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Flexibility on this requirement would allow those developed properties that become classified as non - conformities to alter that status by applying for a CUP. The fact that the use may be allowed by a CUP offers the property owner incentive to work with the City to address possible issues, rather than having the property remain classified as a non - conforming use until such time as the use ceases. On this basis, the City is requesting flexibility to allow lot coverages up to 75 percent by conditional use permit (CUP). The conditions of approval would require the approval of a Shoreland Impact Plan /CUP, as provided by Section 917.090.A of the City's Shoreland Ordinance. Structure Height. Structures within the Shoreland Overlay District are restricted to a height of 35 feet or less. Again, a number of existing and commercial developments that would be within the Shoreland Overlay District exceed 35 feet in height. These structures would be classified as non - conformities, limiting their future expansion and use potential. The City is requesting flexibility to allow the maximum height requirement to exceed by CUP/ Shoreland Impact Plan approval. As with lot coverage, structures in excess of 35 feet in height would be classified as non - conforming uses until such time as a CUP /Shoreland Impact Plan is approved. CONCLUSION In summary, the proposed revisions to the Little Canada Shoreland Ordinance make the regulations more consistent with the requirements established by the DNR. In the application of these revisions to developed areas, the City is requesting flexibility regarding the designated tributaries, and lot coverage and width requirements. The requests for flexibility address existing conditions within the City. As such the strict application of shoreland regulations to the St. Paul Water Works right -of -way may represent an undue hardship to properties affected. 3 Page 26