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commercial use. If the Council wishes to add a definition for marina that indicates a certain number of watercraft mooring, then docks in excess of that number of watercraft would be considered a marina and could thus be prohibited. Because direction from the Council on this point was not explicit it was not added to the proposed ordinance at this time. De�nitions and Per�'o�mance Standa�ds Section 1305.05 Subd 4 was amended to update the definitions within the Code, bring them into compliance with the DNR, and eliminate definitions that are no longer used. Section 1325.07 included regulations on lakefront lots; however, that section has been removed from Section 1325 and reincorporated into Section 1330. These regulations have not otherwise been altered. Findin�s .�- Staff offers the following finds of fact for the Council's consideration: l. The proposed zoning amendment is in keeping with the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan because it helps maintain a strong housing stock, protects the City's natural environment, and strengthens the vitality, quality, and character of our residential neighborhoods. 2. The proposed zoning amendment is in keeping with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the City's zoning regulations because it promotes the general welfare, public health, safety, and comfort of the inhabitants of the City. 3. The proposed zoning ordinance is in keeping with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the City's Shoreland Regulations because it preserves and enhances the quality of surface waters, preserves the economic and natural environmental values, and provides for the wise utilization of waters and related land resources. 4. The proposed zoning amendment meets the regulatory requirements as set out by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Requested Action � Motion to Approve Ordinance 2010-004 in Planning Case 09-003 to Amend Sections 1305 Subd 4, 1325.07 Subd 6, and 1330 of the City's Zoning Code based on the Findings of Fact in the February 22, 2010, Planning Case Report. li�Iotion to Approve Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 2010-004. City of A�den Hills City Council Work Session for February 22, 2010 IlMetro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanninglPlanning Cases12009109-003 Shoreland PYeservation Ordinance (Pending)102-22-10 - RegularMeeting - Shoreland Regulations - Memo.doc page 4 of 5