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that pertain to setbacks of new construction homes when adjacent lots have already been developed. Staff requests feedback on which of the two is most appropriate. Subd. 6, Maintenance of the Shoreland, was also added and regulates the storage of items on the lakeshore. The use of docks has been clarified, though not significantly changed. The biggest change is an added regulation that would require items that are in a state of disrepair or inoperable to be prohibited from being stored outdoors. Staff request additional discussion and feedback on this item. Shoreland alterations have been clarified and consolidated into one area of the ordinance; however, no significant changes have been made. Language used from the DNR model ordinance was incorporated into this section. A regulation was added that would allow permeable surfaces that are not used as driving surfaces, to reduce the amount of landscaped area required in direct proportion to the permeability of the surface. This is a change to existing regulations and Staff requests additional comment on the opinion of the Council on such a change. Detached Accessory Garages would now be permitted in the front yard of lakeshore lots under certain circumstances and with Staff approval. This change relates to a current concern of Staff s regarding what is appropriately the "front" versus "back" yard of a lake lot. This change provides some flexibility to construct accessory garages on lake lots, which are currently limited to side yards and rear yards outside of the structure setback from the lake. This is also a significant change to the existing regulations and Staff requests additional discussion and feedback on this item. A section on wetland setbacks is not yet complete and needs additional research. Staff is proposing that a wetland buffer and subsequent building setbacks be created within the Code. This item will require additional review and discussion at a later date. Performance Standards (Attachment Q Section 1325.07 includes regulations on lakefront lots that have been removed from Section 1325 and reincorporated into Section 1330. This is only for the purpose of clarity as the regulations have not altered. As we draft new or revised existing ordinances, it is critical that we focus on clarity and enforceability. While it is virtually impossible to gain 100 percent conformance with the regulations, it is important to adopt regulations that have a reasonable ability to be enforced. In the process of reviewing these regulations, it is likely that new issues will be added while others may not need to be regulated. In instances where there are not guidelines from the DNR and no trends amongst other cities, we should evaluate if new or additional regulations are actually needed. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Work Session for August 5, 2009 C: IDOCUME—IIMEAGAN I.BEEILOCALS—IITempIELF7E1080509 -PC Work Session - Shoreland Regulations. doc Page 4 of 5