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• • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala P & Z MEETING DATE: September 11, 2013 REQUEST: Discussion Item — Legacy at Woods Edge Master Plan Concept Revisions APPLICANT: City of Lino Lakes REVIEW SCHEDULE: Not Applicable — City Initiated BACKGROUND The City is in the process of acquiring the remaining 20 acres of undeveloped land in the Legacy at Woods Edge project. Special Legislation was approved this year allowing for the conveyance of the property from the State of Minnesota to the City. City staff is working with Anoka County to complete the transfer. While marketing efforts have been ongoing, ownership of the property will allow the City to take on a more active role in its development. Over the past two years the City has received inquiries regarding possible development on the site in various forms not originally anticipated. Lino Lakes Assisted Living, currently beginning construction on a 36 unit expansion, is a recent example. Other proposals have included conversion of first floor commercial space to residential uses and construction of small lot single family homes. However, as previously suggested by the Planning and Zoning Board, it is in the best interests of the City to decide on a plan for the property rather than make decisions on a parcel by parcel basis. While the original master plan still holds value, there is a need to consider adjustments to 1) offer flexibility within a defined framework to accommodate changing market conditions, 2) evaluate impacts of land use decisions on adjacent property, and 3) evaluate the financial impacts of land use decisions. As part of this process the City has retained the services of Landform Professional Services to assist with the master plan evaluation. ANALYSIS Development Principles and Objectives Page 1 Legacy at Woods Edge Concepts P & Z Report 09/11/13