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(3) Protects existing wetlands by implementing new buffers or augmenting existing buffers; <br /> mitigates identified wetland impacts; and enhances degraded wetland systems; <br /> (4) Results in no negative impact to ecological communities of Ecological Management Categories 1 <br /> and 2; results in no negative modification of any ecological communities as described by the <br /> Minnesota Land Cover Classification System; and establishes, maintains and improves native <br /> ecological communities including natural and semi-natural areas to provide wildlife habitat and <br /> support natural ecological functions (i.e. drainage, filtering, buffering, etc.); <br /> (5) Establishes or maintains ecological connections through site design, as shown on the Orono <br /> Natural Resource Inventory that will enhance stormwater collection and conveyance,promote <br /> ecological and wildlife corridors, and provide recreational opportunities for residents; <br /> (6) Preserves and where appropriate augments or improves roadway corridor enclosure to promote <br /> community aesthetics associated with the city's rural character; preserves open rural views and <br /> other aesthetic elements of the landscape; and mitigates the negative visual impacts of <br /> development; <br /> (7) Preserves, maintains, or reinterprets existing landmaxks and unique points of local character, and <br /> preserves distinct cultural features that will maintain a familiar sense of place in the community. <br /> (Ord.No. 67 3rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) <br /> DIVISION 3. <br /> DENSITY BONUS STANDARDS <br /> Sec. 78-1636. Density bonuses for urban density development. <br /> For residential development in Orono's defined urban area(zoning districts allowing densities in excess <br /> of one unit per two acres, and including properties identified in the Orono Community Management Plan for <br /> conversion to urban density) within the ranges of the guided density a density bonus may be allowed if the city <br /> council finds that the performance bonus requirements of this division have been met. The city council shall <br /> determine the extent of density bonus awarded for such properties. Example: Properties guided in the <br /> Community Management Plan for a density range of two--four units per acre have a base density of two units <br /> per acre; while the high end of the density range is not guaranteed,the city council at its discretion may a11ow <br /> development at a final density of up to four units per acre through the performance bonus process. <br /> (Ord.No. 67 3rd series, § 1, 1-11-2010) <br /> Sec. 78-1637. Performance bonus requirements. <br /> Within the urban density area, developers have the opportunity to increase the base density by going <br /> above and beyond the Basic Conservation Design Master Plan requirement. By implementing a combination of <br /> development enhancements that not only preserve but improve the natural characteristics of the property or <br /> preserve and enhance existing landmarks,the developer shall become eligible for a density bonus. The extent of <br /> such density bonus shall be determined by the city council. Development enhancements include but are not <br /> necessarily limited to the following: • <br />