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Apri I 3, 1974 PLANNiNG REPORT CAS� NUMBER: APPLICANT: �oca�ior-�: ACTION R�QU�S7ED: PEANNING CONSIDERATfONS: 819-74 Geralc! Andsrson 2884 West Owasso Boulevard West Owasso 8oulevard near Victoria Avenue (see sketch) Permif tv Dredge Channel on Lake Shore i. 7he Applicant proposes to construct a channel approximately 25 feet wide and 225 feet long from the open waYer on his lake front property through the mqrsh and aquatic vegetation area to the high ground to the rear of his home . The Appl icant has appl ied to the Depar#meni� of Natural Resources of fhe State of Minnesota wi�o must also approve such excavation in accordance with Minnesota Law. You will note that the property is configuous to the property owned by George Reilly (i-o the west) who recently requested permission to dredge the wet !ow fand frontage afong his shoreline some months ago. ln that actian, the Sfate of Minnesota turned down his request, inasmuch as their records show that t%e aqua�ic vegetation area is a prime spawning ground, contains considerabie wqterfowl and aquatic anirr�a{s, and contributes to the naturaE bafance of the ecoiogy of the lake. Discussion with personnel from the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Waters, Soils, and Minerqfs indicates that they wili lilcewise oppose construction of the channel in question. Further discussions indicate, however, that the Department wouid �e wiliing to consider a proposal wherein the properi-y owners affecied in the area would get together on ihe development of a channe{ thaf might run parallel to the shore to provide personQl boat access to the residential areas in question. You will note from the sketch at the left indicqting the marsh [and area, that such q proposaf might welf provide the clesired access without destroying the aquatic vegetation in question. The Commission might consider suggesfing such an approach to the applicant and ofhers affected in the imrriediafe area.