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Proposed Zoning Code Anwndment - Section 10.20, Subd. 3 - Conditional Uses in Residential Zones January 11, 1996 Page 2 of 6 A. Section 10.20, Subd. 3 (C) - Oubs, Camps, etc. This conditional use section lists a number of social/recreational uses with varying degrees or intenaties of use, which may require a wide range of facilities, and which may result in a wide range of impacts on the residential neighborhoods in which they exist. For instance, golf courses are a rather low intensity use except for the area around the clubhouse, wth otherwise generally low concentrations of users in any given area, a rather quiet use taking place on a large site, having relatively little impact on neighboring properties except for the occasional errant golf ball. Country clubs, with the expectation of additional uses such as buildings for social fiinctions, restaurants, etc., suggest a step up in the intensity of use and may have a grea.wf impact on a neighborhood. The ’’tennis club” use may suggest a need for indoor facilities in winter as opposed to outdoor facilities in summer, and may tend to concentrate the use into a relatively small area as opposed to a golf course or country club use Next on the list is public swimming pools, which might tend to have a high impact on a neighborhood if such pool is open air, as opposed to a public swimming pool which is constructed within a building. Scout camps, YMCA camps, YWCA camps and church camps perhaps all share similar functions and facility needs, generally requiring a large site, with the expectation that there will be overnight or long-term residency by campers either in cabins or tents. These use.s generally include a number of buildings devoted to various activities scattered around a large site, with the potential for having some concentrated uses impacting adjacent properties. The final uses listed under "Clubs, Camps, etc." are private non-prom parks, playgrounds and other similar uses. An example of a private non-profit park might be 3M company's Tartan Park in the eastern metro area, which includes a golf course and other recreation facilities for company employees. It is unknown whether this type of use was envisioned when "private non-profit parks" was originally listed as a conditional use in the Code, but it is conceivable that such a use could be proposed in Orono. A private playground might be associated with a private school, day care, apartment complex, or other use. The only performance standards required for "Clubs, Camps, etc. in the current Code include. 1 The principal structure shall be iOO feet or more from any abutting lot in a residential district. 2 Accessory structures shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line