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Planning&Zoning Board <br /> October 14, 1998 <br /> Page 13 <br /> Mr. Robinson stated he understands the text is part of the Plan but he thinks if this is <br /> approved it is one more battle to fight that would not need to be fought. <br /> Mr. Dunn explained this debate has already taken place with the Task Force and it is <br /> more of a concept to recognize the greenway system. He explained it will become more <br /> defined but for now it is a conceptual process indicating Lino Lakes will attempt to put <br /> greenway systems in place with opportunities for residents to enjoy them,perhaps even <br /> with cluster development by them. The City realizes these lands will not be free and the <br /> desire to do this will be driven by the residents so funds will have to be raised or the lands <br /> will have to be donated. <br /> Mr. Brixius stated the intention is spelled out in the Code. He explained the City will not <br /> go out and buy the greenways but will protect environmentally sensitive areas. The City <br /> will not take away development rights. <br /> Mr. Robinson stated it is still an infringement on development rights. Mr. Brixius stated <br /> it is a planning process and the overall greenway corridors are a philosophy the City is <br /> trying to embrace but there is no intention to buy those greenways at this time. Mr. <br /> Brixius noted this intention is spelled out in the text. <br /> Chair Schaps stated it is not intended to be a hindrance to development where there are no <br /> wetlands. <br /> Mr. Robinson stated he is concerned it will be a hindrance. <br /> Mr. Powell stated the Metropolitan Council prepared a metro blueprint and toward the <br /> end of 1996,the DNR developed a metro greenprint. He stated the DNR is just <br /> recognizing the metro area has to try and maintain the remaining greenways, wetlands, <br /> and wildlife areas as a resource because development is encroaching. They are also <br /> realizing the need to provide those as buffers to critical habitats and wetland areas. He <br /> stated this is early in the process and the Legislature just appropriated $15 to $20 million <br /> to the DNR to identify the pertinent areas. <br /> Mr. Wessel stated Staff has discussed the opportunity to maintain flexibility in the future <br /> planning of the Village and recommends an amendment as part of the Plan approval. <br /> Mr. Brixius stated the area of the Village is intended to be a mixed use residential and <br /> commercial area and, perhaps, a better way is to identify this entire Village quadrant as a <br /> mixed use and establish zoning to delineate the land use in that fashion. <br /> Mr. Schilling stated he participated in the Vision Tour and found it very informative and <br /> it cleared up a lot of questions. He stated Staff did an excellent job on the Tour. <br />