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<br />.., ,,\............-.. .....,:.......,.......,...,'..~--o. . ....' , .. ~_....._..--....._'...__--'- ...._...____ .~'-..~__... <br /> <br />,. . "w.o... ....' ,'r,', ..,' ......_'. ...-.......... <br /> <br /> <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br />etro Waters - 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106-6793 <br />Telephone: (651) 772-7910 Fax: (651) 772-7977 <br /> <br />October 31, 2001 <br /> <br />Mr. Dan Shiely <br />.1901 Shady Beach Avenue <br />Roseville, MN 55113 <br /> <br />RE: Fence Location McCarrons Lake, City ofRoseville, Ramsey County <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Shiely: <br /> <br />I have reviewed the fence located adjacent to your property on Lake McCarrons. As I explained to <br />you, the shoreland ordinances statewide are silent on calling fences structures due to the fact that <br />people want to protect small children and confine livestock in the outs tate areas. Communities can <br />be more restrictive and often have fence standards in their local codes. The state building code also <br />offers some standards on when fences require permits. In this case the white plastic fence does not <br />seem to be safety related, so I would think that the owner would have difficulty showing hardship <br />for the issuance of a variance to the city's standards. <br /> <br />Some communities do try to regulate structures that cause aesthetic concerns on lakes. Clearly, if <br />one drives around the lake, there are no other such structures, and it does represent a visual intrusion <br />from my point of view. However, the shoreland regulations do not have any authority to regulate <br />such things unless the local government wishes to amend their shoreland ordinance. I have included <br />some pages from the city of Shore view's ordinance. The DNR frequently receives complaints and <br />questions about fences, and only when there is a safety issue for lake users does the water safety <br />patrol get involved. <br /> <br />If you have any further questions, please contact me at 772-7915. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />~ ~ll \Sh. ()c~ <br /> <br />Molly Shodeen <br />Area Hydrologist <br /> <br />c: <br /> <br />City ofRoseville, Tom Paschke ,_ ,.' , I' _, ../ rF <br />t\....1 I I'\C IJ Iv(C i,,~,) ~ <br />i\ \ I J'j.", _I ,'-.. J fL, <br /> <br />DNR Information: 651-296-6157 · 1-888-646-6367 . TTY: 651-296-5484 . 1-800-657-3929 <br /> <br />An Equal Opportunity Employer <br />Who Values Diversity <br /> <br />.~ Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a <br />." Minimum of 20% Post-Consumer Waste <br />