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• • • Planning & Zoning Board August 13, 1997 Page 7 Mr. Johnson made a MOTION approve the original findings of the June 1996 report and approve rezoning from GB to R -1 X with a PDO. He was supported by Mr. Herr. Motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to approve the preliminary plat as presented and was supported by Mr. Dunn, 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 building other than the seaplane hangers are allowed. 5. A copy of restrictive covenants to be applied to the proposed residential lots 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 and drainage and utility easements are placed along all lot lines and over all wetland areas subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 7. Park dedication requirements are applied as determined by the Park Board. 8. Grading /drainage /utility plans are reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. 9. All conditions of operation as required by the FAA and/or Minnesota Department of Aeronautics are satisfied. 10. Other conditions as recommended. Motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. C. Public Hearing - Highland Meadows, 79th Street, Rezone, Preliminary Plat and Planned Development Overlay (PDO) Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 7:59 p.m. Mr. Kirmis stated that North Suburban Development, Inc. has submitted a proposal for 166 residential units of mixed density that include 108 single family homes and 60 townhomes in 15 four -plex structures. The development parcel is a 56 -acre tract located on the west side of Lake Drive between Main Street and Barbara Avenue. A number of approvals are requested that include: 1) Comprehensive Plan amendment to change a portion of the suggested land use from single family residential to medium density; 2) rezoning a portion of the property to medium density; 3) PDO to allow flexibility with lot area and width requirements; and 4) preliminary plat approval. Mr. Kirmis stated that there are Comprehensive Plan policies to both support and discourage a change to medium density use. The policy that encourages the change relates to providing a variety of housing styles and option in the City. The policy that discourages the change relates to land use compatibility, as there are several surrounding single family neighborhoods. He noted that the plat is unique in that it covers setback variables along the lot line and adds green space along the front lot lines. If the Board