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A. Evaluation Criteria. A thorough evaluation of the waterbody and the topographic, vegetation, and soils conditions on the site must be made to ensure: 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; The site is adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment; and 4. The types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project will generate are compatible in relation to the suitability of public waters to safely accommodate these watercraft. B. Conditions Attached to Conditional Use Permits: The City Council, upon consideration of the criteria listed above and the purposes of this Ordinance, shall attach such conditions to the issuance of the conditional use permits as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Ordinance. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Increased setbacks from the ordinary high water level; Limitations on the natural vegetation to be removed or the requirement that additional vegetation be planted; and Special provisions for the location, design, and use of structures, sewage treatment systems, watercraft launching and docking areas, and vehicle parking areas. 917.070. VARIANCES. A. Variances may only be granted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462, as applicable. A variance may not circumvent the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance. No variance may be granted that would allow any use that is prohibited in the zoning district in which the subject property is located. Conditions may be imposed in the granting of a variance to ensure compliance and to protect adjacent properties and the public interest. In considering a variance request, the City Council must also consider whether the property owner has reasonable use of the land without the variance, whether the property is used seasonally or year- round, whether the variance is being requested solely on the basis of economic considerations, and the characteristics ofdevelopment onadjacent properties. B. The City Council shall hear and decide requests for variances in accordance with the rules that it has adopted for the conduct of business. When a variance is approved after the Department of Natural Resources has formally recommended denial in the hearing record, the notification of the approved variance required in Section 917.090 shall also include the City Council's summary of the public record/testimony and the findings of facts and conclusions which supported the issuance of the variance. Little Canada Zoning Ordinance S, Shoreland District 917-9