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<br />ordinance allows riparian lots at 15,000 square foot, with 75 feet of frontage, <br />and a 75 foot setback. The city's proposed ordinance does not change the <br />requirements in this area. <br />D. The city's proposed ordinance eliminates duplexes, triplexes, and quads in <br />unsewered areas because it is felt they concentrate septic systems too densely. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />In addition to the changes to the Wild and Scenic River Ordinance, the city is proposing a <br />change to Section 900.12 of the Elk River City Code of Ordinances entitled, "Permitted, <br />Accessory, and Conditional Uses by District" that requires a conditional use permit to <br />develop within 50 feet of the Wild and Scenic River District Boundary. This change <br />affects land in Sections 2 and 11, T32N, R26W. This area is Zoned C-3 - Highway <br />Commercial. A copy of that proposed change is attached <br /> <br />As you can see, the city's proposed changes are relatively few, however, they provide two <br />major benefits over the existing Wild and Scenic River Ordinance and boundary. First, <br />the proposed boundary changes correct situations that should not have never been created. <br />The proposed boundaries move the existing businesses out of the Wild and Scenic River <br />District without sacrificing the values of the District. Secondly, the proposed changes to <br />the Ordinance allow the benefits of urban services without sacrificing the values of the <br />District, because frontage and setback requirements remain unchanged. <br /> <br />As you know, several businesses have been waiting for building permits since 1996, <br />while the city has been trying to resolve its issues with the DNR regarding the Wild and <br />Scenic River District. These businesses are getting extremely impatient. Time is of the <br />essence. It is my impression that the city is not willing to wait any longer for the DNR's <br />planning process to reach its prolonged conclusion and will be acting on the changes <br />referenced. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />The ordinance amendments and proposed Wild and Scenic River District Boundary <br />changes will formally be in front of the Elk River Planning Commission on May 25, 1999 <br />and the Elk River City Council on June 21, 1999. I am confident you will find the city's <br />proposal logical. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />_~ /2oif <br /> <br />Stephen Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator <br /> <br />. <br />