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DLC -0A -1'7495 16:34 LOC 612 595 9837 P.04/04 The Life Cycle: Type (Non -Single Family Detached) In 1990, only five percent of Lino Lakes total housing stock consisted crf non -single family housing alternative. Since 1990, multiple family development has not kept pace with the City's single family housing units. This has likely further reduced the City's current percentage of alternative housing types in looking to the future, greater housing diversity is necessary to meet local housing demand as well as be supportive of the City's economic development efforts. To respond to this type of housing, the City must identify locations where the housing types are compatible and well served. The current zoning map provides very limited opportunity for multiple family development. Along with land availability, Lino Lakes presently does not offer a strong commercial core or public transit that may encourage higher density residential. In undertaking the Comprehensive Plan update in 1996, each of these housing diversity issues must be addressed. The provision of housing diversity is beneficial to the City of Lakes, however, the market will dictate how quickly the City will achieve it. In establishing a housing diversity goal, the 35% benchmark may be acceptablp provided it is recognized that compliance may not be immediately accomplished. TOTAL P.04