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CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 02-77 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF 54.73 ACRES OF MUSA TO THE STONEYBROOK DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the City has received an application for the allocation of MUSA to service the proposed Stoneybrook residential subdivision, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Planning & Zoning Board on July 10, 2002, and WHEREAS, The proposed residential development is eligible for the MUSA Allocation of 54.73 acres based on the following findings: 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 compatible with the surrounding area. The proposed development has minimized impacts to existing wetlands and tree cover on the site. Approximately 21.44 acres of the 78.07 acre site (27%) will remain undeveloped. 7. The proposed development lies outside the scope of the City's 1992 Park and Trail Plan. The City's Park Board has evaluated the proposed development and recommended a 100% cash park dedication. 8. The Development is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan.