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It was the consensus of the Council to direct the applicant to proceed forward with Preliminary Plat design, without sidewalks on the internal public roads (Willemite Street, 147th Terrace, and Xenolith Street), except as already indicated on the Sketch Plan. 7.02: Consider a Request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a Proposed Development, Woodlands 4th Addition (Project #16-102); Case of Lennar Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution #16-10-186 directing staff to submit to the Metropolitan Council the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re -guide the subject property from Rural Developing to Low Density Residential and to approve said Comprehensive Plan Amendment contingent upon approval by the Metropolitan Council. The proposed amendment and the concept plan for the additional 12 lots should not be detrimental to surrounding neighborhoods nor does it negatively impact public safety or infrastructure. He stated that there was a question from a Councilmember as to whether the cost for repair of a median that was a private amenity of Sweet Bay Ridge could be shared with the developer. He noted that the developer is open to having those discussions. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to Adopt Resolution #16-10-186 Identifying Findings, Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Contingent upon Metropolitan Council Approval, to Change a Land Use Designation on the Subject Property from Rural Developing to Low Density Residential, and Authorizing City Staff to Submit an Application to the Metropolitan Council for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Further discussion: Councilmember LeTourneau stated he did not include the language regarding the cost share of the median as he believed that could be done separately of this action. Mayor Strommen commented that she is pleased to see the development turn around, noting that Lennar is now interested in adding another phase to their development. Councilmember Kuzma asked for the opinion of Lennar regarding cost -sharing the median work. Paul Tibon, Lennar, thanked staff and the Council for their support as they move forward. He stated that he did not have a definitive answer regarding the median, noting that they would be willing to continue discussions with staff as he could see both sides of the argument and noted that the decision is not in his hands. Mayor Strommen stated that is understandable. She noted that this was a learning experience for the City in terms of development amenities and their maintenance specifically be addressed in purchase agreements. Councilmember Riley confirmed the consensus of the Council to continue discussions regarding cost -share of the median repair. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Williams, Johns, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: Councilmember Kuzma. 7.03: Consider a Request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Preliminary Plat Related to Brookfield 8th Addition (Project #16-78); Case of Brookfield Land, LLC City Council / October 25, 2016 Page 10 of 15