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January 26, 2000 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources DNR Waters - Metro Region, 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106 -6793 Telephone: (651) 772 -7910 Fax: (651) 772 -7977 Ms. Mary Kay Wyland City of Lino Lakes 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 -1182 RE: SETBACK VARIANCE, LOT 3, BLOCK 1, RESHANAU SHORES, CITY OF LINO LAKES, ANOKA COUNTY Dear Ms. Wyland: I have reviewed the above referenced proposal and have the following comments. It is the preference of the Department that setbacks are maximized for all new construction. It doesn't appear that lake setbacks have been maximized on this proposal. The two adjustments that seem most obvious are moving the deck to the side of the house and further reducing the street setback. It is difficult to compare the setbacks of the proposed structure with the existing structure on the lot to the north (Lot 2), as the structure to the north is measured to the survey line, which is not a reliable indicator of the location of the ordinary high water mark (elevation 883.5'). I would not object to the granting of a variance if the lake setback is maximized and a condition involving vegetation is placed on the variance. The shore impact zone (SIZ) should be maintained or established in native, unmowed vegetation. The SIZ is that area adjacent to the lake equal to half of the required setback, or 50' in this case. This alone will help mitigate the negative effects of the shorter setback by providing a more stabile lake edge than mowed lawn (physically and biologically) and will help protect views from the lake. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please feel free to call if you have any questions. Sincerely, Tom Hovey Area Hydrologist DNR Information: 651- 296 -6157 • 1- 888 - 646 -6367 • TTY: 651 - 296 -5484 • 1- 800 - 657 -3929 An Equal Opportunity Employer Who Values Diversity I Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a •U Minimum of 10% Post - Consumer Waste