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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. Should the City Council not adopt Resolution#22-052 which supports the Planning Commission's adjustment to the Urban Residential Low comprehensive plan amendment,the amendment would revert back to the original language adopted by Resolution#22-009. 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. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution#22-052 Supporting the Planning Commission's Changes to a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Adopted by Resolution#22-009. Attachments December 14 City Council Case Adopted Resolution#22-009 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Dated January 27, 2022 Andover's CPA(1) Andover's CPA(2) Original Amendment Language vs Andover's Existing Future Land Use Map Areas CPA could be used ACTION Resolution#22-052 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 Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 02/17/2022 01:27 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/17/2022 03:28 PM