Resolution 2014-64 Approving an Amendment to the City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan

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category from this map to change all parcels that are currently guided as RAD -ALT (2.0 units per acre) to RAD — Rural Agricultural Density (0.45 units per acre). The proposed amendment will also eliminate all other references to RAD -ALT in the Comprehensive Plan. 4) That the Comprehensive Plan Amendment will apply to property legally described in the attached Exhibit "A". 5) That the revised Met Council "Thrive 2040" population and household forecast for the City of Lake Elmo and the elimination of the 2005 MOU between the City and Met Council has reduced the pressure for additional growth and development within the City's rural development (unsewered) areas. 6) That higher density residential development is encouraged in areas that will be served by public sanitary sewer where the provision of these services is more cost-effective and where the City has either invested or is planning to invest in significant infrastructure improvements. 7) That the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan specifically states that any future higher density housing in Lake Elmo, including senior -specific housing, will be best accommodated within the Old Village Area or I-94 corridor due to proximity to goods, services, and public facilities. 8) That the three existing parcels guided for RAD -ALT development do not demonstrate any characteristics that are substantially different from other areas guided for RAD development in the City of Lake Elmo or that would indicate that higher density development is more appropriate in this area than any other site within the City. 9) That the City is has recently adopted major Comprehensive Plan amendment related to development in the Old Village Area and the I-94 corridor. Given the current market conditions, the City encourages higher density development in areas that would help off -set the significant infrastructure costs required to serve these areas. 10) That higher density housing is not consistent with the City's stated goals to preserve and enhance its rural character, especially when planned in areas that are guided for Rural Agricultural Density. 11) That build -out of existing empty lots in platted and developed OP developments is encouraged over the creation of new development and service areas in the community 12) That new access that would be needed to support development on the existing RAD -ALT parcels does not conform to the City's Transportation Plan that encourages limited access to major collector roads and is inconsistent with the City's access .spacing guidelines, 13) That the 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment for property at 9434 Stillwater Boulevard North was designed to accommodate a specific development proposal which no longer exists.