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residential development falls within airport safety zone B. If that same area would be developed with single family residential lots, the minimum lot size would be 2.5 acres for urban or rural development. If the same property were to be developed with multi-family residential, the minimum lot size remains at 2.5 acres, but there is greater flexibility provided in how it will be developed. In summary, you can provide for a maximum of 15 persons per site. Mr. Otto pointed out that there currently exists multi-family residential zoning adjacent to single family zoning in Ramsey, specifically at River's Bend. In addition, the City's comprehensive plan states that multi- family residential serves well as a buffer to single family residential developments. Mr. Chapman stated that he is reluctant to shift the proposed multi-family residential zoning to the North and noted that he has been trying to plat Faye Addition consistent with the City's plans for the airport and the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Chapman noted that the proposed Faye Addition does not require any variances and that multi-family residential zoning finds itself with the same amount of families per area as single family urban districts. Mr. Chapman also noted that if he shifted the multi-family residential zoning to the North in Faye Addition, the multi-family residential would be facing commercial development. Commissioner Terry noted that the present plan includes commercial abutting single family homes. Mr. Chapman replied that the commercial development would abut the rear yards of single family residential development. The Commission recessed at 9:05 p.m. Chairman Zimmerman called the meeting back to order at 9:20 p.m. The discussion turned again to the issue of the amount of park dedication due on Faye Addition. Mr. Otto reiterated that the applicant has based their park dedication proposal on the acreage minus outlots. City staff has based the park dedication calculation on the acreage including the outlots. However, the future of the outlots in Faye Addition is questionable and they may be owned by the County in the very near future. Commissioner Hendriksen inquired if the two outlots in the southern portion of Faye Addition will be traded to the County for a similar amount of land adjacent to Highway 4/10. Mr. Chapman replied that the issue of the trade of land is between the County and the Schwartzman's. Mr. Chapman noted that whatever the outcome, the applicant will provide park dedication on the City Code. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that the outlots are a part of the plat as it exists today and on that basis, they should be included in the park dedication calculation. Commissioner Deemer stated that the speculation that the County will someday own Outlots A and B, should not reduce the City's ability to collect the total amount of park dedication due on the plat. Mr. Otto stated that the Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed Faye Addition for park dedication requirements and they have determined that the location of the park land proposed is agreeable. In addition, if additional acreage is required for park dedication it will most likely be taken from the westerly end of the open space. Mr. Otto noted that park dedication can be finalized at the time of preliminary plat approval. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that it would be an unfair situation if the applicant used Outlots A and B to reduce the amount of park dedication due on the plat and then received from the County a corresponding amount of property in trade for Outlots A and B for which no park dedication would be collected. Mr. Chapman stated that if the developers receive land adjacent to Highway #10 in trade for Outlots A and B, they are obligated to pay any park dedication due on that land. Commissioner Hendriksen recalled that there was a proposal in the past to expand a pizza parlor to include a residence on the second floor that was denied because of proposed airport safety zoning and he believes that might have a bearing on the proposal for Faye Addition. Mr. Hendriksen requested that all of the City meeting minutes pertaining to the proposal to expand the pizza parlor be provided to the Commission the next time Faye Addition is reviewed. Planning and Zoning Commission/September 4, 1990 Page 7 of 14