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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Page 2 Discussion included timeline for completion of the survey when the building permit application is 46 filed to locate the ordinary high water level (OHWL) for the property as defined by Lake 47 Josephine’s OHWL at 884.4’ above sea level versus observed line between the water and shore 48 due to dramatic changes in any given year based on lake fluctuation. 49 Chair Boguszewski spoke in support of the survey as a requirement if the application is approved. 50 Mr. Lloyd clarified that the purpose of the survey was to provide best information available 51 through location of the OHWL to quantify existing setbacks in addressing aesthetics and location 52 of existing homes and their respective setbacks as well, in addition to environmental protection 53 purposes. 54 At the request of Chair Boguszewski, Mr. Lloyd advised that the 75’ minimum standard was 55 provided statewide to municipalities by the State of MN as standard language for all shoreland 56 areas. 57 At the request of Member Daire related to flooding and water levels, Mr. Lloyd advised that city 58 code had minimum floor level regulations related to the depth of basements next to water bodies 59 to address those very issues. 60 Member Daire asked if there was a water level control facility on Lake Josephine. 61 Applicant, Stuart Shwiff 62 In response to Member Daire, Mr. Shwiff advised that Lake Josephine drained into a creek and 63 subsequently into Lake Johanna, with a control level on the northwest corner. 64 Given the presence of property before that structure, Member Daire questioned if there was any 65 concern with mitigation for potential property flooding. 66 Mr. Shwiff responded that the lake level was well controlled; and clarified that his property was 67 approximately 20-22’ above lake level on a small bluff or slope; therefore their basement was 68 many feet above water level. 69 Member Murphy questioned who controlled the water control device; with Mr. Shwiff responding 70 that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or Rice Creek Water Shed District (RCWD) 71 monitored the device. 72 City Planner Paschke concurred that the DNR controlled the device. 73 Public Comment 74 Chair Boguszewski closed the Public Hearing at 5:56 p.m.; no one spoke for or against. 75 MOTION 76 Member Murphy moved, seconded by Member Daire, to adopt Variance Board Resolution 77 No. 97 (Attachment D) entitled, A Resolution APPROVING a VARIANCE to Roseville City 78 Code, Section 1017.16 (Shoreland Setbacks) (PF13-006);” as detailed and based on the 79 comments and findings outlined in Sections 4-6 of the staff report dated May 1, 2013. 80 Ayes: 3 81 Nays: 0 82 Motion carried. 83 Chair Boguszewski reviewed the ten-day appeal period and process, as detailed in the staff 84 report. 85 5. Adjournment 86 Chair Boguszewski adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:59 p.m. 87