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1. 2. 3. u FLNDINGS This application was reviewed as Zoning File #04-3012. The properly is located in the LR-IA, Single Family Lakeshore Residential District, which requires a minimum lot area of 2 acres and minimum lot width of 200’. The area of the property is 3.3 acres (144,491 s.f.) and defined lot width is 650’+. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on May 17, 2004 and recommended approval of conditional use permits and a variance for chimney heights in excess of 30’; grading, fill and a retaining wall located within the flood fhnge based on the following flndings: a.The applicant will conduct grading and filling below 931.5 MSL within the flood fringe, consisting of construction of a retaining wall, excavation and mitigation as depicted on Exhibit B approved by the City Engineer. b. The applicant will comply with the recommendations of the City Engineer and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Rule C permit # 04-210 regarding floodplain filling and mitigation. c. The applicant will comply with Municipal Zoning Code Section 78- 1117, standards for floodway and flood fringe conditional uses. d. The chimneys at a height of 40’ 8 ” will have no negative visual impacts within the neighborhood and as an architectural feature will not be out of character within the neighborhood. The Plarming Commission reviewed the application at a public hearing held on May 17, 2004 and recommended denial of the request for a hardcover variance within 75’ of the OHWL and denial of the fence request within 75’ of the OHWL based on the following findings: a. The applicant’s request for a hardcover variance within the 0-75’ setback for construction f a wooden boardwalk and deck all on level ground should be denied as there is no hardship to support the variance. Page 2 of 6