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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 13, 1992 ZONING FILE #1721 - CONT. Mabusth noted that the area was further west and there is a drainageway and expansive wetland that acts as a natural barrier to protect this property from trespassing. Jabbour stated that a recent major subdivision within the City of Minnetrista has proposed extensive dredging to provide riparian rights and felt the LMCD should be notified of the City of Orono's position on this property. Mabusth noted they would send a copy of the final resolution approving the plat. Howell questioned the reference to riparian rights. Butler explained that the current owners may not consider the property as having riparian rights, but future owners may consider the prospect. Howell asked if they were not setting themselves up for that to happen by requesting a 200' width at the shoreline. Jabbour noted that was why he ,asked about platting the lot to Tanager Lake but was informed that area is a marsh. ` Gronberg asked if the water level were to go down to allow for a 26' setback to the tennis court, if it could be considered a conforming structure. Mabusth noted that any improvements to the tennis court would need to be approved by the City as it is considered a non - conforming structure, but in the future the applicant could present facts that may reflect differently. Jabbour felt they should not encourage the applicant to consider alternatives to reduce the water in that area, and stated that there has always been a problem with Fox Street and it should not be top priority of the Public Works Department to maintain the culvert under that roadway to ensure the tennis court be maintained In a dry area. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Butler, to adopt Resolution #3107 for Application #1721 for Albert Hanser of 1685 Fox Street, granting preliminary subdivision approval. Ayes 5, nays 0. j 7