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Page 1 of 7 Agenda Item – 1A MEMORANDUM DATE: June 7, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Shoreland Ordinance and Lake Classification Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider the Following The City Council should provide further direction on lake classification and Planning Case 21- 008, Ordinance Amendment to Section 1330.03 Subd. 5, E of the Arden Hills City Code. Background At its May 24, 2021 Regular Meeting, the City Council reviewed the Zoning Code Amendment for Planning Case 21-008 to permit accessory storage sheds within the required structure setback from the ordinary high water level of up to 100 square feet in size and 8 feet in height. At that meeting, the City Council tabled the amendment to allow for further discussion and review of lake classifications. Historical Information In 1969, the State of Minnesota passed the Shoreland Management Act due to concerns over rapid development, crowding, and declining water quality and recreational value of the State’s lakes and rivers. From 1967 – 1982, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) noted a shoreland development increase by about 74% with conversion of seasonal cabins to permanent dwellings and development of new permanent homes. This act directed the DNR to develop rules and oversee programs for shoreland management for Cities and Counties. In 1976, the DNR adopted Shoreland rules for Cities. These Shoreland rules are MN Rules Chapter 6120, Shoreland and Floodplain Management. In response to the adoption of State rules, the City in 1984 studied the differences between our existing zoning controls and the State Shoreland Management Standards. This research and review was completed by a Shoreland subcommittee. Their recommendations for reclassification of several lakes, and relaxation of lot area and lot coverage requirements were