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• the opinion that this would be inconsistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance and would recommend that a covenant be place on Lot 3, Block 1, that restricts future subdivision until such time as sanitary sewer and water is available to service the site in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. OPINION Staff is of the opinion that the proposed rezoning to Planned Development Overlay District and associated subdivision are consistent with the policies and requirements of the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed development, subject to the requirements of approval, will allow for the subdivision of the subject property while maintaining rural residential densities, preserving open space, and facilitating the implementation of the City's Park plan. With regards to the rezoning the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that the Planning and Zoning Board shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment. Its judgement 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. Comment: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Plan provides for rural clustered subdivisions. The overall density of the development (1 unit per 12.49 acres) is consistent with the minimum rural development density of 1 per 10 acres as specified in the plan. The proposal also allows for future sewered residential development. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. Comment: The proposed use will be compatible with both present and future land uses. The proposed subdivision is compatible with existing rural residential uses and does not prevent possible future sewered residential development. 3. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. Comment: The proposed subdivision, in conjunction with the conditions of preliminary plat approval, will conform to the performance standards contained with the zoning ordinance. 4. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. Comment: The proposed use will not overburden the City's service capacity. 7