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18.065 Variances in Shoreland Areas 18.065.1 Variances in these overlay districts may only be granted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 462. A variance shall not circumvent the general purposes and intent of the Shoreland, Wetland, and Storm Water Management chapter. No variance shall be granted for a use that is prohibited within the zoning district in which the subject property is located. Conditions may be imposed by the City Council when granting of a variance to ensure compliance and to protect adjacent properties and the public interest. 18.065.2 When a variance is approved in a MnDNR designated shoreland district by the City Council after the Department of Natural Resources has formally recommended denial in the hearing record, the notification of the approved variance required in Section 18.060.1 shall also include the board of adjustment's summary of the public record/testimony, the findings of facts, and conclusions which supported the issuance of the variance. 18.070 Conditional Uses in Shoreland Areas. Conditional uses allowable within shoreland areas shall be subject to the review and approval procedures of this code. The following additional evaluation criteria and conditions apply within shoreland areas: 18.070.1 Evaluation criteria. A thorough evaluation of the waterbody and the topographic, vegetation, and soils conditions on the site shall be made to ensure: 1) the prevention of soil erosion or other possible pollution of public waters, both during and after construction; 2) the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters is limited; 3) the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project will generate can be safely accommodated on the site. 4) the impact the proposed use may have on the water quality of the water body is not exceSSl ve. 18.070.2 Conditions attached to conditional use permits. The City Council, upon consideration of the criteria listed above and the purposes of this chapter may attach such conditions to the issuance of the conditional use permits as it deems necessary. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) increased setbacks from the ordinary high water level; 2) limitations on the natural vegetation to be removed or the requirement that additional vegetation be planted; and 3) special provisions for the location, design, and use of structures, watercraft launching and docking areas, and vehicle parking areas. 18.075 Nonconformities in Shoreland Areas. All legally established nonconformities as of the date of this code amendment may continue, but they shall be managed according to applicable 17