HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-09-WSChair
Clayton Larson
Commissioners
EN HILLS
1245 W. Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Andrew Holewa
651.792.7800
Liz Modesette
Daniel Reiff
Arden Hills
www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us
Janet Stodola
Roberta Thompson
Planning Commission
Clayton Zimmerman
Work Session
August 5, 2009
City Vision
A strong community
that values our unique environment, our fiscal soundness,
and our tradition as a desirable city in which to live, work, and play.
Agenda
Call to Order
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
2. Topics
A. Planning Case 09-003; Zoning Ordinance Amendment Discussion; Shoreland Management Ordinance;
City of Arden Hills
B. Discussion on 2010 Goals
3. ADJOURNMENT
A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting.
Planning Cases are available online at:
http://www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us/planningcases
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 5, 2009
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner
SUBJECT: Report from the City Council
July 13, 2009, City Council Meeting
The City Council unanimously adopted Planning Case 09-010 for a CUP Amendment to the
Ramsey County Public Works Facility to allow a 1,800 square foot addition on the south side of
the Sheriff s Station. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this
item at their July 8, 2009, meeting.
The City Council voted (4-1) to approve the Master PUD, Final PUD for Phase I, and
Preliminary and Final Plat for the redevelopment of Arden Plaza and the construction of a
Walgreen's Pharmacy. The City Council added a few conditions, including reducing the
Planning Commission's recommended amount of wall signage on Building #1 down to 99 square
feet, requiring the signage on Building #5 to be cleaned up prior to the issuance of any building
permits, and limiting the hours in which the "bell tower" may be lit. The Planning Commission
unanimously voted to recommend approval of this item at their June 3, 2009, meeting.
The City Council voted (3-2) to deny AT&T's application to construct a cellular tower and
related equipment on Bethel University's Campus. The Planning Commission unanimously
voted to approve this application at their June 3, 2009, meeting.
July 27, 2009, City Council Meeting
The City Council unanimously approved a request from CMK Arden Holdings to extend the
deadline for application of building permits for Phase I of the Traverse Business Center until
July 30, 2011. The Planning Commission and City Council first approved this project in 2006.
The City Council unanimously approved amendments to Section 1305.04 and Section 1325.09 of
the City's Zoning Code regarding antennas and towers. The Planning Commission unanimously
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recommended approval of this item at their July 8, 2009, meeting. Staff did make a few changes
to the proposed amendment after the Planning Commission review and public hearing in order to
bring the regulations into conformance with the FCC regulations.
The City Council unanimously voted to approve Planning Case 09-012 for a variance request at
1126 Benton Way to construct a 585 square foot addition to the south side of the existing home.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this item at their July 8,
2009, meeting.
TCAAP Update
The City Council has held a number of work sessions regarding TCAAP and also met with the
GSA and Army on July 15 to discuss the future of the property. The GSA continues to move
forward with the public auction process and intends to hold a bidder's conference in the fall of
this year. The bidder's conference is an opportunity for interested parties to gather information
on the property and access it in order to do testing and take soil samples. The GSA has indicated
that their intention is to move forward with auctioning the property in the late spring or early
summer of next year. The City Council and Staff are moving forward with a number of projects
to get the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning in line with the City's vision for the property in time
with the GSA's schedule.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 5, 2009
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner
SUBJECT: Shoreland Management Ordinance Work Session
City of Arden Hills
Requested Action
The Planning Commission is being asked to discuss the attached draft of the Shoreland
Management Ordinance, and related zoning code changes, and provide feedback and comments
to Staff. No formal action will be taken.
The proposed amendments would impact three sections of the Zoning Code:
• Section 1305.04, Definitions
• Section 1330, Shoreland Regulations
• Section 1325.07, Performance Standards
In addition to the ordinance as a whole, Staff is requesting thoughts, feedback, and direction on
the specific items that are highlighted in the draft ordinance in Attachment B. These items are as
follows:
1. Permitting one accessory storage shed within the rear yard of lake shore lots under certain
conditions.
2. The treatment of setbacks on undeveloped lots when both adjacent lots have existing
structures.
3. Prohibiting items that are in a state of disrepair, inoperable, or otherwise unusable from
being stored outdoors on lake shore lots.
4. Limiting the amount of vegetative clearing and grading within the shore impact zone.
5. Allowing a credit on impervious coverage when pervious pavers and other such materials
are used.
6. Allowing a detached garage on the street side front yard of lake shore lots under certain
conditions.
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Shoreland Ordinance Update Process
This item first came before the Planning Commission at their work session in February 2009. At
that meeting the Planning Commission discussed the desired goals and objectives for the
Shoreland Regulations amendment. The goals that were identified at that meeting were as
follows:
• Utilizing appropriate use management
• Managing potential impediments to shorelands (i.e. geese)
• Minimizing runoff from parking lots
• Addressing neglected yards in shoreland lots
• Clarifying regulations for residential vs. non-profit institution shoreland properties
• Ensuring participation of institutions on shoreland properties (i.e. Bethel and
Northwestern Colleges)
• Continuing to discourage water orientated accessory structures
A Community meeting was held on May 21, 2009, to discuss the shoreland regulations and to
invite a greater voice from the community. Direct comments taken from residents at that
meeting are included in Attachment D. A number of residents at the shoreland meeting
questioned the need for changes and if additional regulation is necessary, though staff
acknowledges that other residents in the past have expressed concern over the aesthetics and
maintenance of the shoreland.
