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Planning Commission/OA 97-10 <br />September 10, 1997 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />Even with an established date of when utilities could be extended into this <br />area, chances are the development community will be one to propose the <br />extension of utilities. Much l~ke the Waddy Schulze development which is <br />forcing the utilities in the eastern part of Elk River, a similar situation will <br />most l~kely occur in this new area proposed to be included in the urban <br />service boundary. If the request to extend utilities is prior to the established <br />date, a comprehensive plan amendment would be required. <br /> <br />As staffhas pointed out in the past, managing the City's growth by <br />controlling the extension of utilities and establishing the proper long range <br />planning practices of a well-planned compact growth pattern, the City is able <br />to provide for a much more efficient extension of public services while <br />protecting the rural character of the community from the possibility of <br />unnecessary urban sprawl. <br /> <br />Please refer to the attached for additional information on this issue. <br /> <br />Other Issues <br /> <br />Many residents at the previous Planning Commission meeting on this issue <br />were concerned with assessments. By inclua~ug this area in the urban <br />service boundary there would be no immediate assessments. Staff believes <br />this area could stand on its own; therefore, would not be assessed until the <br />utilities were actually extended to serve the area. <br /> <br />Recommendation <br /> <br />It is recommended the Planning Commission recommend approving the <br />Comprehensive Plan amendment to adjust the urban service boundary <br />including the area described in the report. Furthermore, if the Planning <br />Commission would agree in deferring extension of utilities into this area for a <br />certain time period, a date can also be established preventing the extension <br />of utilities into this area prematurely. Lastly, if the urban service boundary <br />is adjusted, a rezoning of the area to reflect a residential zoning district <br />consistent with other residential areas within the urban service boundary <br />will need to follow. <br /> <br />\\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\pc\oa97-10x.doc <br /> <br /> <br />