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least every 10 years as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Therefore a Allowing for higher density on suitable areas of a site will increase the portion of Urban Reserve could be staged for urban development in another financial feasibility of preserving sensitive areas, and allow for more creative 10 years. An Urban Reserve allows Lino Lakes to study the rate of growth site plans that incorporate natural areas into the site planning process. over the next 10 years and better understand the type of land use and rate of Standards for development in environmentally sensitive areas will require growth that will occur in this area. Residential Land Uses Residential uses will account for approximately 30% of the total 2040 developed land area (net of wetlands and water) in Lino Lakes in 2040. Detailed descriptions of each residential land use category are included below, along with the rationale for locating these uses. Low Density Residential The city's predominant future residential land use is low density residential. The 2040 Land Use Plan identifies xx acres of low density residential, or xx% of the total land area (net of wetlands and water bodies). This land use category provides for housing at densities of 1.6 to 3.9 units per net acre that is served by municipal sewer and water service. Efforts were made to locate these areas to avoid conflict with more intense land uses, including commercial and industrial areas, high density housing, and high traffic volume roadways. Low impact development will be required in accordance with the Resource Management Plan in environmentally sensitive areas within the Low Density Residential designation. Medium Density Residential The city's 2040 Land Use Plan identifies xx net acres for medium density residential development, or xx% of the city's total land area (net of wetlands and water bodies). This land use category will accommodate medium density residential development at densities of 4.0 to 5.9 units per net acre served by municipal sewer and water. These areas can serve as a transition between lower and higher intensity uses. Development in these areas should consider neighboring uses, and efforts should be made to provide for smooth transitions between medium and low density areas. Several medium density residential areas were also located on sites with environmentally sensitive areas. This provides for increased flexibility for development in these areas. CITY OF LNOLAKES additional environmental protection measures to reduce stormwater runoff and other environmental impacts of more intense development, as defined in the Resource Management System Plan. High Density Residential The 2040 Land Use Plan identifies xx net acres of high density residential uses, or xx% of the city's total land area (net of wetlands and water bodies). The purpose of this land use category is to accommodate residential development at a density of 6.0 to 10.0 units per acre served by municipal sewer and water. These areas can also serve as a transition between lower and higher intensity uses, such as commercial areas or higher volume roadways. As with medium density residential areas, several high density areas were identified to provide for development flexibility in environmentally sensitive areas. Mixed Use The Land Use Plan identifies xx net acres for mixed use development, which accounts for xx% of the city's total land area (net of wetlands and water bodies). This use is intended to allow for a mix of residential, retail, and office uses. Development may be mixed vertically, consisting of main floor commercial space with office or housing units located above, or development may be mixed horizontally on a particular site. Each mixed use area is unique, and will be planned to be compatible with the surrounding land uses. Mixed use areas shall be designed to incorporate more compact development and promote pedestrian activity. These projects will support pedestrian El DRAFT Mar02-18 Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan Update for review only Chapter 3: Land Use 3-9