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RESOLUTION 2008-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR REZONING FOR PRATT DEVELOPMENT INC. FOR FRENCHMAN PLACE 1ST ADDITION ON PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF EVERTON AVENUE NORTH GENERALLY NORTH OF FRENCHMAN ROAD (COUNTY ROAD 8) WHEREAS, Pratt Development Inc. has requested reclassification of the zoning to R-5 (Residential Medium Density) for a 25.28 -acre property located north of the centerline for Rosemary Way, legally described as follows: Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 2 and Outlot B, Frenchman Place IS` Addition WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval, and; WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an ordinance rezoning the affected parcel to R- 5; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does support the request by Pratt Development Inc. for the reclassification of the zoning to R-5 for the 23.64 -acre property, based on the following findings: 1. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and other City policies and plans. 2. The R-5 district allows for multi -family residential uses and complimentary uses such as churches and schools, which is consistent with the proposed development plan. 3. The proposed zoning classification is appropriate for the property. This zoning district provides a transition area from the commercial and retail uses along the CSAH 8 corridor and the large lot residential homes to the north. The amount of wetlands on this portion of the site make development more appropriate for higher density residential and institutional uses 4. The proposed rezoning will not have unreasonable negative impacts on surrounding properties. The large wetland areas at the north end of the site provide an additional buffer between the uses. 5. There is adequate infrastructure to support the proposed rezoning and development.