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6. 171e type of density transition that will be utilized as part of the land use shall be identified and approved by the City Council. The development proposes association-maintained, single-family housing in the southern portion of the site. The Haubrich piece of the development would not exceed four units . per acre, and would not require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Landscaping and buffer requirements associated with density transitioning have been fulfilled. 7. No urban development, other than cluster subdivisions as allowed by Section 9.20.11 of City Code, will be considered north of Trott Brook until the completion of the Comprehensive Plan Update. This criterion is not applicable in this circumstance. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the Planning Commission met on July 10, 2006, and recommended denial of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment based on the traffic and congestion concerns and the inadequate rationale for additional density in the area. Giving consideration to the above criteria, staff has determined that a land use change may be more appropriate in particular areas of the II-acre site, but not necessarily on the entire site. Staff feels it is more appropriate to respect the current land use designation in the area that is adjacent to the existing neighborhood because: 1) low density residential development is more compatible with the existing residences in terms of site layout and design; and 2) density transitioning is required by City Code, and keeping the existing low density pattern in the southern portion of the site and the addition of a landscape buffer will satisfy density transitioning requirements. Starf recommends keeping Lot 3, Block 1 of Haubrich Addition low density residential which, through the PUD, would accommodate a combination of single-family or detached townhomes at up to 4 units per acre. The plan, as revised, indicates 4 units per acre in this area. Mr. Trudgeon advised staff is recommending approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Medium Density Residential for the remainder of the parcels (unplatted) because: 1) that plat, as revised, allows.the City to acquire some land for the re-alignment of Alpine Drive; 2) the northern portion of the site is buffered well by wetland, park, and proposed bungalow homes; and 3) medium density is a compatible land use in the northern area of the proposed development. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated the first question before the Council is whether to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. If this is not approved the most likely scenario would be for the Council to deny the development, as it cannot happen without the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. If the Council determines to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment there should be consideration of the rezoning from R-1 Single-Family Residential to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the property generally located on the southwest comer of Alpine Drive and County Road 5. This is addressed in Case No.9. Following this discussion would be consideration of the preliminary plat and site plan. The most important discussion was regarding the south side of the plat. The plat shows six 80-foot wide lots in this area, which meets the minimum requirement, but is not as deep as a normal lot. -153-