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• <br />• <br />• <br />Amending Growth Management Policy <br />page 3 <br />Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies <br />The MUSA reserve was based on land consumption, which in turn was based on averaging 147 <br />units per year at a density of 2.5 units per acre. The limit on the allocation of MUSA acres <br />remains: the proposed amendment does not change it. The number of units will be regulated <br />indirectly, through the allocation of MUSA. <br />The comprehensive plan includes extensive lists of goals, policies, recommendations, and the <br />like. These are intended to guide implementation of the comprehensive plan. We have <br />assembled a list of some of these guiding statements that are relevant to conservation <br />development. They are attached to this memo. <br />While the annual limit on platted units /lots has delayed the extent of development, it has not lead <br />to achieving the public values related to open space and natural amenities that are described in <br />the comprehensive plan. The minimal development allowed by the unit limit prevents larger <br />scale planning as well as the economic ability to achieve the environmental goals so important to <br />the community and included in the new parks and open space plan. <br />OPTIONS <br />1. Approve the first reading of Ordinance 24 -04, amending the growth management policy. <br />2. Deny the first reading of Ordinance 24 -04. <br />3. Return to staff with direction. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Option 1 <br />