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Kayak Major Subdivision July 2, 2014 Page 3 Comprehensive Plan Amendment: The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the Abiding Savior parcel as “church” and most of the surrounding area as single family detached housing. The proposed subdivision and new housing would not be consistent with the map designations, but is consistent with the residential goals and policies as articulated in the Land Use section of the Comprehensive Plan. A community’s Comprehensive Plan is its principal guiding document which is adopted to provide goals and policies dealing with land usage, housing, infrastructure, public facilities, transportation, economic development and intergovernmental coordination. The existing land use map (ELU Map) and future land use map (FLU Map) are two of the many maps, tables and exhibits in the Comp Plan which together help determine and control how a community grows and develops. The Comp Plan is a fluid document, in other words it is not intended to be rigid and static. As the community grows and develops, so too should the Comp Plan. As such, there is an amendment process to make such periodic updates as may be necessary to keep the Comp Plan fresh and relevant based on changing desires and expectations. Mr. Buchanan has applied for such a Comp Plan amendment which requests a redesignation of the two-acre parcel proposed for residential housing from Church (CH) to Single Family Detached (SFD.) The redesignation would seem appropriate as it would be consistent with the surrounding neighborhood designated Single Family Detached (SFD). The Planning Commission needs to review potential adverse effects of proposed or requested amendments. In this case, the property would change from a parking lot to five single family homes which is certainly different, but not necessarily a negative impact. Staff will prepare the Comprehensive Plan Amendment application package that will be submitted to the Metropolitan Council upon approval by the City. Staff believes the proposed Comp Plan amendment is reasonable and supports a recommendation of approval. Recommendation: Review the plans and discuss the proposed preliminary plat and Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments. Staff review revealed no deficiencies at this time and thus Resolution 1010-14 recommending approval of the preliminary plat and Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments has been drafted for your action if the Commission so desires. Respectfully Submitted By, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Attachments: 1. Zoning Map 2. Aerial View 3. Preliminary Plat 4. Comp Plan Existing Land Use Map 5. Comp Plan Future Land Use Map 6. Resolution 1010-14