11-25-2024 Council Meeting Agenda Packet

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as this plan provides a conservation design framework for growth within the city. This request will adhere to the Greenway System Plan. 9. Include standards in subsequent ordinance updates to ensure quality development that minimizes negative impacts on natural and cultural features of the community. Not applicable. 10. The City will plan to accommodate an annual average of 230 units per year over each 5- year phasing period not to exceed 345 units in any one year. At the end of the 5-year phasing period unallocated units will be averaged out over the next five-year phase. Not Applicable. The proposed area includes developed parcels and no new development would occur with the amendment. Findings of Fact The following are Findings of Fact for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment: 1. The proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendments are needed to provide municipal services to existing residents of the City. 2. The proposed land use and staging plan changes are consistent with the policy text for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 3. The proposed amendment is consistent with Sanitary Sewer Plan planned infrastructure improvements and simply allows those improvements to occur earlier. 4. The proposed amendment is consistent with Water Supply Plan planned infrastructure improvements and simply allows those improvements to occur earlier. 5. Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems in the area are more than 35 years old with failure of some systems. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on November 13, 2024. The City published notice of the proposed change in the official newspaper and mailed notice to the property owners whose property is proposed to be reclassified. There were no public comments and the board unanimously recommended approval. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL If approved by the City Council the amendment will be submitted to Metropolitan Council for review and determination that the amendment is in conformance with regional policies.