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3051 Farview Lane <br /> October 18,2004 <br /> Page 2 <br /> and within 26' of City-protected wetlands. I am advised by Matt Bolterman that the area <br /> where the gcavel path was expanded is more than 75' from the lake, but potentially less <br /> than 26' from wetlands. To our knowledge, initial construction of the gravel path to the <br /> lake was never approved by the City. Although expansion of the existing gravel path <br /> does not require permits, its expansion within 26' of a wetland and within 75' of the lake <br /> is prohibited by City ordinances. City Ordinances do allow the creation of lake access <br /> stairways within 75' of the lake on challenging lots where steep slopes are an issue, but <br /> do not allow placement of hardcover driving surfaces. <br /> In order to be in compliance with City Ordinances, you are advised to do the following: <br /> l. Obtain a land alteration pern�it for the wetland work that was done and its <br /> restoration, and complete the restoration. I note that an application was received <br /> on September 7 with a sketch and cover letter noting a check is enclosed, but we <br /> have no record of the check being submitted. <br /> 2. Remove any gravel area that has recently been expanded beyond the boundaries <br /> of whatever original gravel was in place, within 75' of the lake and within 26' of <br /> both wetlands. <br /> Please be advised that any future expansion of the gravel pathway beyond its pre-existing <br /> width, in areas within 26' of the wetland and within 75' of the lake, is prohibited and will <br /> not be allowed without variance approval. The hardcover ordinance currently in effect is <br /> shown below. A copy of the wetland inoratorium currently in effect, is attached <br /> Sec. 78-1288. Hard cover limitatio�:s. <br /> (a) No hnrd cover or impe�vious su�face shall be placed, located or consh•ucted within 75 feet of <br /> the o��dinary higTi water level of c��zy lake or tributary, except fo�• stairways, lifts, landi�ags a�id <br /> lockboxes as regulated elsewhere in this Code. <br /> (b) Betx�een 75 feet and 250 feet of the OHWL, there shall be no greater tha�i 25 percent hard <br /> cover. Between 250 feet ar:�f 500 feet of the OHWL the�•e shall be no greater than 30 percent <br /> ha��dcove�•. Between 500 feet and 1,000 feet of t/ze OHWL there shall be no grenter than 35 <br /> percent hardcover. <br /> (Ord. No. 101 2nd serics,�'1(10.56(16)(L)), 2-24-1992) <br /> Please contact me at 952-249-4600 if you have any questions. <br /> Sincerely � <br /> , <br /> �� �'�� <br /> Michael P. Gaffron <br /> Planning Director <br /> encl. <br /> cc: Matt Bolterman <br /> Lyle Oman <br /> Jesse Caxlson, MCWD <br /> Mark Kaster, Dorsey&Whitney <br />