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and other retail uses. Single-family homes would produce less traffic than most <br />commercial uses. <br />2. The Community's expenditures for new or additional services required by the proposed land <br />use will be recovered if the proposal goes forward. <br />Staff is of the opinion that the proposed land use change will not increase the City's <br />expenditures compared to the current land use designation. The subject property is <br />currently within the MUSA. <br />3. Environmentally sensitive resources should be known, and as per section 9.21.01 of the city <br />code "development shall be so regulated as to minimize risk of environmental damage to these <br />areas." <br />There is significant tree cover on the site, a portion of which could be preserved through <br />the subdivision process. There are no other known environmentally sensitive resources <br />on the site. <br />4. The potential of the parcel containing a greenway corridor or open space area should be <br />reviewed and if present, appropriate preservation strategies shall be employed. <br />Not applicable. <br />5. Sewer and water capacity is adequate to service the proposed development <br />Sewer and water have been extended down Ebony Street to service this property, as well <br />as adjacent properties. <br />6. The type of density transition, as required by Section 9.20.05 Subd. 3.c of City Code, that will <br />be utilized as part of the land use shall be identified and approved by the City Council. <br />No density transition would be required along the south or east, though some buffering <br />may be appropriate on the north, along the Super Bowl property. <br />7. No urban development, other than cluster subdivisions as allowed by Section 9.20.11 of City <br />Code, will be considered north of Trott Brook until the completion of the Comprehensive Plan <br />Update. <br />Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment based on Staff s <br />interpretation of the criteria listed in the Interim Policy. <br />Commissioner Brauer excused himself from the meeting at 9:13 p.m. <br />Planning Commission/November 1, 2007 <br />Page 10 of 18 <br />• <br />