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• Page 21 #3 should read "Require the integration of all new development to the natural characteristics of the land to maintain environmental quality and enhance the development through the preservation of attractive amenities (i.e. wetlands, waterways, wooded areas, slopes, etc.) Adopt new development regulations that serve to preserve unique natural areas. Require open space developments that conserve at least 50% of the upland areas in and near greenways and other suitable locations in the city. Adopt development regulations consistent with the Citv of Lino Lakes Handbook for Environmental Planning and Conservation Development fHEPCD) wherever it pertains to buffering. lake protection areas, high ecological value zones, and high priority protection areas." • Page 21 #4 should begin: "Require low impact lighting with new development." • Page 21 #5a. should read " Greenways shall be those areas identified in the HEPCD as buffers, lake protection areas, high ecological value zones. and high priority protection areas, plus enough additional incentive zone as is required to achieve open space preservation of not less than 50% of the upland in any impacting develoment. A map will be developed delineating these areas in the Comprehensive Plan prior to its adoption. To implement these policies a special greenway or preservation zoning district shall be' established." • Page 21 #5b. should read "Greenways shall be of a size and configuration to protect the natural amenities within the greenway without intruding into areas where building should be discouraged as per the HEPCD. Greenways shall be of a size and configuration to provide wildlife corridors and provide linkages the the Chain of Lakes Regional Park, other designated greenways, natural areas, and other cities. Generally. this means that the areenwav will contain an incentive zone consisting of a buildable area 1.5 times larger than the upland in the areenwav that is guided for protection under the HEPCD." • Page 21 #5c needs to be evaluated as it pertains to the modified #5a. • Page 21 #5d. should read "At least 50% of uplands within greenways shall be preserved through voluntary donation, conservation easements, park land dedication, or the transfer of development rights to the areas of the city more suitable for development." Page 22 #h/g add "Some areenways will not have trails. Trails other than paved trails will be encouraged." • Page 22 add greenway policy #5j " Greennways will be designed to connect natural areas wherever possible." • Page 22 add policy #6 "Review city regulations and assess their implications for the citv's environmental services and amenities. Modify where these services and amenities are unnecessarily compromised." • Page 22 Vegetation #1 should read "Require the preservation and management of natural vegetation including plants of Oak Savannas, prairies, woodlands, wetlands and aquatic vegetation to be a design imperative for new subdivisions." • Page 22 soils #2 should read "Development in soil areas characterized by moisture retention, high water tables, or perched water tables will be strongly discouraged." • Page 5