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Findings: 1.That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Chapter and the purposes of the district in which the site is located and Comprehensive Municipal Plan; The RRl-B Zoning District is ” intended to provide a district which will allow a combination of low density residential development and limited agricultural use." The permitted and conditional uses in the Rl-A district carry through to the RRl-B district. The Zoning Code states " Public schools and parochial or private schools which teach a curriculum similar to a public school provided no building shall be located within 50 feet on any lot line of an abutting lot in an "R" District and that a fence be erected fifteen feet or more from all street lot lines where the abutting use is for open play, and nursery schools providing fifty square feet of playground space per pupil". The building does not meet these requirements. The Comprehensive Plan states in the Land Use Chapter; RURAL EDUCATIONAL LAND USE Typical educational facilities will be expected to remain in the Urban Service Area according to the Land Use Plan. However, Orono is host to two unique educational institutions which have proven to be acceptable rural land uses because of their special characteristics. The Land Use Plan does not provide for any expansion or duplication of these facilities, however, because the impact upon neighboring properties would increase as would the likelihood of urban service requirements. Only when these institutions are relatively small and low-key will they remain appropriate rural land uses. Minnetonka Center or Arts and Education Located on North Shore Drive in the Crystal Bay neighborhood, this institution provides high- quality instruction and facilities for all forms of artistic expression. The center has recently expanded and does draw a significant number of persons to daily activities and frequent special functions. The rural location is especially appropriate for the artist's personality, but care is necessary that the facility does not overtax the City's ability to provide the necessary services. Locating the Lake Minnetonka Environmental School in the existing structure appears to meet the requirements of the comprehensive plan for being compatible with rural land uses. U2235, Marlin B. Schneider 2180 North Shore Drive C.U.P. amendment 5/19/97 page-3