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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 16, 2010 2 LF Emergency Booster Pump Repair (continued) Mayor Harpstead suggested the City proceed with the refurbished option to save on time and money. Councilmember Holden questioned what the life expectancy was on the pumps. Public Works Director Hoag indicated the pumps at the booster station were relatively new, 7- 10 years old and are expected to last 25-30 years. Councilmember Holden asked if the vendor offered warranty on the refurbished components. She explained it may be in the City's best interests to spend the additional money to provide the City with a longer warranty on the component. Mayor Harpstead agreed that if there was a warranty difference, the City should pursue the new piece of equipment. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to gather additional information on the warranty available on the refurbished piece of equipment and if a warranty was not available purchase the new component for the booster pump. A. Planning Case#09-003, Zoning Code Amendment, Shoreland Regulation City Planner Beekman presented the City Council with a brief presentation on the Shoreland Regulation as the City is proposing amendments. The regulations would apply to all properties within 1,000 feet of protected water. The City has held several public hearings and a community meeting to gather input from the residents. City Planner Beekman reviewed the existing DNR regulations with regard to minimum structure setbacks. These setbacks are measured from the ordinary high water level, an elevation set by the DNR for each lake. The City regulates all land uses above the ordinary high water level and the DNR regulates all uses below the ordinary high water level. City Planner Beekman described the most notable amendments to the Shoreland Regulation with the Council. The adjacent lot language was reviewed in detail. All new construction would have to meet the average setback of the two adjacent homes, minus 10 feet. This would eliminate the ability of homeowners from building additions towards the lake. Councilmember Holmes felt the language used within the adjacent lot section was too vague and would need to be rewritten to address add-ons or undeveloped lots. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated it would not stop people from adding on towards the lake if the adjacent homes are closer to the lake. Provided the minimum setback is met. Mayor Harpstead explained that the City could issue variances all the way up to the 50 foot level if the applicant could show a hardship on the lot.