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December 2C, 1992 SHORELAaND ZONING FLEXIBILITY REQUEST INTRODUCTION State regulations governing shoreland apply statewide. Although several classes of lakes are recognized such as natural environment lakes, recreational development lakes, general development lakes, the geological setting of these lakes thri ughout the State varies considerably as well as the urban and lural environments in which they are located. B^ause of this, the State allows flexibility with respect to certain features in the ordinance provided the intent of the ordinance is met. Some key factors affecting Victoria’s shoreland flexibility request include; 1. Numerous areas abutting the classified lakes are already subdivided, however, some of these have been subdivided under the existing shoreland regulations which have some provisions that are stricter than the current standards in the State guide. In other areas, the subdivision occurred prior to the City ’s tirst shoreland ordinance. 2. The Lake Minnetonka area is substantially developed and has wooded, steep slopes throughout most of its area. 3. Portions of Victoria’s ordinance exceed the State standard, e.g. lot width and lot area for most of the single family developments (see pages 2 and 3). All land in Victoria abutting Lake Minnetonka is zoned Lake Minnetonka Residential District - no commercial or industrial uses are allowed. Park and open space exist or is proposed for most of the shoreline on all the other lakes. 4. 5.Viitually :ill of downtown Victoria falls within 1,(KX) feet of Stieger Lake. Portions or downtown have nearly 90% impervious surfacing and much of the area was developed and platted 100 years ago. If Statewide standards arc rigorously applied and adopted as provided for in the State’s model ordinance, too miany legally existing uses and lots would become nonconforming creating unnecessary complications. Further development and redevelopment of downtown could become impossible. The flexibility request allows for adjustments based or: these factors and conditions while meeting the State’s general requirements and the land use policies and objectives of the City as expressed in the City ’s comprehensive plan and other documents. tXE X IB IL rr Y »_I3 LMS mEyriHEJB. Based on a review of conditions in Victoria, the comprehensive plan and the Statewide standards, flexibility from the shoreland stand.irds is requested in the following areas: I Lot widtn - but not on Lake Minnetonka Lor area • but not on Lake Mumetonka Building height