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• <br />PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD <br />AGENDA ITEM 7A <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Mary Alice Divine <br />MEETING DATE: June 13, 2012 <br />TOPIC: Discussion of Urban Land Institute's "Navigating the New <br />Normal" Workshop <br />VOTE REQUIRED: NONE — Discussion purposes only <br />INTRODUCTION <br />In April the City Council, Planning & Zoning and EDAC met jointly for a ULI- sponsored <br />workshop on "Navigating the New Normal" designed to discuss with local developers the major <br />changes in the economy, how these changes have impacted development, and demographic shifts <br />that influence how and where people choose to live. These changes have a strong impact on <br />development and redevelopment of our communities. As a follow -up, Planning & Zoning Board <br />and EDAC were asked to discuss what they took away from the workshop. Staff will forward <br />comments to the City Council. <br />• BACKGROUND <br />EDAC members discussed the workshop at their May meeting. While opinions varied, all felt the <br />workshop was worthwhile. The following is a summary of major points they discussed: <br />While demographics are changing the types of housing and lifestyle both the Gen X and <br />senior populations are seeking, these demographics don't necessarily hold true for Lino <br />Lakes, which will continue to be mainly single family households. <br />• The comprehensive plan has provided opportunities for areas of medium to high density <br />housing. The City Council needs to come to terms with the types of higher density <br />residential that the market demands. The city should provide opportunities for rental for <br />those who choose to rent, while helping to provide populations to support retail. <br />• The key take -away was that developers would rather have "a fast no than a long maybe." <br />Lino Lakes has a reputation for taking a long time to say no, which is costly to <br />developers. <br />The city council should develop a clear message and then stay with that message. If the <br />city council wants only certain kinds of development, it must accept those choices have <br />consequences, including losing business to other cities. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />This is for discussion purposes only. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. Memorandum from ULI moderators summarizing observations made at the workshop <br />2. Survey results from participants <br />