05-17-2010 Planning Commission Packet

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„ � DIVISION 3. DENSITY BONUS STANDARDS Sec.78-1636.Density bonuses for urban density development. For residential development in Orono's defined urban area(zoning districts allowing densities in excess of one unit per two acres,and including properties identified in the Orono Community Management Plan for conversion to urban density)within the ranges of the guided density a density bonus may be allowed if the city council finds that the performance bonus requirements of this division have been met. The city council shall determine the extent of density bonus awarded for such properties.Example:Properties guided in the Community Management Plan for a density range of two--four units per acre have a base density of two units per acre; while the high end of the density range is not guaranteed,the city council at its discretion may allow development at a final density of up to four units per acre through the performance bonus process.(Ord. No.67 3rd 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 Conservation Design Master Plan requirement. By implementing a combination of development enhancements that not only preserve but improve the natural characteristics of the property or preserve and enhance existing landmarks,the developer shall become eligible for a density bonus.The extent of such density bonus shall 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 communities; (4) Upgrading of edge buffering to maximum,or tunneled,character;and (5) Major preservation or enhancement of existing landmarks. (Ord.No.67 3rd series,§1, 1-11-2010) DIVISION 4.LONG-TERM PRESERVATION Sec.78-1638.Preservation requirements. The developer shall establish and implement measures that will 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 restrictions; private covenants;transfer of ownership to agencies such 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 elements of the development to be protected and how they are to be protected,and shall establish a defined program for education of the initial purchasers of lots within the development as to the limitations that affect future use of the property.(Ord.No.67 3rd series,§ 1,1-11-2010) DIVISION S.RESOURCES Sec.78-1640.Resources. , The primary references for facilitating the conservation design process include the following: •Orono Rural Oasis Study(DSU,2005). •2008--2030 City of Orono Community Management Plan,Chapter 3A--Environmental Protection Plan (City of Orono, 2009). •Orono Natural Resources Inventory(Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services/Bonestroo Natural Resources Group,2006). •Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS).(Ord.No.67 3rd series,§1, 1-11-2010)