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An existing watermain also bisects the site and serves the North Oaks Rapp Farms. Public water will also be served by White Bear Township. A Joint Powers Agreement between Lino Lakes and White Bear Township will be required for watermain and sanitary sewer service. Housing lan Goals of the Housing Plan include: • Goal 3: Ensure housing development is compatible with existing and adjacent land uses and provides accessibility to key community features and natural amenities. • Goal 5: Improve availability of affordable and life -cycle housing. • Goal 6: Enhance opportunities for senior housing. The proposed development is consistent with the goals of the Housing Plan by providing life - cycle and senior housing. Trail corridors and sidewalks shall provide access to natural amenities and commercial nodes. Economic Development Plan Goals of the Economic Development Plan are: • Goal 1: Expand and diversify the city's tax base by encouraging mixed -use and nodal development to lessen the tax burden on residential properties. • Goal 2: Work with developers to identify innovative strategies for attracting entry level and smaller entrepreneurial businesses to Lino Lakes. • Goal 3: Attract and encourage new light industrial, high tech, business and professional services enterprises and maintain and expand existing businesses in Lino Lakes. • Goal 4: Promote efficient, planned commercial and industrial expansion within the City's growth areas, accessible to public infrastructure and transportation. • Goal 5: Promote Lino Lakes' location within the metropolitan region as an advantage in doing business. Per the Comprehensive Plan, the mixed use guidance for the east parcel allows for a residential/commercial mix of 60/40. The need for commercial development needs to be further discussed. Transportation Plan Goals of the Transportation Plan are: • Goal 1: Plan for and achieve required street improvements and connectivity throughout the City of Lino Lakes. • Goal 2: Ensure that streets and roads are as safe as possible. • Goal 3: Improve traffic flow despite increase in traffic numbers.