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<br /> <br />6 <br /> <br />within the shore impact zone. She stated all existing driveways could be maintained. She provided further <br />comment on the City’s driveway requirements for properties located on lakes and creeks. <br />Mark Cooper, 2134 Mounds Avenue, supported the City’s conservation efforts. He discussed how close the <br />power lines were to Rice Creek near his home. He believed this was a safety concern and requested the City <br />look into addressing this matter. Planning Director Gundlach commented all utility structures were allowed to <br />remain in place on an easement. She encouraged the public to contact her with any imminent safety concerns. <br />Judy Lamp, 1144 Pike Lake Circle, stated she has lived on her property for 39 years. She questioned how she <br />could prove that the shed on her property was built legally. Planning Director Gundlach indicated this would be <br />proven on the City’s historical aerial photos. <br />Ms. Lamp commented she had six remaining cottonwood trees on her property. She inquired if the trees could <br />be removed via the lake. Planning Director Gundlach reported the proposed Ordinance would not prohibit the <br />removal of trees, rather it prohibited clear cutting along the shoreline in order to protect the integrity of the <br />shoreline. <br />Ms. Lamp thanked the City for their efforts in drafting a Shoreland Ordinance. <br />Steve Beckman, a Long Lake lakeshore owner on 19th Terrace, discussed the waves that washed up along his <br />retaining wall on Long Lake. He encouraged the City to address erosion concerns for property owners with <br />retaining walls on the lake. Planning Director Gundlach explained she addressed this concern with Mr. <br />Beckman earlier today via phone and reported the Ordinance would not dictate how retaining walls were to be <br />built or maintained. She anticipated that Rice Creek Watershed permits may be necessary for retaining walls, in <br />addition to a building permit if the retaining wall was over four feet in height. <br />Commissioner Danger inquired if the City could limit the wake size on Long Lake. He stated that the wake <br />from some of the boats was over three feet high. Planning Director Gundlach indicated she could look into this <br />further and would report back to the Commission, but it was her understanding the City doesn’t regulate wakes <br />on lakes. <br />A resident on Rice Creek Circle stated he has lived on his property for 47 years. He noted he had a chain link <br />fence that goes to within 10 feet of the creek. He asked if the fence would have to be removed. Planning <br />Director Gundlach reported any existing structures that are within 50 feet of the lake would be allowed to <br />remain in place. <br />Another resident questioned if he would be able to maintain his yard all the way up to the creek. Planning <br />Director Gundlach explained the City would not be imposing a buffer zone and mowed lawns to the water’s <br />edge would still be permitted. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Deick, seconded by Commissioner Danger, to table action on this item and <br />continue the Public Hearing to the April 19, 2016 Planning Commission meeting to allow staff additional <br />time to work with the City Attorney and the DNR on unresolved regulations within the proposed <br />Shoreland Ordinance. <br /> <br />Approved 4-0. <br /> <br />Other Business: None. <br /> <br />Adjournment: <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, Motion carried. <br /> <br />Meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM