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• • 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. The 2001 Comprehensive Plan includes several goals and policies considered applicable to the development proposal as listed below: • Protect a healthy variety of housing types, styles and choices to meet the changing life cycle needs of the Lino Lakes population. • Balance the types of residential development to ensure long term stability of residential bases. • In evaluating residential subdivisions, factors will be the physical implications of the residential land use related to traffic generation, sewer and water demands, environmental issues, and compatibility with neighboring land uses. In addition to the preceding criteria, the proposed development must also satisfy the City's infill policy which, among other things, states that the cost of operation and maintenance of utility systems must not exceed the normal costs as projected by the water and sewer rate study. Provided proper environmental protections are in place to protect the adjacent wetlands and a determination is made that utilities and vehicular access can be adequately provided, the proposed use is considered consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with the present and future land uses of the area. The subject site is surrounded by single family land uses zoned R -1X, Single Family Executive. The proposed single family residential uses are consistent with present and future land uses of the area. 3. The proposed use conforms to all performance standards of the zoning ordinance. The uniqueness of the subject property has prompted the request for a Planned Development Overlay. As a result, the applicant has requested flexibility from a number of performance standards including shoreland setbacks, cul -de -sac length and vegetative disturbance. 4. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. Providing public services to the proposed use (eight single family lots) will require an extra ordinary effort including a bridge crossing and a 2,500 foot long cul -de -sac. The proposed use, however, is not expected to overburden the City's service capacity. 5