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• • Rezoning: As previously indicated, the applicant has requested the rezoning of the subject property from R, Rural to R -1X, Single Family Executive. In consideration of rezonings, the Planning and Zoning Board must consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment based on the following criteria: 1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. Comment: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the City's 2001 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed R -1X zoning is consistent with the Low Density Sewered Residential Land Use designation for the property. The Comprehensive Plan was approved by Metropolitan Council on August 14, 2002. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. Comment: The proposed R -1X single family residential zoning is consistent with existing and proposed land uses of the area. The proposed gross development density of 1.30 units per acre provides for a suitable transition from surrounding large lot residential developments. 3. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. Comment: The proposed residential subdivision is in conformance with all applicable performance standards. 4. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. Comment: The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services. 5. Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property. Comment: The proposed use will require the installation of left and right turn lanes on Birch Street (CSAH 10) at Pheasant Hills Drive and Sherman Lake Road. The developer will be responsible for making these improvements. Environmental Board. The City's Environmental Board reviewed the request on March 27, 2002 and June 26, • 2002 and recommended denial of the request due to excessive wet characteristics of the Stoneybrook Page 9