09-25 - Ordinance - Natures Refuge - Rezone R-X to PUD

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I" Reading: May 12, 2025 Website Notice: May 13, 2025 2na Reading: May 27, 2025 Publication: June 3, 2025 Adoption: May 27, 2025 Effective: July 3, 2025 CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 09-25 ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM R-X, RURAL EXECUTIVE TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR NATURES REFUGE The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1: Findings of Fact 1. The City received a Land Use Application to rezone certain property from R-X, Rural Executive to PUD, Planned Unit Development. 2. The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on April 9, 2025. 3. Per Section 1007.015 (4)(e), the Planning and Zoning Board shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed rezoning and its judgement shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: (a) The proposed action consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. The proposed Natures Refuge North PUD conservation subdivision is consistent with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan in regards to resource management, land use, housing, transportation and utilities. The development upholds the City's public values by creating a multi- functional open space greenway corridor integrated with the stormwater conveyance system, wetland management and trails. Natures Refuge North is consistent with residential land use and density requirements. Safe transportation corridors and public utilities also serve the development. (b) The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. The proposed Natures Refuge North development is compatible with the present and future land uses of the area. Existing and future land use to the north, south, east and west is residential. Lino Lakes Elementary School is immediately east of the site. (c) The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. The proposed Natures Refuge North development conforms with all the public benefits and PUD performance standards as outlined Resolution No. 25-61.