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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2002 1. The application for 54.73 acres of MUSA is being made in conjunction with the request for preliminary plat approval. 2. The applicant has requested an R -1X zoning designation be applied to the proposed development consistent with the proposed land use contained in the 2001 Comprehensive Plan. Such request has been made in conjunction with the preliminary plat request. 3. The property lies immediately south of Pheasant Hills Preserve, which is within the existing MUSA. The property lies within a Stage 1 growth area as defined in the 2001 Comprehensive Plan. 4. Development of the property is considered a natural utility extension. Existing utilities are located immediately to the north of the site. 5. Development of the property is considered a natural extension of existing roadways. Proposed roadways into the site will connect with the existing Pheasant Hills Drive and Sherman Lake Road. 6. Development of the property is environmentally compat proposed development has minimized impacts to existing Approximately 21.44 acres of the 78.07 -acre site (27%) will 7. The proposed development lies outside the scope of t City's Park Board has evaluated the proposed develo dedication. 8. The Development is consistent with the City's Co 9. Development of the property shall not adverse . ffec e health, welfare, and general safety of the community. 10. Birch Street (CSAH 10) is adequate to h development subject to the improveme responsible for the necessary upgrade 11. The project is proposed to be phas and 50 lots in 2003. with the surrounding area. The ds and tree cover on the site. developed. 92 Park and Trail Plan. The recommended a 100% cash park • nsive Water and Sewer Plan. additional traffic generated by the proposed ecified by Anoka County. The developer will be 10. years. The phasing plan calls for 52 lots in 2002 Community Development Director ' .la stated the applicant has requested the rezoning of the subject property from R, R gle Family Executive. In consideration of rezonings, the Planning and Zoning Board c de i po sible adverse effects of the proposed amendment based on the following criteria: 1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. Comment: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the City's 2001 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed R -1X zoning is consistent with the Low Density Sewered Residential Land Use designation for the property. The Comprehensive Plan was approved by Metropolitan Council on August 14, 2002. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. Comment: The proposed R -1X Single Family Residential zoning is consistent with existing and proposed land uses of the area. The proposed gross development density of 1.30 units per acre provides for a suitable transition from surrounding large lot residential developments. 12