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WHY BOTHER WITH AN INTERIM ORDINANCE IF SO MANY HOUSING UNITS • HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPROVED? IT REALLY WON'T STOP DEVELOPMENT. • • The interim ordinance will give the city time to devise stronger controls so that it can be proactive rather than reactive when future plats come to the city for approval. When the ordinance revisions are complete, the city won't be required to approve poorly planned developments merely because they meet outdated rules. WHY CAN'T THE CITY GET THE NEW ORDINANCES IN PLACE WITHOUT SUSPENDING NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A YEAR? The city could, but it would take longer. City staff members, who will be key to rewriting the regulations to enforce the Comprehensive Plan, will have a window of time free from reviewing new applications to devote to this revision of the zoning and subdivision codes. WILL THE INTERIM ORDINANCE AFFECT COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN LINO LAKES? The interim ordinance will not prohibit applications for the construction of commercial or industrial projects. But it will give the city an opportunity to plan for higher quality residential growth, which helps spur higher quality commercial growth. The Village development on 35W and Lake Drive has been a priority in the city for several years. This plan calls for a higher density mix of uses — including housing, shops, a YMCA and a community green —all in a neighborhood setting. Housing is critical to creating a true "town center" for Lino Lakes residents, as well as generating enough users to make small, neighborhood retail shops viable. For that reason, housing in the Village is exempt. WHO WILL BE INVOLVED IN DECIDING HOW THE CITY'S ORDINANCES WILL BE CHANGED? A task force comprised of representatives of the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board, Environmental Board and Economic Development Advisory Committee will work with staff and NAC, the city's planning consultant, to review proposed ordinance changes. Towards the end of the process the Planning & Zoning Board will hold a hearing to receive public comment. The City Council will make the final decision regarding proposed ordinance changes. WHEN WILL THE INTERIM ORDINANCE BE IN EFFECT? The Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on the interim ordinance on Dec. 12, 2001 and recommended approval to the City Council. An ordinance requires two readings by the City Council —the first will be on December 17, 2001 and the second on January 14, 2002. If the City Council adopts the ordinance, it will be published in the Quad Community Press. It goes into effect 30 days after publication, or February 21, 2001.