06-19-2017 Planning Commission Packet

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• Urban Planning Policy 1 —Future urban development will be carefully integrated into the existing neighborhoods. No new devel- opment will be permitted to conflict with or adversely affect the es- tablished neighborhood character.9 • Urban Planning Policy 4—Urban developments will be carefully screened for environmental sensitivity.Most of Orono's urban neighborhoods are located very close to Lake Minnetonka; therefore,any urban development has the potential for direct adverse impact on the lake. Storm water runoff control,erosion and sedimentation are particular concerns requiring careful de- sign attention in all new urban developments. In addition,par- ticular care will be taken to preserve open spaces,wooded areas and solar access.10 • Urban Planning Policy 5—Urban developments will be limited to the extent that they can be adequately served by the existing or planned public facilities and services.New development will not be permitted to exceed the existing or planned capacity of local roads, utilities,parks,police and fire protection." Application of Guiding Principles and Vision to Proposed Project Impact on Traffic/Pedestrians—The proposed building and its impact on an already difficult and dangerous traffic and pedestrian situation di- rectly conflict with the CMP's principles and findings. Attached as Exhibit B are the results of a petition circulated by foot and online among Navarre residents. Over 160 individuals signed the peti- tion,objecting to the proposed building. Without prompting or encour- agement,over 50 people responding to the online survey described key objections. They nearly all focused on the size of the proposed building. Thirty of these specifically named traffic as a concern with the project. For example: - Way to big and too many units for such a small area. Congested area,brings more congestion. I strongly oppose this project. 9 CMP page 2-17. 10 CMP page 2-18. 11 CMP page 2-18. 4