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Planning & Zoning Board <br />September 8, 2021 <br />Page 6 <br /> <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />commented, due to the lack of rain this year, the floating bogs are now anchored <br />which makes it more difficult to access the lake. He said the water level is only a few <br />feet deep and most of the lake is mud. Due to the lake’s shallow condition, Mr. <br />Gallop supported the idea of implementing a motor restriction on the lake. He <br />commented even a small motor stirs up the mud and it produces an unpleasant smell. <br />However, he said he would not recommend a boat restriction. He stated he served on <br />the Shoreview Lake Regulations Committee for 15 years and during his time, the <br />Committee implemented several regulations on the lake as requested by homeowners <br />and lake associations. He said lake regulations need to be approved by the <br />Department of Natural Resources. <br /> <br />Chair Tralle explained it is not the Board’s responsibility to regulate boat use. <br />Moreover, he said it is likely the current condition of the lake would not entice <br />boating enthusiasts. He thanked Mr. Gallop for attending the meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Reinert made a MOTION to recommend continuation of the public hearing for <br />preliminary plat for Lake Amelia Woods. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. <br />Motion carried 6 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained. <br /> <br />B. PUBLIC HEARING: Interim Ordinance Creating a Moratorium for Mini Self- <br />Storage Facilities <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. <br /> <br />On October 9, 2019, the Planning & Zoning Board and staff discussed the possible <br />need for additional regulations regarding mini self-storage facilities. Recently, staff <br />received inquiries from developers wanting to construct more mini self-storage <br />facilities. Since the City is currently updating its zoning ordinance, staff <br />recommended a one (1) year moratorium on mini self-storage facilities to allow time <br />to review and possibly amend the ordinance. <br /> <br />Staff recommended approval of the interim ordinance creating a moratorium for mini <br />self-storage facilities. <br /> <br />Board Comments <br /> <br />Mr. Wipperfurth asked if developers need to get a conditional use permit to build <br />mini self-storage facilities. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen said yes, a conditional use permit is required. <br /> <br />Mr. Wipperfurth questioned if a conditional use permit allows the City to enforce <br />different restrictions and negotiate a procedure with the contractor. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen explained there are three required conditions of a conditional use permit <br />and it is at the City’s discretion to add other reasonable conditions. She