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• • AGENDA ITEM 5E STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala P & Z MEETING DATE: May 14, 2003 TOPIC: Comprehensive Plan Amendment - MUSA - Land Use Change Stage Growth Area Change Elm Street Reconstruction Project BACKGROUND The City is preparing to move forward with the reconstruction of Elm Street from Grey Heron Drive to its intersection with Sunset Avenue. As part of the project the City is proposing to extend sanitary sewer and water main to currently unserviced portions of the project and to provide services to properties were utility mains are currently located. The City has previously completed the special assessment procedural requirements in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and the City Charter. However, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is required to allow services to be provided to several of the properties located adjacent to the improvements. ANALYSIS Existing Land Use The Elm Street corridor consists primarily of sewered and unsewered single family residential properties. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Willow Ponds townhome complex, and Centennial Middle School are also located adjacent to the project area. The corridor is entirely developed with the exception of 5 to 7 properties that could subdivide off one single family lot if sanitary sewer is available. The majority of properties within the amendment area are under one acre in size. All of the properties are currently serviced by on -site wells and septic systems. Existing Zoning The majority of the project area is zoned R -1, Single Family Residential District with the exception of Willow Ponds (R -4, High Density Residential District) and Centennial • Middle School (PSP, Public and Semi- Public). The minimum lot size in the R -1 District is 10,800 square feet if sanitary sewer and water are available.