct access to Highway 12. The area is currently bounded on the north by existing residential development at densities ranging from 1 unit per 2 acres to 1 unit per 1.3 acres. The western half of this area has since been developed via PUD as a nursery/garden center with included leasable commercial spaces.The east half of this area includes a strip shopping center, a new 10,000 s.f. office building, and a vacant 6.5 acre parcel at the northwest .._ � , • quadrant of Brown Road and Highway 12. , The City Council in February 1998 adopted a General Concept Plan for development along Highway 12 izidicating that the Council's � vision includes community scale retail development(as opposed to regional or `big box' scale de�relopment)focused in a more compact area in or near downtown Long Lake (closer to Brown Road tlian to Willow Drive, at least in the short term)for the following reasons: 1. Focuses on downtown Long Lake remaining a strong retail area, and helps preserve owner-operated small service � businesses in Long Lake wkuch are vital to Orono and Long Lake residents. 2. Focuses on maintaining a vital downtown and "sense of � place" for both Long Lake and Orono. 3. A compact retail area encourages pedestrian activity. 4. It is easier to plan,coordinate and control the development of � � a more compact retail area than an extended retail strip. � 5. Focusing development toward Brown Road could stren�tllen , , ' the ability to obtain desirable development on the north side of Highway 12 east of the Otten Brothers Nursery. . 6. Enables better control over the ainount of retail developinent � that occurs along Highway 12. 7. Provides the opportunity to generate stable jobs in office,lugh tech,medical, etc. City of Orono Conimunity Management Plan Page 3B-38 Septembcr 2000 .