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standards to the development and not applying all of the new standards. He stated this could put the City in a legal situation to impose on a developer the new standards that weren't in place before they proposed the development. Community Development Director Frolik clarified that Staff tries to guide the developers toward the new standard, but only can require what is on the books currently. Steve Miller, 5490 155th Lane, asked when the citizens should have gotten involved to learn more. Chairperson Nixt suggested the residents could have joined one of the focus groups that led to the development of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan was under state law to be completed in 1998, and was not approved until December 2001. The Metropolitan Council signed off in January 2002. Under state law, the Comprehensive Plan drives everything, the local laws and ordinances have to follow that plan. Board Member Johnson asked Staff if the residents had a concern about a particular part of the Comprehensive Plan, and they wanted to approach the City for an amendment, how would they initiate that. Principal Planner Trudgeon explained they must first fill out an application for a Comprehensive Plan amendment. The city will be petitioned to consider it, and then it will go through the steps to have it considered. Board Member Johnson asked if a person who is not a landowner could request a zoning change. Loren Gordon, Consultant, Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. stated that person would need to obtain approval from the Planning Commission and City Council. Joe McDilda, 14321 Neon St., displayed pictures of parkland that was shown as protected in the Comprehensive Plan, and the pictures showed the trees being removed. There has been a lot of discussion on this issue as citizens attend public hearings. Many of the citizens see it for the first time at these meetings. He asked how citizens can find out about these things sooner. He noted some of the discussions are emotionally charged because people haven't looked at it as long as the Planning Commission has. Board Member Johnson noted three to four public hearings have been held on this parcel so far. Jill Anderson asked if the Comprehensive Plan has been finalized and how she could obtain a copy of it. Chairperson Nixt responded it has been adopted, but it can change according to situations. He stated a copy is available at City Hall for $60. He said the zoning ordinance is also available at the City Hall. Board of Adjustment/May 2, 2002 Page 8 of 9