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<br />Section 1015.03 outlines the procedure for amending the Chapter 10 (Zoning) of the City <br />Code, including text amendments. <br /> <br />3.0 STAFF COMMENT <br /> <br />3.1 In reviewing this request, staff made the following findings: <br /> <br />1. Section 1016.13 identifies Langton Lake as a wetland through the use of MnDNR <br />identification number 204W and 49W. Changing the MnDNR identification <br />number to 49P will begin the process to change the designation of Langton Lake <br />from wetland to protected water. Upon adoption of the amended shoreland <br />regulations by the MnDNR, the designation will be changed from wetland to <br />protected water. <br /> <br />2. The designation of Langton Lake as "protected water" versus "wetland" will allow <br />public access and improvement of the resource through human intervention. <br /> <br />3. The proposed amendment is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the <br />City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). The change in <br />designation also supports the goals of the Park and Recreation Plan for Langton <br />Lake. <br /> <br />4. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or <br />general welfare. <br /> <br />4.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />4.1 Based on the fmdings outlined in Section 3.1, staff recommends that Section 1016.13 of <br />the City Code be amended to change the MnDNR identification number of Langton Lake <br />from 204W and 49W to 49P. <br /> <br />5.0 SUGGESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION <br /> <br />5.1 By motion, recommend that Section 1016.13 of the City Code be amendment to change <br />the MnDNR identification number of Langton Lake from 204W and 49W to 49P, based on <br />the findings outline in Section 3.1. <br /> <br />5.2 The Planning Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for <br />final action on November 23,1998. <br /> <br />Attachments: Location map; notice of public hearing; Section 1016.13 of the City Code. <br /> <br />60-day Time Limit: Not applicable <br /> <br />Prepared by: Kim 1. Lee. AICP (490-2236) <br />Q: \Planning Files \3081_ Langton Lake \RPCA( 111898 ).doc <br /> <br />PF3081 - RPCA (11/18/98) - Page 2 of 2 <br />