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Section 903.020 D regarding accessory structures states that all structures be fully screened from the view of the public street with fencing and /or landscaping. Staff recommends that similar screening be required for recreational facilities, with an additional provision requiring screening from neighboring residential properties. The applicant has indicated that he planted 2 birch trees, 1 red maple, 3 thornless hawthorns, 3 spruce trees, 6 lilac bushes, 9 juniper bushes, and several flowers and shrubs on the site last fall. in order to fully screen the proposed 9 foot fence, additional landscaping may be required. Additional evergreen trees should be planted to create a more complete screening effect. A revised landscape plan should be prepared and submitted for staff review. Lot Combination. According to Ramsey County Property Tax information, this site in question is comprised of two separate parcels. The applicant has indicated that he processed a lot combination form with Ramsey County and it has not yet been recorded. Staff recommends that no more work be done on the recreational structure until the lot combination is recorded, to allow for a larger lot size and thus, more impervious surface. The City has also expressed that they would like the applicant to record a deed restriction in form acceptable to the City to ensure that the lot combination will be permanent. CONCLUSION The applicant has requested two separate text amendments in order to allow him to continue construction on a hockey rink and sport court in the front yard of his property. When considering the proposed text amendments, the Planning Commission's judgment shall be based upon (but not limited to) the following factors: 1. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Land Use Plan. 2. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed site is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. 3. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. 4. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the aggregate property values in the area in which the amendment or conditional use is proposed. 5. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. The first text amendment would reduce the front yard setback in the Shoreland District from 50 feet to 30 feet, to be consistent with regulations in the R -1 District. Staff does not foresee any adverse effects associated with allowing a reduction to the front yard setback requirement. 5