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Zoning File #1080 February 11, 1987 Page 2 of 2 Section 10.10, Subdivision 3 - Required findings for Rezoning - The proposed rezoning "would be in the best interest for the physical development of the City.” 2. Per Section 10.23, Subdivision 1 - The Intent of the LR-IA District - The current use and development of the properties are consistent with the desired low density residential development and limited agricultural activity. The controls of the district will strengthen the City's ability to protect and preserve an environmentally sensitive area. 3. Per Comprehensive Management Plan 3-18, Environmental Protection Goals - The proposed rezoning will assure that the Environmental Protection Goals of the City are realized. 4. Per Comprehensive Management Plan 3-20 - Policy Statement No. 8 - The proposed rezoning will provide the appropriate regulations to reasonably control building density, land alteration and lakeshore encroachment. 5. ^ The current pattern of development of the subject properties and adjacent properties suggests more the pattern and use of an LR district rather than the five acre rural densities and use patterns of the northwest section. 6. A survey of 112 developed lots within the LR—lA zoning district surrounding the Stubbs Bay area revealed that the six properties considered for rezoning fall within the upper 25 percent, ranging from 1.5 acres to 5 acres. Only 23.6 percent or 27 of the 112 lots surveyed met the required 2 acre standard. 7. The rezoning of the subject properties would not result in an increase in density because of the 2 acre dry contiguous land per building site standards, and since the area is currently not sewered, wetland area credit is not available. 8. If the properties were to receive sewer, based on dry land configuration, location of existing improvements, wetlands credit and the required standards of platting, there would be no increase in density. A PRD is the only mode of development available that may result in an increase of approximately 2 to 3 units. 9. The northern dry land corridor of the properties remains under the RR-IA Rural Zoning requiring a minimum of 5 acres per building site. ^A letter has been sent to all six property owners advising of the City's intent to complete the rezoning as amended. Maps of current and proposed zones and copies of the LR-lA Zoning District have been enclosed with each. Property owners have been encouraged to ask questions of staff and to appear before the Planning Commission on the 17th if they have any concern. t