Background
The current set of shoreland regulations was updated in early 2002 as part of the re -codification
of the overall City Code and to address certain requirements in the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) shoreland regulations. While that ordinance update did address some
of the technical requirements set by the DNR, there were a number of holes and unaddressed
issues remaining after that update. Concurrently, Staff has been faced with a number of
questions and concerns expressed by local property owners that are not explicitly addressed in
the existing ordinance. These scenarios have introduced the need for greater clarification to the
City's shoreland ordinance so that it may be able to promptly address common issues and
concerns as they pertain to public waters and wetlands.
The DNR has started an update process to the statewide shoreland regulations, which is the
foundation for shoreland regulations in virtually all cities. Based on conversations with the
DNR, final updates could still be a number of years away pending state approval; however, Staff
does have a draft of the new shoreland regulations and has incorporated that into our research.
While future changes to the statewide regulations may impact the City's ordinance, Staff
recommends moving forward with our update process so that local needs can be addressed.
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Identified Issues
As part of this update project, Staff, in combination with the Planning Commission, City
Council, and the public, has identified a number of open issues and concerns. While some of
these concerns can be addressed with existing DNR regulations and guidelines, others do not
have official guidance from the DNR or are not adequately addressed by the DNR. Staff has
gathered a considerable amount of research. In addition to consulting with neighboring
communities as well as the Cities of Minnetonka and Eden Prairie, Staff worked with the DNR,
the City Attorney, and residents to shape the attached draft of the ordinance.
NOTE: The attached draft is in black -lined form and Staff has highlighted areas that specifically
require additional discussion; however the entire document is open for change, feedback, and
discussion as well.
Definitions (Attachment jJ
Amended pages from Section 1305 have been included in this packet. These are the definitions
that are proposed to be added or amended with the adoption of the Shoreland Management
Ordinance. Most of the changes come directly from the DNR regulations and are required to be
changed to bring the City regulations into compliance with the DNR. A number of definitions
have been deleted that are not reference in the City's ordinance as well.
Shoreland Reulations (Attachment B)
Section 1330 has been included in its entirety. This section of the City Code is the most
significantly altered by this proposed amendment. Parts of this section have been updated to
reflect current DNR regulations, other parts have been amended to better clarify current
enforcement practice in the shoreland area, and still other areas have been added to reflect
growing concern amongst City Council and other residents about issue facing the shoreland.
Below is a list of significant changes to the regulations. This list is by no means all inclusive of
the amendments proposed at this time.
• Little Johanna was reclassified from a General Development Lake to a Recreational
Development Lake due to reclassification by the DNR.
The regulation pertaining to nonconforming lots were amended to conform to changes
in State Statute.
Subd. 5, Exceptions to Structure Setback Requirements, was amended to expressly
include language pertaining to docks, fences, accessory structures, stairways, lifts, and
landings. More specifically, the draft includes language that would now permit up to
one accessory storage shed within the typical structure setbacks from the lake under
certain circumstances. Additionally staff has offered two different optional regulations
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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.
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Attachments
A — Section 1305.04, Definitions — Black -lined version
B — Section 1330, Shoreland Regulations — Black -lined version
C — Section 1325.07, Performance Standards — Black -lined version.
D — Direct Comments from the May 21, 2009, Community Meeting
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Attachment A
Section 1305.04, Definitions — Black -lined
Version
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City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code
A. Dish Antenna: A parabolic -shaped antenna (including all supporting
apparatus) which is used for transmitting or receiving telecommunication,
television or radio signals, which is located on the exterior, or outside, of
any building or structure.
1. Class I: Dish Antenna under thirty (30) inches or more in
diameter; six (6) feet in surface area; or six (6) feet in height.
2. Class II: Dish Antenna thirty (30) inches or more in diameter; six
(6) square feet or more in surface area; or six (6) feet or more in
height.
B. Tower: Any pole, spire or structure, or any combination thereof, to
which an antenna is attached, or which is designed for an antenna to be
attached, and all supporting lines, cables, wires and braces; including but
not limited to a free-standing radio (including ham radio and private radio
transmitting) or television receiving antenna, a windmill, and a wind -
powered generator.
Subd. 12 Apartment. A room or suite of rooms located in a one- or two-family
building or multiple dwelling, which shall include a bath and kitchen accommodation,
intended or designed for use as an independent residence by a single household.
Subd. 13 Appeal. An application for the review of an order, requirement, decision,
determination or interpretation of this Code made by an administrative officer in the
application and/or enforcement of this Code.
Subd. 14 Basement. That portion of a building between floor and ceiling, which is
partly above grade, but so located that the vertical distance from grade to the floor below
is less than the vertical distance from grade to ceiling.
Subd. 15 Bluff. A. topographic feature such as a hill, cliff, or embankment having the
hollowing characteristics(an area with an averalze sloe of less than 18percent over a.
distance for 50 feet or more shall not be considered part of the bluf :
(1) Part or all of the feature is located in a shoreland area;
Q The slope rises at least 25 feet above the ordinary hi fYh water level of the
waterbody;
3)The... •ade of the slope from the toe of the bluff to a oi.nt 25 feet or :more
above the ordinary high water level averages 30 percent or Treater- and
4) The slope must drain toward the waterbody.
Subd. 16 Bluff Impact Zone. A bluff and land located within 20 feet from the top of
a bIuf..f..
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Subd. 17 Board. The board of appeals and adjustment established by this Code.
Subd. 18 Boardinghouse. A building other than a hotel where for compensation and
by pre -arrangement for definite periods, lodging and meals are provided for three (3)
or more persons, but not exceeding five (5) persons.
Subd. 19 Boathouse. A struct%.RXXWAX&%O1%1X %41ure used solely for the storage of boats or boating
equipment. A lIryater A*- enba a seerL _Y, sir„et„re
Subd. 20 Boulevard. That portion of a street lying between the lateral line of the
roadway portion thereof (i.e., the back of the curb or curb line) and the right-of-way
line thereof which may contain within its boundaries a sidewalk or portion of
driveway.
