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water already are. She indicated she does not know that they have addressed the reason for which this was tabled in the first place. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained this was in process before the realization that they would be looking at the bigger situation of sewer and water, and this development must be dealt with one way or another. Councilmember Strommen's comment is well taken. He explained Alpine Acres is served by the line on the west side of Sunfish Lake Boulevard and this is the direction that line would go. Given that staff feels this makes a lot of SOIISC. Councihncmber Zimmerman stated he felt this should go through the comprehensive plan process. Mayor Gamcc stated he does not have a problem with this development and it is separate from their planning process. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt the Resolution #04-04-102 approving the Comprehensive Plan Alnendment and authorizing staff to submit the Amendment to the Metropolitan Council contingent upon the applicant receiving final plat approval of Alpine Woods. Counci hnember Strommen stated she does not want to see this piecemealing continue before the planning process is continued. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Pearson, Cook, Kurak, and Strommen. Voting No: Councilmember Zimmerman. Case #8: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Alpine Woods; Case of Oakwood Land Development Associate Planner Geisler reviewed that Oakwood Land Development has applied for preliminary plat approval to create a total of 27 urban single-family lots on six existing parcels generally located on Sunfish Lake Boulevard and 153''d Lane NW. There are a total of five existing homes on the subject property; four will remain after development. As proposed, the plat will require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the subject property's land use designation fi'om Rural Developing to Low Density Residential. All the proposed lots meet urban single-family standards for lot width, size, and frontage on a public road. There are substantial wetlands on the proposed plat that will need to be encumbered with drainage and utility easements on the final plat. The proposed plat is subject to density transition requirements located in City Code, as well as the Tree Preservation ordinance. The submitted tree preservation plan shows that 1,195 of 1,792 trees on the site will be preserved. Some additional plantings will be required to fully meet the landscaping and density transition requirements in City Code. The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the plat at their April 8, 2004 meeting and reconnnended that park dedication requirements be satisfied with cash payment. City Council/April 27, 2004 Page 22 of 35