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• Fox Den Acres page 5 Though this easement vacation technically is not a P & Z item (the City Council holds a public hearing on vacations), it is an issue now because of the additional area proposed for development outside the existing MUSA and growth area. The vacation of the flowage easement would be necessary if the additional growth area is approved. The City looks carefully at requests to vacate such easements. We require that the applicant prove that the easement is not necessary and that the vacation will have no negative effect. The only reason to vacate the portion of the easement on the east edge of the project would be to provide for the additional lots outside the growth area and MUSA. On the south, the lots within the growth area can be created with the easement. It does not appear that the vacation is justified. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD The Environmental Board reviewed this application on March 31St. Recommendations are attached. OPTIONS. 1. Approve the project, including the three elements: a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment b. Allocation of MUSA Reserve c. Preliminary Plat 2. Continue public hearing and return to staff with direction. RECOMMENDATION Option 2 • The proposed plat extends beyond the stage 1 (pre -2010) growth area, the MUSA, the Low Density Sewered Residential land use area, and the R -1 zone. It also would require the vacation of a ponding and flowage easement. The proposer requests amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning map to accommodate the extra 3 -4 acres of development. There is no clear justification other than to increase developable area. • We do not yet know if water service is adequate. • The traffic study is based on outdated road information and should be revised. • A ghost plat must be created for property north of the proposed northern road stub.