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is defined as 150’ from the OHWL. Therefore, horses are not permitted to graze within 150* of the OHWL of French Lake, as proposed. The applicant has stated that he has a grazing plan from the Hennepin Conservation District which they intend to follow. At a minimum, the Hennepin Conservation District has suggested that a 15’ buffer should be maintained between the horses and the edge of the wetland. The island is surrounded by wetland which, further out, becomes open water and the delineated edge of French Lake. It is possible to consider that the island is surrounded by wetland, not lakeshore, requiring a 26 ’ setback instead of 150’. Fences within 150 ' of the OHWL The applicant is requesting a fence to keep horses on the island. The fence would be a low visibility fence that would not negatively impact existing wildlife. Fences are not permitted within the defined lakeshore yard of a lakeshore lot. For this property, the lakeshore lot is defined as 150’ from the OHWL of French Lake. Therefore, fencing is not permitted around the island, as proposed. However, if the lake is considered to be wetland surrounding the island as suggested above, the setback would be 26 ’. Other Comments: City Engineer The City Engineer reviewed the application when it was first heard in February. He stated that a typical section of the proposed roadway should be included for review and erosion control measures should be installed, inspected and approved prior to construction activity. Since this time, a wetland delineation report has been received and a typical section of the proposed roadway has been submitted. Due to the lateness of the submission, the City Engineer has not rev iewed this information. City Engineer review and approval will be required prior to issuance of permits. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Written comments have been received from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District regarding this application. Formal review of the application for granting of permits will be required. Department of Natural Resources The DNR surveyed the applicant’s property and determined that the pathway is above the OHWL of French Lake and, therefore, does not require DNR review nor approval. Public Comments Prior to the February Planning Commission meeting, five letters of opposition to this proposal were received (attached for your information). However, no one from the public was present at the meeting to discuss their concerns. Hardship Statement: m-2869 Dr Robert CunmU 5/13/2003 Page 5 of 6