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Land Use Compatibility. To determine the appropriateness of the proposed use, it is considered beneficial to examine adjacent land uses and zoning designations. The following is a listing of uses and zoning designations which surround the subject site: Direction T Tse Zoning North Undeveloped/low density residential R-1 (Interstate 35W) South Low density residential R-1 East Undeveloped (Future multiple family residential) R-4 West City of Blaine Recognizing that low density residential development exists south of the subject site and that buffering is to be provided to the north and east of the proposed R-1 District, the proposed single family residential use is considered compatible with surrounding uses. Public Services. As noted previously, a determination should be made that the proposed use will not overburden the City's service capacity. Considering that a recent finding was made that multiple family residential use of the property would not overburden the City's service capacity, a less intense single family residential use is not anticipated to overburden City services. Traffic Generation. In consideration of the requested rezoning, an evaluation of anticipated traffic generation should be conducted. Traffic generated by the proposed single family dwellings is within the capabilities of Elm Street, which serves the subject property. In review of the submitted site plan, direct single family lot access is proposed onto County Road 12. As a result, some concern does exist in regard to the desirability of such access condition. This item will be discussed later in this report. Performance Standards. As a condition of plat approval, the proposed single family residential portion of the development will be required to comply with applicable performance standards. Specific issues will be discussed in latter sections of this report. Preliminary Plat Review In addition to the rezoning request, ultimate approval of the Willow Ponds subdivision will also be necessary to accommodate the proposed development (see Exhibit C). The subject subdivision includes ten single family residential lots within the western portion of the site (R-1 zoning area), and a single larger lot within the eastern half of the site (R-4 zoning area). The larger lot (Lot 1, Block 1) is to accommodate four 12 unit multiple family structures. 5