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o A "flexibility provision" established in the DNR regulations <br />has been deleted from the LMCD Plan. This provision allows <br />communities flexibility from the strict DNR guidelines in <br />establishing local shoreland regulations when unique <br />circumstances exist such as central business districts <br />within the shoreland district or long established land uses <br />that do not conform to the DNR regulations. <br />o The lack of recognition of development at urban densities <br />(both residential and commercial) leads to unapplicabie <br />regulations within the LMCD Plan regarding lot size, <br />setbacks, lot coverage, open space and density. <br />o The public acquisition of wetlands through grants or other <br />financial means. <br />o Proposed increases in LMCD staff to review and comment upon <br />zoning variances is a duplication of governmental review. <br />Individual cities are required to perform variance <br />If the cities adopt regulations in conformance with the LMCD <br />Plan, there would appear to be little need for the LMCD <br />review. Such an additional review could cause time delays <br />in the processing of such requests and would require an <br />increase in LMCD funds to facilitate the extra staff. <br />The apparent problems and concerns with the LMCD Plan raises <br />questioL regarding the thoroughness of the plan preparation, <br />particularly in regards to shoreland regulations. It is hoped <br />that the final draft of the LMCD Plan further recognizes the <br />diverse development patterns surrounding Lake Minnetonka, and <br />provides policies and regulations that may adequately and <br />appropriately respond to these differing circumstances. <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The LMCD Long-Term Management Program (the LMCD <br />25 year guide for maintaining and enhancing where P°“ible, the <br />environmental quality, recreational experience, snd aesthetic <br />quality of Lake Minnetonka. The basic and fundamental goals of <br />the LMCD Plan are: <br />o Protect the lake from pollution. <br />o Preserve and protect the natural environment of the lake and <br />its communities. ^o Provide for open public access and use of the lake. <br />o Protect the local tax base. lakeo Enhance aesthetics, both from the shore and from the lake <br />surface. <br />o Protect public health.