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The existing land use of the 14 residential parcels is categorized as rural residential. <br />These parcels are consistent with the existing land use definition. The keeping of farm <br />animals is more consistent with rural residential properties than R-1 single family <br />properties. <br />The future land use of these parcels is guided Low Density Residential. These parcels <br />are consistent with the future land use in terms of density and availability of utility <br />extension. <br />The 3 parcels owned by Surfside Seaplane Base are guided private airport for private <br />aviation use. The current operation of the seaplane base is consistent with the <br />comprehensive plan's land use designation. <br />3. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. <br />The proposed use of keeping of farm animals meets the performance standards of the <br />zoning ordinance which allows no more than one animal unit per 2 acres. The use shall <br />also meet all requirements of Chapter 503 of the city ordinance. <br />The current use of a private airport meets the performance standards of the zoning <br />ordinance. Future improvements to the site will require an amended conditional use <br />permit and compliance with the ordinance. <br />4. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not <br />overburden the City's service capacity. <br />Per the City's Comprehensive Plan, the parcels are within the IA: 2008-2015 utility <br />staging area. The watermain and sanitary sewer systems have capacity to accommodate <br />development along this stretch of Lake Drive upon extension to the subject properties. <br />5. Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the <br />property. <br />Traffic generation by the proposed keeping of farm animals and existing private airport <br />is within capabilities of the streets serving the property. Lake Drive/CSAH 23 is a minor <br />arterial road. Traffic generation would not be increased or decreased by the proposed <br />rezoning. <br />Shoreland District, Wetlands and Floodplain <br />The parcels are located within the Shoreland District of Rice Lake. Wetlands exist on the <br />parcels although no formal delineations have been completed. The 1982 FEMA Flood <br />Insurance Rating Map (FIRM) indicates a Zone A3 flood plain district on the parcels as <br />well. <br />Co <br />