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BlufTs <br />Bluff Analysis <br />A bluff analysis was conducted to deiermine if there is a bluff on the property. The following <br />criteria were anal>’zed and all were found to be true: <br />1. Part or all of the feature is located in a shoreland area; Yes <br />2. The slope rises at least 25’ above the OHWL; Yes <br />3. The grade of the slope from the toe of the bluff to a point 25’ or more above the <br />OHWL averages 30% or greater: Yes (92.6%) <br />4. The slope must drain toward the water body: Yes. <br />Bluff Impact Zones <br />The top of the bluff is located 44’ from the OHWL at 958’ in elevation The bluff impact zone is <br />defined as the land within 20’ from the top of the bluff. Within this zone, no structures or <br />accessory facilities (except stairways, landings and lock boxes) a.c permitted. The existing house <br />is partially located within the bluff impact zone whereas the proposed house is located <br />completely outside of the zone. However, existing retaining w alls and stairs are proposed to <br />remain within ihe impact zone. <br />Grading Within Bluff Impact Zones <br />Since a portion of the existing home is located within the bluff impact zone, some grading and <br />filling w ill be i^uired hen it is demolished. Placement of fill or excavated material is not <br />permitted within b*’ ■ .mpact zones so a variance is necessary. <br />Setback from the Top of the Bluff <br />There is also a structural setback of 30 ’ from the top of the bluff. The existing home is located as <br />close as 6 ’ from the top of the bluff whereas the proposed home is 42’ from the top of the bluff, <br />meeting the required setback. <br />Other Comments: <br />City Engineer <br />The proposed plans have been submitted to the Cit>' Engineer for review. To date, no comments <br />have been received. <br />DNR <br />Since the bluff w ill be restored w ith this application and not further impacted by development, <br />the DNR did not wish to review the proposed plans. <br />Docks <br />A dock is proposed on the property. Seasonally installed docks are permitted as an accessory use <br />on residential lakeshore properties which contain a residence. Since there has been a seasonal <br />dock at this property in the past, the dock will not require a City permit. The placement of docks <br />on Lake Minnetonka is governed by the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District. <br />ItOJ-2886 Dr. Dennis and Diane Kiiiian <br />4/23/2003 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />\ <br />Ji