Subd. 21 Building. A structure which is designed and suitable for the habitation or
shelter of human beings or animals, or a shelter or storage of property, or is used for
trade or manufacturing.
Subd. 22 Building Line. Al n .measui ed ;eros; t"e id*LLJL Of the ]eft at A
wate . m ark. line parallel to a lot line or the ordinary high water level at
the required setback b e and wh:i cls a structure 1 -nay not extend.
Subd. 23 Building, Accessory Structure or Use. A subordinate building structure or
use which is located on the same lot on which the principal building or use is situated
and which is reasonable necessary, appropriate and incidental to the conduct of the
primary use of such principal building or principal use.
Subd. 24 Building envelope. (See Lot, Buildable portion of.)
Subd. 25 Building height. The vertical distance from the average elevation of the
grade along a face of a building to the highest point of the roof surface of flat roofs,
the deck line of mansard roofs, or the average height between the eaves and the
highest ridge of gable, hip, or gambrel roofs. The height of a stepped or terraced
building shall be the height of the tallest segment of the building.
Subd. 26 Building inspector. The inspector as provided for in the building code.
Subd. 27 Building, principal. A building in which the principal use, of the lot on
which it is located, is conducted.
Subd. 28 Bulk. The term used to indicate the size and setbacks of buildings or
structures and location of same with respect to one another and includes the following
items:
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Size and height of buildings or structures.
A. Location of exterior walls at all levels in relation to lot lines, street or
to other buildings or structures.
B. Gross floor area of buildings or structures in relation to lot lines, street
or to other buildings or structures.
C. All open spaces allocated to buildings or structures.
D. Amount of lot area per dwelling unit.
Subd. 29 Bulk materials. Uncontained solid matter such as powder, grain, stone,
sand, sulfur, etc., that has a tendency to become airborne.
Subd. 30 Business. Any occupation, employment or enterprise wherein
merchandise is exhibited and sold, or which occupies time, attention, labor and
materials, or whereby services are offered for compensation.
Subd. 31 Business services. Services performed primarily for other businesses,
including such services as secretarial, clerical, employment agencies, business
machine service, printing, etc.
Subd. 32 Caliper Inches. The diameter of a tree measured at 4.5 feet above the
ground. (Added 4/28/08)
Subd. 33 Clear Vision Area. The clear vision area shall be an area within a triangle
that is measured along the edge of the driving surface of the road at the intersection of
two roads (public or private) and extending thirty (30) feet in each direction from the
intersection with a line connecting the two end points. (Revised 3/18/099
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minimum building setbacks have been met. (Lot area, net buildable, is more limiting
as other deductions are included).
Subd. 97 Lot, corner. A lot situated at and abutting on the intersection of two (2) or
more streets having an angle of intersection of not more than one hundred thirty-five
(135) degrees. A lot abutting upon a curve street shall be deemed a corner lot if the
tangents to the curve at its point of beginning within the lot or at the points of
intersection of the side lot lines with the street line intersect at the interior angle of
less than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees. A corner lot shall maintain front yard
requirements for each street frontage.
Subd. 98 Lot coverage. The total allowable amount of lot area, expressed as a
percentage, which may be covered by a principal use and its accessory structures.
Subd. 99 Lot depth. The mean horizontal distance between the mean front road and
the mean rear lot line. The greater frontage of a corner lot is its depth, and its lesser
frontage is its width.
Subd. 100 Lot line. A property boundary line of any lot held in single or separate
ownership or separately described; except that where any portion of the lot extends
into the abutting street or alley, the lot line shall be deemed to be the street or alley
line.
Subd. 101 Lot line, front. The boundary of a lot abutting a street. On a corner lot,
the shortest street lot line shall be the front lot line.
Subd. 102 Lot line, rear. The lot line most nearly parallel to and most remote from
the front lot line.
Subd. 103 Lot line, side. Lot lines other than front or rear lot lines. On a corner lot,
the longest street lot line shall be a side lot line.
Subd. 104 Lot, interior. A lot other than a corner or reversed corner lot.
Subd. 105 Lot, reversed corner. A corner lot, the rear of which abuts upon the side
of another lot whether across an alley or not.
Subd. 106 Lot of record. A lot existing as of April 10th, 1993, date of this Code or
approved by the city as a lot subsequent to such date, and includes non -conforming
lots.
Subd. 107 Lot, shoreline. A lot having one (1) or more lot lines fronting on public
waters.
Subd. 108 Lot, through. A lot that has a pair of opposite lot lines abutting two (2)
substantially parallel streets, and which is not a corner lot. On a through lot, the
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architects, accountants, attorneys and bookkeepers and similar offices, but excluding
medical clinics.
Subd. 124 Off-street parking areas. Structures or areas of ground used for the storage
or parking of motor vehicles.
Subd. 125 Open sales lot. Any land used or occupied for the purpose of buying and
selling any goods, materials, or merchandise, and for the storing of same under the
open sky prior to sale.
Subd. 126 Open space. (See landscape lot area.)
Subd. 127 Ordinary High Water Level. The boundary of public waters and
wetlands, and shall be an elevation A mdelineating the highest water level which
has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the
landscape and as determined by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The
ordinary high water level is commonly that point where the natural vegetation
changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial.
Subd. 128 Parking space. A land area of such shape and dimensions and so prepared
as to be usable for the parking of a motor vehicle, and so located as to be readily
accessible to a public street or alley. Truck loading and unloading space shall not be
included in such area.
Subd. 129 Pathway, pedestrian way. A public or private way, running across or
located within a platted lot or block or an unplatted parcel of land, used primarily for
pedestrian traffic.
Subd. 130 Pawnbroker. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), "pawnbroker"
means a person engaged in whole or in part in the business of lending money on the
condition that it may be redeemed or repurchased by the seller for a fixed price within
a fixed period of time.
(b) The following are exempt from the definition of "pawnbroker." Any bank
regulated by the State of Minnesota, the comptroller of the currency of the United
States, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the board of governors of the
Federal Reserve System, or any other federal or state authority and their affiliates;
any bank or savings associations; whose Deposit Insurance Corporation of any
successor to it and all affiliates or those banks and savings associations, any state or
federally chartered credit union; and any industrial loan and thrift company or
regulated lender subject to licensing and regulation by the Department of Commerce.
Subd. 131 Person. Any individuals, firm, partnership, corporation, company,
association, joint stock association or body politic; includes any trustee, receiver,
assignee or other similar representative thereof.
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Subd. 132 Personal services. Services customarily rendered for compensation. Such
services shall only involve minor storage and related sales of products and supplies
related to the service offered and for customers ordinarily utilizing the service
offered. Typical personal services include but are not limited to: apparel tailoring and
cleaning; hair styling, trimming and cutting; beauty services; photographic services;
and other services of a similar nature.
Subd. 133 Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.). The development of a tract of land
in a unified manner, pursuant to a development plan specifically approved by the city.
Subd. 134 Planning Commission. The planning agency of Arden Hills as prescribed
in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 462.3 54. It is advisory to the City Council on all
matters related to the Comprehensive Plan and all official controls that implement the
Comprehensive Plan, and all other matters referred to it by the City Council.
Subd. 135 Protected Waters. Any waters of the State as defined by State law.
However, no lake, pond or flowage of less than ten (10) acres in size and no river or
stream having a total drainage area less than two (2) square miles shall be regulated
for the purposes of these regulations.
Subd. 136 Public use. The use of any lot, parcel of land and any structure or building
thereon exclusively for public purposes by any department or branch of government,
federal, state, county or city, excluding independent school districts, without
reference to the ownership of said lot, parcel of land, building or structure.
Subd. 137 Public waters. Means a body of water capable of substantial beneficial
public use. This shall be construed to mean, for the purposes of these regulations, any
body of water, which has the potential to support any type of recreational pursuit or
water supply purpose. A body of water created by a private user where there was no
previous shoreland, as defined herein, for a designated private use authorized by the
commissioner of natural resources, shall be exempt.
Subd. 138 Railroad right-of-way. A strip of land with tracks and auxiliary facilities
for track operation, but not including depots, loading platforms, station, train sheds,
warehouses, car shops, car yards, locomotive shops or water towers.
Subd. 139 Reach. A hydraulic engineering term to describe a longitudinal segment
of a stream or river influenced by a natural or man-made obstruction. In an urban
area, the segment of a stream or river between two consecutive bridge crossings
would most typically constitute a reach.
Subd. 140 Recreation, commercial. Recreational facilities which are operated for
profit or render a service which is customarily considered as a business.
Subd. 141 Recreation, residential. Play apparatus such as swing sets and slides,
sandboxes, poles for nets, picnic tables, lawn chairs, barbecue stands, and similar
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(year-round operation only), gifts, hardware, hats, hobby shops, interior decorating,
jewelry, leather goods and luggage, locksmith shops, musical instruments, office
supply equipment, optometrists, paint and wallpaper, phonograph records, shoes,
sporting goods, tobacco, toys, variety stores, wearing apparel, and similar type uses.
Motor vehicle sales, motor vehicle leasing and rentals, exterior equipment rental and
sales lots, repair garages, and open sales lots are not included in this definition of
retail sales.
Subd. 153 Roadway. The entirety of a private street and that portion of a public
street extending from the back of the curb (i.e., the curbline) on one side to the back
of the curb (i.e., the curbline) on the other side, used primarily for vehicular traffic.
Subd. 154 Schools, bus terminal. School bus terminal shall be a building or space
engaged primarily in the transportation and activities associated with the
transportation of students.
Subd. 155 Schools, general education. Nursery, primary, elementary and secondary
schools.
Subd. 156 Schools, higher education. Junior colleges, colleges and universities
approved by the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board for the Minnesota
Department of Education.
Subd. 157 Schools, special education. Trade, vocational, business, barber, beauty,
art, music, dancing, driving and other professional schools, with or without on-site
housing.
Subd. 158 Service station. A place where gasoline, kerosene, diesel or other motor
fuel or lubricating oil or grease for operating motor vehicles are offered for sale to the
public and deliveries are made directly into motor vehicles. Includes greasing and
oiling, one -bay motor vehicle wash and the sale of automobile accessories on the
premises. Also includes minor repairs, incidental body and fender work, minor
painting and upholstering, replacement of parts and motor services to passenger
automobiles and trucks not exceeding one and one-half (1.5) tons capacity. It shall
not include major general repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of engines, motor
vehicles or trailers; collision service, including body, frame or fender straightening or
repair; overall painting or paint job.
Subd. 159 Setback. The minimum horizontal distance between a structure and the
ordinary high water level or between a structure and a road, well, highway, or
property lines.
Subd. 160 Setback, minimum building. The minimum horizontal distance allowed
by this Code, between a structure and a lot line.
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S�ubd.:161. Shore impact zone. The land located between. the ordinary h.i zh. water level
of a Public water and a line parallel to it at a setback of 50 percent of the structure
setback.
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from protected waters:
Shoreland. The land located within the following distances
A. One thousand (1,000) feet from the ordinary high water level. of
a lake, pond, or flowage; and
B. Three hundred (300) feet from a river or stream, or the landward
extent of a flood plain on such rivers or streams, whichever is greater.
C. The practical limits of shorelands may be less than the statutory limits
where the limits are designated by natural drainage divides at lesser
distances, as shown on the official zoning map of the City.
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primarily for pedestrian traffic.
Ch1-63,Su.bd. 164 Sign. A name, identification, description, display, logo,
illustration or device which is affixed to, painted or represented directly or indirectly
upon a building or other surface or piece of land, and which directs attention to an
object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business.
64Subd. 165 Significant Tree. A tree that is important to the site and the
neighborhood character, that is structurally sound and healthy, and that meets at least
one of the following standards: Added April 28, 2008
1. A deciduous hardwood tree that is at least ten (10) caliper inches,
including but not limited to, ironwood, catalpa, oak, hard maple, walnut,
hickory, birch, black cherry, hackberry, locust and basswood.
2. A deciduous softwood tree that is at least twelve (12) caliper inches,
including but not limited to, cottonwood, poplars/aspen, box elder, willow,
silver maple and elm.
3. A coniferous evergreen tree having foliage on the outermost portion of the
branches year-round and which is at least fifteen (15) feet or more in
height.
4. A group of deciduous trees that are at least eight (8) caliper inches or
coniferous trees that are at least fifteen (15) feet in height, that provide a
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Subd. 188 Utility transmission lines. The transmission facilities of electric power
and communication companies which do not directly serve abutting properties.
Subd. 1.89 't til.ity trailer. Equipment used for recreational. or utilitarian purposes that
can be towed • such asspecial u )ose trailers i.e. boat trailers, ATV traders) or other
hauling,trailers. .Revised February % 00- 8—
I 1.90 Utility vehicle. A vehicle, with or without a motor, and/or
adapted for temporary living, sleeping, business or storage purposes; having a frame,
but no foundation other than wheels, blocks, studs, jacks, horses or skirting, which
does not reach or meet building code requirements and has been or may be equipped
with wheels or other devices for transporting purposes. This term shall include travel
trailers, camping trailers, tent trailers, recreation vehicles, farm tractors, riding yard
and garden tractors and trailers. A permanent foundation shall not change the
character of the vehicle.
Subd. 191. Variance. A modification or variation of the provisions of
this Code, as applied to a specific piece of property, except that modification in the
allowable uses within a district shall not be allowed as a variance.
"''d. 1 °1 Sued. 1.92 Vehicle wash. A building, or portion thereof, which
principal use is the washing of vehicles.
Subd. 1.93 Vehicle wrecking yard. Any open space where three (3) or
more used motorized vehicles are stored which do not possess current state auto
licenses.
c UNd., 1.01.1v Warehousing. The storage of materials or equipment as a principal use
within an enclosed building.
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City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code
Section 1330 - Shoreland Regulations
1330.01 General Provisions.
Subd. 1 Purpose and Intent. The uncontrolled use of shorelands of the city of
Arden Hills affects the public health, safety and general welfare not only by
contributing to pollution of public waters, but also by impairing the local tax base.
Therefore, it is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare to provide
for the wise development of shorelands of public waters. The Legislature of
Minnesota has delegated responsibility to the municipalities of the State to regulate
the subdivision, use and development of the shorelands of public waters and thus
preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, preserve the economic and natural
environmental values of shorelands, and provide for the wise utilization of waters and
related land resources. This responsibility shall hereby be recognized by the City of
Arden Hi 11 q _
Subd. 2 Statutory Authorization. This Section -ism- _adopted pursuant to the
authorization contained in furtherance of the policies declared in Minnesota Statutes
Ch. a tern R. %evewVt.' &Hs 1.05 and 462 and Minnesota 'Regulations Parts
6120.2500-6120.3900.
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this Section to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed
restrictions. However, where this Section imposes greater restrictions, the provisions
of this Section shall prevail.
�h Subd. 4 A p ira il4yJurisdiction. This Section shall apply to all lands
located within the boundaries of the shoreland
1330.02 Shoreland Management Districts and Uses.
Subd. 1 Classification of Lakes. In order to guide the wise development and
utilization of shorelands of protected waters for the preservation of water quality,
natural characteristics, economic values and general health, safety and welfare,
certain protected waters in the City have been given a shoreland management
classification. These protected waters of the City have been classified below
consistent with the criteria found in.:Minn.esota Regulations, Part 6120.3300 and the
.Protected waters :inventor M a 3 for :R.amse County, Minnesota.
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Subd.2 Establishment of Shoreland Management Districts; Zoning Map. The
boundaries of the Sshoreland Mmanagement Ddistricts are hereby continued as
shown on the map entitled "Official Zoning Map of Arden Hills, Minnesota," which
map shall be properly approved and filed in the office of the City Administrator. The
shoreland management districts overlay existing zoning districts of the City also
shown on the official zoning map pursuant to this Code and the City of Arden Hills
Zoning Code. As indicated in this Section, certain portions of the shorelands in the
shoreland management districts are classified general development, recreational
development, or natural environment lakes. The map and all of the notations,
references and other information shown thereon shall have the same force and effect
as if set forth in this Section at length.
Subd. 3 Boundaries of Shoreland Management Districts. The boundaries of the
shoreland management districts shall be determined by scaling distances on the
official zoning map. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the
boundaries of a shoreland management district shown on the official zoning map, for
example where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual
field conditions, the City Council shall make the necessary interpretation based upon
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topographic elevations and other available technical data. Persons contesting the
location of the shoreland management district boundaries shall be given a reasonable
opportunity to present their case to the City Council and to submit technical evidence.
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1330.03 General Provisions.
Subd.1 District Requirements. The following standards shall apply to all
shorelands of the protected waters listed in this Section. Where the requirements of
the underlying zoning district as shown on the official zoning map are more
restrictive than those set forth in this Section, then the more restrictive standards shall
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Structure Minimum Setback
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from Streets and Highways
50 for Districts B-1, B-25 I-2
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55 for District I-1
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Structure Maximum Height 35 for District R-1, R-29 R-3, R-4, B-1, B-2, I-1
(feet) 45 for District I-2
Maximum Lot Area Covered 35 for District R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4
by Impervious Surface (%) 65 for District I-1
75 for District B-1, B-2, I-2
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Subd. 2 Nonconforming Lots, Uses, and Buildings. Except as
otherwise rovided b law, an legal..onconfo:r. n i.t ex.isti.ng at the time of the
adoption of this chapter may be continued, including throu.li. repair, re-olacem.ent.
restoration maintenance or im rovement- ----- b:t not includin ex ansion as provided
for in Minnesota State Statute 462.357 Subd 1e. '
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Sz.:.14Subd. 3 Roads and Parking Areas. Roads and parking areas shall be located
to retard the runoff of surface waters and nutrients in accordance with the following
criteria:
A. �hv..o Lo& UiLJ � �� � � ^ A -a11 roads and parking areas shall meet
the setback requirements established for structures of this Section.
C --B. Natural vegetation or other natural materials shall be used to screen
parking areas when viewed from the water.
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Elevation of Lowest Floor.
A. Structures shall be placed at an elevation consistent with the City's
flood plain management controls as set forth in Section 1335 of this Code.
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B. In areas not regulated by flood plain management controls, the
elevation to which the lowest floor, including basements, shall be placed
shall be determined as follows:
1. For lakes, ponds, and flowages, by (a) an elevation of available
flood information and consistent with "Statewide Standards and
Criteria for Management of Flood Plain Areas of Minnesota," or (b)
placing the lowest floor at a level at least three (3) feet above the
highest known water level. In those instances where sufficient data on
known high water levels are not available, the ord;:, pr � Li cLXXX,XX «T�*or
n� ordinary high water level shall be used.
2. For streams, by an evaluation of available flood information and
consistent with "Statewide Standards and Criteria for Management of
Flood Plain Areas of Minnesota."
Subd. 5 Exceptions to Structure Setback Requirements. No structure shall 'be
placed within the structure setback requirements of the shoreland management district
The.following are not classified as structures for the u . oses of this section:
A. %AJ Piers' Docks. Setback requirements from the
ordinary high water level shall not apply toto-pief&,,md
docks. Location of ' docks shall be controlled by applicable State
and local regulations.
B. Stairways, lifts, and landings. Setback requirements from the ordinary
hiRh water level shall not aj)pjy to stairways, lifts or landings. Stairways
and lifts are the referred alternative to m.a'or to o )ra hic alterati.on.s .for
achieving access..,,..up and. down bluffs and. steep slo-pes to shore areas.
Stairways, lifts and landings shall meet the following desim standards:
1. Stai-rways and lifts shall not exceed four (4) feet in. width.
2. Landings for stairways and lifts shall not exceed 16.s -quare feet in
area.
3. Cano ies or roofs are not allowed on stairwa v s lifts,_or landin s.
C. Fences. Fences may be placed within the structure setback
requirements from the ordinary high water level, but shall not be laced
within the Shore Ing act Zone.
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1. Option 1: On undeveloped shoreland lots that have two (2)
adjacent lots with existing principal structures on both--su h -a jeeent
, any new residential structure maybe set back the average setback
of the adjacent structures from the der- .ord.ingy
hi,gh water level or fifty (50) feet, whichever is greater, provided all
other provisions of the shoreland management districts are complied
with.
2. Option 2: Where development exists on both sides of a proposed
building site structural. setbacks may be altered sub'ect to Zon.iil.�
Administrator determination to take setbacks of existin ..... st:ructu.res
into account provided the proposed building site is not within a shore
or bluff i_rn. act zone.
Subd.. 6 Maintenance of shoreland. The shoreland shall resent a neat and not
unsightly gppearance from the water and shall be protected from adverse conditions
a.ffecti.n rtl�e--I.C.ubl:
A. At least four feet but no more than rTr�r� e *44a-nten 10) percent of
the shoreline sh�may be i -be -utilized for docks., Ar &^„.L goo♦, �_,�„�ev
."in o*ontor_
B. watercraft and. other water e u.i ment shall be stored in accordance
with Section 1325.12, Recreational Vehicle, Utility Trailer, Riding_Lawn
:Mowe:r, and Watercraft Outdoor Storage, and be kgpt in a neat and o:r. deal
m n.nn er_
D. Grading or otherwise removing natural cover from the shore impact
zone or cutti.n ,or filling which chanzes the natural. shoreline shall. be
prohibited without -proer ermits.
E. The accumulation of debris;; the creation or maintenance thereon of
safety hazards-;-; i-:mai.nte:n.an.ce or health hazards thereon;-; and similar
.. activities shall be prohibited.
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Shoreland Alterations.
Subd. 7
A. Removal of Natural Vegetation. The removal of natural vegetation
shall be restricted to prevent erosion into protected waters, to consume
nutrients in the soil, and to preserve shoreland aesthetics. Removal of
natural vegetation in the shoreland management districts shall be subject
to the following provisions:
2. The -minimal amount of vegetation shall be altered and suffcient
vegetative cover shall. remain to screen. cars dwellings and other
structures when viewed fromublic waters.
