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Planning & Zoning Board Legacy at Woods Edge December 12, 2003 an EAW was prepared. The EAW was reviewed by the City's Environmental Board on November 6, 2003, and approved by the City Council for distribution and comment on November 10, 2003. The required 30 -day public comment period ends on December 24, 2003. Minnesota Statute 16D.04 prohibits final decisions on a proposed project until a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is made. A copy of the EAW is attached to this report. Existing Land Uses The southerly end of the site is developed with the Lino Lakes City Hall complex that includes the City Hall offices, police station, and an early childhood learning center. Two existing businesses are located along the west side of the site. The Lino Lakes State Bank and Fairview Clinic have frontage along Lake Drive (CSAH 23), but receive access on Village Drive, which is a backage road connected to Town Center Parkway. The northern portion of the site is currently occupied by Arctic Sandblasting Company and one single - family residence and is bound by I -35W on the north, the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park on the east and CSAH 23 on the west. This privately held business has been in operation since 1975. The commercial business consists of several structures, service roads, and includes a large semi- tractor trailer storage area. Access to the business is along a service road that intersects with Lake Drive north of Fairview Clinic in the vicinity of the I -35W access ramp. Both the business and existing single - family residence will be removed as part of the development project. Adjacent Land Uses The southern property line for the proposed development is bordered by the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park and a small residential development consisting of seven single - family dwellings. The eastern property line is bordered by the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park. Land uses on the west side of Lake Drive include an Amoco service station, limited residential development, and undeveloped property that is currently zoned for commercial development. The northern side of the project area is separated from existing commercial and industrial uses by I -35W. Comprehensive Plan The City's 2001 Comprehensive Plan guides the property for Mixed Use Development. The plan specifically states the following: "The southeast quadrant of the I- 35W/Lake Drive interchange represents the Lino Lakes Village area. The Village is intended to integrate a mixture of commercial, medium and high density residential and public land uses in an attractive and cohesive design." The plan is intended to emphasize the following objectives