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activity through pedestrian friendly design, and by providing connections to existing and future pedestrian and transit facilities. These future mixed use areas have the opportunity to become the city's gathering space and the design may incorporate public spaces and amenities. Architecture and landscaping are important aspects of mixed use developments, as this type of development is typically oriented to accommodate both pedestrians and vehicles. By providing walkable mixed use areas, stress on the transportation gateways into the city. Design and landscape standards will be developed for these areas to ensure that development is attractive and promotes a positive community image. This addresses the community's goal to promote a unified community identity and its related strategy to create and strengthen the appearance of the city's gateways. The mix of commercial and residential uses will vary for each site, as will the system is reduced. Mixed use areas can also provide a "sense of place" within residential density, as shown below in Table 3-4. It is important to note that Lino Lakes by creating active and attractive developments with opportunities the information provided in the table is preliminary, and is intended to serve for interaction through successful design and site layout. Mixed use areas address the city's goals for affordable and lifecycle housing, because the majority of mixed use sites incorporate residential areas at densities of eight units per acre or more. Mixing residential and commercial uses in these areas will increase convenient access to retail opportunities, and especially serve the needs of senior and lower income residents who may reside in these areas. The most successful mixed use area developed in Lino Lakes is the Legacy at Woods Edge development, located at the southeast quadrant of I-35W and Lake Drive. The area includes the city hall complex, YMCA, commercial development and rental and owner -occupied housing serving seniors and other age groups, in a pedestrian -friendly environment with access to major open spaces. While the residential portion of this development is largely complete, some commercial sites remain to be developed and will be guided by the master plan for the area. While the role of this area is unique, it serves as an example of the quality and vibrancy that is encouraged for the mixed use development areas. The plan identifies twelve mixed use sites. Many of these vibrant developments along major roadways or key intersections and will serve as CITY OF LNOLAKES as a guide for future decision -making. As plans for specific mixed use areas are refined, suggested density, total units, and the residential/commercial split may be revised. To best serve the community's changing needs, flexibility in these areas is essential. However, developments with a single land use will only be allowed where specifically permitted in the table. In all other mixed use areas, a single land use development will require a comprehensive plan amendment from mixed use to the appropriate land use. Lino Lakes Master Plan Town Center DRAFT Mar02-18 Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan Update for review only Chapter 3: Land Use 3-10