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1st Reading: Publication: 2nd Reading: Effective: Council Member moved for adoption of the following ordinance: CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 8 -12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.4.Q OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REVISE LANDSCAPING AND BUFFER STANDARDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2030 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN Section 1 Findings Section 2, Subdivision 1 of the Zoning Ordinance requires consideration of possible adverse effects of a proposed zoning amendment and that the judgment of a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: 1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of, and has been found to be consistent with, the official City Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this amendment is to implement portions of the newly adopted 2030 comprehensive plan, and to clearly express the landscaping and buffer standards for future developments. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. The changes contained within this amendment will increase the compatibility between present and future land uses as appropriate landscaping and buffering will be provided for. 3. The proposed use conforms to all performance standards contained herein. This ordinance will reflect the goals of the comprehensive plan and will establish performance standards for new developments that occur within the city. 4. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. The proposed amendment will make changes to the landscaping and buffering standards for new development and therefore will not have any impact on the public services or service capacity. • • •