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January 12, 1981 In March of 1973, the Special Use Permit on Outlot G (which is North of Lantern Lane) was rezoned from Multi- family to R -1 at the request of the developer. Mr. Schumacher read the Resolution that reaffirmed the existence of Special Use Permit #27 passed in May of 1980. On September 29, 1980 the preliminary plat for the 24 Quads was approved by the City Council. Mr. Short, City Planning Consultant was requested to present his credentials. Mr. Short said thgt he is a member of the firm of Barton- Aschman and had been the Consultant for the City of Lino Lakes since 1975. Mr. Short said his purpose was to discuss 5.04 of Ordinance #56 on the issuance of a Special Use Permit. It must meet the following criteria: 1) a use can be granted in any district with the following five criteria to be considered. Would the granting of a Special Use Permit have serious effect upon 1) Health, Safety, Morals and General Wel- fare of the Public; 2) on traffic and parking; 3) Public facilities; 4) Public Utilities and 5) Conformance with zoning Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Short noted that many uses may be suitable in certain districts under certain cir- cumstances with condition to be attached to a Special Use Permit. Under Traffic - Mr. Short compared the Quads to R -1 using standards set by MNDOT. There would be 672 daily trips for R5 development and 496 for R -1 development. According to the Anoka County Highway Department, Birch Street had been designed for 8,000 trips daily. In 1980 the expected trips per day is 1,700. This development would have littl if any, impact on Birch Street. Under the proposed Land Use Plan, Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, this area is pro- posed for Urban Res. - R -1, this proposed development is inconsistent with the Land Use Plan. However, the Comprehensive Plan is meant to be a guide and does provide for alternatives. And Lakes #7 is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehen- sive Plan. Under the Park requirements - this has been satisified with the acquisition of the 22 acre park on the West side of the Lake. Also to be taken into consideration is the close proximity if the Anoka County Chain of Lakes Parks containing 2500 acres of land. However, Mr. Short would recommend there be some recreational facilites provided in this project for children and the 'back yard type' for adults. Under public utilities, Mr. Short noted there is capacity in the inter=ceptor for this project with no significant effect. Mr. Short discussed the landscaping that could be required in conjunction with the issu- ance of a conditional use permit. This would produce an enviornment consistent with the neighborhood. The density factor was considered. This is defined as the units per acre - 4.35 for the Quads as compared to 2.7 for R -1. In computing the population, Mr. Short pointed out that there are fewer persons per unit in quads than in R -1. The estimated person per R -1 unit is 3.4. Mr. Short had contacted Orin Thompson, Horizon Homes, Burnsville, White Bear Lake, Shoreview and the Metropolitan Council for persons per unit in quads. The developers estimate that in 1980 there were 1.7 persons per unit; White Bear Lake - 2.05 persons; Burnsville - 2.0 persons; Metropolitan Council - 2.5 persons. Mr. Short used 2.4 persons per unit for 96 quads for and estimated population of 230 per- sons. Using the available land area for single family homes, there would be 59 lots