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There are ramifications if the City allows the overall density within the MUSA to go below 3 units per acre. If this happened, the Metropolitan Council could hold sewer extension permits until the City reaches 3 units per acre overall. This would have a real impact on the City's goals for commercial/retail growth. The City must maintain a minimum of 3 units per acre to stay on the regional wastewater system. This is important to note because lowering the allowable densities in too many areas of the City could essentially prevent sewered growth and the Metropolitan Council could deny sewer extension permits. The Metropolitan Council did a high level calculation of allowing this project to come in below 3 units per acre, and it does not appear that it would impact the City as a whole, as we would still be over 3 units per acre. But, additional developments within the MUSA need to meet the minimum density because the City is just at 3.0 units/acre. Any lower density developments could swing us under that threshold, which would have a major impact on the City's growth, including commercial, industrial, and retail growth. As previously noted, the Planning Commission did conduct a Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment on January 27, 2022. One resident spoke in general opposition to the development known as Trott Brook Crossing. Funding Source: The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with project review. Recommendation: The Planning Commission supported the Comprehensive Plan Amendment with the stipulation that Items E & F be combined into a single criteria. Note that the attached Comprehensive Plan Amendment document includes the updated language. Action: No action is necessary; the purpose of this case was to update the City Council that, per one of the contingencies of City Council approval on January 11, 2022, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing and supported the Comprehensive Plan Amendment with Items E and F being combined into a single criteria. Attachments December 14 City Council Case Andover's CPA (1) Andover's CPA (2) Existing Future Land Use Map Original Amendment Language vs Andover's Areas CPA could be used Updated Comprehensive Plan Amendment with Items E & F Combined Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Dated January 27, 2022 Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 02/02/2022 02:40 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/03/2022 02:46 PM Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 02/01/2022 10:12 AM Final Approval Date: 02/03/2022