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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 25, 1997 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 22 - 97, Rezone, Bruce Hanson, Aqua Lane, Preliminary Plat and Planned Development Overlay (PDO) (4/5ths Vote) - Ms. Wyland explained that the Planning and Zoning Board originally reviewed this matter in June and July of 1996. At that time the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval but Council expressed concern that review of Planning District No. 2 had not been completed. Therefore, due to the absence of a 4/5ths Council vote, Mr. Hanson withdrew his request pending the outcome of Comprehensive Plan meetings with respect to District No. 2. Since that time, the Planning and Zoning Board and Council have approved District No. 2, and Mr. Hanson s property has been designated as a Performance Land Use area. Mr. Hanson is now again requesting that his property be rezoned so that he may develop five single-family home sites zoned R -1X allowing for creation of seaplane bases and a shared taxi way to provide access to the airstrip. A public hearing has been held, and Staff recommended approval of the rezoning from GB to R -1X with a planned development overlay and approval of the preliminary plat according to the following conditions: 1. The preliminary plat is revised so 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 is allowed. 5. A copy of restrictive covenants to be applied to the proposed residential lots is 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 non-commercial 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 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. Council Member Lyden asked if the balance of the property to Lake Drive (presently zoned General Business) is zoned specific to aircraft. Ms. Wyland explained that the remaining property is covered under the Performance Land Use category included in the Comprehensive Plan, which dictates that any business corning into that area would have to demonstrate to the City s satisfaction that it would blend appropriately with existing businesses. Council Member Lyden stated that he would like to see the entire area devoted to seaplane use with a buffer between base and residential area. 5