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iri MaxwtII Bay Estatas EAW Nctd DatarniaatioB March S, 2004 PagaSof S Concern Scania Viawa and Vioiit , . **Sincc Lake Minnetonka provides for a multitude of scenic viewing opportunities, an evaluaHon of the visual impacts from the proposed development must be conducted ” Due to the average lakeshore setback requirement any house construction will be 260 - 500 feet from the shoreline, preserving the current scenic views from the lake. Also, the City h« a well established ordinance which regulates any vegetation removal or alternation within 75 of the lake further preserving the natural appearance of the shoreline. Conclusion A Staff Recommendation ^ . u It is staffs opinion that the issues raised in the Citizen Petition have been and will contmue to be addressed during the subdivision review process. Further, because the 6 lot propos^ has been withdrawn and a new 3 lot proposal has been submitted the proposal will have to be review^ again by the Planning Commission where attempts can be made to lessen any environmratal impact which may exist. Staff believes it is reasonable and appropriate to make a fmding that this development (being the revised 3 lot plan) has no potential for significant environmental effects due to the following reasons: 1. The petitioners have withdrawn their petition, 2. The 6 lot proposal has been withdrawn by the applicants, 3. The new proposal for a 3 lot subdivision significantly reduces the potential for significant environmental impacts and is looked at favorably by the petitioners, and 4. The issues discussed in the environmental letter (and above) do not pose the potential for significant environmental impacts, regardless if the property is subdivided into 6 lots or 3 lots. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Adopt the attached Resolution finding that the Maxwell Bay Estates subdivision will have no potential for significant environmental effects, and determining that an EAW will not be required. ‘.i