05-27-25 - Council Meeting Agenda

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West R, Rural Agriculture Medium Density Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment The site contains 4 parcels totaling approximately 76 gross acres and has 3 land use designations: medium density, high density, and signature gateway. One parcel (PID# 34-31-22- 44-0008) will be re -guided from high density to signature gateway. See attached Existing Land Use Plan and Proposed Land Use Plan. Per the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the areas are not intended to be strict land use and density boundaries but should be considered somewhat flexible to accommodate development. The Met Council requires a formal comprehensive plan amendment to adjust the land use boundaries. The proposed amendment slightly increases the allowed number of housing units; however, the proposed development of 340 units falls within both ranges. Existing Comp Plan Proposed Comp Plan Range of Allowed # of 234 to 404 252 to 467 Housing Units The Comprehensive Plan Amendment was mailed on March 18, 2025 to affected jurisdictions for their review and comment. The 60 day comment period ends May 17, 2025. At the April 9, 2025 Planning & Zoning Board meeting, Board Member Guthmueller asked what the definition of Signature Gatewav is. Page 3-10 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan states: "Signature Gateway This Land Use Plan identifies 73 acres for Signature Gateway development, which accounts for 0.5% of the city's total land area (net of wetlands and water bodies). The Signature Gateway District is reserved for high visibility, high traffic corridors serving as an entrance to the Community. The district allows residential at a density of 8.0 to 10.0 units per acre with 15 units per acre allowed if the project meets the City's housing goals. The district allows for development of multiple complementary uses on a single site including a combination of higher density residential, commercial services, and employment opportunities. This district incorporates planning parameters estimating the ratio of the residential and commercial mix. These ranges are flexible and may change based on a specific development Droposal." 5