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<br /> n New shore land regulations
<br /> S Spring clean up is May 1 POSTAL CUSTOMER The Official City Newsletter for Arden Hills Residents April 2010
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<br /> l City Council updates shore land regulations
<br /> up to one accessory
<br /> d I-694 changes
<br /> n February 22,2010,the gathered from about 80 lake shore storage shed within the /
<br /> e Plantings, composting, City Council approved land owners who attended a public lakeshore setback under �L
<br /> rain barrels, and more updates to the City s shore meeting in May 2009. The regulations certain circumstances;
<br /> land regulations. and practices of other communities this had previously been
<br /> within the metropolitan area were prohibited.
<br /> The updated regulations are designed reviewed. Other City regulations
<br /> to ensure that the City has clear, were examined to ensure the updated • Setback requirements for homes
<br /> Notes from the City Council consistent,enforceable regulations regulations would be consistent impacted by adjacent lots The
<br /> in place that protect natural bodies of with existing City regulations. By regulations now require that new
<br /> water within the City from overuse, last November proposed changes homes and additions to existing
<br /> pring has come early this year When we begin interacting with infant next door. Outdoor fires pollution,and contamination from to the shore land regulations had homes meet the average setback
<br /> and as I am writing this letter it neighbors we also find actions or traits create special family times,but also runoff,as well as to protect the rights been prepared and the Planning of the two adjacent lots minus ten
<br /> is another glorious sunny that strain relationships. It is important jeopardize the breathing of those and property values of property Commission held a public hearing. feet(ten feet closer to the water),
<br /> day. This time of year invites us all to realize that there are frequently suffering from emphysema. owners. These changes are intended Questions and concerns raised during provided that any new construction
<br /> outdoors to explore the garden,the differences where both"sides"and to provide clarity for owners and City this process prompted more changes to is not nearer the lake than the
<br /> neighborhoods,and parks.It is also that "opinions"are valid. For some the I hope that we can all strive to be a staff,while introducing a reasonable the proposed regulations and a second adjacent home that is closest to
<br /> time of year when we clean up after a love of nature brings joy to watching neighbor and build community.Have a amount of flexibility to accommodate public hearing was held on February 3, the lake. In no case would new
<br /> winter of accumulating clutter. Spring a rafter of turkeys walk through their great spring! unique situations. All currently 2010. The results of this meeting were construction be permitted within the
<br /> is a time to reconnect with neighbors yard,while others fear using their conforming structures will still be then forwarded to the City Council minimum structure setback on the
<br /> that may have been keeping warm patio because the turkeys protect the conforming structures. for consideration at its February 22 lake.
<br /> tightly bundled in their coats,home,or space and soil the ground(the same meeting.
<br /> in warmer climates. Spring is a time differences in opinion also seem to hold Process • Maintenance of the shore land
<br /> to grow in community. Community for coyotes and deer). A64S AD�_�W� This code update has been nearly a Summary of changes The regulations say that items such
<br /> happens when people come together in Stan Harpstead year in the making. The City's shore Shore Impact Zone This is a new as boats,boatlifts,or docks that are
<br /> common purpose. Being outdoors also creates the Mayor land regulations had been last updated definition within the regulations that in a state of disrepair or inoperable
<br /> opportunity for parties that last too in 2002.In 2009 research was done refers to the land located between may not be stored outdoors.
<br /> There are many opportunities to help long,or get too noisy for the sleeping and a number of meetings were held the lake and one-half of the structure The ordinance does not include
<br /> our community: to determine what changes were setbacks. In the case of Lake restrictions on storing non-motorized
<br /> • Consider reaching out to neighbors `,'r, appropriate. City staff analyzed the Johanna,the Lakeshore setback is watercraft such as canoes or kayaks.
<br /> requests and questions that had come 50 feet,so the Shore Impact Zone
<br /> that may need help with spring chores Celebrate Arden Hills
<br /> or hauling their unwanted items to the before them in past years,as well as would be the first 25 feet along the •Dock setbacks The regulations
<br /> spring clean-up site on May 1 st the current Minnesota Department of shoreline. include a five foot side and setback
<br /> p g p y Saturday, September 18,3 p.m. to dusk y
<br /> • Take a plastic bag along as you take a Natural Resources(DNR)regulations. for dock placement at the shoreline.
<br /> walk and pick up litter Tony Schmidt Regional Park and Presbyterian Homes They also discussed the issues with Exceptions to structure setback Exceptions may be allowed if
<br /> •Plant a tree in your yard,or donate a representatives of the Ramsey County requirements The regulations now topography or lot width creates
<br /> tree to a City park Enjoy fireworks, food, youth activities, Conservation District and the Rice allow docks,fences,stairways, a significant limitation on dock
<br /> • Participate in City meetings or Creek Watershed District. Input was accessibility lifts,patios,and placement.
<br /> landings within the Shore Impact
<br /> volunteer for City committees music, art, games, and more.! ` g p
<br /> act
<br /> • Remember and support the non- `t` ` Zone,under certain conditions.
<br /> Permeable surface credit The
<br /> profits that are active in our area,such Watch for details '► ' The previous City regulations did regulations permit surfaces in
<br /> as the Northwest Youth and Family — not expressly allow these items;
<br /> excess of the maximum hard cover
<br /> Services For more in ration, contact Michelle Olson at however,it had been practice to requirement if some of them are
<br /> michelle.olson@ci.arden-hills.mn.us or 651-792-7848. allow them in the past. Additionally, permeable surfaces. The permeable
<br /> the new regulations now permit
<br /> surface credit is (Continued on page 5)
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