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Planning & Zoning Board <br />September 8, 2021 <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />Mr. Vojtech questioned since these homes will be located off of interstate 35E, does <br />the City have any concern for noise. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen said given the lots are 10 acres and the houses will be placed far away <br />from interstate 35E and highway 54, the City is not taking noise issues into <br />consideration. She said the applicant could construct a screen or plant evergreen <br />trees, but the City is not requiring them to do so. <br /> <br />Mr. Vojtech inquired if the lake across the street, Otter Lake, prohibits motorized <br />watercraft. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen commented she is not aware of any such bans on Otter Lake. <br /> <br />Mr. Vojtech asked if there are any rules in place that would prohibit individuals from <br />driving recreational vehicles within the wetland buffer. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen explained, in general, wetland buffers are a no impact area and they <br />should be maintained in their natural, vegetative state. <br /> <br />Mr. Vojtech wondered if no impact means residents will not be able to mow the area <br />either. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen verified the mowing of wetland buffers is not allowed except for the 20 ft. <br />wide access that is permitted down to the lake. <br /> <br />Mr. Vojtech asked if individuals who purchase the homes are informed of the wetland <br />buffer restrictions. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen stated wetland declarations are recorded against each property. <br />Moreover, she said signs will be placed around the perimeter of the wetland buffers in <br />order to notify individuals a wetland is present. <br /> <br />Chair Tralle asked if the applicant can add dirt and increase the house pad to get <br />above the four feet to groundwater requirement. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen said yes, the applicant has to build up the site in order to meet the four <br />foot requirement. <br /> <br />Chair Tralle commented the discussion concerning whether or not to prohibit <br />motorized boats on the lake is none of the Board’s business. He elaborated if the <br />property owners on the lake want to have a motor limit of 25 horsepower they can <br />make that decision. He concluded he is not in favor of boat restrictions. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen noted the lake is shallow and there is no public access. <br /> <br />Chair Tralle asked if the depth of the lake is known.