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Planning & Zoning Board <br />January 8, 2003 <br />Page 34 <br />discussed the ordinance at length with the City Attorney, who believes the ordinance is <br />reasonable. Lino Lakes is attempting to do something that is unlike what has been done <br />before in other cities. <br />Mr. Lyden asked if there is any court case history. Mr. Smyser stated there is not in this <br />particular way. He explained how other cities limit growth and how Lino Lakes is unique <br />in its method. <br />Mr. Lyden asked if there is a better way to address growth management and achieve the <br />City's goals by using the 2010 growth zone through 2020. Mr. Smyser stated that is a <br />possibility if the City wants to redo the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Mr. Lyden stated the City is already beyond the population growth projections for 2010 <br />so maybe readdressing the Comprehensive Plan is a good idea if it sets realistic goals. <br />Mr. Smyser drew a graph to explain how the number of lots will probably fluctuate. He <br />stated one option was to ratchet down to the 2010 plan but that was not an option <br />accepted by the City Council. <br />Mr. Lyden stated that after 2010 and 2020 the facts will show that the City had high <br />growth, not the moderate growth the residents wanted, and the fact that there was not the <br />backbone to take another course will be obvious to everyone. <br />Mr. Smyser stated that possibility was considered but staff was directed to not go that <br />route. He explained that for the past few years, exceeding the target of 147 per year is <br />almost completely accounted for due to the delay in getting something approved. <br />Chair Schaps asked how many permits were issued last year. Mr. Smyser estimated <br />somewhere between 215 and 220. <br />Mr. Joyer, realtor, stated he read that Woodbury is trying to control their growth to 600 <br />homes a year which is interesting considering the target for Lino Lakes. He stated it <br />looks like the first three largest projects submitted will wrap things up for the next three <br />and a half years. He suggested that is a limited amount of activity in the City and will <br />complicate things for smaller projects. However, he agreed that a policy needs to be fair <br />to everyone. He stated he thinks that staying with 147 will result in drastic impacts to <br />property owners which may push land values down. He stated these policies will result in <br />a self - imposed moratorium as soon as that third plat is submitted. He stated he also finds <br />it interesting that the City Council and City Planner know the new policy precludes any <br />large project to the point that The Village is excluded and that is unfortunate because <br />something exciting may be possible up there. He stated he thinks this ordinance will pass <br />quietly as it is a late hour and it will not be until land owners discover this restriction that <br />it will be more controversial than represented by the crowd tonight. <br />Mr. Corson asked how one developer will be kept from absorbing the entire 147. Mr. <br />Smyser stated that will not be allowed but it is true that only a few developments will be <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br />• <br />• <br />