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hearing by Planning and Zoning, to have the City's Comprehensive Plan amended to include these areas in the 1990 Urban Area. Commissioner Shumway expressed concern that Metro Council is aware of the request coming before them prior to Ramsey's Planning Commission even being consulted on the matter. Ms. Norris explained that City Staff has been negotiating with Metro Council for 1-1/2 years to amend Ramsey's F~JSA boundaries; developer requests for inm~diate sewer and water service prompted this particular amendment to the 1990 Urban Area. Commissioner Shumway stated that in the best interest of planning and zoning, he feels Juniper Woods would conform to the area better if it were developed with 1/2 acre lots. Ms. Norris reminded the Commission that no concerns of this nature were expressed when they reviewed the sketch plan for Juniper Woods. Mr. Miller confirmed that Planning and Zoning expressed no concerns when they reviewed the sketch plan and the developers of Juniper Woods were encouraged to proceed to preliminary plat knowing that the plat was contingent upon Metro Council approving modifications to the 1990 Urban Area boundaries; there is no selection of areas to receive the capacity involved as the modification to the 1990 Urban Area includes some 150 acres. Ms. Jean Schlueter inquired if the modifications to the 2000 MUSA configuration is a result of developer requests. Ms. Norris replied that the 2000 MUSA modifications are based on City Staff projections of where expansion will occur. Ms. Schlueter stated that developers have a great influence on that MUSA line; noted that the last Council meeting was the first time she heard anything about Rum Acres Estates Outlot B being developed; that she is surprised that Metro Council has already been contacted and the residents of Rum Acres had no information provided to them regarding 75 homes to be built adjacent to th~ in the next 2-1/2 years; the City should not make any decisions until Metro Council has approved expanding the urban area. Chairman Zimmerman replied that the normal procedure is for Planning and Zoning to review the sketch plan; the developer proceeds to preliminary plat stage which includes a public hearing; tonight's public hearing on Juniper Woods is the first step in platting and receiving public comment. Ms. Schlueter replied that Metro Council has already been approached regarding sewer and water capacity necessary for the Juniper Woods plat; the residents of Rum Acres Estates and Planning and Zoning have been bypassed. Mr. Raatikka explained that Metro Council is working on population projections and sewer capacity allocations for cities; Ramsey provided input regarding where it's Year 2000 MUSA boundaries should be; Metro Council is reluctant to modify Ramsey's ~3SA boundaries because the City has not developed it's rural area with 1 unit per 10 acres as directed by Metro Council. Mr. Raatikka stated that during these negotiations with Metro Council, Mr. Miller and Mr. Anderson requested the extension of sewer and water to be able to develop their property; Council indicated that the City should attempt to accommodate the requests for extension of sewer and water. Ms. Schlueter noted that the City also made a commitment to encourage full development of River's Bend and Flintwood before expanding the urban area any further. Mr. Miller noted that the Juniper Woods area was originally included in the 1990 Urban Area but withdrawn at some later point. Commissioner Hendriksen inquired if there are more potential areas of develo~ent that would like to be included for that additional sewer capacity than the City will be able to accomodate. Mr. Raatikka replied that there probably are other areas that desire the services. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that approving the preliminary plat for Juniper Woods at Planning & Zoning Commission/April 5, 1988 Page 8 of 9