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• • The 2001 comprehensive plan guides the site for Low Density Sewered Residential. land use. The site is within a Stage 1 (pre -2010) growth area. The interim reserve MUSA and infill criteria are specifically listed and addressed below. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. Land to the north and east of the site is developed with single family homes. To the west, the current park land will remain park. The large lots in the development are compatible with neighboring development and even create a transition between the larger -lot Colonial Woods development and Birchwood Acres. Sixty- second Street delineates a boundary between the site and the unsewered rural property to the south. 3. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. The proposal meets the zoning and platting requirements contained in City ordinances. 4. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. Utilities extended to the site can accommodate the new lots. 5. Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property. West. Shadow Lake Drive and 62nd St. are minor collectors, planned to provide neighborhood access to arterial roads. As discussed in this staff report, the plan is to install a temporary barrier on the north end of the project to prevent the connection to the existing West Shadow Lake Drive until 62nd St. is improved. This arrangement will prevent 62nd St. from being overburdened in its existing state. Future improvement will widen the pavement and include a pedestrian/bicycle trail in the right of way. The new extension of West Shadow Lake Drive and the improved 62nd St. will safely accommodate traffic. Staff recommends finding that the project complies with the above factors. MUSA Reserve Allocation: Ordinance No. 12-01 The City's MUSA reserve can be allocated within approved areas at the City's discretion. Currently, the City has 26.6 acres in the reserve. This West Shadow Ponds project would need 11 acres of MUSA reserve.