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I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I I I i I CASE # REQUEST FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; CASE OF EDINA DEVELOPMENT, INC. By: Principal Planner, Patrick Trudgeon Background: On December 11,2001, the City Council denied a request from Edina Development to change the land use and zoning of property located in the northwest comer of Alpine Dr. and Hwy. 47 to allow for a high density townhouse development. The Applicant has submitted a new rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment request along with a sketch plan reflecting a medium density residential development. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Site Location Map b) General development plan for the subject property c) Drat~ Planning Commission minutes dated January 3, 2002 d) Proposed Resolution approving the Comprehensive Plan amendment and authorizing submittal of amendment to Metropolitan Council Notification: State law requires that the City notify property owners within 350 feet of the subject property of the public hearing. Staff sent the public notice to property owners within 700 feet of the subject property. Observations: _The City Council adopted the March 2001 Comprehensive Plan-Amendment on December 18, 2001. The 2001 Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property being used for Places to Shop. Edina Development is asking for an amendment to the 2001 Comprehensive Plan to allow for a medium density residential project on the property that would allow up to 7 units per acre. Recommendation: At their January 3, 2002 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the request to change the land use to medium density residential. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the request. -183-