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CC Regular Session 7.3. Meeting Date: 10/25/2016 Submitted For: Chris Anderson,Community Development By: Eric Maass,Community Development Information Title: Consider a Request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment,Zoning Amendment, and Preliminary Plat Related to Brookfield 8th Addition(Project 916-78); Case of Brookfield Land,LLC. Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to review a development of a twenty-five (25)lot, single family residential subdivision, proposed by Brookfield Land LLC (the "Applicant"), on Outlot A,Brookfield 2nd Addition and PID 909-32-25-44-0017 (together,the "Subject Property"). The site is generally located south of Trott Brook and west of Olivine Street. The Applicant has submitted an application for the following: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide a portion of the Subject Property from Rural Developing to Low Density Residential, Request for Rezoning a portion of the Subject Property from R-1 Residential(Rural Developing)to R-1 Residential(MUSA) and Preliminary Plat. Additionally,the Applicant had also applied for variances to cul-de-sac length, front yard setback,and lot depth standards,which have been approved by the Planning Commission consistent with the revised Preliminary Plat. The Applicant went before the Planning Commission on October 6th,where a public hearing was held. The Planning Commission approved findings of fact and variances for cul-de-sac length,a a twenty-five (25) foot front yard setback for lots 15 and 16 Block 2, and Lots 1-9 (inclusive)Block 1, and lot depth for Lot 16 Block 2, and Lots 1 and 3 of Block 1. Please note that the Planning Commission denied the original request for lot depth in part, that resulted in the combination of two (2)proposed lots into one(1). The Applicant has accepted this direction and has elected not to appeal this Variance. A reminder that Preliminary Plat approval provides entitlement to the project. If there are layout or compatibility concerns,the City Council cannot rely on the Final Plat approval. The Final Plat approval process is essentially final plans and specifications to implement a project already approved. Notification: Staff attempted to notify all Property Owners within a 700 foot radius of the Subject Property of the Public Hearing via Standard US Mail. The Public Hearing was also published in the City's official newsletter,the Anoka County Union Herald. Observations/Alternatives: Comprehensive Plan Amendment As proposed,Brookfield 8th Addition would result in two (2)additional lots being added to the Municipal Urban Service Area(MUSA). Generally, it is required that adjacent communities review the proposal and provide comment;however,the proposed amendment is able to meet the necessary criteria so that adjacent community review was waived by the Metropolitan Council. Staff is supportive of the proposed Comprehensive Amendment as the two (2)additional lots will not have an adverse effect on public safety or infrastructure. The property would be re-guided from Rural Developing to Low Density Residential. Zoning Amendment from R-1 Residential(Rural Developing)to R-1 Residential(MUSA)