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I Proposed subitem'''''^) requires that the deck not encroach toward the shore inbi;e than 15 percent of the existing setback and- in no ca^e^^^can* it result in a setback of less than 30 feet. This provision'will ensure^h^ the size and setback of the deck are in\reasonabler>r^portion to the existing setback of the struo^re^,,,.^'The 30 foot limit will protect decks froin potential d^in^^e from ice heaving and wind and wave damage during-^tormSs^^ It will also' provide space for maintenance jaf^''^isting screening vegetation or planting of such vegetTation. Proposed subit^ (3) requires these decksN;o be constructed primarily^.o'f wood and prohibits their being^^qofed or screened^ These provisions will ensure that these decks are not significant visual intrusions along the shore and that they function only as outdoor decks, not dwelling additions. Subp. 4. Shoreland Alterations. The existing language on shoreland alterations is being deleted in the introductory paragraph because the entire subpart is being rewritten and reorganized. The first provision alter the deleted text (Fill shall be stabilized...)is needed to assert that vegetative alterations and excavations for sewage treatment systems and structural placement are exempt from the vegetation alterations provisions and that separate permits are not required. It is reasonable to require that the grading and filling conditions are met in lieu of separate permits for structure and sewage system installation, since shoreland managers can add the appropriate conditions to building permits for shoreland areas. It is also necessary and important to require that alterations to vegetation and topography be controlled by local governments since the mismanagement of soil and vegetation can adversely impact the natural resources of shoreland areas. Examples of adverse impacts are erosion and sedimentation to surface waters which impairs or destroys fish and wildlife habitat, soil sedimentation or the intenticnal filling of areas that previously held and filtered surface water runoff for a period before drainage or discharge to a waterbody, or the excessive clearing of shoreland vegetation that once provided natural screening of shoreland development and maintained the scenic vistas of our many lakes and streams. It is necessa'ry to exclude public roads and parking areas from this subpart since they area regulated by another subpart. The definition "Intensive Vegetation Clearing" as defined in 6120.2500 Subp.- 7c. is discussed here,’since it is relevant to this section.