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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 2006 The City Planner indicated that the proposed text amendment would shrink the front yard setback for the Shoreland District from 50 feet to 30 feet which is the required front yard setback in the underlying R-1 District. The Planner noted that many of the existing houses in the Shoreland District have 30 foot front yard setbacks. This text amendment will eliminate the conflict between the Shoreland DistricC and the R-1 District. Allan reported that she contacted the DNR to determine the genesis of 50 foot front yard setback that is recommended for Shoreland Districts. In discussing this with a hydrologist at the DNR, he was unsure as to why that recommendation came about, and offered to discuss the issue further with other members of the DNR to try to come up with an answer. Allan suggested that the matter be tabled for two weeks pending an answer from the DNR. Keis pointed out that there are many homes in Che Shoreland District that have Che 30 foot setback rather than the required 50 feeC. Allan noted that these homes would be considered non-conforming uses. Allan also reported that the DNR informed her that when the City proposes a change to the Shoreland Ordinance, the City should be notifying State and County officials of the proposed change. The City Planner noted that the City could pass the proposed Text Amendment subject to review by the State and County. The Planner indicated that the front yard setback regulation is commonly much less than the 50 feet in the Shoreland ordinance model; therefore, he did not think the DNR was routinely worried about changes of this nature. The Planner stated that the general intent is to protect the area adjacent to a waterway; therefore, moving a structure further from the road and closer to the lake appeared to be counterproductive. Allan noted Chat Che 50 foot front yard setback is in place for the Shoreland District and it seems Co be working. She noted that the increased setback provides for larger front yards and more buffer between streets and waterways as a proCection from pollutants washing off streets. Allan stated Chat she did not want Co act on the proposed Text Amendment until the DNR has had a chance to look further into the issue. The Council agreed that there was no problem in tabling action on this matter for two weeks. Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-2-26 -TABLING ACTION ON THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE SHORELAND DISTRICT DECREASING THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD