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Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2003 APPROVED MINUTES Page 45 as proposed Greenway, represents an excellen t opportunity to use th e linear trail corridor concept to its fullest potential. The PDO requirements include a provision that thirty-five (35%) of the total project area shall be preserved as open space. Base d on the size of the en tire site (37.47 acres) approximately 13 acres of open space should be provided. The applicant has noted in the PDO narrative that the PDO is intended, in part , to provide for and preserve the wetlands and open space for the surrounding properties. Open Space may be provided for either by conve yance of property to the City or a non- profit corporation or by establishment of a restrictive c ovenant running with the land for the benefit of residents of the planned development. The public drainage and utility easements th at are required around all wetlands on the site should adequately satisfy this requirement. Ghost Plat The applicant has provided a Ghost Plat id entifying how Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, could be subdivided in the future with th e extension of public utilities. The plat demonstrates the potential to divide the two lots to create eight lots meeting the R-1X, Single Family Executive District lot requirements by extendi ng a cul-de-sac into the property from the west. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed rezoning to Planned Development Overlay District and associated subdi vision are consistent with th e policies and requirements of the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed development, subject to the re quirements of approval, will allow for the subdivision of the subject property while maintaining rural residential densities, preserving open space, and facilitating the im plementation of the City’s Park plan. With regards to the rezoning the City’s Z oning Ordinance requires that the Planning and Zoning Board shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment. Its judgment 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. Comment: The proposed rezoning is consis tent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Plan provides for rural clustere d subdivisions. The overall density of the development (1 unit per 12.49 acres) is consistent with the minimum rural development density of 1 per 10 acres as specified in the plan. The proposal also allows for future sewered residential development. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area.