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City of Lino Lakes SWMP | February 8, 2013 Draft | 43 Future Land Use Lino Lakes is expected to add a significant number of households by 2030. As part of the metropolitan region, the City is required to accommodate a portion of the region’s forecasted growth. As Lino Lakes grows, it is anticipat ed that development patterns will change in many areas of the City. As summarized in the Comprehensive Plan, a key component of developing the future land use plan was analysis of a wide variety of natural resource information . This included the locatio n of high priority wetlands and other natural resource areas, drainage patterns, and soil suitability information, to identify environmentally sensitive areas and areas most suitable for development. This natural resource information was used to guide deci sions regarding future land uses and intensities in Lino Lakes. Based on the development suitability information, a full build -out future land use plan was developed (Figure 19 ). The Metropolitan Council requires that communities plan for growth up to 2030 in their current comprehensive plans. Areas that will not be developed until after 2030 are designated on the 2030 future land use map as Urban Reserve (Figure 20 ). Although the 2030 Future Land Use Plan (Figure 20 ) will serve as the City’s official Future Land Us e Plan to regulate future development, the full build -out plan is also provided for reference to guide future land use decisions regarding 2030 Urban Reserve areas. The City’s goals and strategies relating to natural resources were also considered through out the development of the plan. Providing for higher density uses on some sites with scenic natural amenities such as wetland areas or along the shores of Peltier Lake also promotes accessibility to key community features and natural amenities, which is a nother community goal, for residents of higher density housing. Identifying higher density options in these areas also addresses the community’s goal and related strategies to sustain Lino Lakes’ natural resources by promoting more flexible development in these areas. Accommodating higher density in these areas provides for more site plan flexibility, as development can be concentrated on areas of the site more suitable for development while environmental features are preserved as open space. As Lino Lakes develops, protection of its valuable natural resources will continue to play an important role in guiding growth and shaping future development. Growth and economic development objectives should be balanced with managing natural resource systems. Natural resource protection strategies are also an essential component of a growth management plan to ensure that the community’s resources are preserved. The City has several tools to protect natural areas while also managing future growth. These tools are furthe r outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and include Parks, Natural Open Space, and Trail System Plan (2004), Rare Wildlife and Plant Habitat Models, Suitability Analysis, Handbook for Environmental Planning and Conservation Development (published in December 1999), Planned Unit Development (PUD) to promote Low Impact Design/Conservation Development Principles, Ordinances, Rice Creek Watershed District Lino Lakes Resource Management Plan. Additional information on Future Land Use is available in the City of Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan.