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INTRODUCTION:
BACKGROUND:
STAFF AGENDA REPORT
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JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE #97-XX
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE STRUCTURE SETBACK FROM
ORDINARY HIGH WATER (OHW) LEVEL WITHIN THE
SHORELAND DISTRICT
MAY 5,1997
The purpose of this item is to consider approval of an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code which will
reduce the setback to OHW from 75 feet to 50 feet on General
Development Lakes and Tributary Streams in the Shoreland
District.
On March 17, 1997, the City Council reviewed an appeal of a
Planning Commission decision to deny a variance request for a
reduced lakeshore setback. The variance involved the
conversion of an existing deck which did not meet the required
lakeshore setback of 75 feet to a three season porch. The
Council tabled action on this item; however, in response to the
appeal, the Council directed the staff to initiate an amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance which would reduce the lakeshore
setback from 75 feet to 50 feet.
Section 5-8-3 (A. 2.) of the City Code (Shoreland District)
provides for the minimum structure setback from the Ordinary
High Water (OHW) level of protected waters of the City that
have been classified by the Department of Natural Resources
(see attached Planning Report dated April 14, 1997).
The proposed amendment affects only the General ,
Development Lakes (Prior Lake and Spring Lake) and the
Tributary Streams (leading to Prior Lake). The current
ordinance requires a 75' setback from the Ordinary High Water
Mark on these lakes and streams. The proposed amendment
reduces the setback to 50' from the Ordinary High Water Mark.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this
amendment on April 14, 1997. The Commission initially tabled
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action on this item in order to obtain some additional
information. Specifically, the Commission wanted to know why
previous Planning Commissions established the 75' setback,
what the rational for a 50' setback is, and how the revised
setback would affect neighboring properties.
On April 28, 1997, the Commission revisited this issue. In
answer to some of their questions, the staff noted there is very
little information available as to why the 75' setback was
originally established. The DNR based the 50' setback on
several studies, as well as the fact that most General
Development Lakes are nearly completely developed. Some
members of the Commission were concerned that the reduced
setback would cause more massive buildings along the lake
front. The staff commented that this concern is more
appropriately addressed through the use of a maximum floor
area ratio.
The Commissioners determined that the proposed change is
consistent with the DNR standards and with the existing
development on the lake. The Commissioners recommended
approval of this amendment.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council directed the staff to prepare an amendment
which would address the setback from the Ordinary High Water
Mark. The attached ordinance amendment is in response to
that directive. Although the proposed amendment reduced the
required setback, the following conditions in the existing
ordinance should be noted.
· The existing ordinance allows for setback averaging, with a
minimum setback of 50 feet. A property owner, given the
right set of conditions, could legally build a structure 50 feet
from the OHW, without a variance.
· The current ordinance allows for the granting of variances
by the Planning Commission and City Council. Upon
review of the hardship criteria, a variance to the OHW
setback can be granted. A property owner, meeting the
hardship criteria, could be granted a variance by the
Planning Commission/City Council and build a structure
within the required 75 foot setback.
Most of the land surrounding the lake has already been
developed. Many of the structures existing along Prior Lake
were constructed prior to the adoption of the Shoreland
Ordinance in 1993. Therefore, there are substandard lots with
or without structures presenting unique existing conditions for
granting a variance. Similarly, due to the number of previously
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developed lots, setback averaging can be used in many cases
to reduce the required setback to meet the needs of the
property owner.
New lots, that would otherwise have to meet the 75' setback
under the current requirements, could be created along the NW
side of Lower Prior Lake. However, the potential of this
development represents less than 5% of the total lake
frontage.
The approval of the proposed amendment would allow for
existing and new structures to be located 50 feet from the
OHW of Prior Lake or Spring Lake. From an administrative
standpoint, the proposed change in the ordinance would
eliminate interpretations of setback averaging on General
Development Lakes. The proposed amendment would also
eliminate many variance requests. It would also make the
submittal of surveys with building permits less complicated for
the applicant. The setback of neighbor's property would not be
necessary.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as
recommended by the Planning Commission and staff.
2. Further discuss this issue and direct the staff to provide
additional information to the City Council.
3. Deny the proposed amendment.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Alternative #1.
ACTION REQUIRED: A motion and second to adopt the proposed ordinance. This
action requires a 4/5 vote of the Council.
REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Minutes of April 14, 19
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Planning Commission Meeting
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 97- XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-8-3 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY
CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 9.3 OF THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING
ORDINANCE 83-6.
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain:
Section 5-8-3 of the Prior Lake City Code and Section 9.3 of the Prior Lake Zoning
Ordinance 83-6 are hereby amended to read as follows:
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 21 st day of April, 1997.
ATTEST:
City Manager
Mayor
Published in the Prior Lake American on the day of
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, 1997.
Drafted By:
City of Prior Lake Planning Department
16200 Eagle Creek Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372
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B. CASE #97-024 Consider an Amendment to Section 5-8-3 of the City Code and to
Section 9.3 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance relating to the structure setback from the
Ordinary High Water mark (OHW) in the Shoreland District.
The public hearing was open at 6:34 p.m., and a sign-up sheet was circulated to the public
at attendance.
Planner Jenni Tovar presented the Staff Report. The public hearing was to consider an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which will change the structure setback from 75 feet
to 50 feet on General Development Lakes. This proposed amendment comes at the
direction of the City Council in response to a recent variance request.
The approval of the proposed amendment would allow for existing and new structures to
be located 50 feet from the OHW of Prior Lake or Spring Lake. From an administrative
standpoint, the proposed change in the ordinance would reduce interpretations of setback
averaging on General Development Lakes. The proposed amendment would also
eliminate many variance requests. It would also make the submittal of surveys with
building permits less complicated for the applicant.
One down side to allowing a closer setback is the visual appearance of the shoreline from
the lake. Buildings and structures will be located closer to the water. The building
separation will remain the same between side yards. Health, safety or general welfare
will not be adversely affected by the amendment.
The public hearing was closed at 6:38 p.m.
Comments from the Commissioners:
Criego:
There are many different issues that need to be addressed. It sounds like the ordinance is
being pieced together. My reaction is to consider it all in total in the revised ordinance.
V onhof:
. Question to staff: The City elected to have a more stringent lake shore setback than
the DNR. In the research did you find any rationale? Kansier responded staff did not
find any rationale.
. The report states 5% of the lakeshore would be impacted which would be about a
mile of impacted shoreland.
. How does this 25 foot extension impact existing structures? Kansier responded it
would have the potential to add a 25 foot addition.
. The City has to look at the unknown impact on the lake.
Kuykendall:
. One of the biggest need is to find the rationale for the 75 foot setback.
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· Kansier responded staff did not talk to the previous staff or Planning Commissioners
but did talk to City Council members who were on the Council when the ordinance
was adopted. The City Council could not recall the rationale.
· Would like to know the rationale from previous Commissioners and DN~'s rationale
for the 50 feet. .
. The two criteria that come to mind is visual impact and drainage (impervious
surface). The further away a structure is from the lake the harder it will be for the
runoff, if any, to reach the lake. It raises a question to the relationship of impervious
surface.
. Last year the Commissioners toured the lake and found the important issues were
visual impact and screening (landscaping). There should be more trees and/or
vegetation between the home and the lake.
. 95% of the lake would have the potential to add on. Concerned for the large impact.
Stamson:
. Preferred the ordinance as written. There is no justification to change it. Just because
someone was denied a variance does not mean the City has to change the ordinance.
. It is not good policy to change on those matters.
. Keep structures as far as possible away from the water.
. The DNR ordinance states 50 feet and 25% impervious surface. If the City is using
the DNR standards, the impervious surface should be reduced to 25%.
. Prefer to leave the setback at 75 feet.
Criego:
. Agreed with the 75 foot setback and the setback averaging.
. It is not fair for the residents who have abided by the existing ordinance and a
neighbor comes in and builds 25 feet closer to the lake. The setback averaging
satisfies any new neighbor coming into the area.
. The existing ordinance is acceptable.
. The lake is the City's focal point. Against anything affecting the lake visually or
aesthetically.
. Agreed with Kuykendall- concerned with the 95% existing homes on the lake. The
new homes will take additional square footage.
. There are too many variables associated with this ordinance.
. Should table and get the whole picture.
Open discussion:
Kuykendall:
. The City has been more restrictive in terms of protection of the lake. It is a major
asset to our community.
. Landscaping and screening the lake with trees is important. There should be a
compromise with the landowner who wants a 25 foot variance. There is a greater
public need. If someone wants this, they have to give up something.
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· The Commissioners need to know where the setback rationale of 50 feet and 75 feet
came from.
· Would like to go back and talk to the previous Planning Commissioners and DNR to
get the rationale.
· It will affect drainage and could have a major impact on the lake.
Criego:
· There are two visual problems - one looking towards the lake for neighbors and the
public walking/driving by.
V onhof:
· There is no real compelling reason to change the ordinance.
Stamson:
· No strong rationale to change.
· Open to change to 50 feet with restrictions and conditions.
Rye commented some of the lake setback rationale basis came from studies done by the
University Geography Department in the late 1960's. They developed number indices
related to lake crowding, shoreline density and many other factors. Based on that
information the State Shoreland Management Act was passed and the DNR was directed
to prepare regulations. Part of the rationale came from the natural environment
development compared to the pristine lakes. The general development lakes (like Prior
Lake) would never be a "Boundary Water" quality lake. Therefore a lesser standard was
adopted. Keep in mind, for a good number of years after the Shore land Ordinance was
passed, variances were routinely granted to allow houses built at 50 feet. While the 75
foot standard was on paper, the defacto setback was 50 feet.
Criego:
· Combining lots were acceptable so homes were not squashed on the lake.
Rye said there are provisions in some of the DNR criteria to relax some of the ordinances.
Kuykendall:
· Concern for water quality. Fertilizers running off into the lake is a problem.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION:
1. Contact previous Planning Commissioners and discuss.
2. Contact the DNR and find out their rationale for the setbacks and impervious surface.
3. The Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District should be notified.
4. The Lake Advisory should have input.
5. Concern for visibility with a 50 foot setback and the neighbor having a 75 foot setback.
6. How all this applies to combining lots owned by a common property owner.
7. How does this fit into our floor area ratio?
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8. Why does our current ordinance not suffice with the two conditions we have? - Setback
averaging and building requests.
9. What has the history of granted variances been? Need information from '90 to '95.
MOTION BY KUYKENDALL, SECOND BY VONHOF, TO CONTINUE-THE
HEARING TO MAY 27, 1997.
All in favor. MOTION CARRIED.
C. CASE #97-025 Consider an Amendment to Section 5-4-1 of the City Code and to
Section 4.1 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance relating to the structure setback and the
conversion of existing decks not meeting the required setbacks to three season porches.
The public hearing was opened at 7: 19 p.m.
Planning Coordinator Jane Kansier presented the Staff Report.
On March 17, 1997, the City Council reviewed an appeal of a Planning Commission
decision to deny a variance request for a reduced lakeshore setback. The variance
involved the conversion of an existing deck to a three season porch. The Council tabled
action on this item; however, in response to the appeal, the Council directed staff to
initiate an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which might address some of the issues
raised by this appeal. This amendment relates to the conversion of existing decks which
do not meet the required setbacks to a three season porch. (An amendment to the
required setback from the OHWM will also be considered by the Planning Commission at
this meeting.)
This amendment has several implications beyond that of replacing an existing deck. First
of all, the amendment applies to all setbacks, potentially allowing decks located within
required side yards, rear yards and front yards to be converted to a porch, which in turn
could result in porches located within easements (especially in side yards). Additionally,
structural requirements for decks are very different than those required for porches or
other additions. Many decks, especially older ones, either did not have building permits,
or there is no documentation. There would be no way to determine if the structural
foundation is adequate for a porch.
This amendment is much more far reaching than the provision allowing the replacement
of existing decks. The staff recommended denial of this amendment.
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AGENDA ITEM:
SUBJECT:
PRESENTER:
PUBLIC HEARING:
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INTRODUCTION:
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PLANNING REPORT
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT,
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
STRUCTURE SETBACK FROM THE ORDINARY HIGH
WA TER (OHW) IN THE SHORELAND DISTRICT (Case
File #97-024)
JENNI TOVAR, PLANNER ~H
...lL YES _ NO
APRIL 14, 1997
The purpose of this public hearing is to consider an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance which will change the structure setback from 75 feet to 50 feet on
General Development Lakes. This proposed amendment comes at the direction
of the City Council in response to a recent variance request.
BACKGROUND:
Section 5-8-3 (A. 2.) of the City Code (Shoreland District) provides for the
minimum structure setback from the Ordinary High Water (OHW) level of
protected waters of the City that have been classified by the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) as follows:
Natural Environment Lakes
Tributary Streams
1.Howard Lake
2.Pike Lake
3.Unnamed (Arctic Lake)
4.Keup's Lake (Mystic Lake)
5.Hass Lake
a.Unnamed (Jeffer's Pond)
1. Unnamed
(To ,Upper Prior Lake)
2. Unnamed
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General Development Lakes
Recreational Development Lakes
1. Spring Lake
2. Lower Prior Lake
3. Upper Prior Lake
1. Markley Lake
2. Unnamed (Blind Lake)
The existing and proposed setbacks for each type of lake are shown in the table
below:
Natural Recreation. General. Tributary-
Development. Development. Development. Development
~ ~ ~ Streams
Structure
Setback from:
OHW (feet) 150 75 75 75
Proposed Setback 150 75 50 50
Top of Bluff
(feet) 30 30 30 30
Unplatted
Cemetery (ft) 50 50 50 50
Structure Height
Limitation (ft) 35 35 35 35
The proposed amendment will reduce the structure setback from the OHW on
General Development Lakes, from 75 feet to 50 feet and on Tributary
Development Streams from 75 feet to 50 feet, which are consistent with the DNR
standards. Although the proposed amendment reduced the required setback,
the following conditions in the existing ordinance should be noted.
. The existing ordinance allows for setback averaging, with a minimum setback
of 50 feet. A property owner, given the right set of conditions, could legally
build a structure 50 feet from the OHW, without a variance.
. The current ordinance allows for the granting of variances by the Planning
Commission and City Council. Upon review of the hardship criteria, a
variance to the OHW setback can be granted. A property owner, meeting the
hardship criteria, could be granted a variance by the Planning
Commission/City Council and build a structure within the required 75 foot
setback.
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Most of the land surrounding the lake has already been developed. Many of the
structures existing along Prior lake were constructed prior to the adoption of the
Shoreland Ordinance in 1993. Therefore, there are substandard lots with or
without structures presenting unique existing conditions for granting a. variance.
Similarly, due to the number of previously developed lots, setback averaging can
be used in many cases to reduce the required setback to meet the needs of the
property Owner.
New lots, that would otherwise have 10 meet the 7S' setback under the current
requirements, could be created along the NW side of lower Prior lake.
However, the potential of this development represents less than S% of the total
lake frontage.
The approval of the proposed amendment would allow for existing and new
structures to be located SO feet from the OHW of Prior lake or Spring lake.
From an administrative standpoint, the Proposed change in the ordinance would
eliminate interpretations of setback averaging on General Development lakes.
The proposed amendment would also eliminate many variance requests. It
would also make the submittal of surveys with building pennits less complicated
for the applicant. The setback of neighbor's property would not be necessary.
One down side to allowing a closer setback is the visual appearance of the
shoreline from the lake. Buildings and structures will be located closer to the
water. The building separation will remain the same between sideyards. The
effect that this negative impact has on zoning is minor. Health, safety or general
welfare will not be adversely affected by the amendment.
At TERNA TIVES:
1. Recommend the Council approve the amendment as proposed, or with
changes specified by the Planning Commission.
2. Recommend the Council deny the proposed amendment.
3. Table or continue discussion of the item for specific purpose.
RECOMMENDA TIO~
The staff recommends alternative #1.
ACTION REaUIRED~
A motion and second recommending approval of the proposed amendments.
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RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENTs TO PRJOR LAKE ZONlNG ORDINANCE (CASE FILE #97-024 AND
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1 bav. reviewed the PropOsed amendments to the Prioc Loire Zonin. Onlinance and ome the fOllow;ng eom.....1s
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CASli: ro.F. 1197-024 : SETBACJ<!l FlloP4 THE ORDTN"ARX J{TGlI WATER M"RIl;
The "'ble prOV;dod in your Much 3 I, 1997 memo to '"" and ORC member. indieates that the cily ;s JlIOposing a
minimum 50-foot setback from the onlinory high W.1e< mad: of lID lakes, GD L1kes and Tribu.ory '!reams, Your
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more restrictive than the minimum star. 'landanl for .etback from General Dcv./opmcz" lakes and Tributazy
'!reams, Thus. the proposed amendment to reduce the n:quircd .true..... setback on SCWercd G.....a1 Develop,"""l
I..... and Trihutazy steams from 75 feet to 50 foot i. accept.ble, H_, '''e I"Dposed ,rruauru<tb..k
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RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO PRJOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE (CASE FILE #97-024 AND
97-025)
Dear Ms. Kansier:
1 have reviewed the proposed amendments to the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance and offer the following comments
ter considcralion lit the upcoming hearing on April 14. 1997.
CASE FILE #97-024; SETBACKS FROM THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARf\
The table provided. in your March] 1, 1997 memo to me and ORe members indicates that the cily is proposing a
minimwn 50.foot set.back from the ordinary high water mark of R.D lakes, GD lalu:s and Tributary slrcams. Your
cxisling ordinance requires 3 75.f.col sctbiSCk from those shorclanc1 classifications. Minimum state setback
standards for shoreland, per Minnesota Rules 6120.3300, subpart 3.A, arc 150 feet for Natural Environmcnt lues,
75 feet for IU:creational Development lakes. and 50 feet. for Gen~"Tal Development lakes and Tributary streams.
