HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25 - Ordinance - Natures Refuge - Rezone R-X to PUDI" 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.
(d) The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
The proposed Natures Refuge development can be accommodated with existing public services
and will not overburden the City's service capacity. The site is ultimately served by MCES
Interceptor 83-61 that is adequately sized for the development in the district. The existing water
supply and water distribution system can provide adequate water volume and fire protection.
(e) Traffic Generation by the proposed action is within capabilities of streets serving the
property as required in City Code Section 1007.020
Traffic generated by the Natures Refuge North development is within the capabilities of streets
serving the property.
Section 2: Amendment
The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lino Lakes is hereby amended to rezone the following
described property from R-X, Rural Executive to PUD, Planned Unit Development.
Section 3: Legal Description
The property is legally described as:
The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 31, Range 22, Anoka
County, Minnesota;
and
the North Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 31,
Range 22, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Section 4: Development Regulations
The development shall conform to the plans, requirements, and conditions of approval as listed
in Council Resolution No. 25-61. Where not otherwise specified therein, the requirements of
City Code Chapter 1007, based on section 1007.112, R-2, Two Family residential district, shall
govern.
Section 5: Effect
This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according
to the Lino Lakes City Charter and upon the filing of the final plat.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 27th day of May, 2025.
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afferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC
City Clerk