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15 <br /> <br /> <br />As previously discussed, the site is guided for low density residential development which <br />requires a density of 1.6 to 3.9 units per acres. The proposed net density is 1.70 units per acre <br />which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s guided land use and density. Wetlands and <br />wetland buffers make up 57 acres (60%) of protected open space. <br /> <br />Nature’s Refuge meets the land use goals by creating a residential conservation subdivision that <br />supports public values by integrating the stormwater conveyance systems, wetland restoration <br />and open space areas and trails into a multi-functional greenway corridor. The development <br />implements the Resource Management Plan, provides housing, promotes pedestrian <br />connectivity and diversifies the city’s tax base. <br /> <br />Housing Plan <br /> <br />Goal 3: Ensure housing development is compatible with existing and adjacent land uses and <br />provides accessibility to key community features and natural amenities. Policies include linking <br />trails to parks, lakes and schools. <br /> <br />Nature’s Refuge meets the goal of the housing plan. The development is compatible with the <br />existing adjacent residential and institutional (elementary school) land uses. Trails and <br />sidewalk link the development to the natural resource, school and CSAH 14 (Main Street). <br /> <br />Economic Development <br /> <br />Goal 1: Expand and diversify the city’s tax base by encouraging mixed-use and nodal <br />development to lessen the tax burden on residential properties. Policies include developing <br />walkable neighborhoods with commercial nodes and amenities for residents. <br /> <br />Nature’s Refuge meets the goals of the economic development plan. It is less than ½ mile west <br />of the intersection of CSAH 14 (Main Street) and CSAH 23 (Lake Drive) which has been <br />identified as a mixed use and commercial node in the city. The development provides an <br />internal sidewalk and trail system to CSAH 14 (Main Street). A proposed regional trail <br />corridor along CSAH 14 (Main Street) has been identified that will provide a future link from <br />the residential development to the commercial node. <br /> <br />Transportation Plan <br /> <br />Goal 1: Plan for and achieve required street improvements and connectivity throughout the <br />City of Lino Lakes. <br /> <br />Goal 2: Ensure that streets and roads are as safe as possible. <br /> <br />Goal 6: Promote alternative transportation such as bicycling, walking, transit and rail. <br /> <br />Policies: <br />1. Work to physically connect neighborhoods with roads and pedestrian/bicycle links. <br />2. Encourage sidewalks and separated pathways along all arterial collector, and local <br />streets in developing residential and commercial areas.