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MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 20, 1977 - PAGE 4 McT^ald moved, Dunlap seconded, to reconinend approval of the variance subject to sewer hookup, if not already, prior to taking out pennit for the addition. Motion - Ayes (6), Nays (0). Heibert Hankinson and Tom Nelson, representing the Caiman Cove Association, appeared before the Planning Comnlssion to discuss their dredging application. They are requesting approval to dredge an area of Carman's Cove for navigable access to the properties in question. Approximately 2,500 cubic yards would be removed from an area 2 ft. deep by 45 ft. wide and up to 750 ft. long. This would include an area of approximately 130 ft. into the Lake. This is the only lake access for these properties and currently there is no boat access at all. The applicants informed the Comnission that the east side of the diannel would be made approximately 20 ft. wider. They would be coming in at somewhat of an angle south and west of the swimming beach. The marsh on the east side would not be disturbed. Generally in the spring, the channel has been passable. However, for the past 10 years around the first of August there begins to be a problem. In the last two years, it has been an extreme problem. The original dredging occurred here about 25 years ago. Mr. Nelson stated that even if the lake were at its normal level, the proposed dredging would still be necessary. Thft spoils from this dredging project are proposed to be Q^ved from the lake by barge to a drying area in Bccelsior. The drying area is a riprapped section adjacent to tile lake. Mr. HanVInson informed the Comnission that the barge company is a reliable firm and he felt they would do everything necessary to conform. Mr. Olson also commented that Mr. Niccum, owner of the barge ccjmpany, has been very cooperative concerning other proposals involving Orono. Planning Commission determined this is maintenance dr^ging required to maintain riparian access to these properties, and that the spoils removal system proposed would have the least effect on the lake. After some discussion, Dunlap moved, Hosfield seconded, to^ recommend approval of the redredging and maintenance dredging request subject to the following conditions: (1) That the spoils are removed directly frcxn Orono. (2) Subject to approval of other agencies. (3) Redredging of existing dredged channel to provide riparian access only. (4) Area to be dredged is 2 ft. deep by 45 feet wide by 750 feet long. ^Stion - Ayes (5), Nays (0), Abstain (1) - McDcmld (opposed the spoils not being removed from the Lake Minnetonka shoreline. JOHN KUBASCH (continued) (#272) CAPMAN COVE ASSOCIATION OMHTIONAL USE PERMIT DREDGING (#273)