The City of Shakopee is proposing to amend Figure 4.60 - Planned Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The amendment would expand the 2020-2030 MUSA boundary to include 42 parcels in an area surrounding Maras St. and Hansen Ave (see exhibits A and B).

A number of factors make this area a top priority for being added to the regional wastewater system: it is an environmentally sensitive area, there are aging and failing septic systems, and the road is due for reconstruction, which makes this an ideal time for installing utilities.

The following are the criteria evaluated in the granting of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The City Council may grant a Comprehensive Plan Amendment when it finds that one or more of the following criteria exists:

Criteria #1 The original zoning ordinance is in error.
Finding #1 The original zoning ordinance was in error. The parcels should have been included in the 2020-2030 MUSA boundary. This amendment remedies this error.

Criteria #2 Significant changes in community goals and policies have taken place.
Finding #2 Significant changes in community goals and policies that affect these properties have not taken place.  

Criteria #3 Significant changes in development patterns have occurred.
Finding #3 Significant changes in development patterns have not occurred for the subject properties.

Criteria #4 The Comprehensive Plan requires a different provision.
Finding #4 The Comprehensive Plan does not require a different provision.

Staff finds that the amendment meets 1 of the 4 criteria; one or more are necessary to be approved by the City Council.