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Final Plat. The Final Plat is the recorded document that establishes the new parcels and boundaries. The Final Plat is a simple map of the proposed subdivision land, without the development details shown on the Preliminary Plat. The standard for reviewing a Final Plat is very simple: does it conform to the requirements and conditions of Preliminary Plat approval. If so, the City’s role in Final Plat consideration is merely administrative. The Final Plat drawing is reviewed to ensure that it reflects preliminary requirements, and is then ready for recording. The proposed Final Plat is consistent with the submitted Preliminary Plat. Subject to final staff review, the plat appears to be the proper form for approval and recording. Park Dedication. As a component of plat review, the City is permitted by state law to require a portion of land (or a cash payment in lieu of land) to be set aside for park and open space uses. The PUD process also allows for park dedication since it can create park demand without new subdivision. At the time of the PUD approval for this project, it was determined that adequate land areas had already been addressed by the original Silver Lake Village PUD, and that no new dedication requirement was necessary. This would be applicable to the current plat proposal as well. It should be noted that while public park was not required, there are several trail and sidewalk connections that are a component of the PUD which will benefit both residents of the project and the community at large in and around the project area. Comprehensive Plan. The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan is presently was recently approved and adopted by the City Council, following it’s approval by the Metropolitan Council. The Metropolitan Council has classified St. Anthony Village as an “urban community.” “Urban communities” are expected to plan for forecasted population and household growth at average densities of at least 10 units per acre for new development and redevelopment. In addition, “urban communities” are expected to target opportunities for intensive development near regional transit investments. The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies the former Walmart site as a priority redevelopment opportunity. Recognizing that the City is expected to accommodate an increase in population and that little to no vacant land presently exists, redevelopment of previously developed sites is considered the primary means of achieving the City’s residential density objectives. The Land Use Plan included in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan directs commercial use of the subject site. The Plan also notes however, that high density residential redevelopment (within Area 7) is specifically encouraged and allowed on the subject site. 21