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• development, which would require a conditional use permit under the new ordinance. Therefore, either of these options will require a public hearing. • • Approval of the comprehensive plan amendment in no way gives any explicit or implicit approval of any site plan or development application. Development of the site will require application for the approval of such things as a plat, site plan and building plan, conditional use permit, and any other approval that applies. Submittal to Metropolitan Council Under state law, a comprehensive plan amendment requires submittal to the Metropolitan Council. The City approval of the amendment will be contingent upon Met Council approval. In summary, the salient facts are: • The existing adjacent development of 134 condominium/townhome units was built at 6.4 units per acre: a density that falls in the High Density category. However, the comprehensive plan lists it as Medium Density. • The site is zoned R -4, which is intended to be in the High Density land use category. • The current Medium Density classification does not allow the four -acre site to be developed at a density consistent with the adjacent neighborhood. • Approval of the comprehensive plan amendment does not imply any project approval. For these reasons, staff recommends approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. OPTIONS 1. Conduct and close public hearing. Approve the amendment to the comprehensive plan to change the land use category from Medium Density to High Density, and submit the amendment to the Metropolitan Council. 2. Return to staff with direction (continue public hearing or close hearing and table the application). RECOMMENDATION Option 1