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• • • Planning & Zoning Board October 14, 1998 Page 11 Mr. Coil stated he is addressing the seven acre segment owned by the Taggs and identified as a site for medium and high density housing. He stated under State Law once the Comprehensive Plan is adopted it is the binding document of the City and the City is required to zone consistent with the Plan. So once those decisions are made, it is difficult for the property owner to request an alteration. Mr. Coil stated if the City is involved in a planning process, it makes sense to complete that process prior to setting the zoning district lines in the Comprehensive Plan. He stated it is possible to amend the Comprehensive Plan but after expending thousands of hours and dollars that may be a "hard sell." Mark Lindblad, 6960 Black Duck Drive, stated he is the Chairman of the 20/20 Vision Citizens Advisory Group. He stated he previously appeared before the Council to provide an analysis of their findings and they asked him to make that presentation before the Board tonight. Mr. Lindblad read a prepared statement and advised that the Group acknowledged their support for the Comprehensive Plan as presented to date. Richard Dick, 8061 Lake Drive, pointed out the location of his property on the west side of Lake Drive. He stated if the Plan is implemented then the zoning will be in place. His property is currently zoned Light Industrial and if it is changed to Commercial it will impact his plans. Nick Montain, 405 Ash Street, stated his property is slated for Low Density Non - Sewered but this area already has sewer and water on both sides of the street. He suggested the Plan be amended to reflect that. Amy Donlin, 6100 Centerville Road, stated they were very happy to see the Rural designation for the Lake Amelia area which is complementary to what they are trying to do on their farm. She explained their farm is part of the Minnesota Land Trust Program which assures the land is protected in perpetuity for a legacy to hand down to future generations. She thanked the Board for supporting what they are trying to achieve. Ms. Donlin announced that the Environmental Board will be meeting tomorrow night and will, for the first time, be apprised of what has been found by the study as far as special resources. She advised there will be follow up meetings which will bring others into the process about greenways and corridor passages for wildlife. She encouraged anyone who is interested to attend these meetings. Guy Herr, 6650 Red Birch Court, stated he has lived in the Lino Lakes area his entire life, served on the Planning & Zoning Board for three years and is a representative for citizens at large on the Comp Plan Task Force. He stated his perspective to support the Plan. He commented that Lino Lakes has grown, at times faster than desired, but growth cannot be arbitrarily or excessively restricted and new residents should not be resented. He stated there should be a plan that promotes balance and control to the City's growth. Mr. Herr stated the Plan provides moderate growth of 147 homes per year, has been reviewed with