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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 9, 1994 Davison pointed out the City's recent adoption of revised Shoreland Ordinances which outlines the standards which must be met. The City Planner reported that the City's ordinances require a 75 foot setback from the lake and do not allow impervious surface within 50 feet of the lake. The Planner indicated that if there is a stand of trees near a lake, they cannot be clear cut, but selective cutting can be done. At this point in the meeting, 8:42 P.M., Mr. Pratt arrived. The Commission explained their action approving the Preliminary Plat and Variance. Mr. Pratt reported that in developing Lots 1 through 4, Block 2, he may want to have a shared driveway situation for Lots 1 and 2 as well as Lots 3 and 4. Pratt reported that he wants to be very careful about placement of the driveways and will save as many trees as possible. Mr. Pratt reported that he is continuing to work with the adjacent church which has expressed an interest in a land trade. Davison asked the plans for Outlot A. Pratt replied that Outlot A will be private land for the 14 lots for the homeowners private use and enjoyment. There are no improvements planned for Outlot A, and the plan is to deed the outlot over to the homeowners association. Pratt reported that Ed Pardee is planning to construct a home on one of the lots in Vadnais Heights. The park property being requested by Vadnais Heights cuts through the lot that Pardee had chosen. Therefore, Pardee would like an easement over a portion of Outlot A for lake access. Pratt reported that he is still working on that issue with Mr. Pardee. DeLonais asked when Mr. Pratt is proposing that work would begin on the Twin Lake Pines Addition. Pratt estimated that work would begin in 1995 since development of this property will be tied to phase two in Vadnais Heights because of utilities. Pratt again 8