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• • • Planning & Zoning Board 4 April 14, 1993 interest of the City and the Developer to be aware of these wetland areas prior to any extensive review of development, therefore, an Ordinance Amendment has been proposed that would require Wetland Delineation in preliminary plat data requirements. Al Robinson made a MOTION recommending approval of this Ordinance Amendment and was supported by Ed Schones. All voted aye. Motion carried. E. Public Hearing - Ordinance Amending the Section of the Zoning Code Relating to Lot Provisions Mary Kay reviewed this item and explained that the amendment is in response to an emergency ordinance adopted by the Council in March. The amendment, in part, provides that structures may be constructed on lots of record provided "...it satisfies all other appropriate provisions of this Ordinance, has frontage on a full width public right -of -way, and an improved street which has been accepted for maintenance by the City of Lino Lakes". Mr. Mesich asked what affect this amendment might have on the Senior Housing and was advised that this amendment refers to "lots of record" not new subdivisions /site plans. Rick Gelbmann made a MOTION recommending approval of the Ordinance Amendment and was supported by Tom Mesich. All voted aye. Motion carried. E. Public Hearing - Ordinance Regulating Adult Use Activities Mr. Brixius reviewed this item and advised the P & Z that NAC had been directly involved in the formulation of the Adult Use Ordinance for the City of Ramsey - that particular Ordinance has been tested and upheld in Court. Due to the involvement of First Amendment Constitutional Rights, this is a highly sensitive subject which requires special consideration and processing procedures. There is currently a 6 month extension on a moratorium on Adult Uses within the City and the goal is to have this ordinance in place when the moratorium expires. Mr. Brixius explained that there is a total of 21,447 acres within the community. Of that, 9,392 is undevelopable and 12,000 is developable. 1,333 acres are within the MUSA and 3% must be set aside for adult use activities. This 3% would amount to approximately 110 "acres of opportunity" or areas where such uses can be located. The basis for enactment of this ordinance must be founded upon the existing or potential "secondary effects" of adult uses. Mr. Brixius presented a Resolution for Adoption by the P & Z and indicated that the