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1 PLAN!ING COMMISSION - MAY 21 , 1991 <br /> 2 Page 7 <br /> 3 <br /> 4 characteristics of land around the lake were certainly <br /> 5 unique when ccm-ared to other residential areas in the City . <br /> 6 He was also in agreement that development of a special zoning <br /> 7 district for St . Anthony lake property would be appropriate. <br /> 8 A draft of the proposed zoning district for property on the <br /> 9 north side of Silver Lane had been attached to Mr . Burt ' s <br /> 10 May 14th memorandum in the Commissioners ' agenda packets . <br /> 11 The Manager urged them to visit the area and then share their <br /> 12 observations and recommendations on the proposed ordinance <br /> 13 with staff before the public hearing before the Commission, <br /> 14 June 18 . <br /> 15 Mr . Burt said he anticipated serious consideration would have <br /> 16 to be given to a future ordinance which would address how <br /> 17 ' much nonpervious surface should be allowed on a lot anywhere <br /> 18 in the City. He speculated it might be necessary, in anticipation <br /> 19 of requests for larger and more expensive homes throughout <br /> 20 the City, to consider driveways , patios , and swimming pools <br /> 21 along with homes as structures coverering up more ground and <br /> 22 leaving less and less room for water runoff . <br /> 23 The Manager agreed with Commissioner Faust that there would <br /> 24 be some areas around the lake where variances would be neces- <br /> 25 sary but indicated the proposed ordinance would be looking at <br /> 26 the majority of those lots . Mr . Burt said further he thought <br /> 27 an ordinance which allowed no variances would pretty much <br /> 28 give the message that a property owner could build anywhere <br /> 29 on that property. <br /> BO The lakeshore ordinance would be written to allow more <br /> 31 valuable homes around the lake where such a transition has <br /> 32 already begun. It would also be written to address the <br /> 33 perception already held by lakeshore residents that the front <br /> 34 of their homes are on the lake side. The ordinance would <br /> 35 also be designed to control whatever might impact on water in <br /> 36 Silver Lake. The Silver Lake Homeowners Association has been <br /> 37 asked to review the proposed ordinance. A committee comprised <br /> 38 of Commissioner Faust , Sally Haik, Doug Jones , Bill Carr and <br /> 39 will be contacting the residents for their reactions. <br /> 40 In addition to the a1-.cve issues related to tna ri(.*w ord• in:.nce, <br /> 41 the Manager touched briefly on proposed changes in frontyard <br /> 42 setbacks, "grandfather" policies related to utility buildings <br /> 43 such as boathouses , etc . He also explored suggested treat- <br /> 44 ment of patios and swimming pools as structures for lakeshore <br /> 45 property. <br /> 47 The rise in lakeshore valuations led to a brief discussion of <br /> 48 the rate of increase in valuations throughout the City. <br /> 49 <br /> 50 VIII MISCELLANEOUS <br /> 51 <br /> 52 The Manager then touched on several pending City issues, <br /> 53 <br /> 54 ROBBINSDALE LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER AT APACHE <br /> 55 He reported the outdoor greenhouse the Commission had asked <br /> r <br />