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PROPOSED AMENDMENT: <br /> Section 2.05. Special Density License. <br /> Subd. 1. Maximum Boat Storage Density. The District has determined that the intensity <br /> of use of Lake Minnetonka and the density of storage on the Lake has reached a level which <br /> necessitates the limitation on the construction of new docks and mooring facilities provided for <br /> herein. It is the purpose of this section to reduce environmental degradation of the Lake, avoid an <br /> increase in boat storage on the Lake without a corresponding increase in available amenities and <br /> services for the boating public, and encourage facilities which enhance the use and enjoyment of <br /> the Lake by the general public. The District has recognized that the impact on the Lake of a <br /> given facility will vary depending on such factors as the compatibility of nearby uses,the type of <br /> watercraft being stored, whether the watercraft storage is transient or permanent,the degree of <br /> watercraft storage and intensity of lake use in a given area, and the level of services or amenities <br /> available to the public using the Lake. The District has determined through its various studies <br /> that a watercraft storage density of one watercraft stored per 50 feet of shoreline is generally <br /> appropriate for Lake Minnetonka and should be applied to the entire lakeshore while making <br /> provision for a special density license procedure in those instances where increased watercraft <br /> storage density may be clearly demonstrated to be a benefit to the Lake and to the most general <br /> public use of the Lake. <br /> The number of commercial marinas on the Lake has decreased since the inception <br /> of the special density license reyuirementa,ar►d,the likelihood of construction of new <br /> commercial marinas on the lake is minimal. The District also recognizes the need for <br /> more flexibilityinvolving the remaining commercial marinas and yacht clubs and the <br /> benefits provided try, these facilities for acee,sp use„.inherent public health,safety, assistance <br /> mid accommodation to the Lake,,the District lake residents, and fur the enjoyment of the <br /> general public. <br /> Subd. 2. License Required.No person shall be issued a multiple dock or mooring area or <br /> commercial dock license for a facility which provides for a watercraft storage density greater <br /> than one watercraft stored per 50 feet of shoreline, unless a special density license has been <br /> issued by the District. Licenses shall not be granted for any facility which includes watercraft <br /> storage facilities which are available only to persons having an interest in specified riparian or <br /> non-riparian real property. <br /> Subd. 3. Application for License. Application for a Special Density License shall be <br /> made on forms provided by the Executive Director and shall contain(a)the name and address of <br /> the applicant, (b)the description of the property on which the facility is to be located, (c)the <br /> name and address of the owner of the premises, if different from the applicant, (d) if the <br /> applicant is not the owner, an explanation of the interest which the applicant has in the property, <br /> (e) a showing that all requisite permits, licenses and approvals from the local municipality have <br /> been obtained and that the requirements of any other governmental authority have been met, (f)a <br /> plan showing the design and location of the facility, and(g)boat storage density applied for. The <br /> application shall include such other information as the Executive Director may require to assist <br /> I <br />