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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. WHEREAS, the City has completed review of the development proposal for the Property which would result in construction of 7 single family homes on 2.129 currently developable acres for a net density for the site of 3.29 units per acre, which does not achieve the 4-15 units per acre density for which the eastern half of the property is guided; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the development proposal (Shadywood Villas) and finds that it meets a number of goals for housing as established within the Housing element of the CMP, including: Provides opportunities for a mix of housing types, locations, and cost ranges which will meet the needs and provide adequate housing for a broader range of ages, family groups, lifestyle needs and levels of income to the greatest extent practical. Provides housing types and residential densities consistent with environmental and land use plans and with the availability of public services and facilities; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated based on calculations by the City that development of this property at the proposed 3.28 units per acre density can be approved through a Metropolitan Council administratively -approved amendment to the CMP. The amendment should be considered as exempt from the 60 -day comment period by adjacent jurisdictions because it is less than 40 acres in area, it does not change any Metropolitan Growth Forecasts, and is further from adjacent jurisdictions than the City's standard notification distance. WHEREAS, on August 22, 2016, the City Council adopted resolution 6665 conditionally approving the amendment, and directing staff to forward same to the Metropolitan Council for their review, WHEREAS, Metropolitan Council staff in a letter dated September 9, 2016 indicated that the proposed amendment meets the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Administrative Review Guidelines and does not affect official forecasts. The letter indicated that the amendment does not affect the City's ability to accommodate its share of the region's affordable housing need. The letter concluded that the City may place the amendment into effect.