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2 Land use plays a prominent role in the preparation of a comprehensive plan. All other elements are based on the land use proposed. There are many factors that influence land use. We look at population, household, and employment forecasts to identify how much land we need to plan for. Geography, location and transportation systems and infrastructure play a role as do property owner and public expectations. These all need to be fit within the broader regional framework and requirements. When planning for residential purposes there are two main metropolitan area requirements that the City’s plan must conform with: 1) Designated as an Emerging Surburban Edge community the City’s sewered residential development must meet an average density of 3.0-5.0 units an acre. Designations vary based on location and community characteristics. Density requirements significantly increase as you move toward the central core. 2) The City must provide enough land at 8 units/acre to accommodate its future affordable housing need. In the 2040 Comprehensive Plan the need was identified as 515 units through 2030 or approximately 30% of expected new households. This equates to approximately 64 acres at 8/units per acre. There is no requirement that housing at this density is affordable. Historically, Lino Lakes has developed at a fairly low density, based on both demand and physical constraints. The City is and will predominately remain a low density area with the majority of residential uses being single family. The City’s full build future land use estimates 45.3% of the land area within the City as low density residential (1.5 to 3.0 units per acre). The next closest land use is street right-of-way at nearly 13% and Parks and Open Space following at 11.0%. Proposed land uses allowing 6 or more units per acre totals approximately 3.9% of total land area combined. To meet our overall density requirements of 3 units per acre with the predominate land use being single family requires other areas at higher densities. Additionally, community members may require or want different housing choices depending on lifestyle, age or income. Providing a wide range of housing types also supports economic development. Housing drives consumer demand. Industrial and commercial development is dependent on the availability of a local work force. From a tax base standpoint, a variety of housing products diversifies our tax base and makes us less susceptible to market value fluctuations in any one type. The City has tried to balance these factors by creating a land use plan that meets the overall objectives of the community as well as regional requirements. Higher density areas are generally located along major transportation routes and limited in number and scope. EDAC CONSIDERATION Discussion only.