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several informational items regarding the American Disabilities Act, specifically outdoor recreation facilities and trails. Comprehensive Plan: (Retaining Walls) Orono Community Management Plan (“Comprehensive Plan ”) contains a number of general land use and environmental protection goals and policies with which the proposed land alteration would be consistent. Without the retaining walls erosion would be a problem. See attached excerpts from the Comprehensive Plan goals and policies and views on altering shoreline areas. (Exhibit G). Engineering Review: The City Engineer has not reviewed the proposed retaining wall layout from an engineering standpoint. The proposed plans were sent to him, but comments had not been received at the time this report was written due to the accelerated public hearing schedule. The applicants will be required to submit detailed plans prior to issuance of a building permit. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District: Temple Israel has applied to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for a permit to make the improvements as proposed. The watershed did approve the proposed project. (Exhibit F). Staff Recommendation: Camp Teko is one of two camps in the City of Orono. Camp Teko is an asset to the children of the community and the city. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit to permit the building and trail projects as proposed subject to the following conditions: 1.The retaining walls and erosion control measures to be constructed on Trail Project No. 5 along the lakeshore be approved by the City Engineer and Building Official prior to issuance of a building permit. Where retaining walls will be visible from the lake, applicant shall incorporate vegetative screening into the design where feasible. 2. The lighting on the dining hall shall meet City Ordinance standards. 3. Silt fencing be installed to prevent runoff into Lake Minnetonka. Camp Teko 645 Tonkawa Road mi/02 Page 3 of 3 1