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PETITION objecting to the granting of Conditional Use Permits for the Liberty Classical Academy’s expansion in Withrow under consideration by the Hugo City Council and the May Town Board WE,the residents of the Withrow area, object to the use by Liberty Classical Academy in Withrow for anything other than an elementary school. WE also object to the proposed expansion by Liberty Classical Academy to build a five building campus to accommodate 850 total students. WE ask the Hugo City Council and the May Town Board to not approve the Conditional Use Permits for Phase 1 requested by Liberty Classical Academy. WE also oppose the future approval of any Conditional Use Permits for construction of buildings or infrastructure by Liberty for Phase 2. The Hugo 2040 Comprehensive Plan seeks to “encourage development of land uses according to function,minimizing land use conflicts and/or damage to the environment”. Further, the plan intends to “encourage growth in areas within proximity to key infrastructure including transportation corridors, water, waste water and community facilities.” (p.49) (bold and italics added) Such is not the case with the Liberty site in Withrow The Metropolitan Council designates the proposed Liberty Academy development as being in a “Diversified Rural Area”. Such areas “are expected to plan for growth not to exceed forecasts and in patterns that do not exceed 4 units per 40 acres. In addition, Diversified Rural communities are expected to manage land uses to prevent the premature demand for extension of urban services, and so that existing service levels will meet service needs.” (p.50) Such is not the case with the Liberty site in Withrow Hugo City Council meeting May 6 and 20. Hugo Planning Commission meeting May 9 and May 23. May Town Planning Commission meeting May 30. All meetings at 7:00 PM. * no signatures were included