HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-051 - Resolution - Ordering AUAR - NW QuadrantCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-51
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE
REVIEW (AUAR) FOR THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES
WHEREAS, The City of Lino Lakes has determined that the land uses and densities for
the future development of the northwest quadrant of the city north and south of Main Street
into residential and commercial uses requires an Environmental Review pursuant to Minnesota
Rules Chapter 4410; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410.3610 provides for a substitute form of
Environmental Review known as an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) process; and
WHEREAS, an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) process allows for the
Environmental Review of development and associated infrastructure in a particular geographic
area within a jurisdiction if the local government unit has an adopted Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has an adopted Comprehensive Plan that identifies
future development of the northwest quadrant around Main Street; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to begin planning for future development of the
land identified in the study area so a coherent community results over the long term and
infrastructure facilities are planned and built in the most efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) pursuant
to Minnesota Rules Part 4410.3610 Subp. 1; and
WHEREAS, the study area is approximately 962 acres, located east of Sunset Avenue,
south of Pine Street, west of 4th Avenue, and north of Century Trail/Carl Street within the City
of Lino Lakes; and
WHEREAS, two proposed development scenarios have been identified to be evaluated
as part of the AUAR:
Scenario 1: represents the density and land uses presently allowed under the City of
Lino Lakes current 2040 Comprehensive Plan and includes up to 1,600 low density
residential, 600 medium density residential, 1,200 high density residential, and 60,000
square feet of commercial.
Scenario 2: would require amendment to the City of Lino Lakes current 2040
Comprehensive Plan and includes up to 1,500 low density residential, 900 medium
density residential, 1,100 high density residential, and 62,000 square feet of
commercial.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes deems an AUAR, as provided for in
the Minnesota Environmental Review Program, to be the most appropriate form of
environmental review for the study area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that is
should and hereby does orders the preparation of an Alternative Urban Areawide Review for the
northwest quadrant of the city north and south of Main Street.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this y day of Pken,
2025.
Rob a ferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC, City Clerk