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PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSESSION PROCEEDINGS Worksession Meeting — May 19, 2015 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Bruce Howard, Commissioners Saeed Bihi, Steve Danger, Marvin Deick, Susan Erickson, Erin Nichols-Matkaiti, and Verne McPherson Absent: None Also Present: Janice Gundlach- Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director, and Paul Jacobsen-Councilmember, Molly Patterson -Lundgren, WSB & Associates Agenda Review: There were no changes to the agenda. Minutes from April 21, 2015: Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti, to approve the April 21, 2015 meeting minutes as presented. Approved 7-0. Council Action: Councilmember Jacobsen discussed the Council's off site meeting at Applewood Point on April 28th. He explained that the Belair Excavating request was tabled by the Council and would be readdressed on May 26th. He reported the issue of urban farming was discussed on May 12th and a large number of residents spoke regarding this matter. Commissioner Business: (A) Draft Shoreland Ordinance Discussion Planning Director Gundlach reviewed a draft Shoreland Ordinance with the Commission. She explained the draft was prepared by WSB & Associates, a consultant hired by the City to manage the ordinance drafting process. While WSB has taken the lead in research and ordinance drafting, nearly all aspects of the draft ordinance have involved City staff discussion and input. The main issues examined in the ordinance include: • Establishment of what water bodies are included in the shoreland. • Includes definitions unique to the shoreland. • Requires a shoreland alternation permit if activity isn't already covered by a building or grading permit (there are some exceptions noted in the ordinance). • Requires notification to DNR for variances, special use permits, or subdivisions applied for within the defined shoreland. • Establishes development standards in the shoreland that match the development standards for all of New Brighton's residential property. This includes a 50% hardcover allotment. • Establishes a structure setback from water bodies included in the shoreland. This includes 50' and 150' setbacks. The setbacks noted in the draft ordinance are consistent with the model ordinance, except for Jones Lake and Poplar Lake, where the DNR would enforce a 150' setback and staff is proposing a 50' setback. This decreased setback is based upon existing development surrounding these lakes, existing low-level water quality, and limited plant and wildlife habitats.