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e Amending Growth Management Policy page 13 GOALS AND POLICY STATEMENTS FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTRODUCTION (p. 4) The rapid pace of growth since 1990 has raised local concerns with regard to the following issues: 1. Growth is changing the character of Lino Lakes from a predominately rural community to a suburban community. The Comprehensive Plan must outline strategies for managing growth in a manner that protects the natural resources of the community and preserves open space corridors in an effort to maintain the open character of the City. ENVIRONMENTAL Lino Lakes is rich in natural environmental amenities including lakes, wetlands and wooded areas. The map on the following page illustrates the extent that Lino Lakes is comprised of lakes, wetlands, and hydric soils. These environmental amenities along with the open rural character are highly valued by the residents of Lino Lakes. In this regard, the following issues have been identified relating to development and its impact on the City's environmental features and rural character: New development must be integrated with the environment features of Lino Lakes. New development will be required to be site sensitive with regard to subdivisions, land use type and site design to avoid detrimental impact on local environmental resources. 2. The preservation of quality environmental amenities and open spaces is necessary to preserve • the attractive open character of the City. LAND USE (p. 11) ... Through the various neighborhood meetings, the following land use issues and opportunities were identified. 2. Lino Lakes is in transition from a historically rural community to a suburban community. Concerns have been expressed over the changing character of the community and the potential loss of the rural atmosphere the City now offers. In this regard, the protection of open space and natural areas is viewed as a critical element in the future land use planning for the City of Lino Lakes. POLICY PLAN NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (p. 22) Goals 1. Protect the environmental quality of Lino Lakes while accommodating moderate growth. 2. Preserve the open character of Lino Lakes through the preservation of natural open space and the establishment of greenway corridors. 3. Promote biodiversity through the use of native plant materials and other materials where appropriate. • 4. Integrate new development with the City's natural environment in a compatible manner,.