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<br /> <br />Comment Response <br />Land Use (Jake Reilly, 651-602-1822). As stated in the AUAR, scenarios 1 through 3 are <br />not consistent with the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan. In order to pursue those <br />scenarios, the City would need to submit an amendment to the City’s Land Use Plan <br />along with a request for a MUSA extension and adjustments (increases) to forecasts. A <br />Master Plan for the AUAR study area was completed by the City in 2020. Development <br />Scenarios 2 and 3 propose land use changes to the area, including increased density of <br />residential uses. Because the City of Cottage Grove is a Suburban Edge community as <br />described in Thrive MSP 2040, residential densities for new development and <br />redevelopment must be built at a minimum of three units per acre. <br />Comment noted. If the City pursues Scenarios 1, <br />2, or 3, the City will submit an amendment to the <br />Land Use Plan and a request for a MUSA <br />extension and adjustments to forecasts. <br />Natural Resources (Eric Wojchik, 651-602-1330). The development layout in Scenario 2 <br />represents a more compact, efficient use of land and infrastructure, with a mix of uses, <br />therefore preserving areas of open space for wildlife habitat and recreation. The three <br />other scenarios would likely create higher VMT and emissions due to reduced traffic <br />connectivity and less efficient use of the land. These environmental and infrastructure <br />considerations should be taken into account in determining the appropriate <br />development scenario. <br />Comment noted.