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The City completed major comprehensive plan amendments in 1980, 1988, 1990 and 1993, and is currently in the process of amending the land use/transportation/parks & trails elements of the Comprehensive Plan. These intensive projects over the last 15 years have caused the City to revie~ land use, transportation and urban versus rural development. Consequently, there does not seem to be justification for an interim ordinance for planning purposes at this time. In addition, courts}have said that cities have the right to implement moratoriums, but in doing so are also liable for lo~s of use of property, similar to that which occurred with the interim adult use ordinance whic~cost the City $9,500 plus over $100,000 in legal fees. Thc City is charged with planning for the highest and best use of property and providing for services in a cost efficient manner. The development of Fox Knoll with sewer and water helps fund trunk extensions that have to go north and west. In addition, it would be difficult for the City to continue to meet the needs of existing residents if the City scaled back urban development in areas Set aside for these densities. Figures E and F of Mr. Gromberg's memo represent the revenue projections for the development of single family units at rural and urban densities based on the amount of land proposed to be reserved for such development in the most recent version of the City Council's preferred comprehensive plan update at this point in time. If the City developed that 781 acres slated for single family residential at rural standards, the estimated tax revenue to the City is $138,946.74. If that same acreage is developed at urban standards, the tax revenue to the City would be approximately $1,043,811.92. Curtailing urban development also puts pressure on owners of property in the rural areas to develop and the cost to provide services increases with the large,~Sprawling tots. RecOmmendation: Legally, the City cannot deny a preliminary plat that meets the requirements of the subdivision regulations, and Fox Knoll does so. City Staff and the Planning Commission recommend preliminary plat approval of Fox Knoll Council Action: Motion to: Grant preliminary plat approval to Fox Knoll contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated March 29, 1995. Review Checklist: City Administrator City Engineer Parks & Utilities Supervisor Economic Development Coordinator City Attorney CC: :: 4/25/95 Copies to: Residents of I-taubrich Addition Developers of Fox Knoll I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I