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3(b) Comprehensive Plan Update - Recreation and Natural Resources
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AIR QUALITY AND NATURAL SCENERY <br /> Residents and visitors in Pequot Lakes va►ue and enjoy clean air and quiet tranquility, largely due to the <br /> area's many forests and overall lack of traffic congestion. As development continues and the number of <br /> people using automobiles and recreational vehicles increases, air and noise pollution could become <br /> potential problems. By encouraging alternative forms of transportation that connect residents and <br /> visitors to destinations in the area—including shuttles and multiple use trails—the City of Pequot Lakes <br /> can prevent air pollution from becoming a problem.To maintain the current levels of air and noise quality, <br /> the City should also protect trees for air purification and noise reduction, enact regulations and <br /> designated-use areas for off-road recreational vehicles,and promote alternative energy such as fuel cells <br /> and wind and solar power. <br /> POLICIES <br /> The following policies are proposed to guide future preservation and management of natural resources <br /> in Pequot Lakes: <br /> Protect and enhance natural resources and open space contributing to the character and vitality of <br /> Pequot Lakes. While it may seem that Pequot Lakes has an abundance of natural resources and open <br /> spaces, unmanaged <br /> growth and development could degrade the City's natural resources.The City must actively protect <br /> existing natural resources and enhance those that contribute to Pequot lakes' rural character. <br /> Direct future development away from significant and/or sensitive natural resources and toward <br /> suitable areas with existing infrastructure and proper soil and slope characteristics. <br /> Pequot Lakes should limit development around these features and encourage development in more <br /> SUitable a�eas. l!G�d�t� G�-a���Kr�{�f� I;� r�kpl���� wh�t th�� �ikr�if���r�t/srn�iliv� �«a� L�F �u, >�nl�ble ar.����- <br /> ��P <br /> Promote development and construction practices that retain and improve existing natural features and <br /> systems on and around building sites. Not all development is equal with respect to its impact on natural <br /> resources. Development practices that identify and preserve significant natural resources - such as <br /> clustering, open space dedications, restrictive covenants, or conservation easements — should be <br /> promoted by the City whenever possible. Furthermore, construction practices in all new developments <br /> should ^^+ ^�^+^�• �^�^��•�^� '�^^, avoid causing erosion, tree damage, or the disruption of significant <br /> ecologicalfeatures. <br /> Support more environmentally sound alternatives to transportation,power,storm water management, <br /> landscaping,and sewe�sewage treatment.One of the City's strengths is its progressive thinking.The City <br /> should take the lead in promoting the use of new,sustainable technologies for its infrastructure. <br /> Foster environmental stewardship. Pequot Lakes must educate residents and visitors about the value <br /> and importance of preserving natural resources for sustaining the environment, local economy and <br /> quality of life. <br /> 3 <br />
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