Stop 40-Unit Apartment/Condo Building on Freshwater Institute Property
A developer proposes building a multi-tenant condominium/apartment building adjacent to the Freshwater Institute in Navarre (2520 Shadywood Road) (the “Project”). The Project involves 40 units, is 4 stories high (5 stories—58’ 8”—on the wetland side), with includes 84 to 100 parking spots. The Project would require rezoning the property and other variances from the City of Orono and other governmental agencies.
Citizens of Orono and cities neighboring Navarre oppose this Project due to, among other things, the high density, height, increased traffic and congestion, increased noise, increased light, negative impact on animal habitats and wetlands, negative impact on adjoining neighborhoods and the precedent this Project would set for Navarre and the City of Orono.
We, the undersigned concerned citizens of the Navarre area, urge Orono, MN leaders to deny the rezoning and boundary line adjustment of, and variances and any other special accommodations for, the Project due to the adverse impact the Project will have on the purpose and value of Orono’s zoning regulations and the health and welfare of the citizens of Orono and its neighbors.
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Reached 100 supporters
June 4, 2017
76 Comments
I am strongly opposed to the proposed development. We do not have the road capacity for the project, it would impact the charm of the area, and it is not in keeping with the comprehensive plan of the City of Orono.
Please rethink this project from a community stand point. This will forever ruin any potential for Navarre to develop into a charming small-town atmosphere, destroy the beautiful habitat and the pleasant skyline, not to mention the traffic!. There are so many possibilities for this location,,,, put a little thought into it.
I used to live in Navarre for many years and I agree that the area cannot support this type of development for a variety of reasons, Traffic flow being one but as already stated, the irony of building high density housing on a protected habitat and fresh water area. Making money should not be the primary concern.
I live about a 2 wood away from the site of this proposed debacle. It does not belong in that location. It does nothing enhance the character of downtown Orono (Navarre). Traffic has already ballooned to an unsafe level in that area. Please do not change any zoning or approve variances to allow this project's approval.
This is a terrible idea and will permanently and negatively damage the neighborhoods. Traffic on 19 is already a huge problem during morning and evening rush hour. I don't know how it can accommodate 100 more cars. I worry about the wildlife in the marsh and we should seek to preserve our shrinking wild areas!
So tired of our lake cities trying to make more on taxes. It's bad enough out here with mansions on top of mansions. Stop ruining our lake. Our environment. Do something good for a change. I'll tell you what. Don't make it condos. Make it section 8 housing. Now how do you feel about that? I bet it give you the willies. Ugh. Disgusting.
Disagree on the building of a 40 unit apartment building
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Stop 40-Unit Apartment/Condo Building on Freshwater Institute Property
A developer proposes building a multi-tenant condominium/apartment building adjacent to the Freshwater Institute in Navarre (2520 Shadywood Road) (the “Project”). The Project involves 40 units, is 4 stories high (5 stories—58’ 8”—on the wetland side), with includes 84 to 100 parking spots. The Project would require rezoning the property and other variances from the City of Orono and other governmental agencies.
Citizens of Orono and cities neighboring Navarre oppose this Project due to, among other things, the high density, height, increased traffic and congestion, increased noise, increased light, negative impact on animal habitats and wetlands, negative impact on adjoining neighborhoods and the precedent this Project would set for Navarre and the City of Orono.
We, the undersigned concerned citizens of the Navarre area, urge Orono, MN leaders to deny the rezoning and boundary line adjustment of, and variances and any other special accommodations for, the Project due to the adverse impact the Project will have on the purpose and value of Orono’s zoning regulations and the health and welfare of the citizens of Orono and its neighbors.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
June 4, 2017
76 Comments
I oppose this development as described. In addition to increasing traffic on already congested local roads, this project is simply too large and not in scale with the neighborhood. It would also adversely affect the adjacent wetland and the natural flow of water into Lake Minnetonka.
I am strongly opposed to the proposed development. We do not have the road capacity for the project, it would impact the charm of the area, and it is not in keeping with the comprehensive plan of the City of Orono.
Please rethink this project from a community stand point. This will forever ruin any potential for Navarre to develop into a charming small-town atmosphere, destroy the beautiful habitat and the pleasant skyline, not to mention the traffic!. There are so many possibilities for this location,,,, put a little thought into it.
I used to live in Navarre for many years and I agree that the area cannot support this type of development for a variety of reasons, Traffic flow being one but as already stated, the irony of building high density housing on a protected habitat and fresh water area. Making money should not be the primary concern.
I live about a 2 wood away from the site of this proposed debacle. It does not belong in that location. It does nothing enhance the character of downtown Orono (Navarre). Traffic has already ballooned to an unsafe level in that area. Please do not change any zoning or approve variances to allow this project's approval.
This is a terrible idea and will permanently and negatively damage the neighborhoods. Traffic on 19 is already a huge problem during morning and evening rush hour. I don't know how it can accommodate 100 more cars. I worry about the wildlife in the marsh and we should seek to preserve our shrinking wild areas!
So tired of our lake cities trying to make more on taxes. It's bad enough out here with mansions on top of mansions. Stop ruining our lake. Our environment. Do something good for a change. I'll tell you what. Don't make it condos. Make it section 8 housing. Now how do you feel about that? I bet it give you the willies. Ugh. Disgusting.
Disagree on the building of a 40 unit apartment building
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I oppose this development as described. In addition to increasing traffic on already congested local roads, this project is simply too large and not in scale with the neighborhood. It would also adversely affect the adjacent wetland and the natural flow of water into Lake Minnetonka.