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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 17, 2002 The site is located adjacent to and south of Birch Street and a quarter mile west of Centerville Road. Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the staff analysis noting the Environmental Board reviewed the request on March 27, 2002 and June 26, 2002 and recommended denial of the request due to excessive wet characteristics of the site, and incomplete information needed to process the plat. He noted all information required has now been submitted by the developer. The Environmental Board also submitted a recommendation to consider if the proposal is approved. Community Development Director Grochala advised the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing and reviewed the proposal at its July 10, 2002 regular meeting. The Board recommended approval of the Rezoning and PrelimiPlat with the conditions included in the staff recommendation. The Board also reco ed approval of the MUSA allocation with the following conditions: a. Allocation of MUSA shall be subject to oval of the City's 2001 Comprehensive Plan by the Metropoli'n ` il. b. That the City demonstrates the n . con tent with the Comprehensive Plan, for the growth populatio ; : > rs of 3.47 people per home, including the census data ofo It from 2000 to current, as well as what's included in already,. roved homes for the lot inventory. Community Development Director meeting on Monday so he would evening. Councilmember Carlso expressed concern about within the City. stated he will not be present at the Council er any questions the Council may have this oad width section from the staff report and the street for some developers, but not all developers Councilmember Dahl stated she is concerned about going too narrow on that particular street without a trail due to safety issues. She stated she had previously asked the developer to phase the project. She indicated she believes the project involves too many homes being built in only two years. Community Development Director Grochala stated a lot of times phasing depends on the land itself and the cost of installing utilities. Councilmember Reinert asked if the City will have to maintain the outlots. Community Development Director Grochala stated there is no maintenance on the wetlands. There is a policy issue regarding greenways. The City will have to maintain storm water ponds.