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storm ponds and improve the lake and water quality, while protecting the natural ecology and wildlife habitat. In addition, the new regulations will continue to improve the aesthetic environment of the community, and meet the goals and expectations of the new Comprehensive Plan and the citizen's Vista 2000 programs. Mr. Welsh noted that Roseville has one of the oldest (1974) Shoreland Ordinances in the State of Minnesota. Shoreland protection and preserving the shoreland environment quality were the original purposes of the 1974 ordinance in which the city took a more stringent view of subdivision, on-site septic systems, filling and vegetative cutting along its shorelines ofDNR-classified lakes. At that time, the setbacks were 75' rrom the shoreline for a residence, 100' in width for residential lots, and 12,500 square feet for lot sizes for residential uses. The original regulation only affected the 5-state classified lakes in the city. However, the city extended the regulations to any water body of 5 acres or more in size. In 1974, the regulations affected 720 acres of land and approximately 265 parcels of land. The proposed ordinance changes included expanding environmental regulations to all city classified lakes, wetlands, and storm ponds, as well as the 5 DNR-classified lakes in the community. The new regulations would affect over 1700 acres oflake and water, and over 1600 parcels, but less than 1 % of the parcels are yet to be developed. Under the revisions to the Ordinance, 75' of setback would be required rrom the shoreline and 100' of residential lot width would be required. In addition, a residential lot would have 12,500 square feet oflot size, and houses would be setback 30' from bluff lines. Lots which are within 100' of wetland ponds or storm ponds would have a 50' setback for all structures. Seventy-five (75) percent of each of the lots must be above the high water mark. Also, vegetation and trees between the structure and the shore (regardless of whether it's a pond or a DNR-classified lake) must be protected. Accessory structures between the structure and the shoreline are permitted, but with special precautions for homes built after 1974, must meet the same setback as the structure. Grading and filling, as well as land alteration, will require permits for the movement of more than 10 cubic yards of material. No grading or disruption may occur on the bluffs. Storm water management is required. Impervious surfaces will not exceed 25% of any lot coverage. Variances, rezoning, conditional use permits, and subdivisions, must be reviewed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources after the City Council has made a decision. Mr. Welsch provided a comparison chart in which he illustrated the differences between the current Shoreland Code and the proposed revisions, including shoreland, wetland, and storm pond areas. A general discussion insued regarding the effect of the Shoreland Ordinance. Chairperson Thomas asked if there was comment from the public. There was none. Chairperson Thomas closed the public hearing. 9