03-05-2018 Council Work Session Packet

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Lino Lakes 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update City Council re: Mixed Use 3 March 5, 2018 Comprehensive Plan to ensure that the development standards are consistent with Council goals as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. Mixed Use Description The term “mixed use” is used in a variety of ways in local plans and ordinances. It is a commonly used land use designation in many cities and is a part of the current Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan. Mixed use may mean that land uses not typically allowed together in single-use districts (such as residential and commercial) are permitted, or possibly required, in a single structure, on a single lot, or within a single development. In Lino Lakes’ plan, the mixed use district is used for flexibility where there are unique site characteristics or where the City anticipates that the market will demand a different type of development. Development may be mixed vertically, consisting of main floor commercial space with office or housing units located above, or development may be mixed horizontally on a particular site. Each area is unique, and will be planned to be compatible with the surrounding land uses. Flexibility to respond to the needs of a particular location will mean that one site may be developed entirely for a single use in certain areas if the city’s goals for the area are met. The land use plan says that mixed use areas shall be designed to incorporate more compact development and promote pedestrian activity, and to provide a “sense of place” within Lino Lakes by creating active and attractive developments with opportunities for interaction through successful design and site layout. Mixed use areas also address the city’s required goals for affordable and lifecycle housing. They are the only areas in the city allowing residential densities of eight units per acre or higher. Mixing residential and commercial uses in these areas will provide employment opportunities for residents, increase convenient access to retail opportunities, and especially serve the needs of senior and lower income residents who may reside in these areas. Mixed Use Sites The 2040 Future Land Use Plan identifies 11 areas for mixed use development. Table 3-4 of the draft plan lists each area along with the expected split between residential and commercial uses, and information about the city’s goals for each site. Nine of the mixed use areas are existing today on the adopted 2030 Future Land Use Plan. • One property (Waldoch Farms) was added to the 2040 Future Land Use Plan. It was identified as Mixed Use on the 2030 Full Build Out Future Land Use Map, but the phasing plan changes where requested by landowner. The P&Z Board recommended approval of the requested phasing change and it is now shown on the 2040 Future Land Use Plan. • One new mixed use area was added to the 2040 Future Land Use Plan at City Council direction. The Winter Property was discussed by the City Council on several occasions. At their February 5th meeting, the City Council directed staff to modify the criteria for development of the Winter property to designate it as mixed use. The new recommendation from the Council is shown on Table 3-4 in the draft land use chapter attachment.