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CD or Disk Process Mail one (1) CD or 3 V» floppy disk and one (1) paper copy of the plan amendment, this form, maps, r,dff report and all other relevant material to the Referrals Coordinator at the above address. Text Change Only Plan Amendments For Plan Amendments that are limited to text changes may only require the information in the Community Profile and Background section (questions 1-5) of this form. Please talk with your Sector Representative before submitting any such Plan Amendnients. Council staff may request further Information if it is determined that there may be potential impacts to regional systems, forecasts or policies. An updated list of Sector Representatives, their phone numbers and email addresses may be found at http://www.metrocouncil.orQ/DlanninQ/assistance/sectorreDS.htm . Metropolitan Council Review Council Staff revie\^ the Information submitted on this form within 10 working days to determine if the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is sufTiciently complete for Council review. In the completeness review process. Council staff evaluates if suffident information has been provided to determine the level of impact the amendment may have on regional systems or polides. In the case of electronic submission, receipt of the paper copy serves as the official date that begins the initial 10-day review period. Once found complete for review, the Count:; nas 60 days to review and take action on the amendment, with the option for extending the review period an additional 60 days, if necessary, after providing you with proper notification. The Council ’s review of Plan Amendments focuses ’ on compliance with the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, conformance with Regional System Plans, consistency with the Regional Blueprint and Council policies, and compatibility with adjacent jurisdictions. Waiver of Certain Plan Amendment Reviews In 2000, the Metropolitan Council re-authorized Council staff to waive Council review of “minor* Plan Amendments when the staff review indicates they are in conformance with regional system plans, consistent with the Blueprint and compatible with the plans of adjacent communities. Waivers rngy be granted for land use changes, MUSA expansions and other amendments under the following conditions: In cases where; □ Land use and MUSA changes are 40 acres or less; a There is no substantial departure from system plans or system impacts; 'j There is consistency with other Council policies including housing and density; □ There is compatibility with plans of adjacent local government jurisdictions; a There are no possible cumulative impacts; □ There is no major local opposition; and □ There is a commitment by the jurisdiction to adequately address any outstanding Comprehensive Plan review issues. Contact your Sector Representative to determine if a waiver is appropriate. Your Sector Rep will also assist you in determining how much of this form to complete. An updated list of Sector Representatives, their phone numbers and email ad.'resses may be found at httD://www.metrocouncil.orQ/DlanninQ/assistance/sectorreDs.htm . Novembef 19. 2002