~ese standards are [or areas with public sewer systems ~vailable. Historically. the city of Prior Lake has been
more restrictive than the minimum stab:: standard for setback. from General Development lakes and Tributaly
streams. Thus. the proposed amendment to reduee the required structnrc setback on sewercd Genera! Development
Jakes and Tributary steams rrom 75 feet to 50 fcet is 8C(:Cptablc. HO""'~#:T, tlr#: proposed structure setback
rt!Jllc:tiun from 75 ft!d to 50 f~er on ;sPJO't:u .&creational Developm#:nt laila (Markley and Unnalft#:d (a"a
Blind)) is no/. cona;91ent wit}r minimum stalew;dt: ltQndurds, and 1IWSt 1'emain al 75 fut.
I .uso note that the maximum building height is indicated as 35 feet. This bas been the sa.andMd in Prior Lake (and
several other communities as weD) for SOme time. Although lh.c state shorcla.nd ruJes ~ow a maximum building
height of 25 feet, the DNR has routinely approved. ordjnan~ ll!lowing up to 3S feet as a maximum building height.
CASE FILE #97.025 : CONVERSION OF DECKS TO THREE.SEASON PORCHES
This proposed amendment would allow the conversion of existing decks not meeting the reqwred sClblU:k.s to three-
seuson porches provided scvcw criteria .u'C met. r would offer- that additional criLeria be.:: lidded to the four
proposed criteria. The suggested additions are:
· that the deck to be converted not only existed on the date the sl.nJc:turc setbacks were established, but was also
approved under a valid building pennit issued by the city at the ti.nu: it WlIS constructed.
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. that the replacement deck or conversion meets at lellSt 50% ofthc required setback from the ordinazy high water
mACk of the shorcland basin or stream.
" any additional accessory structures (gazebu. platform. deck, boathousc, shed, ClC.) not meeting the required lake
Of walctcourse setbar:k be removed or reloc:ated. to an area meeting the required setback before construction is
commenced. on the replacement deck or conversion to a porch.
Your ordinoncc o.llows 30% impervious sucfa&:e on residcntiallots within shorcland areas. The revised. state
shon;la.nd ::Ilandards limit impervious SlUfag; to 25%. As r have discussed with city staff in the past, your
ordinance violates the state standard for impervious surface CQverage. The DNR has not officially and fonnally
approved your revised shorc1and ordinllDce. As I rcc:alJ., the outstanding issues were impervious surface coverage
and the comhination of existing substandard lots of record. I suggest perhaps we meet again to discuss these
outstanding issues so that agreement can be reached, and DNR finalization md acknowledgmcnt of an approved
shon::land arciinanc:c can occur.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and cnrnmeQt on the proposed zoning amendments. If you have any
questions regarding my comments, plc:1SC call me at 772-7910.
Sincerely,
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Patrick J. ~h m
An:a Hydrologist
c: Don Rye, City Planner
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO
SECTION 5-8-3 OF THE CITY CODE AND TO SECTION 9.3 OF THE PRIOR
LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE STRUCTURE SETBACK
FROM THE ORDINARY IDGH WATER MARK (OHW) IN THE SHORELAND
DISTRICT
You are hereby notified that the Prior Lake Planning Commission will hold a public
hearing at Prior Lake Fire Station #1, located at 16776 Fish Point Road SE (Southwest of
the intersection of C.R 21 and Fish Point Road), on Monday, April 14, 1997, at 6:30
p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider
an amendment to Section 5-8-3 of the City Code and to Section 9.3 of the Zoning
Ordinance relating to the minimum structure setback from the Ordinary High Water Mark
(OHWM) in the Shoreland District The proposed amendment changes the minimum
structure setback from the OHWM from 75 feet to 50 feet. This would permit structures
to be located closer to the lake.
If you wish to be heard in reference to this item, you should attend the public hearing.
Oral and written comments will be considered by the Planning Commission. If you have
questions regarding this matter, please contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at
447-4230 between the hours of 8;00 a.m. and 4;30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Prepared this 21st day of March, 1997 by;
Jenni Tovar
Planner
City of Prior Lake
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE PRIOR LAKE AMERICAN ON MARCH 29, 1997
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