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Planning&Zoning Board <br /> October 14, 1998 <br /> Page 9 <br /> n <br /> it if necessary. He restated his appreciation to those who were willing to give their time <br /> towards this effort so Lino Lakes can continue to grow. Mr. Johnson stated it is <br /> important to note that commercial and industrial growth will not continue without an <br /> increase in residential as well. He commented on an employee of his who purchased a <br /> home in St. Paul because that was the only affordable choice. He stressed the importance <br /> of providing affordable homes in Lino Lakes. He noted that his business will not be able <br /> to grow if his employees are not able to locate in reasonably close proximity. Mr. <br /> Johnson stated this is a good Plan and again thanked those who worked so hard on the <br /> resident's behalf. <br /> Ron Mickoli, 736 Fox Road, stated he is representing property owners who own five <br /> acres on the south side of Vicki Lane and the west side of Lake Drive which was rezoned <br /> from Commercial to Low Density Residential some time ago. He stated he wants it on <br /> record that the property owners would like the property zoned Commercial since the City <br /> told the owners in the past they could come in with a commercial plan and it probably <br /> would be accepted. <br /> Mr. Brixius stated this area is looked at as being surrounded by single-family residential <br /> with access from Lake Drive. The Task Force made a specific recommendation to leave <br /> it as a low density residential area. <br /> Mr. Mickoli stated this is one of the larger parcels along Lake Drive and everything else <br /> is from single-family residential, medium residential to commercial. He noted there are a <br /> lot of other residential properties in this area. He stated another reason this property <br /> should be zoned commercial is the amount of frontage on Lake Drive which would not be <br /> good for residential construction. <br /> Jeff Joyer, 8174 Lake Drive, stated his appreciation to the Planning&Zoning Board and <br /> Task Force members for the time they spend on City business. He stated he sells real <br /> estate and has been a resident for the past 20 years. His perspective of the Plan as a <br /> whole is that there have been many inquiries for interim housing and rentals which is a <br /> deficiency. He stated he has not seen this being clearly addressed in the Plan and thinks <br /> more should be done to accommodate the need for rental apartments in the City of Lino <br /> Lakes. He stated employers will also be aware of this need. Mr. Joyer drew attention to <br /> the three commercial lots north of Highway 77 which appear to be a strip zone of <br /> commercial with residential properties to the back and stated this appears inconsistent <br /> with the rationale the Task Force is using with the five acre parcel previously mentioned. <br /> Mr. Joyer asked to what degree the Plan is likely to be changed based on input received <br /> tonight. He thanked Staff for contacting him regarding his questions on another parcel of <br /> property. <br /> Mr. Brixius stated the comments received tonight will be part of the Planning &Zoning <br /> Board's consideration and may be included in their recommendation to the Council <br />