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The City has historically viewed high density residential in a positive light and as a result, would not adopt an Ordinance which would make these multiple faiTiily units non-conforming and thus limit their redevelopment potential. 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^ family 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. TtfipT^TTu»nt:atlon. 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 Shorerine Drive, residential densities may be allowed to the existing R-3 density of 13 units per acre. The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide for 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 max.i*mum 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. The following Zoning Ordinance excerpt addresses existing multiple family buildings; 1.Multiple family buildings within the R-3 District existing prior to the enactment of this Ordinance shall not be deemed to be non-conforming in regards to density, setbacks, and height and may be re-established if partially or totally destroyed by fire, wind,earthquake, explosion, flood, or other casualty provided the density, setbacks or height of the buildings will not be otherwise increased. 2.Multiple family buildings which do not meet the required 50 foot shoreland setback within the R-3 District destroyed to 100 percent or their total value may be re-established at the same height and density. The City Council may impose greater shoreland setbacks than existed previously if determined that the site is capable of accommodating the equivalent density in an alternative building design. . i i