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• • • Planning & Zoning Board February 10, 1999 Page 7 interesting thing for the City of Lino Lakes is using the process for sewered development. The process has been used in the past for unsewered development. Mr. Dunn asked what will be done with the comments received from the various Boards regarding this process. Mr. Smyser stated the comments will be incorporated into finalizing the preliminary program design. The next step will be to meet with the developers. Mr. Dunn stated everyone is looking for something like this to be in place. It is a proven concept in other parts of the country. He stated it is mandatory to get all appointed groups to buy into the plan as it materializes. He suggested a workshop where all groups discuss the plan and possibly some groups meeting with the developers also. He stated it is vitally important to begin looking at zoning changes. Residents need to be aware of the rules and regulations as soon as possible. It is proven that land used this way is better ecologically to preserve open space and the environment. He added it is mandatory that a mechanism be put in place to make the open space be dedicated forever. Tough mandatory ordinances that make that happen are needed. Mr. Dunn continued stating what has been done previously in has not been bad. This is another step in the learning process. The City c ere are examples in Plymouth and Maplewood of development that ha t e ensity concept and applied a few of these principles. He suggestes t lo .t those developments. He added the program is great and he loves w .. - 't doing. Acting Chair Johnson cautioned development. The City m to design higher de N w deal with moderate cluster in areas to w i o ar g this program as a luxury home a fordable housing mix. He stated it is possible ciples. Moderate loss of open space is a vehicle to advocates. He indicated he sees ways to locate and a resolution to the moderate /slow growth issue. Mr. Smyser stated he will provide an update of the process at each Planning and Zoning Board meeting. B. Clearwater Creek Phase III Mr. Smyser stated the City has received the next version of Clearwater Creek 3rd Addition from Mr. Mike Quigley. This project is the City's prototype Preservation Development project. It began before the City had any program in place, and so the City is playing catch up to some degree. Mr. Smyser reviewed the latest plan and discussed how staff and the City's consultants have suggested some changes. He also summarized the discussion the City had regarding the project with the Environmental Board and the Park Board.