5.a Washington County Response
January 30, 2023
To: Lyssa Leitner THIS LETTER SENT ONLY ELECTRONICALY
Planning Director
Washington County
RE: Affected Jurisdiction Review for Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Density and Zoning
Reference
The City of Scandia is proposing an amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Per
Minnesota Statute 473.858 Subd. 2 and the Metropolitan Council, we are distributing the
proposed amendment to for your review and comment.
The proposed amendment will amend density standards in the Village Neighborhood, Village –
Historic Center, and Village Center future land use guidance to align with the intent of City
Council. The amendment will decrease allowed density within the Village Neighborhood district
and increase density in the Village – Historic Center and Village Center. The amendment will
also clarify language related to density, density flexibility, and planned unit developments.
Additionally, in September of 2022, the City adopted a new combined zoning and subdivision
ordinance, the Unified Development Code (UDC). The 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes
references to the old development code that was replaced. Changes are proposed to accurately
reflect the adoption of the UDC.
It is respectfully requested that you review the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment
and respond using the attached form The form and q uestions can be sent to T.J. Hofer at
tj.hofer@bolton-menk.com by March 30, 2024.
On behalf of the City of Scandia, I would like to thank you in advance for your assistance and
prompt response.
T.J. Hofer
City Planner
tj.hofer@bolton-menk.com
612-271-6984
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We have reviewed the proposed Plan Amendment, do not have any comments, and are
therefore waiving further review.
We have reviewed the proposed Plan Amendment and offer the following comments
(attach additional sheets if necessary)
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