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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting — April 19, 2016 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Erin Nichols-Matkaiti, Commissioners Steve Danger, Marvin Deick, Jeanne Frischman, Dania Miwa and Melissa Murphy Absent: Verne McPherson Also Present: Janice Gundlach- Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director, and Paul Jacobsen-Councilmember Agenda Review: There were no changes to the agenda. Minutes from March 15,2016: Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner Deick, to approve the March 15, 2016 meeting minutes as presented. Approved 3-0-3 (Frischman, Miwa and Murphy abstained). Council Action: Councilmember Jacobsen welcomed the new Planning Commissioners. He was pleased to see a full contingent and appreciated the work done by this group. He was pleased to report Cowboy Jack's and Northeast State Bank were now open. He reported the Council recently approved the replacement of the HVAC units on the Community Center, along with new play equipment for the Eagle's Nest. He discussed the planning bridge and street reconstruction projects that would be completed in 2016. In addition, he noted the Council voted to dissolve the Civil Service Commission. He invited the Planning Commission members to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, April 241h from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing — Old Business: (A) The City of New Brighton requests consideration of a new Chapter 12 to the New Brighton Zoning Code, creating a Shoreland Ordinance. Planning Director Janice Gundlach reported the City is initiating adoption of a Shoreland Ordinance as a new Article 1, Chapter 12 to the New Brighton Zoning Code. This ordinance would create a Shoreland Overlay District for any property that lies within 1,000' of the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulated lake (Long Lake, Pike Lake, Rush Lake, Poplar Lake, and Jones Lake) and within 300' of Rice Creek. The purpose of a Shoreland Ordinance, as provided under Minnesota Statutes 103F.201, is to provide guidance for the wise development of shoreland of public waters and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, to preserve the economic and natural environmental values of shorelands, and to provide for the wise use of water and related land resources of the state. The process of drafting and adopting a Shoreland Ordinance has taken much longer than expected. This is because of the various areas of flexibility the City has sought from the state standards, the time needed to obtain feedback from the DNR, the time needed for City Attorney review, and staff time to incorporate all feedback/comments into the ordinance. Fortunately, there isn't a specified timetable for adoption. Staff continues to work with the DNR, the City Attorney, our consultant WSB, and the public to ensure an appropriate ordinance is adopted to meeting New Brighton's needs. It was noted all DNR suggested changes