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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 e.xpansion 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 Cry stal 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 serv ices. 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. 2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the proposed condition under which it would be operated or maintained would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed operational plan for the school will be compatible with the neighborhood. The school should be limited to a maximum of 56 students or the maximum allowed by the Building Code, whichever is less. The building and the site should not be expanded to be consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3.That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Zoning Chapter. A variance has previously been granted for the parking area. A fifteen ft. fence, as required by the Zoning Code for public and private sc'cools in not a practical consideration for this site and would detract from the historical character of the structure. Staff Recommendation To approve the conditional use permit, subject to t!ie following standards: U223S, Martin B. Schneider 2180 North Shore Drive C.U.P amendment 5/19/97 page-4