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Fox Den Acres page 5 Existing residents have expressed concern about stormwater ponds that serve their neighborhoods. The existing, natural drainage of the site includes a relatively small area that drains to the northwest. The remainder of the site currently drains to the north, east, and south. Drainage patterns will not change to any significant degree. No increase in runoff rate is allowed. This is a standard requirement for all development which is enforced both the Watershed District and the City. Parks, Open Space: The comprehensive plan envisions a conceptual greenway on part of this site. In addition, the City approved a new "Parks, Natural Open Space /Greenways and Trails System Plan." Creating greenways to implement the concept presented in the comprehensive plan is the first priority of the new parks and open space plan. This will require the use of a variety of strategies, the most important of which is greater reliance on a conservation development approach to land development. There are 40 acres within existing MUSA and growth area. About 18 acres of this, or 45 %, will be permanent open space. All 10 acres of the plat that are outside of the MUSA will be part of the permanent open space. The total site is 50 acres and the permanent open space will include 28 acres, about 56 %. A PUD requires at least 50 %. The preservation of open space on this site will be an important step in the implementation of the greenway vision. This is along the edge of a high value natural feature area that includes a major drainage through the southern part of Lino Lakes. A city trail would be created as part of the plat. The land around the trail likely would be owned by the homeowners association and maintained as perpetual open space through a conservation easement over the area . The specifics, including the easement holder and the terms of the management plan will require more detailed legal documents, which will be worked out prior to City Council approval. REZONING TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT Rezoning: As stated in Section 2, Subdivision 1 of the zoning ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Board shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment. Its judgment shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: 1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan guides the site for Low Density Sewered Residential land use. The site is within the Stage 1 (pre -2010) growth area. The project implements the Parks, Trails and Open Space plan through conservation development to provide an important greenway. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area.