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• • Planning & Zoning Board February 11, 2004 Page 3 Ms. Lane made a MOTION to recommend Allocation of 3.7 acres of 2004 MUSA Reserve Acres, Justin's Preserve, White Pine Road, and was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 6 -0. B. PUBLIC HEARING for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Preliminary Plat, Marshan Estates, Marshan Lane Chair Schaps opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Staff stated this property is located adjacent to Marshan Lane. The 4.94 -acre parcel is physically divided by the existing Marshan Lane. However, the parcel, including Marshan Lane, is all one property. Since there continued to be interest by some of the residents, in addition to the applicant, for sewer and water the City authorized preparation of plans and specifications, in July 2003, for the utility improvements. The intent was to provide a more accurate and up to date estimate of the project costs and allow the city to address more accurately the possible financing scenarios. Additionally, staff became aware of possible on -site septic system issues developing along the street and believed that it would be beneficial for the city, from a public health standpoint, to pursue the extension of utilities. Staff noted during this lengthy process the City's Comprehensive Plan was approved by Metropolitan Council and the City adopted a new subdivision and zoning ordinance as well as a growth management ordinance. Staff have since noted that while the property is zoned R -1 Single Family Residential, lies within a Stage One Growth Area and within the existing Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), the property is guided for low density unsewered residential. Additionally, due to changes in the subdivision ordinance all subdivisions of sewered residential lots must be platted. Staff stated Mr. Rehbein is now requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Low Density, Unsewered to Low Density, Sewered. Additionally, the applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat approval for a 5 -lot subdivision which includes the property located on both the north and south sides of Marshan Lane. Staff presented its analysis of the application. Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Plat boundary is adjusted along the easterly lot line of Lot 1, Block 1 to correspond with existing occupation lines and monumentations. 2. A 20 feet wide conservation easement is provided, adjacent to County Ditch 10, across Lot 1 -4. 3. The City Council orders the sanitary sewer and water improvements. 4. Building Permit applications shall include a tree preservation plan and a grading plan in conformance with the approved grading plan. 5. Trees cover will be evaluated against Firewise requirements (ie, trees should be thinned) subject to review by the City Forester. 6. The Developer shall enter into a Development Contract with the City. DRAFT MINUTES