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significant amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. She questioned if something has changed <br /> and whether that should be considered from a higher-level planning perspective. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that staff has not done a full market study but <br /> the developer brings up a number of points as to what is happening around there and what can be <br /> sustained as well as what needs to be pulled through that site in terms of infrastructure. He <br /> stated that staff is trying to work towards something in the middle in terms of density. He stated <br /> that the property owner is willing to provide conservation easements and contributions towards <br /> the Itasca Trail Corridor which would be a benefit to the community. He stated that the big <br /> picture would look at the overall development in this area and what would be appropriate density <br /> transition. He noted that the same developer owns another parcel and similar conversations will <br /> occur for that parcel. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked for information from the resident meetings and asked whether the <br /> residents agree that the density transitioning is a good compromise. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that some supported that transitioning as a <br /> compromise but there is still some sentiment that this property has been guiding as low-density <br /> residential for years. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that there are still a lot of comments from residents regarding the <br /> density transitioning. She stated that there are also comments regarding the public utilities and <br /> infrastructure and whether existing residents in already built developments would be required to <br /> hook-up. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the public sewer and water would only be <br /> pulled into this parcel and not existing developments. He noted that even if the infrastructure <br /> were being pulled through previous developments, the City Charter specifies that existing <br /> residential properties would have the option whether or not to hook-up to services and would not <br /> be required to hook-up. <br /> Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he appreciates the input and participation from staff and <br /> the public along with the developer. He stated that he continues to be curious how to best move <br /> forward as he would like to learn more and encourage the engagement between staff and the <br /> community. He stated that he supports the continuation of this adventure. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that staff intends to continue the trend of <br /> resident participation and noted that there would be more opportunities to continue the <br /> community engagement process. <br /> Mayor Strommen stressed that decisions have not been made at this point one way or the other. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that he likes the density transitioning and from that standpoint it <br /> would make sense. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would like to hear input from residents. <br /> City Council/August 22, 2017 <br /> Page 9 of 15 <br />