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• Page 23 #2 should read "Restrict or prohibit development on wetlands, floodplains, and other natural features that perform important environmental functions in their natural state. Protect such natural features from excess storm water or other hazards generated by development by restricting the use of storm sewers and utilizing surface water treatment trains as described in the "Lino Lakes Handbook for Environmental Planning and Conservation Development or by restricting development? ' • Page 23 #4 should read "Restrict subdivision plats so that wetland boundaries are not changed to accommodate buildable area and usable yards." • Page 23 #8 should be deleted because it can lead to lawsuits. Page 24 and 25: The growth management goals and polides are only respective of financial concems. Equal consideration must be given to environmental concems and responsibilities. Modifications should not be limited to the following recommendations. • Page 24 goal #1 add "Avoid the adverse impacts of fast growth by spreading growth out over a 20 year period." • Page 24 goal #2 add 'Recognize that taxes received from most residential developments are insufficient to cover the cost of city services. Therefore limit residential growth and type to minimize the financial burden while permitting appropriate environmentally friendly business development" • Page 24 goal #3 add "Insure the integrity of open space in making development decisions." • Page 24 add goal #5 "Manage growth and land use development in an environmentally responsible manner with the goal of maintaining the open and "green" nature of the city that its citizens prize so highly." • Page 25 #6 should read "Disallow leapfrog development pattems that expand the city's service delivery areas and prohibit urban encroachment into designated rural areas." • Page 25 #8 should read "Disallow premature subdivisions in areas that lack adequate infrastructure such as streets or utilities." Page 25 #9 The 147 needs to be revised downward to a number consistent with stated city quality of life goals. A regulatory mechanism to keep growth at the appropriate controlled pace is needed. This must be determined before the adoption of the comprehensive plan and described in detail herein. • Page 26 add general goal #7 "Maintain and enhance Lino Lakes' environmental amenities and services." • Page 28 add rural policy #7 — "Devise and adopt an open space conservation development ordinance to be used as a development tool." • Page 30 add goal #4 "Avoid destruction of natural features and enhance them wherever possible." • Page 6