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Planning Commission Minutes — July 8, 2004 The staff recommended that the property not be included in the MUSA because of limited available sanitary sewer capacity, property not contiguous to the existing MUSA without including properties along Greene Avenue, and the existence of numerous other properties located outside the MUSA with similar circumstances that may lead to additional requests from landowners. Staff also noted that there were other options for the use of the land without having to expand the MUSA, and there was land available within the MUSA for the proposed project. The City had received a letter from Gary and Bonnie Weber, 7222 Oneka Lake Boulevard North, stating that they were against the amendment. The City also received a letter from Thomas and Benita Bina, 7115 Oneka Lake Boulevard North, stating the same. Tom Raster, 15227 Green Avenue North, felt the MUSA line should not be moved. He questioned whether they would be forced into the MUSA and be rezoned. He was also concerned about an increase in property taxes and the possibility of condemnation of properties to accommodate new infrastructure. George Podrug, 6464 152nd North, said he had issues with traffic on 147th street and felt the Council should put emphasis on getting the intersection corrected. Fred Hummel, 7225 Oneka Lake Blvd, had concerns about maintaining the rural open areas of Hugo and was opposed to the proposed high density housing. Commissioner Bailly agreed that additional homes should not be constructed until the intersection of 147th and TH61 fixed and felt the City should not take MUSA away from other developments. She said she liked the concept of the paths and shared lake access but felt the development was premature. Terry Miller, Oneka Lake Development Company, said when he approached the City in June 2003 with a concept plan for the property, he had met with the City and with the adjacent property owners who gave positive feedback on the project. Miller said the property should be developed with sewer and water and not with individual septic systems in order to protect water quality of Oneka Lake. Miller pointed out that he was proposing to build approximately 300 feet from the lake to lessen impacts. He agreed the traffic on 147th needed to be addressed and said he is willing to participate in finding a solution for the traffic problems. He noted that the property is not contiguous but utilities could be brought in without affecting the properties on Green Avenue North. Commissioner McRoberts said he understood the argument but saw no compelling reason to expand the MUSA at this time. Commissioner Kleissler said she felt it was premature to expand at this time Commissioner Rosenquist agreed that they should not expand the MUSA when there are already sewer issues. Chair Schumann addressed the questions posed by Raster. Schumann explained that if it was approved, they may be rezoned since the City was not in favor of spot zoning. He also explained