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i~ Case #5: Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Proposed Plat of Brookfield Addition; Case of Oakwood Land Development Community Development Director Trudgeon advised that Cases #5 and #6 are related. He explained that Oakwood Land Development has submitted an application for an amendment of the 2001 Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from Rural Developing to Low Density Residential on the property generally located south of Trott Brook and west of Nowthen Boulewu-d. The amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, along with a subdivision request, would allow the applicant to develop the property with single-family homes served by sanitary sewer aJ~d m u n ici pal water. Community Development Director Trudgeon stated the applicant plans to develop the property with 235 urban single family homes on 179 acres west of Nowthen Boulevard and south of Trott Brool<. The 200i Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Rural Development. Development of Brookfield Addition with urban services requires a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use designation from Rural Developing to Low Density Residential. If the property is approved for development with urban services, the net density allowed under R- 1 is three units per acre. The sketch plan reflects a gross density of 1.3 units per acre. All of the proposed lots appear to meet urban single-family standards for lot width, size, and t'rontage on a public road; net density and lot standards will be verified as part of the preliminary plat review. Community Development Director Trudgeon noted there are substantial wetlands on the proposed plat that will need to be delineated and encumbered with drainage and utility easements on thc preliminary and fihal plats. The grading and drainage plan will have to be reviewed and approved by the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO). Trott Brook is a designated tributary of the Rum River, and is subject to Scenic River and Shoreland Management requirements, specifically a 100-foot setback for all homes from the OHW of Trott Brook. Corem un i ty Development Director Trudgeon explained that as in the previous case, the project is disturbing more than 80 acres and requires an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) as part of' thc preliminary plat submittal. In addition, City Code requires density transitioning between the project area and adjacent rural size lots. A Tree Preservation Plan will be required at the time ol~ preliminary plat review. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised that a traffic generation analysis will also be required at the time of preliminary plat review. The sketch plan proposes to provide public access fi'om Nowthen Boulevard and 168th Avenue from the east, and Garnet Street from the south. ~I'he City's Comprehensive Plan proposes the extension of 167th Avenue as a collector street through this subdivision. The Submitted sketch plan is not consistent with this plan. If the sketch plan is to be approved, an adequate alternative location for this east/west collector roadway must be designated and approved by the City. The alignment has not yet been dctem]i ned but discussion will occur between Staff and the developer on this major issue. City Council / March 22, 2005 Page 24 of 38