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July 30, 2013 Page 2 be noted that a Comprehensive Plan Amendment involving a change in land use does require a mandatory 60 -day review and comment period by adjacent and overlapping communities in addition to a 60 -day review and approval period by the Metropolitan Council, beyond the City's process. 2. Land Use Application for Re- Zoning of the Parcel from C —Commercial to PUD —Planned Unit Development. The property will need to be re -zoned to match the comprehensive plan land use district and to accommodate housing and commercial/office uses on the site. 3. Land Use Application for PUD Preliminary Plan and PUD Final Plan/Site Plan Review. The City Code requires the review of a PUD Preliminary Plan and PUD Final Plan/Site Plan application for all PUDs as detailed in Sections 152.200 through 152.209. These plans will detail site layout and design, stormwater management, traffic access and circulation, parking, fire protection and access, landscaping, etc. 4. Variance from the PUD Minimum Site Size Requirement. Sections 152.201 and 152.209 of the Zoning Code states that "a PUD site must be at least 3 acres in size, and applications for PUD approval will not be considered for site of less than 3 acres ". The property under review is currently approximately 2.77 acres in size and does not meet the minimum lot size requirement and therefore would need a variance from this provision to proceed as desired by the property owner. DISCUSSION The "sketch plan" review or "concept review" provides an opportunity for the applicant/property owner to submit an informal plan to the city showing the applicant's basic intent and general nature of the development. The sketch plan is optional and is intended to provide feedback from the City before the applicant incurs substantial costs in the preparation of formal plans and applications. Some questions the City Council may want to consider during this review: • Is the City's desire to have high- density residential in this location or do you prefer it to remain commercial? Furthermore, is there a desire for more high - density residential other than what is currently planned for in this area (or in the City as a whole) and/or is there a desire to reduce the amount of land allocated for commercial (currently 7% of the City)? • How would the proposed change in land use affect the surrounding property owners? Furthermore, does the proposed use accomplish coordinated development that is harmonious with existing development in the surrounding area? • Would the proposed amendment adversely affect the other parts of the Comprehensive Plan (i.e. transportation, utilities, etc.)? • Would the proposed amendment benefit the overall community?