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Builders based on the following findings of fact: 1) Inconsistency with the Housing Policy of the Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the following provision: "Hastings will continue to evaluate site plans and building plans for multi-family residential development to ensure that new development compliments existing residential development and fits appropriately within the natural environment and historical context of the immediate neighborhood." The scale and mass of the proposed three story buildings does not fit appropriately and does not compliment the adjoining single family residential properties. The site plan does not provide an adequate buffer and transition to be consistent and appropriate to the adjoining single family properties. 2) Inconsistency with the Hastings Tree Preservation Guidelines. The proposed removal of most significant trees to facilitate construction, and failure to meet tree replanting guidelines is inconsistent with the Tree Preservation Guidelines. 3) Public Safety and Transportation. Approval of the Site Plan would increase traffic on adjacent streets and at the intersection of Whispering Lane and Featherstone Road, which has limited site visibility. Council member moved a second to this resolution and upon being put to a vote it was unanimously adopted by all Council Members present. Ayes: Nays: Absent: ATTEST: Michael D. Werner, Mayor Melanie Mesko Lee Administrative Assistant/City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of resolution presented to and adopted by the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota, on the 2nd day of August, 2004, as disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in the office. Melanie Mesko Lee Administrative Assistant/City Clerk (SEAL)