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• COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Mr. McGowen indicated the applicant is aware of the petition. He stated that is why the applicant started with a 35' setback and then moved it 5' to the front. Staff advised City sewer should not have an impact on where the house is located. Council Member O'Donnell indicated he is in support of maintaining some type of natural vegetation. He stated the City needs to start somewhere. Mayor Bergeson advised the lots were laid out a long time ago. The other lots were not required to have this condition. He stated it seems unfair to ask this applicant for the 40' and not the others. He noted that most lakes within the City are classified as environmental that have higher standards. This lake is classified as recreational. Council Member Carlson noted the lots in Country Lakes Estates are deeper and have a higher elevation. She asked what the setback would be for this lot if it were sewered. Staff advised the setback would be 75' and the shore impact zone is h Council Member Dahl moved to approve the variance as reque .'*' following conditions: 1. The home is constructed at the t k line with a varied lake setback of 71' to 84'. 2. A revised survey d vi ed for building permit purposes. Mayor Bergeson seconded th i ed e �.. Council Member Da lieves 40' of natural vegetation is asking too much from the applicant. If all lots h.F� requirement there would be no problem. The City Attorney advis that if the motion fails another motion can be made. Motion failed with Council Member Carlson and O'Donnell voting no. Council Member Carlson moved to approve the variance as requested based on the following conditions: 1. The home is constructed at the 30' front setback line with a varied lake setback of 71' to 84'. 2. A revised survey document is provided for building purposes. 3. Maintain 20' in native unmowed vegetation in the shore impact zone.