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• • Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 1994 portion to be rezoned consists of approximately 8.5 acres which is currently zoned PSP and was recently subdivided from a larger parcel owned by the School District. This piece is to be added to the existing 17.3 acres, zoned R -1X, to become Pheasant Hills Fifth Addition which consists of 36 single family lots. Staff has recommended approval with the conditions outlined in the January 5, 1994 Planning Report. There was some discussion regarding Item 6 and the platting of Outlots. Mr. Shopek, representing the developer, explained that Pheasant Hills has a Homeowners Association and they would be responsible for maintenance, taxes, etc. on the Outlot. There are currently other Outlots platted within Pheasant Hills. Mr. Schones made a motion recommending approval of the rezoning and was supported by Mr. Gelbmann. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Landers made a motion and was supported by Mr. Schones to approve the preliminary plat with the conditions indicated in the staff report dated January 5, 1994 and the rewording of Condition No. 6 to indicate that "Outlot A shall be placed in the ownership of the Subdivision Homeowners Association and recorded as such on all property deeds ". All voted aye. Motion carried. E. Behm's Century Farms Rezoning & MUSA Exchange, Rural to R -1 PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Brixius explained that Mr. Uhde would like to develop a 153 +/- lot single family subdivision on approximately 94.5 acres located north of Lilac Street and east of Sunset Road. The property is Zoned R -1 and Rural, therefore, a rezoning for a portion of the site is required. The property is not located within the MUSA Boundary therefore a MUSA exchange will need to be considered should the property be rezoned. Mr. Brixius reviewed the staff report, dated December 30, 1993, and advised the P & Z that certain criteria need to be used in review of any rezoning request and that although citizen input is welcome, the criteria outlined in the staff report must serve as the basis for decision making in this matter. He further explained that the City faces the urban /rural dilemma in almost all areas of the City. Mr. Schones asked that the Phasing Plan be explained. Mr. Johnson reviewed the phasing which would run from 1994/95 through the year 2000. He added that utility installation would coincide with the phasing plan. Mr. Schones questioned the impact of density on the large existing lots. Mr. Brixius explained that with the existing wetlands, overall density is reduced and the proposed phasing plan should provide a gradual impact on the existing neighborhood. SKathy Nordine had a question concerning the MUSA and whether we would be involved in a Comprehensive Plan Amendment due to 3