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2,900 square feet for apartments, per unit. The DNR has approved this flexibility request due to our more stringent requirements on water quality, general performance standards, and the local water management plan. IMPERVIOUS SURFACE COVERAGE: The DNR Model called for impervious surface limits of 25% across the board. We have requested a limit of 30% for single family and low density development, 35% for medium/high density development, and 60% for commercial. Due to our performance standards and local water management plan, the DNR has agreed to this flexibility request. BUILDING HEIGHT: The City is requesting a 36' height limit which is consistent with similar requests from other communities in the Metro Area. The DNR Model suggests a 25' limit. They have agreed to the 36' limit. SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION: The DNR Model required a connection to sanitary sewer within one-year, if available. This requirement runs contrary to our City Charter and they have agreed to its exclusion. SHORELAND SETBACK FOR USES W/O WATER ORIENTED NEEDS: The DNR Model required a double setback for commercial uses without water oriented needs. This would have rendered commercial properties along Lake Drive unbuildable. They have agreed to waive this requirement. Attached for Council information is a memo from our Planning Consultant, Al Brixius, which outlines in detail our request for flexibility. The information outlined above is a brief summary of that information. The Planning and Zoning Board held two Public Hearings and a Special Work Session to discuss this ordinance. They have considered the comments of concerned citizens and input from City Staff and the DNR. Their recommendation was to approve the ordinance as submitted. OPTIONS 1. Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 4-95 2. Return to staff for further consideration RECOMMENDATION Option 1