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• City Council Legacy at Woods Edge March 22, 2004 Adjacent Land Uses The southern property line for the proposed development is bordered by the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park and a small residential development consisting of seven single- family dwellings. The eastern property line is bordered by the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park. Land uses on the west side of Lake Drive include an Amoco service station, limited residential development, and undeveloped property that is currently zoned for commercial development. The northern side of the project area is separated from existing commercial and industrial uses by I -35W. Comprehensive Plan The City's 2001 Comprehensive Plan guides the property for Mixed Use Development. The plan specifically states the following: "The southeast quadrant of the I -35W /Lake Drive interchange represents the Lino Lakes Village area. The Village is intended to integrate a mixture of commercial, medium and high density residential and public land uses in an attractive and cohesive design." The plan is intended to emphasize the following objectives 1. A 65 -acre complex of buildings in a controlled setting. • 2. An integrated mix of uses that responds to residents' needs. 3. A gathering place that creates a sense of community, civic identity and pride. 4. A place that defines the unique character of the community. 5. An economic development initiative to increase the value of the commercial tax base. 6. A distinctive, consistent architectural style that promotes high quality, aesthetically pleasing commercial buildings. The plan provides for a residential density of between 10 and 24 units per acre within mixed use districts. The proposed mix of residential and commercial, civic, and recreational uses are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Village Master Plan. Zoning The property is currently zoned LB, Limited Business District. The City's Zoning Ordinance provides for mixed -use development through the use of the Planned Unit Development process. Additionally, The eastern and southern portions of the site are located within the designated shoreland zoning districts for George Watch Lake and Marshan Lake. The Shoreland District extends 1,000 feet from the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of • public waters.