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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 1995 our ordinance include a statement which prohibits total district - wide density from being exceeded. The proposed ordinance includes this provision. DENSITY: The DNR model ordinance provided a complicated tier arrangement for calculating density for multi -family developments. The City has proposed a standard calling for 5,000 square feet to townhomes and 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. Staff has requested a limit of 30% for single family and low density developments, 35% for medium/high density developments, and 60% for commercial developments. 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 foot height limit which is consistent with similar requests from other communities in the Metro Area. The DNR model suggests a 25 foot height limit. They have agreed to the 36 foot height limit. SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION: The DNR model ordinance required a connection to sanitary sewer within one year, if available. This requirement runs contrary to the City Charter and the DNR has agreed to its exclusion. SHORELAND SETBACK FOR USES WITHOUT WATER ORIENTED NEEDS: The DNR model ordinance required a double setback for commercial uses without water oriented needs. This would render commercial properties along Lake Drive unbuildable. The DNR has agreed to waive this requirement. Mr. Brixius prepared a brief memorandum which was included in the Council packets. This memorandum outlined in detail the City's request for flexibility. The Planning and Zoning Board held two (2) public hearings and held a special work session to discuss the proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinance was prepared considering the comments from concerned citizens and with input from City staff and the DNR. The recommendation of staff and the Planning and Zoning Board is for approval as submitted. Council Member Bergeson noted that when there is a proposed ordinance change this comprehensive and complicated, the City Council discusses the changes at a work session. He felt uneasy about approving the FIRST READING of the proposed ordinance until PAGE 11