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1 . Ftopehies with major topographic changes, prohibiting a property owner to access the lake, are permitted to have one set of 4’ wide stairs with 32 s.f. landings to access the lake shore; 2. The proposal reduces hardcover within the 0-75 ’ setback zone; 3. Removd of the existing stairs and retaining wails requiring filling in the bluff impact zone where filling is not permitted. Stairs and landings are permitted within the bluff impact zone; 4. The proposal does not address how the hardcover is screened from views on the lake or how the lake will be protected (erosion control plan) during construction; 5. No more than SO cubic yards of fill should be necessary to complete the proposed project; 6. There is an existing deck within the 0-75 ’ setback zone which is nonconforming and in need of structural repairs. The property owners were notified in a previous resolution that structural repairs to the deck would require City approval; and 7. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. Staff Rcconimcndatioiis: Staff recommends approval of variances to replace existing retaining walls and steps within 75 ’ of the OHWL of Lake Mirmetonka as propos^ with the following conditions: 1 . The existing deck within the 0-75 ’ setback zone requires structural repairs and will not be permitted to be replaced once it has been removed; and 2. Prior to issuance of the necessary City permits, the following must be submitted and approved by the City Engineer: a. A detailed plan and profile design, including sections on either side of the stairway and profile showing how plantings will screen the hardcover from the lakeside. Plans should include existing structures, lot lines, proposed and existing contours, etc.; b. Calculations of the necessary amount of excavation and fill for the project; and c. A detailed erosion and sediment control plan. it03~2894 Douglas and Roban Smith 5/14/2003 Page 4 of 4 A