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as street rights -of -way, is below the 100 year flood elevation, or lies within city watercourses, wetlands or waterbodies. Section 5, Subdivision 2.B.2 of the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance establishes the minimum lot width of 330 feet for lots within the R -X, Rural Executive District. Section 9, Subdivision 4.A. of the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance states that the intent of the PDO District is to permit greater flexibility and, consequently, more creative and imaginative design of the development of residential, commercial or industrial areas than are generally possible under conventional zoning regulations. It is further intended to promote more economical and efficient use of the land while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices, a height level of urban amenities, and preservation of natural scenic qualities of open space. Article 9, Section 902.2.2.1 of the 1997 Uniform Fire Code states that Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet. Article 9, Section 902.2.2.2 of the 1997 Uniform Fire Code states that Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all- weather driving capabilities. Existing Conditions The property being considered for development consists of two existing lots totaling 37.47 acres. An existing single family residence is located on a ten acre lot. The remaining undeveloped lot consists of 27.47 acres. The western half of the site is mostly wooded upland area with wetlands located in the northwest corner. The eastern half of the property is primarily lowland with wetlands being the predominate cover type. Access to the site is limited to an existing 10 foot wide private driveway that extends into the property from the northern terminus of Rolling Hills Drive. Land Use The City's comprehensive plan designates the west half of the property for Low Density, sewered residential uses (Stage 2, 2010- 2020). The eastern half of the site is designated for rural land uses. A conceptual greenway is also delineated over the eastern half of the site. Surrounding proposed land uses include Low Density Sewered Residential to the north and east, Low Density, Unsewered Residential to the south and Rural to the west. 3