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Planning & Zoning Board 6 August 12 , 1992 Gary Uhde, the Developer of Reshanau Park Estates, was present and stated that yes, the street lights, entrance pillars, and cobblestone streets were removed from the plan but the park area was only a concept. The Homeowners Association owns the Outlots and have the right to use the area to launch their boats. What they are asking for is an improved access - otherwise they could leave it as it is and still use it. Chairman Schaps stated that having been present at the previous meetings regarding the plat it was his understanding that the boat launch/marina issue was dead. Mr. Uhde stated that it was not a part of the plat approval, but was not a dead issue in his opinion. Just something that was not fully developed yet as the properties were not all sold and the Homeowners Association not complete. Al Thiemich of 6725 East Shadow Lake Drive stated that over the past 20 years there has been some degradation of the lake although not great. Now we are talking about increased access and there is a belief that this launching area will invite more use and the problems will become the lakeshore owners problems. It will increase the public use of the lake and he is opposed to that. He also stated that he thought this issue had been settled three years ago. Mr. Don Dunn of 6085 Black Duck Drive read a letter stating that he too believed the marina had been removed and that the only boats allowed would have to be hand carried to the lake. He is opposed to more access to the lake and believes the lake can not afford more traffic. This could open the area on the south end of the lake and set a precedent. He believes the developer withdrew the matter from the final plat package and that these proceedings are therefore unethical on his part. He believes the problem is not with the new residents but with the developer and that the matter should be settled in the courts if the property owners were misled in believing there would be a boat access provided. Mr. Meisch asked if the Planning Board could have a little history of the matter. The Board was provided a copy of the Council minutes from July 24, 1989 at which the preliminary plat was approved. These minutes indicated that there were no plans for developing Outlots A & B and that a marina was no longer planned. Mr. Brixius explained that the Homeowners Association had begun improvements on the park and were advised that a DNR permit was necessary and granted. In applying for the DNR permit the City was notified and thus became aware of the proposed access. The City Administrator asked Mr. Brixius to review the matter and it was determined a private park is not a permitted use in this Zoning District. The Association was notified that they would need to request a Planned Development Overlay for the area. The site now