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EXCERPT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES of 8112198. 6h. Planning File 3055, Peter Kelsey and Greta Friedemann are requesting variances to reduce the setback from the ordinary high water level of Walsh Lake to 37.5' and to reduce the front yard setback to o' for the purpose of establishing a building pad on a new lot at 1935 Lake street. Chair Harms opened the hearing and requested Dennis Welsch present a summary, based on written reports dated July 8, 1998, of the request for variances at 1935 Lake Street, indicating a shoreland variance of 9' and a front yard variance of 10' was being requested. He advised the building pad being requested was in line with other homes; discussed the hardship and recommended approval with DNR comments (which is a 60-day time period). Applicant, Peter Kelsey, 401 South First Street, #1010, Minneapolis, advised he would build a walk-out style home on the lot. John Abler, owner of property south of the subject lot, expressed concern that the DNR comments were not available. The Commission received a note from Lawrence Dernares, 1955 Lake St., indicating support of the request for a variance. Member Mulder asked if the Kelsey lot to the north was a buildable lot of record. Dennis Welsch advised the lot had been platted and (Council) approved, but it was not recorded as a separate lot and not necessarily a buildable lot. There being no further questions or comments, Chair Harms closed the hearing. Motion; Member Mulder moved, Member Wilke seconded, to recommend approval of Peter Kelsey and Greta Friedernann's request for variances to reduce the front yard setback to 20 feet and the setback from the ordinary high water level of Walsh Lake to 37.5 feet for the purpose of establishing a buildng pad, prior to having a (rouse designed for the parcel at 1935 Lake street, based on the staff findings and pending approval from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and with the following provisions. The 37.5 setback area from the ordinary high water level of Walsh Labe must be p lanted and maintained +fth natural vegetation. A walkway/open area not exceeding 20 feet in width will be allowed between the building area and the shoreline. The existing trees along the shoreline of the property must remain in p lace to soften the visual impact of the house from Walsh Lake. The impervious lot coverage of the parcel cannot exceed 5%. . p . Drainage of the proprty, including the driveway and roof gutters, should be