The developer has officially withdrawn the proposal for the Maxwell Bay site. This outcome reflects our collective commitment to preserving the character of our community and the integrity of our lake environment. We should remain attentive to future land use discussions to ensure our shared priorities continue to guide local …
March 3, 2017
Final supporters
We the citizens of Lake Minnetonka petition the LMCD, the City of Orono, and other
entities to stop the development proposed at the existing North Shore Marina site on Maxwell Bay.
BohLand has already done a preliminary road study review with Hennepin County with no recommendation for major road improvements to North Shore Drive. It has had a pre-application meeting with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, who was "very helpful" and "excited about the opportunity to provide input" about the project. BohLand feels that the Erosion Control and Floodplain Fill permit they are required to obtain are "straightforward and should be a simple process." It also has had discussions with the City of Orono regarding storm water.
BohLand has had a big jump start on us. We need to stop this now.
Besides construction and environmental concerns with increased use of the lake, regular road traffic to and from this location year-round, safety concerns with increased regular use of the lake by the potential residents boating, among other concerns, we take issue with the high-density housing this proposal brings. Orono has a country-like feel despite being a suburb of a major metropolitan area, and one of the main reasons why it has enjoyed this experience is the lower density housing of the area. While BohLand states this project is a response to "down-sizing" and that there are not a lot of similar condo-style developments on the lake, there are none that we are aware of in Orono. This would be a first for Orono, and a turn in the wrong direction for the city.
To view photos of the letter sent out to neighbors from BohLand Development on 11/15/16 see https://goo.gl/photos/hr3ugPxUE4iLFziY8.
Please sign the petition if you care about maintaining the experience of Orono and protecting our lake.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
December 13, 2016
29 Comments
Shorewood/Excelsior, MN, on Silver Lake. We have experience with what uncontrolled run off can do to a lake.
high density or commercial development does not make sense in areas where there is no room to provide the needed infrastructure, like wider roads, to support it.
I have lived near North Arm Bay for over 29 years. At one point I wanted to take .84 acres and build a 4-plex - Orono said NO as they do not allow multi-housing. So I built a single home and kept most of the acreage as natural woods. Is Orono now going to change and allow multi-unit housing ? Orono is unique and should stay that way. Too much building on too small of lots now and this will just exacerbate the problem. BTW, does Orono's former mayor, Gabriel Jabbour still own or have an interest in this marina ? Just wondering.......
A high density housing development does not make sense on this site - generally high density housing is intended for areas in which there is walkable access to transportation, groceries, schools, & other community services. This is a residential area not identified in the Comp Plan for high density housing - areas for that use have been identified within Orono - within Navarre, where services are walkable and bordering Long Lake ear the Fire Station & along Highway 12 near the schools and other walkable services.
A devlopment of this type is completely out of character with the area. Additionally, eliminating another Marina further reduces access for non-lakeshore residents which runs entirely contrary to DNR and LMCD planning and use guidelines. It is the city and LMCDs job to look out for the interests of ALL residents and users of lake Minnetonka, not just those who live on the lake.
Oh, Phil... You are such a stud... How can we ever thank you???
We heard the same thing Phil, such wonderful news. Thank you for helping organize this online petition. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
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The developer has officially withdrawn the proposal for the Maxwell Bay site. This outcome reflects our collective commitment to preserving the character of our community and the integrity of our lake environment. We should remain attentive to future land use discussions to ensure our shared priorities continue to guide local …
March 3, 2017
Final supporters
We the citizens of Lake Minnetonka petition the LMCD, the City of Orono, and other
entities to stop the development proposed at the existing North Shore Marina site on Maxwell Bay.
BohLand has already done a preliminary road study review with Hennepin County with no recommendation for major road improvements to North Shore Drive. It has had a pre-application meeting with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, who was "very helpful" and "excited about the opportunity to provide input" about the project. BohLand feels that the Erosion Control and Floodplain Fill permit they are required to obtain are "straightforward and should be a simple process." It also has had discussions with the City of Orono regarding storm water.
BohLand has had a big jump start on us. We need to stop this now.
Besides construction and environmental concerns with increased use of the lake, regular road traffic to and from this location year-round, safety concerns with increased regular use of the lake by the potential residents boating, among other concerns, we take issue with the high-density housing this proposal brings. Orono has a country-like feel despite being a suburb of a major metropolitan area, and one of the main reasons why it has enjoyed this experience is the lower density housing of the area. While BohLand states this project is a response to "down-sizing" and that there are not a lot of similar condo-style developments on the lake, there are none that we are aware of in Orono. This would be a first for Orono, and a turn in the wrong direction for the city.
To view photos of the letter sent out to neighbors from BohLand Development on 11/15/16 see https://goo.gl/photos/hr3ugPxUE4iLFziY8.
Please sign the petition if you care about maintaining the experience of Orono and protecting our lake.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
December 13, 2016
29 Comments
I live on Maxwell Bay and believe this will completely devalue my property. Also, the Mist has not been a success. I don't want another failed multi-family unit on the lake.
Shorewood/Excelsior, MN, on Silver Lake. We have experience with what uncontrolled run off can do to a lake.
high density or commercial development does not make sense in areas where there is no room to provide the needed infrastructure, like wider roads, to support it.
I have lived near North Arm Bay for over 29 years. At one point I wanted to take .84 acres and build a 4-plex - Orono said NO as they do not allow multi-housing. So I built a single home and kept most of the acreage as natural woods. Is Orono now going to change and allow multi-unit housing ? Orono is unique and should stay that way. Too much building on too small of lots now and this will just exacerbate the problem. BTW, does Orono's former mayor, Gabriel Jabbour still own or have an interest in this marina ? Just wondering.......
A high density housing development does not make sense on this site - generally high density housing is intended for areas in which there is walkable access to transportation, groceries, schools, & other community services. This is a residential area not identified in the Comp Plan for high density housing - areas for that use have been identified within Orono - within Navarre, where services are walkable and bordering Long Lake ear the Fire Station & along Highway 12 near the schools and other walkable services.
A devlopment of this type is completely out of character with the area. Additionally, eliminating another Marina further reduces access for non-lakeshore residents which runs entirely contrary to DNR and LMCD planning and use guidelines. It is the city and LMCDs job to look out for the interests of ALL residents and users of lake Minnetonka, not just those who live on the lake.
Oh, Phil... You are such a stud... How can we ever thank you???
We heard the same thing Phil, such wonderful news. Thank you for helping organize this online petition. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
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I live on Maxwell Bay and believe this will completely devalue my property. Also, the Mist has not been a success. I don't want another failed multi-family unit on the lake.