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• lots of a size that the city considers too small to accommodate a septic system and an alternative septic system, if the first one fails. The DNR ordinance allows single family lots as small as 20,000 square feet or less than V2 acre without urban services. This is not a major issue to the city because its more restrictive lot size prevails. However, the DNR's version of the Wild and Scenic River Ordinance also allows duplexes, triplexes, and quads without urban services. Again the city's ordinance prohibit this, but an inconsistent message is sent to potential purchasers of property. The real residential issue the city has with the DNR's ordinance is lots sizes for areas with urban services. The DNR's ordinance does not necessarily preclude urban services along the river, but their lot size requirements makes these services economically prohibited. The city contends that urban services provide a benefit to both water quality and quantity by treating and retaining run-off and eliminating septic systems along the river. The city is proposing that the DNR's required river frontage for lots and setback from the river remain in place. These are the two factors that dictate how many homes can be built along the river and consequently affect its aesthetics. By leaving DNR's frontage and setback requirements as currently dictated while allowing the city's lot size requirements to prevail, the benefits of urban services can be achieved without sacrificing the aesthetics along the river. • The DNR's version of the Wild and Scenic River Ordinance is attached with staff's proposed changes marked (Case#AO 99-10). You will note that very few changes to the DNR's version are proposed, but they make this ordinance compatible with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Case # OA 99-10, Case # OA 99-11, and Case # ZC 99-4. Findings Case # OA 99-10 - amendment to Section 906 -"Wild and Scenic River Ordinance" • The amendment is compatible with the City of Elk River's Comprehensive Plan. • The amendment is compatible with the values of the Wild and Scenic River District. • The amendment is a benefit to both water quality and quantity in the Mississippi Watershed. Case# OA 99-11 - amendment to Section 900.12 (12) (C ) - "Permitted, Conditional, and Accessory Uses by District- C-3/Highway Commercial - Conditional Uses" • The amendment protects the values of the Wild and Scenic River District. • The amendment is compatible with the City of Elk River's Comprehensive Plan. Case#ZC 99-4 • See findings on attached Ordinance Amendment. •