HomeMy WebLinkAbout8A - Attach 3 (DNR Comments) Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesota
Division of Ecological and Water Resources
1200 Warner Road
Saint Paul, MN 55106-6793 DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
May 14, 2014
Dan Rogness
Community and Economic Development Director
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Re: Conditional Approval of Prior Lake Shoreland Ordinance Amendments
Dear Mr. Rogness:
Thank you for sending your proposed Shoreland Ordinance amendments to me for
review. Based on our discussions I understand that Prior Lake is amending the ordinance
in order to modify the regulation of all mooring facilities, including controlled access lots
and commercial and recreational marinas. I have reviewed your proposed amendments
received on May 13, 2014 for compliance with the statewide shoreland Rules (MR
6120.2500—6120.3900) as well as for additional shoreland and water quality protection
opportunities.
Conditional Approval
I am pleased to inform you that the proposed amendments are substantially compliant
with the statewide rules and conditionally approved. I have not identified any changes
that need to be made.
Additional Protection Recommendations
I have also reviewed the proposed amendment for additional shoreland and water quality
protection opportunities that go beyond the minimum statewide rules. Thank you for
incorporating the changes that we have discussed during development of the ordinance
changes, including the buffering requirement for marina parking lots.
Next Steps
Following are the steps for completing and receiving final DNR approval for your
amendments:
1. The city council adopts the ordinance amendments revised according to the listed
conditions.
2. Email me the completed Ordinance Processing Checklist(attached) and the
documents identified on the checklist within 10 days of city council decision.
3. I will review the ordinance amendments adopted by the city council.
4. If the adopted amendments are consistent with the statewide shoreland rules, I
will send you a"final approval" letter. The ordinance amendments will not be
effective until the DNR provides final approval.
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I appreciate the opportunity to work with you in updating Prior Lake's shoreland
ordinance. I will continue to be available to help the Prior Lake administer the ordinance
and to consult with you on other water-related projects and plans, and their
implementation.
Sincerely,
4/11.4')
Jennie Skancke
DNR Area Hydrologist
Cc: Terri Yearwood, DNR Regional Manager
Jeanne Daniels, DNR District
Dan Petrik, DNR Land Use Specialist
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