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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2000 5. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Staff advised the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this item at their February 9, 2000, meeting and recommended approval of the variance request with the elimination of the condition No. 3, relating to the maintenance of 40' of unmowed vegetation in the shore impact zone. Staff advised that the City's Shoreland Ordinance requires the shore impact zone to remain in a natural vegetative state. The Environmental Board recommended reducing this area by 10' thereby requiring the 40' of unmowed area. The DNR recommended that the entire shore impact zone remain natural. For Council information, staff has worked with the shoreland property owners in the Country Lakes Estates Development to maintain the shore impact zone in a natural conditions and would encourage the maintenance of this requirement for any new development along the lake shore. Council Member O'Donnell asked how much front yard will be allowed after the 40' of native vegetation. Staff referred to a map pointing out where the house will will be approximately 30' of yard left. Council Member O'Donnell asked if the applicant will be al e h ! path to the lake. Staff advised the applicant will be allowed a 30' strip o Council Member Dahl asked if this is the only lot . be required maintain 40' of native vegetation. Staff advised it is the only lot Rte' �� e lake. All the other homes were built prior to the Shoreland Ordinance. Sta .'L will recommend the two -(2) vacant lots be required to do the same when con �_ � t = , s p ace. Council Member Dahl advi portive of the Planning and Zoning Board recommendation reg imination of condition #3. Mr. Jeff McGowen, rep ive for the homeowner, came forward and stated the applicant y. was very excited that th lanning and Zoning Board had eliminated condition #3. The applicant believed the condition was unique and the lot would stand out among the other lots. Mr. J.P. Houchins, Chair for the Environmental Board, asked if the DNR must approve the plan. Staff advised the DNR does not have to approve but the City must notify them. Mr. Houchins continued stating natural vegetation around the lakes will help maintain the integrity of the lake. However, only one lot will not make a difference in the water quality. All homeowners would have to make an effort to make a difference. Council Member Carlson asked if the applicant is aware of the petition for City utilities on West Shadow Road. 12