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3. lear-cutting of natural vegetation shall be prohibited.
A.Wg Native vegetation shall be restored insofar as feasible after
any construction project is completed to retard surface runoff and soil
erosion.
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5. All disturbed areas are restored to revent soil erosion.
6. The above rovisions are not applicable to the removal of trees
limbs or branches that are dead diseased or pose safety hazards.
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subject to the provisions of Cha ter 15 of the City, Code l Erosion and
Sediment Control.
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change or diminish the course, current or cross section of a protected
water or wetlandor shall alter the shoreline below the ordinary hiLyh water
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issuance by the Commissioner of Natural Resources of a permit under the
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Subdivisions. No land shall be subdivided which shall be held unsuitable by the City
for the proposed use because of flooding, inadequate drainage, soil and rock
formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential,
unfavorable topography, inadequate water supply or sewer access, or any other
feature likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of future residents of the
proposed subdivision or of the community.
Subd. 9 Planned Unit Developments. Planned unit developments may be permitted
in accordance with this Code and the City of Arden Hills Zoning Code, provided that
preliminary plans are approved by the Commissioner of Natural Resources prior to
their approval by the City, and further provided that:
A. Open ' space is preserved through the use of restrictive deed covenants,
public dedications, or other methods.
B. The following factors shall be carefully evaluated to ensure the
increased density of development shall be consistent with the resource
limitations of the protected water:
1. Suitability of the site for the proposed use;
2. Physical and aesthetic impact of increased density;
3. Level of current development;
4. Amount and ownership of undeveloped shoreland;
5. Levels and types of water surface use and public accesses;
6. Possible effects on overall public use.
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� �—Variances. A copy of any request for a variance to the provisions of this Section
or plats which propose any lots which require variances to the lot area and
dimensional requirements of this Section or the notice of a public hearing to consider
a special use permit or planned unit development permit shall be sent to the
Commissioner of Natural Resources such that notice shall be received by the
commissioner at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing or action on the request.
Subd. 2
C—Amendments. A copy of all amendments to this Section and final decisions
granting variances or conditional uses within the shoreland management districts shall
be sent to the Commissioner of Natural Resources within ten (10) days of the
amendment or final action.
Section 1330 — Shoreland Regulations
Adopted: November 13, 2006
Page 10 of :11 128,Q2
City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code
Subd 3.
Plats. Copies of all plats within the shoreland management districts shall be submitted
to the Commissioner of Natural Resources within ten (10) days of final approval by
the City.
Section 1330 — Shoreland Regulations
Adopted: November 13, 2006
Page 11 of *111. 190,18
Attachment C
Section 1325.07, Performance Standards —
Black -lined version
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EN HILLS
City of Arden Hills
Planning Commission Work Session for August S, 2009
City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code
1325.07 Performance Standards.
Subd.1 Maintenance.
A. Health and Safety. In all districts, all buildings and structures,
including fences and required landscaping, shall be maintained so as not to
be unsightly or present harmful health or safety conditions.
B. Snow Removal. In all districts, it shall be the responsibility of the
residential and/or business land owner to insure proper snow removal from
the sidewalks within twenty-four (24) hours after the last accumulation of
two (2) inches or more.
Subd.2 Refuse.
A. Containment. In all districts, any waste materials, debris, refuse or
garbage shall be stored and kept in accordance with the requirements of
Section 620.04, Subd. 4 of the City Municipal Code, as the same may be
amended from time to time.
B. Noxious Weeds and Objectionable Plant Growth. Land shall be kept
free of noxious weeds and unsightly or objectionable plant growth of eight
(8) inches or more in height.
C. Home Interiors. Home interiors shall be kept in a clean and sanitary
condition free of any accumulation of rubbish and garbage in compliance
with State Health Regulations.
D. Compliance Deadline. Existing uses shall comply with these
provisions within thirty (30) days following the effective date of this
Code.
Subd. 3 Exterior Storage.
A. Residential Districts.
1. Materials and Equipment. All materials and equipment shall be
stored within a building or be fully screened so as not to be visible
from adjoining lots, except for the following: Laundry drying and
recreational equipment, construction and landscaping materials
currently (within a period of twelve (12) months) being used on the
premises; agricultural materials and equipment if these are used or
intended for use on the premises; off-street parking of passenger cars
and pickup trucks.
Section 1325 — General Regulations
Adopted: November 13, 2006
Page 1 of 3
City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code
2. Boats, Trailers and Utility Vehicles. Exterior storage of boats,
trailers and utility vehicles is not permitted in any residential district,
except as regulated in Section 1325.12.
B. Business and Industrial Districts.
1. Screening. All exterior storage in the business and industrial
districts shall be screened from public view, except materials and
equipment currently being used for on-site construction.
2. Parking. Vehicles, including but not limited to cars, trucks, buses
and RV's parked and/or stored in public view for more than a period
of seven (7) days shall be prohibited unless allowed by the permitted
business or industrial use, except as regulated in Section 1325.12.
Subd. 4 Electrical and Radiation Emissions. No activities shall be permitted that
emit dangerous radioactivity beyond an enclosed area. There shall be no electrical
disturbance adversely affecting the operation at any point of any equipment other than
that of the creator of such disturbances.
Subd. 5 Environmental Pollution. Emission or creation of noise, odors, vibrations,
glare, dust, smoke, heat and toxic or noxious fumes shall conform to such standards
as are from time to time established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
None of these shall be at a level that is objectionable to surrounding properties.
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Section 1325 — General Regulations
Adopted: November 13, 2006
Page 2 of 3
City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code
QJ31hell 7S u bd. 6 Animals.
A. Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals. Any building
in which farm animals are kept shall be located a distance of two
hundred (200) feet or more from any lot line. Any open structure
in which farm animals are kept shall be a distance of four hundred
(400) feet or more from any lot line.
B. Number of Animals Allowed. Up to four (4) domestic animals,
excluding birds and fish, are permitted in any dwelling unit, but
without a residential dog kennel license not more than two (2) may
be dogs. Up to three (3) dogs are allowed with a residential dog
kennel license. Dog enclosures may be located only in a rear yard
in all zoning districts.
C. Animals for Research. Animals for research may be kept in
appropriate places by conditional use permit.
D. Wild Animals. Wild animals are not permitted in any district.
IS ub d. 7 Site Grading.
A. Erosion Prevention. Earth surfaces shall be planted or
stabilized to prevent erosion.
B. Drainage onto Neighboring Property. Finished slopes and
grades shall not cause adverse drainage effects on adjoining
properties.
Section 1325 — General Regulations
Adopted: November 13, 2006
Page 3 of 3
Attachment D
Direct Comments from the May 21, 2009,
Community Meeting
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EN HILLS
City of Arden Hills
.Planning Commission Work Session for August 5, 2009
Comment Cards
General
• Ordinance is satisfactory as written except for enforcement
• Biggest concern — is water quality of the lake — each year it is so bad that for
weeks are available to swim
• Good information — but would have been helpful to let people voice their
concerns + hear what others have to say
• Issues stated on Arden Hills newsletter were not addressed — except in passing
• Appeared to be a hidden agenda + doubt there was one but meeting seemed to
avoid what it was stated it would address
• Docks + boat structure issues about removal is ridiculous
• It is hard to evaluate changes without information on what want to change.
• Looks like "community input" but this meeting felt unproductive to me. You will
do what you want regardless of "community events."
• Thank you!
• We don't necessarily need new laws & regulations. Whatever is added/deleted
from existing should be fairly reviewed by the concerned public as well
• Enforcement — we lack that now — not a "police force" but adherence to reg.
• My concern is the run off going directly into the lake — west side — NW College —
what happened when they applied for their new roads + bldgs?
• Last year the City Council agonized over + withdrew their token goose -round up
contribution of $300.00. I was present at the work session. This program needs to
continue + both the city and the county should be helping out. I can remember
how bad + messy it was in years past, before the roundups. It was a very serious
water quality + health issue. Only you can prevent goose slime!
Comment Cards (Top Issues)
• Run off from hard surface (paved)
• Not enough shoreline restoration w/ native plants
• Make more Lakeshore available to public use
(Re: Lake Johanna)
• Reduce nutrient load into lakes? Algae worse every year! Spring water gets
"ruined" by early May! Ruins fishing in
• Water less than 6' deep — swimming becomes unpleasant!
• Inlet water from Rosedale north (runoff) catch the nutrients. Can it be reduced —
especially Rosedale paving surface run-off.
• Dock storage is fine as is. People do what that they can with docks before the lake
freezes. Are the ice fishermen upset? Is the city upset. If so say so.
• Better enforcement on Lake Jo no wake hours or eliminate them. Only lakeshore
owners follow them
• No issue with lifts or docks
• Why does the city claim that the lakes are such a valuable asset but yet fail to
contribute to spraying or goose removal from the lakes to maintain water quality?
• Control of shoreline alterations —prohibit use of wood products w/ chemicals (i.e.
treated timbers &rail rail ties) and require all to have a minimum 3 to 1 grade.
• Use of RR timbers for landscape &treated timber
• Storm drains dumping everything into lakes
• Salt use on roads +thereby into lakes
• Naturalize shorelines/buckthorn removal
(Johanna)
• Don't change dock ordinance (don't regulate docks)
• Control goose population
• Allow reasonable aquatic weed management —last year unable to windsurf due to
keel catching on weeds in many areas
• Run off into lake from storm sewers, roads, and parking lots
• Native plants
Boards
Karth Lake
• Drains need work
• Problem is runoff to lake
• It would help to have lake restrictions on types of fertilizer used + frequency for
lawns. I would support an all out bar, but I doubt many other would.
• Shoreline buffer don't exist on all lots
• With no outlet it doesn't take much to turn the whole lake green
Geese
• Help control geese population by contributing to removal. They cause many
health issues
• Keep the geese leaving city + county need to help pay for geese removal
• Grass going right to the shoreline may be nice for us but it probably isn't worth
the trade-off in water quality, reduced biological diversity, + nuisances
Native Plantings
• Encourage these native plantings!
• Encourage these plantings
• A website with available resources + links to "how-to" articles would be helpful
• I don't see any suggestions for a real hillside as shoreline. (Currently I have very
old and established bushes with deep roots holding the soil, but what can I do
about the very slanted base of the hill?)
Shoreland Alterations
• Enforce 3 to 1 grade
• Restrict use of timbers & RR ties w/i shoreland area
• Many current shores have vertical walls which reflect waves + create a rought
lake
• Restrict use of wakeboard boats with 1000ft ballasts
Shore Impact Zone
• Encourage shoreland buffer zones
• Encourage appropriate native plantings in shore impact zone - - - + removal of
non-native e.g. buckthorn
Storage/Accessory Structures
• I wouldn't mind if a shed was not visible from the lake
• Small storage sheds should be allowed within the OHW
• Some type of storage is need lake for gas, oars etc that are difficult to carry up +
down hilly sites
• Temporary movable storage sheds, playhouses, etc should be allowed within
OWH mark
• On the other hand, look at the vegetated shoreline