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Conservation Development Planning City of Lino Lakes Developer and Public Agencies Commitment to the Project All prototype processes require a good faith working relationship between all parties to be successful. In this instance, the representatives from Royal Oaks Realty, Inc. have participated at the highest collaborative level. This is especially noteworthy in that their previously submitted plan did meet (or would have with minor modifications) the various requirements of the City and other regulatory agencies and would likely have been approved. Without their involvement, the proposal now being considered would not have been possible. It is also noteworthy that various regulatory agencies have played an active and important role in shaping the development proposal to be consistent with their and the City's larger goals. This is especially the case with Rice Creek Watershed District, whose representatives are assisting in key aspects of the natural resources and storm water management planning. Agreement Parameters The following establishes the agreement parameters for each key aspect of the development package. A number of exhibits are also included to illustrate the evolution of the plan. (Each of the headings relate to the previously defined public values.) Preserving Natural Open Space (Conservation Easement) The overall development site consists of 50 acres. The final development proposal (Exhibit C) sets aside 28.47 acres, or about 57% of the site, in a conservation easement that will be perpetually preserved as natural open space. Currently, City staff and the City Attorney are considering if outright ownership of the easement is in the best interest of the City, or if it should be held by some third party. However that is resolved, the conservation easement would, at the very least, be legally protected through a Developer's agreement between the Developer and City of Lino Lakes. The proposal also includes approximately 4,400 lineal feet of trail, which is approximately 0.80 miles. The following graphic illustrates the conservation areas and trail corridor that are part of the final development proposal. General Information: Brauer & Associates, Ltd. Total Acres: Developed Acres *: Conservation Area Acres**: 50.0 21.53 28.47 Percent of Property Protected as a Natural Area: 57% Total Miles of Public Trail: 0.80 • Refers to land ruder private ownership. '" Refers to land that is permanently protected and falls under the stewardship program. ExrnsnT C - FINAL PROPOSAL Fox DEN DEVELOPMENT