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Planning&Zoning Board <br /> October 14, 1998 <br /> Page 15 <br /> being commercial. Mr. Brixius stated the term"spot zoning" generally means the <br /> introduction of a land use that is incompatible with surrounding uses and means a parcel <br /> is being singled out as being inconsistent. He stated the earlier discussion indicated the <br /> need for access and if there is only access to local roads and it is surrounded by single <br /> family, it should remain single family. <br /> Mr. Dunn stated this has been a long and arduous task of the Task Force. He stated he <br /> wanted to take this opportunity to commend City Staff for their support of the Task Force <br /> over the past two years. He stated he believes this process resulted in a very good Plan for <br /> the City with a chemistry that is balanced, manageable, and flexible which are features he <br /> really likes. He stated the Board has also heard eloquently from citizens tonight that this <br /> is a good plan. Mr. Dunn stated the comment made tonight about the Plan's impact on <br /> local business was very pertinent and should be remembered. He stated good comments <br /> were also made tonight about the impact to the residents. Mr. Dunn stated this Plan, <br /> when put into place, will make Lino Lakes a great City into the future and he fully <br /> supports its adoption. <br /> Mr. Trehus stated the City has promoted the idea that this Comprehensive Plan would <br /> reduce the population growth by as much as 70%. He stated he is glad to see the <br /> language in the latest version of the Plan which firms up the 147 homes per year growth <br /> limit but,perhaps, it is without teeth. He stated the 147 homes per year growth rate is not <br /> a 70%reduction and noted the City has averaged 200 homes built per year(as averaged <br /> since 1988 excluding the two"blip"years). He restated that it is not realistic to consider <br /> this as a reduction of 70%, it is a reduction of 25% in the housing rate that is being <br /> proposed. Mr. Trehus stated that a lot of misinformation has been circulated regarding <br /> this fact. <br /> Mr. Trehus stated goals have been set for a 40% increase in the business tax base and the <br /> City is planning to get there with a 25%reduction in the number of homes which he <br /> believes is a little farfetched. Mr. Trehus inquired regarding the population figures <br /> shown on Page 64 that Art Hawkins spoke to earlier. He stated his opinion that the <br /> number of homes and populations are understated in each of the years which misleads the <br /> impact of the 147 homes per year growth rate. Mr. Brixius commented on the 1990 <br /> census figures indicating 3.38 people per home,the 1995 estimate indicating 3.36 people <br /> per home, but now, from that point forward the Plan proposes two people per home. <br /> Mr. Brixius explained that what is reflected is that historically, national,regionally, and <br /> locally household sizes are getting smaller. Also,existing houses are not staying at three <br /> persons per household. This is happening across the board. <br /> Mr. Trehus stated the numbers being used do not coincide with the Metropolitan <br /> Council's numbers which he disputes. He noted the suggestion that research be done on <br /> these numbers, however, no research was done during the Comprehensive Plan process. <br /> Mr. Trehus stated the projections indicate only two members per household which he <br />