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4. 5. 6. 7. Permanent docks arc allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the floodway and flood fringe of Lake Minnetonka per the provisions of Orono Municipal Code Section 78- 1 116(a)(8). The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on March 21,2005 and recommended approvai for a conditional use permit for construction of a pennanent dock by a vote of 6-0, ba.sed on the following findings: ’fhe properly is on Echo Bay of l^wer l.«ike. Lake Minnetonka and the proposed dock will be located within a cove area where wave and ice action will be minimal, hence the stability of the dock will be at minimal risk. The proposed permanent dock is located in l^c Minnetonka and is under the jurisdiction of the l.ake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) and is subject to the LMCD permitting process. The proposed permanent dock will be located Ic meet LMCD setback, location and length standards and is not anticipated to result in conflicts with adjoining docks nor po.se any navigation ha/.ards. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this properly arc peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district, and that granting of the conditional use pcmiit would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 'fhe City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations by the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed conditional use permit on the health, .safety and welfare of the community. Page 2 of 5