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r 4. 5. acre designated wetland, with spoils disposal above the flood plain elevation on the site, based on the following findings: a)The area of the wetland has been used as a dumping site over many years. Applicant's stated intent is to remove the accumulated debris and haul it off the sites. This clean-up is considered a general improvement to the area of this wetland. The City Engineer has reviewed the project and has advised that all storm water and flood plain management engineering requirements have been met so that there will be no anticipated adverse impact on Lake Minnetonka. The applicant's intent is to restore this area, after excavation, to a natural habitat character rather thar a park-like setting, and the applicant has provided a suitable revegetation plan and planting schedule. The Council finds that the proposed pond excavation project generally will have insignificant impact to the Lake based on the small size of the wetland and its influent watershed. The slight increase in storm water storage is considered a benefit to the area, and removal of debris accumulated in the wetland basin coupled with creation of an open water pond and retention of the natural characteristics of the wetland area, will generally have a positive impact on wildlife habitat. It is the stated intent of the City in approving the requested variances and conditional use permit that the wetland be restored to a natural character rather than revert to a manicured park-like character . The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to Page 2 of 6