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127 COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 the site to be rezoned. He explained that he will address the rezone request first. Mr. Brixius explained that when considering any rezoning request it is reviewed to determine if it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, its compatibility with adjacent land uses, it has the capability of meeting all performance requirements of all the zoning and subdivision codes, if it can be served by existing public services and the traffic generation of the proposed use and the capabilities of the streets that serve the subdivision. The site is located within the revised 1990 MUSA. A land use map was also approved by the City Council in 1990 in conjunction with the revised MUSA map and was also approved by the Metropolitan Council. The developer has also prepared a concept map including areas outside of the current proposed subdivision. The concept plan includes development both north of Cedar Street and as well as south of the proposed subdivision area to show a larger network of streets and lot arrangements. Land Use Capabilities. Mr. Brixius posted another map to show the modifications of the preliminary plat that is being considered by the City Council tonight and what was originally submitted in November, 1994. The land use is residential which is consistent with the surrounding land use. The surrounding land use is large residential lots with commercial and industrial areas to the north of the proposed subdivision. Public Services. The area is in the MUSA. Past discussions with regard to defending the City's position on the Centerville annexation was that the City had the capability of providing services in this area and this becomes a critical matter with regard to MUSA and with the ability of the City to provide utilities to this subdivision and to lands around the I35E interchange. The City Engineer has determined that only a large subdivision such as is being proposed has a capability for a developer installed extension of utility services. Providing municipal water to this subdivision will offer the opportunity to extend this service north to the interchange area. This concept has been endorsed by the Economic Development Authority Advisory Board (EDAAB). The 121 acre proposed subdivision consists of several parcels of land owned by several different landowners. Traffic Generation. - SEH has prepared a review of traffic and Mr. Powell will review this matter in greater detail. Otter Lake Road (CSAH 84) will provide the main access to the subdivision. Performance Standards. The lots and blocks meet all R-1 standards above wetland areas. The density is 2.9 units or less per acre which is in the R-1 density standard. All lots conform with lot PAGE 6