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II-'iff ■•.f.' -■ J-'m Is-' *r th m-~-m-. I®' ''VY.'.V WiK The multiple family housing provides a unique opportunity for people who cannot afford single family homes on the lake, these housing alternatives do not readily exist in other communities around the lake. Spring Park has historically promoted high density residential development as an alternative to single feunily housing which is mostly unobtainable to many people wishing to live by the lake. This philosophy of providing different types of housing is consistent with the regional housing objectives of the Metropolitan Council. In general terms, density is to be restricted to DNR requirements or less in areas designed for low density development. In areas characterized by high density developments such as the multiple family structures that exist in the R-3 District along Shoreline Drive, residential densities may be allowed to the existing R-3 density of 13 units per acre. The Intent of the Con^rehensive Plan is to provide fcr diversity of types of residential development in order to continue the vitality and strength of Spring Park. The existing multiple family buildings that currently exceed the DNR's maximum density shall not be deemed non-conforming in regards to setbacks, density and height and may be re-established provided the setbacks, density, and height are not increased. Density will be controlled by requiring any new development or redevelofznent to comply with specific standards in the ordinance which address maximum density, lot size, impervious surface, coopliauice with storm water plan. The following pages are taken from the proposed Ordinance to regulate density within the R-i, R-2 auid R-3 Zoning Districts. In summary. Spring Park will maintain a density it can live with by maintaining conformance with setback, storm water management practices and vegetative screening. ■■■■xV"‘' V* 1''^ i