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Ms. Mary Kueffner February 9, 1990 Page 2 It is always difficult trying to list all land uses one would expect in a particular zoning district. However, the more specific a code is including clear definitions, the less chance there is for misinterprets-, tion. Does the City have a separate private nature sanctuary or is it an area of passive open space (perhaps heavily wooded) in a large private park? Should a nature sanctuary be permitted by conditional use permit? Some private recreation facilities such as health/sport clubs, roller rinks and golf club houses or driving ranges tend to be more of a commercial related land use and may also be an appropriate conditional use in business zones. I do not have a copy of the entire Lake Elmo Code Book; however, it may not be necessary to place liquor regulations in the zoning code. I again question the need for architectural compatibility in accessory structures as they relate to the principal structure. This particular section with the list of conditional uses may be appropriate to reference parking standard requirements. Typically spires, chimneys, flag poles, antennas, etc. are allowed to exceed the maximum height limitation. _Since the City -has created a PF zone, is it the City's intention to plan for future PF zones by identifying them on the future land use map? If so, in order for a church to locate in the City they may need a Compre- hensive Guide Plan Amendment, a rezoning and a conditional use permit.