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JUN -07-1996 12:02 NAC 612 595 9837 P.02 Recommendation The City's 1991 Comprehensive Plan suggests commercial use of the subject property. While the down zoning of property is commonly discouraged within the City (unless a land trade is negotiated) a rezoning of the eastern portion of the subject property may be justified in consideration of the site's context and physical characteristics of the site. Also to be noted is that the area in question is to be subject to specific study as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. In this light, rezoning at this time may be considered premature. Matters of land use appropriateness are, however, considered City policy issues to be determined by City officials. If the City finds the proposed R-1X/PDO rezoning to be acceptable, it should be approved only upon fulfillment of the following: • The necessary Comprehensive Plan amendment is approved by the Metropolitan Council. • The City approve the proposed subdivision (parcel must be created to which R -1X zone is to be applied). Should the City approve the requested rezoning, our office recommends approval of the Surfside Addition preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. The preliminary plat is revised such that Lot.6 and Outlot A are combined with the adjacent Surfside Seaplane base property. 2. Hanger building materials and heights are specified and found to comply with applicable City requirements. 3. Seaplane hangers not exceed 2,400 square feet in size. 4. No detached accessory buildings other than the Seaplane hangers are allowed_ 5. A copy of restrictive covenants be applied to the proposed residential Tots are submitted for City review and approval. Such covenants must address architectural requirements for hangers and include a provision that such hangers are to be used solely for airplane (seaplane) and related equipment storage. 6. It is demonstrated to the City that wetland boundaries have been delineated by a qualified individual. 2