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;, -~ Page 2 The property is currently zoned R-1, Sn::gle`Famly Residential.' ~. The proper zoning far St. Jude '~~edical Inc. Corporate .Headquarters is 3-5. Office Development District. Compatable uses in the D-5 are research and development. Due to previous evaluation of the site by Land O Lakes, the City Council is on record as favoring a zoning change for a Corpora Headquarters type of development. although the City Council can initiate rezoning' it was recommended that Owner initiation is more appropriate for this project because of the timing and the public relations factors. A petition must be filed with the City clerk containing 50`~~ or more of the !-~rnperty ovmers, by numhPr; within 20~ feet ~f the area to he rezoned. Good public relations could be gained by inviting the owners of adjacent property to attend a meeting to present the project and discuss its merits. Such a meeting could be held in the Salem Coven,Church adjoining the north boundary, providing those i.n attendance a view of the existing property as well as the model and graphic presentations. ThP advantages of this type of development will be stressed. The increase in tax base without need for increased schools, police, fire protection, etc. The limited impact on traffic because of staggered shifts, four day ~a'eek, etc. of St. Jude • Medical compares favorably with residential use 'and its high volumn traffic during rush hours and vreek-ends. The environmental concerns of the user developer/architect appear to be in concert «•ith the. community. existing traffic conditions and St. Jude Piedical site circulation can be in harmony with a thru site connection at Third Street and Silver Lake Road to the south west corner of the site at County Load E. An alternative and or additional connection to be considered cold be o i. trees at the north. This connection would require some accomodation with the Par Board such as dedication of a similar area as open space adjoining the pond and Park area. The required 60 feet righi; 01' way and ,jg feet curb to curb paved area of this street may adversely affect the existing tree areas. There exists a water pressure problem on the site at the higher elevations. Continuing conversations with Les Proper on January 1.0, 1980 indicates that the tank overflow ele~~ation is at 1080 feat and a new water main loop could remedy the pressure problem and eliminate the need for the existing pumping' station at County Road E near Silver Lake Road. Such a «'ater main connection to Silver Lake Road at Third Street and at County. Road E would permit a connection to the Col umhia Iiei#;hts Syster! t~•est on County Road I; which has a much hi€rhor pressuro due t.o the increased height of • their storage tanks.