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concerns about density transition, road connections, and traffic, particularly the ability of existing streets to handle increased amounts of traffic. The Planning Commission discussed the request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Sketch Plan Review and raised similar concerns. On a 4-2 vote (1 abstention), the Planning Commission recommended denial of the request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Recommendation: The City Council and Planning Commission have met in joint work session twice to discuss the comprehensive plan amendment process. Ideally, the City would have completed the Comprehensive Plan rewrite prior to taking action on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment requests for both Brookfield Addition and Sweet Bay Ridge. Oakwood Land Development has exercised their right to apply for an amendment, therefore the City is required to take action on the request in a timely manner, according to State Statute. As stated above, the Planning Commission has recommended denial of the request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, based on the comments received at the public hearing. If Council is inclined to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission, then City Staff should be directed to draft findings and a resolution to support that decision. City Staff is recommending approval of the applicant's request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment for several reasons. First, all three of the development scenarios reviewed by the City Council and the Planning Commission show the subject property being developed as Low- Density Residential. Second, because of its size, Brookfield Addition will require an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA W), which will address transportation, environmental requirements, and water quality in greater detail than the comprehensive plan rewrite. Third, City Staff met with Metropolitan Staff and they indicated that there is currently sewer capacity available to service property south of Trott Brook. Met Council Staff is also supportive of the City processing comprehensive plan amendments to accommodate immediate requests for services and advised the City to submit the major Comprehensive Plan rewrite later this Fall when regional systems plans are updated. Council Action: Motion to adopt the resolution approving the request and authorizing staff to submit the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Metropolitan Council. -or- Motion to direct City Staff to draft the appropriate a resolution to support denial of the request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Reviewed by: Community Development Director Copies to: City Administrator City Attorney cc: 03/22/05