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3 Scenario 3: Preserving Open Space • “No Carl Street connection” • Add trail or sidewalk to Carl St.” Comments Received via Open House Comment Form Question: Which of the presented scenarios do you prefer? What opportunities do you see in your selected preferred scenario? Is there anything you would change? • 2/3: No comment • None: “We really need to focus on keeping green spaces. *We need to make sure developers have extensive experience!! I am not a fan of any of the designs” • 2: “The high density will be as far from us as possible.” • None: “None of the above, get rid of high density” • 2: “I like the idea of keeping the commercial aspect of the area kept to the west as a ‘Gateway’ to the city from that direction. After passing that area the community feel of Lino Lakes would still be intact.” • 3: “Park should be closer to the density. They pay for it & need it the most I really like the buffer separating structures from Main Can we have bike corridors that aren’t along roadways? Much more quite/enjoyable. ‘Green Corridor’” • None: “I would lean towards high end housing – priced enough so it does not turn into another crime ridden area like Blaine.” • 2: “Like grand entrance to Lin o Lakes, in all scenarios keep green space” • 1: “I would like to see high density moved closer to Main St. in consideration of the existing neighborhood + more low density + green space with trails. If backed into a corner I would say scenario 1 is the least offensive.” • 2: “I don’t see any opportunities, I like the fact the less density housing is close to the homes already built.” • 3: “Keeps Lino Lakes the way it is – rural/small town feel. That’s why we moved here 4 years ago. NO connection to Carl St. or connect cul-de-sacs – too many walkers/bicyclists on Carl St.” • 2: “In scenarios 2 + 3 I would not have the building too close to Main St.” • 2: “ – Like the civic identity that gateway provides . – Consider a big lake/pond worth of bird watching 4 Question: Do you see a benefit of having small scale commercial in the area? • “Very small – yes, something that supports the community” • “Yes if we don’t have multiples of similar businesses (i.e. – 5 coffee shops in a small radius) if we are opening space for business, let’s make sure its a variety” • “No, because we have gas, groceries, car repair, fast food and restaurants all within 2 miles of us.” • “No, too many shops sitting empty now. Move the commercial into existing shops, and reduce housing density in the area. Commercial areas draw crime.” • “Small scale commercial is a plus to reduce the need for residents to travel so far to get gas, etc. that small commercial offers. Also adds an opportunity to provide some jobs for residents in the area.” • “Yes. Please no gas station or drive thru. I wish I could walk to a place to eat.” • “Yes” • “No – Most likely another gas station or bank would go in. We have enough of them already. I’m not interested in having another fast food restaurant.” • “No.” • “No I don’t. There are already many commercial building in the area.” Question: What comes to your mind when you hear density? What do you like? What don’t you like? • “1st thing for high density that I think about is: the height of multi-fam buildings. LL is very spread out with many different densities – I would like it to ‘fit-in’ the existing look + feel of this area .” • “ - Section 8 housing usually takes over high density. - Focus on larger lots - We don’t need to have multiple high density complexes” • “Crime, large scale apartment buildings and traffic. I like the rural feel of our neighborhood. And for a dislike, I have trouble getting to Main.” • “Too many people! More congestions, more light pollution, more traffic noise • There’s a big open space by City Hall + the Rookery – put a high density unit there – access to stores, restaurants, gas stations and the freeway are already in place. Keep the NW quarter lower density” • “Lino Lakes has always done a good job with planning out land use so the term density just means a lot thought is going into the planning process! Keep up the good work! ” ATTACHMENT B - ENGAGEMENT SUMMARIES (CONT.) OPEN HOUSE 2 MAPPING NORTHWEST MAIN - MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN AUGUST 25, 2025 INDEX | 52Page 106 of 171