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Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter 5: Economic Development 5-12 <br />Master Planning Study for County Road J & Hodgson Road <br />Lino Lakes, MN <br />November 1, 2006 <br />LN04004 <br />C ONCEPT P LAN <br />connect to existing <br />and proposed trails <br />realign Ware Road <br /> intersection <br />manage and <br />filter storm <br />water runoff <br />with ponds, <br />dry creeks and <br />raingardens <br />provide green buffers <br />around residential <br />connect residential streets <br />conserve & protect <br />natural resources <br />wetlands, water <br />ways, habitat <br />and vegetation <br />connect neighborhoods <br />to local commercial, <br />with trails, sidewalks <br /> welcoming plazas <br />and open space <br />enhance the corners <br />to create a gateway <br />into Lino lakes <br />0 100 200 400 <br />road and intersection improvements will include <br /> wider right-of-way, new traffic signal and access <br />management with medians and limited entry points <br />design new streets and intersections <br />to be safe and pedestrian-friendly <br />plan for a mix of <br />housing types <br />Figure 5-10� Hodgson Road & Country Road J Master Plan, 2007Hodgson Road (CSAH 49) & County Road J (Ash Street) <br />Redevelopment of this area would have several community benefits. Suited <br />toward smaller scale neighborhood development, the site is located at the <br />southern gateway to Lino Lakes� Positive aspects to redevelopment include <br />the elimination of blight, addition of new goods and services, and increased <br />tax base� Challenges include the collaboration of multiple cities and counties, <br />infrastructure construction and lower densities that surround the area� The <br />site has been highlighted in past Lino Lakes’ economic development plans� <br />Recently, neighboring Shoreview has studied the area for redevelopment <br />potential as part of a transitional corridor study� Collaboration with <br />Shoreview is critical to effectively redevelop the area� Additionally, there are <br />outside financial resources that can be researched and grant funds sought to <br />help facilitate investigation, acquisition and site improvements� <br />The Hodgson Road & CR J Master Planning Study was approved by the <br />City Council in 2007. The plan establishes a general land use design, but <br />does not mandate the exact site layout or specific uses of individual parcels. <br />The design of individual development projects must accommodate the <br />infrastructure needs for the larger study area� Future amendments of the <br />Plan may be appropriate to address evolving community needs, market <br />forces, and regulatory requirements� <br />The city has completed a master utility plan for the development area in 2014 <br />and is proceeding with planning for trunk utility improvements to service the <br />area� The city also worked with a property owner to facilitate demolition of <br />an existing substandard building in the northwest quadrant to help set the <br />stage for future development