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Metropolitan Council (Regional Office & Environmental Services) <br />390 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN 55101-1805 <br />P 651.602.1000 | F 651.602.1550 | TTY 651.291.0904 <br />metrocouncil.org <br />An Equal Opportunity Employer <br />September 13, 2022 <br />Katie Larsen, City Planner <br />City of Lino Lakes <br />600 Town Center Parkway <br />Lino Lakes, MN 55014 <br />RE: City of Lino Lakes – Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) – Robinson Sod Farm <br />Metropolitan Council Review No. 22797-1 <br />Metropolitan Council District No. 11 <br />Dear Katie Larsen: <br />The Metropolitan Council received the EAW for the Robinson Sod Farm project in the City of Lino Lakes <br />on August 9, 2022. The proposed development consists of 158 acres with a mix of low, medium, and <br />high density residential development located southeast of Sunset Avenue and 125th Avenue NE (CSAH <br />14). The EAW addresses two potential site plans for the project: the PUD Concept Plan and the Yield <br />Plan. The PUD Concept Plan is expected to consist of 557 units with 242 single family lots and 315 <br />townhomes and the Yield Plan is expected to consist of 707 units with 263 single family lots, 164 <br />townhomes, and 280 multi-family units. <br />The staff review finds that the EAW is complete and accurate with respect to regional concerns and does <br />not raise major issues of consistency with Council policies. An EIS is not necessary for regional <br />purposes. <br />We offer the following comments for your consideration. <br />Item 6 – Project Description – Forecasts (Todd Graham, 651-602-1322) <br />Either of the two scenarios presented could yield development beyond previous expectations. The <br />communitywide forecast for Lino Lakes continues to offer growing room. However, the allocation <br />of the forecast to sub city zones can be revised as needed. <br />The EAW site is the northern half of Transportation Analysis Zone #182. At this time, the City’s <br />2040 Comprehensive Plan expects TAZ #182 to gain +340 households and +853 population <br />during 2020-2040. Should the subject development proceed, several hundreds of excess <br />households would result. City staff can request a TAZ allocation adjustment by contacting Council <br />Research staff. <br />Item 6 – Project Description – Housing (Hilary Lovelace, 651-602-1555) <br />Council staff note that any changes to guiding land use, including changes to percent residential <br />and minimum allowable density, may create inconsistency with regional housing policy and impact <br />the City’s ability to participate in Livable Communities Act Programs. Please contact Council staff <br />with any questions.