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IMPLEMENTATION OF "4 IN 40 ZONING" By: Merland Otto CkSE Background: As a condition of Metropolitan Council's (MC's) approval to expand the MUSA, the City is required to implement "4 in 40" acre zoning. The city Council by Resolution #89-06-128 indicated to MC its intent to implement "4 in 40" zoning. As you may recall, the current zoning density policy for the rural area is one dwelling unit per 10 acres based on the gross acreage of the rural area with a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres. This policy has allowed 2.5 lots to develop throughout much of the City. A cut off date of January 1, 1990 has been established such that preliminary plats and PUD's which have City Council approval prior to January 1 can develop under the current density policy. After January 1, the "4 in 40" policy will be in effect until such time that MC revises its policy. Under the proposed ordinance revision and amendment, we have divided the City into five development districts. These are: l) 2) 4) 5) Metropolitan Urban Service Area - Urban Density Urban Reserve 10 Acre Min. Lot Size - 4/40 Density Rural Transition Area - 2.5 Acre Min. Lot Size - 4/40 Density Rural Service Area - 10 Acre Min. Lot Size - 4/40 Density Mississippi Critical Rivers Area - 5A Min. Lot Size 4/40 Density Dave Hartley and I met with MC staff on November 9, 1989 to review the concept. We also have received informal MC staff comments (11/27/89) and it appears to be acceptable. On November 21, 1989 a public hearing was held by the P&Z Commission on the 4/40 zoning ordinance and amendments to the comprehensive plan. Mr. Steve Schwanke, MC planner, attended. While not popular, no objections were raised which would require substantial or significant revisions to the proposed amendments. Enclosed for your information are the following: i) 2) 4) MC editorial recently in "Metro Monitor" explaining MC's position on "4 in 40". Resolution 89-06-128 declaring city's intent to implement "4 in 40" zoning. Revised schedule for implementation of "4 in 40". Excerpt from existing ordinance regarding R-1R densities.