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Behm's Farm Park Addition page 5 13. The proposed development shall comply with the City's Infill Policy as outlined by Resolution No. 92 -85. See below. 14. Roadways serving the proposed development shall be determined adequate to handle the additional traffic generated by the proposed development or a financial commitment shall be made by the developer to upgrade said roadways. Existing roads are adequate to handle traffic from nine new lots. Infill Policy: The City adopted Resolution 92 -85, a policy for the location of new development, also referred to as the "infill policy ". This policy includes criteria to be considered, which are listed below: • All new developments must be located within the MUSA as established by the Comprehensive Plan. Allocation of MUSA acres from the MUSA reserve will fulfill this requirement. • All new developments must be analyzed for impact on utility and street system costs. • New development shall only be allowed if: a) The cost of utility and street extensions can be covered by immediate assessment, and b) The cost of operation and maintenance of the system will not exceed the normal costs, and c) An upfront payment or series of payments by the developer would offset any additional costs. Utilities and streets exist to serve the new lots. Payments to support service to these lots will be addressed as with any development. Staff recommends finding that the project meets these criteria. Preliminary Plat Lots, Blocks: All the proposed lots comply with the minimum lot dimensions. The blocks will not be separated by roads. Rather, park trails between the platted blocks will provide access to the park. Natural Features: An existing ditch has been relocated as part of the drainage plan for the larger Behm's project. This ditch is classified as wetland. There is a small wetland on the southern portion of the site that is not being impacted. The impact plan was approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District.