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WONC NO STATl OP ps. ^ r~^ \ ^ ! js;;^ ^ ^ vNjj^ J ^DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES METRO WATERS. 12C0 WARNER ROAD. ST. PAUL. MN 55106^,^eno 772-7910 7^ ^August 21, 1995 Ms. Jeanne A. Mabusth. Building and Zoning Administrator City of Orono 2750 Kelley Parkway. P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay. MN 55323 RE; Michael and Barbara Wigley Conditional Use Permit, Lake Minnetonka (27-133) City of Orono, Hennepin County Dear Ms. Mabusth We have revie\A«d the above-referenced conditional use permit request (received August 8, 1995) and we have the following comments on the proposed permit. 1.We are concerned that the proposed retaining walls and landscaping will remove natural vegetation that screens the house on the lot from view on Lake Minnetonka. Natural vegetation, color and other means approved by the city should be used to screen the proposed walls and the house from view from the Lake. The ordinary high water level of Lake Minnetonka is 929.4' (NGVD 1929) and not the water level. Any work that occurs below an elevation of 929.4' (NGVD 1929) may require a DNR permit. 3.Steep slopes exist on the lot. The work that Is done should be limited to that work that is necessary to control erosion. Careful erosion control measures should be taken at this site to avoid negatively impacting the lake. 4.Any work that occurs below an elevation of 931.5’ is under the jurisdiction of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and may require a permit from the Wateshed District Eugene Strommen (939-8320) should be contacted for further information. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this conditional use permit. Should you have any questions please contact me at 772-7910. Sincerely, Joe Richter Hydrologist c:Orono Shoreland File Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Eugene Strommen AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER I