06-19-2017 Planning Commission Packet

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• Biological Institute of Navarre. Teamed with doctoral students from the University,they began their research in earnest's Renamed the Freshwater Society,the headquarters have now moved to St. Paul,resulting in the sale of the property to the current owner. The subject property has long been a significant and respected landmark in Navarre,bringing with its name and work a high standard of steward- ship over Lake Minnetonka and its surrounding wetlands,the same high standards reflected in the CMP when it comes to protecting these valua- ble resources. While we are not scientists,we cannot imagine how putting 100 or more cars and people and their pets and trash bins on the very edge of a wet- land that feeds directly into Lake Minnetonka could be anything but harmful.That harm could come during construction (reports are that silt flow has already been a problem at the development across County Road 19)or over the years of additional foot and car and pet traffic. Impact on Dark Skies-The CMP states the following regarding the desire to allow all Orono residents to enjoy dark skies: Dark skies are one of the treasured elements of life in Orono. The CMP now includes a section devoted to maintaining our night skies free from light pollution,and is expected to lead to an update of the City's lighting ordinance.19 Number 5 on Orono's list of 8 planning goals is: To preserve open space,light,air and solar access for all citizens while maintaining our'dark sky'at night.20(Emphasis added.) The CMP then devotes an entire section to "Preservation of Dark Skies." The section begins: A key element that adds to the quality of life in Orono is its dark night sky. The ability to view a naturally dark, star-filled sky is a 18 See https://freshwater.org/2010/01/20/looking-back-tornadoes-ugly-algae- spurred-community. 19 CMP Page 2. 20 CMP Page 2-14. 10