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submitted in writing. The Planning Commission was supportive of the development and recommended approval of Preliminary Plat, Zoning Amendment, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment contingent on compliance with the Staff Review Letter. Staff has connected with MNDOT since the plat abuts State Highway 47; however, at this time, MNDOT has not submitted any formal comments regarding the project. Alternatives Alternative 1: Approve the Preliminary Plat, Zoning Amendment and Comprehensive Plan Amendment contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. While the project will result in the loss of some significant tree cover (primarily oaks), it does comply with the Tree Preservation Ordinance The Preliminary Plat does show a relocated driveway access to Highway 47 for Lot 5 Block 2 further north on the property to address concerns previously noted by the Planning Commission. While this project would require a Zoning Amendment and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, the area immediately south of the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) and was reguided to LDR with a previous Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative 2: Deny the Preliminary Plat, Zoning Amendment and Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The City is not obligated to grant a Zoning Amendment or a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, both of which would be required for the Plat to be approved. The project will result in a significant impact to a moderate quality oak forest and disrupt a fairly contiguous natural corridor, but does comply with the tree preservation standards. However, a development that complied with the existing Rural Developing zoning would likely still result in a disruption to this natural corridor and would still result in a large loss of trees (albeit likely a lesser amount). Staff is not supportive of this alternative. Funding Source: All costs associated with processing the Application are the responsibility of the Applicant. There are no City funds proposed to be utilized for the construction of this project. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approving the Zoning Amendment, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and Preliminary Plat contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. Action: Motion to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud -AND- adopt Ordinance # 17-09 approving a Zoning Amendment for the Subject Property to R-1 Residential (MUSA) Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Johns Councilmember Riley Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Shryock Councilmember Williams Councilmember LeTourneau Mayor Strommen Motion to adopt Resolutions #17-07-160 and #17-07-161 approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Preliminary Plat for Estates of Silver Oaks 2nd Addition. Attachments Site Location