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• • • Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 1997 Page 2 62nd Street and east of Ware Road. The application includes allocating 27.9 acres of interim MUSA reserve area to this property if the development is approved. The City is being requested to vacate an existing road easement within the property. A variance is being requested to allow a cul -de -sac that will be greater than 500 feet in length. Trail connections have been requested and are included. A traffic study was recently completed for the proposed development. Mr. Gelbmann arrived at 6:35 p.m. Mr. Brixius reported that the City has specific policies on how its MUSA reserve is allocated. MUSA applications are subject to the following criteria: 1. MUSA reserve application shall be considered at the time of preliminary plat approval 2. The property in question shall be zoned R -1 or R-1X or a rezoning application be in process in conjunction with the preliminary plat but is not guaranteed approval. 3. The property in question must be immediately adjacent to existing MUSA. 4. Development of the property must be considered a natural extension of existing roadways. 5. Development of the property must be considered a natural extension of existing roadways. 6. Development of the property shall not adversely affect the health, welfare, and general safety of the community. 7. Development of the property shall be environmentally compatible with the surrounding area. 8. Development of the property shall be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Park Plan. 9. Development of the property shall be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Sewer and Water Plan. 10. The proposed development shall comply with the City's infill policy as outlined by Resolution No. 92 -85. 11. Roadways serving the proposed development shall be determined adequate according to city engineering standards to handle the additional traffic generated by the proposed development or a financial commitment shall be made by the developer to upgrade said roadway(s). Mr. Brixius stated that the development is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the surrounding area. The MUSA criteria still in question are Nos. 5. 6. and 11., which relate to roadways. Public services could be extended from Pine Ridge Second Addition, which would be a logical extension. The plat, as designed, meets R-1X District minimum dimensions in lot area and width. There is a street jog which is recommended to