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There is significant tree cover on the site, a portion of which will be permanently preserved. There are no other known environmentally sensitive resources on the site. 4. The potential of the parcel containing a greenway corridor or open space area should be reviewed and if present, appropriate preservation strategies shall be employed. 2. The Community's expenditures for new or additional services required by the proposed land use will be recovered if the proposal goes forward. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed land use change will not increase the City's expenditures compared to the current land use designation. The subject property is currently within the MUSA. 3. Environmentally sensitive resources should be known, and as per section 9.21.01 of the city code "development shall be so regulated as to minimize risk of environmental damage to these areas." Not applicable. 5: Sewer and water capacity is adequate to service the proposed development Sewer and water have been extended down Ebony Street to service this property, as well as adjacent properties. 6. The type of density transition, as required by Section 9.20.05 Subd. 3.c of City Code, that will be utilized as part of the land use shall be identified and approved by the City Council. Density transition is discussed in the preliminary plat case. The submitted plans meet City Code requirements on the eastern property line, but no transitioning is required on the southern property line because that lot is currently vacant. 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. — The proposed development is south of Trott Brook. a. Traffic impacts of the proposal should be assessed for adjacent streets and affected collector streets. Impacts resulting in a safety hazard, increase in fire or police response time, or substantial increase in traffic congestion should be mitigated. b. Potential future travel corridors should be identified and preserved where feasible. The site is currently designated as Places to Shop and could be developed as a wide range of highway commercial uses including motor vehicle sales and repair, gas station, and other retail uses. In staff's opinion the traffic generated by the proposed twinhomes will have a lesser impact on the existing neighborhood than other possible commercial uses.