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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-SEPTEMBER 21,2009 12 ID. Shoreland Management Ordinance Worksession (continued) City Planner Beekman reviewed information on the storage of non-motorized watercrafts. She indicated kayaks, canoes and paddle boats were allowed to be stored in the shore impact zone. Councilmember Holmes suggested the number of non-motorized watercrafts be limited to three. Mayor Harpstead asked that staff look into the storage of watercrafts on the Lakeshore not belonging to the property owner, and if this should be further regulated. Staff noted they would address this concern. The Council came to a consensus to maintain the proposed non-motorized watercraft language and not limit the number of watercrafts. City Planner Beekman reviewed the permeable surface credit information. She indicated the Council and Planning Commission want to promote native plantings and Lakeshore restoration projects. Staff continues to work out the details on this concept but would like to -allow credits to homeowners that expand their hard surface coverage with a permeable finishes if they did an equal amount of shoreline restoration. Mayor Harpstead noted he had no objections provided it was immediately adjacent to the shoreline. Community Development Director Lehnhoff agreed stating the language would need to be worked out to promote the idea of using native plantings. He noted the performance standards could be set within the Ordinance as well. Councilmember Holden questioned if this would further reduce the green space for shoreland homeowners. Councilmember Holmes stated this may reduce the green space but would increase the plantings along the shoreline and would reduce the geese concerns. Councilmember McClung and Councilmember Holden stated they were not in favor of the concept and stated they would need further information before this idea would proceed.