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changed to bring the City regulations into compliance with the DNR. A number of definitions have been deleted that are not used anywhere in the City's ordinance. Shoreland &gulations (Attachment B) Section 1330 has been included in its entirety. This section includes the most number of changes. The changes were included to reflect current DNR regulations, clarify current enforcement practice in the shoreland area, and to reflect growing concern amongst City Council and other residents about issues facing the shoreland. Revisions to the draft since the November 4, 2009, meeting have been highlighted. Below is a list and summary of changes made to the Shoreland Regulation Section 1330 since the November 4, 2009, meeting. 1. Purpose — A purpose statement was added that clearly lists the goals of Section 1330. 2. Patios — A regulation permitting uncovered patios within the structure setback to the lake, under certain circumstances, has been added to the regulations. The patios must be uncovered, located at grade, and remain outside of the Shore Impact Zone. 3. Stairway width — The proposed ordinance doe not directly limit the width of stairways accessing the lake. Separate regulations within the Zoning Code limit the amount of lot coverage that can be used for impervious surfaces and the percentage of lake shore that can be cleared for structures. Both of these regulations have the effect of limiting stairway width on a particular lot. 4. Stairway landings — The proposed ordinance limits the square feet of landings within the Shore Impact Zone to 40 feet. 5. Storage sheds —The proposed ordinance permits one accessory storage shed within the structure setback to the lake provided that it is not located within the shore impact zone (25 feet on Lake Johanna) and does not exceed 64 square feet in size or eight feet in height. The structures can be connected to electricity and lighting is permitted. Separate regulations within the Code limit glare as a nuisance. 6. Adjacent Lots — Staff is proposing an amendment to the regulation that addresses construction on lots with two adjacent developed lots. The proposed regulation would require that new construction, and additions to existing homes, have a minimum setback that meets the average setback of the two adjacent lots minus ten feet. This would remove the loophole that allows additions to be constructed up to the minimum setback line, while new homes are required to be setback the average of the two adjacent lots. This would also protect views of the lake while providing some flexibility for lot owners City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Work Session for February 3, 2010 IlMetro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanninglPlanning Cases 12009109-003 Shoreland Preservation Ordinance (Pending)102-03-10 - PCMeeting -Memo - Shoreland Regulations. doc Page 3 of 5