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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 7, 1984 PAGE 8 (3) 1984 Sealcoating Construction costs not yet available from Washington County. M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - To instruct the city engineer to proceed with preparations for the September 4, 1984 public hearing for special assessments (Jamaca Court, 1983 and 1984 sealcoating projects) as outlined in the city engineer's memo of August 2, 1984. (Motion carried 4-0). F. Public Hearing for a shoreland permit for Paul Swan at 2197 Lake Elmo Avenue. Pursuant to published notice, this public hearing was called to order at 9:00 p.m. in the city council chambers. Mr. Swan stated that his intention is to repair and remodel an existing cabin to stop the deterioration of the structure. The cabin is strictly for day use and has no sewer or water facilities available. Mr. Swan further stated that the DNR has requested that the color of the cabin be earth -tone colors, but was planning on painting the cabin redwood and asked if this was permissible. (No objections from the council). The administrator reviewed the recommendations from the DNR in which they state that they have no objections to this application provided the exterior of the structure be finished with a natural wood siding( and/or be of earth -tone color; there be no addition of a deck or patio, and that future addition of such shall be prohibited; that the structure is not used for human habitation; that no sewage or water facilities are located in the structure; and that the external dimensions of the structure are not expanded. Dorothy O'Tool, adjacent property owner stated as a neighbor she is in favor of this proposal and the work that is being done by Mr. Swan. Shirley Grant asked why Mr. Swan was doing all of this work at the cabin if no one could live in the cabin. The administrator responded that it was his understanding that the cabin would be used for daytime activities, and also that this work was being done to prevent any further deterioration to the cabin. The council further reviewed the letter from the city enginneer dated August 2, 1984 in which he states that since the proposed repairs will not increase non-compliance with city codes, a permit could be issued. There were no other comments from the public and the public hearing was closed at 9:10 p.m. M/S/P Morgan/Fraser - To approve the shoreland permit for Mr. Paul Swan at 2197 Lake Elmo Avenue for the remodeling of an existing cabin on the lakeshore, contingent upon this cabin not being rented out ands no expansion of the existing structure is made.