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Growth in Lino Lakes will also be shaped by the location of regional sewer interceptors. The city contains three general growth areas based on sewer interceptors in the northwest, northeast, and southern half of the city. Development patterns extend from each growth area. Lastly, the large number of wetlands within the city will shape growth by limiting the amount of developable land within the city. Protection and management of these resources was a critical component of the comprehensive plan process. These factors shaped the Land Use Plan presented in this chapter. The plan includes discussion of the community's land use goals and policies, existing land use, future land use, staging and growth management, and protection of resources. Vision, Goals and Policies The Citizen Comprehensive Plan Advisory Panel refined the goals and policies prepared by the Citizen Visioning Committee developed as part of the Lino Lakes visioning process to guide the Comprehensive Plan. The vision statement, goals and strategies provide a guide for the future land use plan, as they define what the community should look like in the future. The city's future land use plan is based on the vision statement and revised goals and strategies from the Community, Residential, and Neighborhood Development portion of the Vision document. Goals and strategies from other sections of the visioning document, such as Transportation, Resource Management, or Commercial and Economic Development, are presented in the corresponding comprehensive plan chapter, but were also used as a basis for development of this Land Use Plan chapter. 2030 Vision for Community, Residential and Neighborhood Development Lino Lakes is a well-designed and aesthetically pleasing community that has retained its strong sense of identity and pride, neighborhood orientation, and commitment to preserving its many precious and unique natural resources and amen /ties These assets contribute to the quality of life valued and enjoyed by its citizens. The citizens of Lino Lakes have achieved, enhanced, and sustained their community, rich in quality and spirit, through conserving and preserving that which they value and desire. They have achieved this through sound comprehensive planning and accompanying official controls, and the creation and application of strategic innovations in community planning and development. The following goals and policies were developed from the goals and strategies identified by the Citizen Visioning Committee and the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Panel to achieve the vision for community, residential and neighborhood development: Goal 1: Create a unified vision and future for the city, promote a well - planned community, prevent fragmented development, address the impacts of development and redevelopment on natural resources, aesthetics and view corridors, and provide balanced land use and connectivity that ensures the integration of both sides of the regional park. Rationale: A carefully created Comprehensive Plan will ensure the community's ability to grow in a rational and responsible manner, preclude decision making processes that overlook long - range land use implications, and help ensure fulfillment of citizens' desires for a well - planned community and preservation of their quality of life. 3 -2 • •