11-20-2017 Planning Commission Packet

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17-3988, 17-3989, 17-3990 November 20,2017 Page 8 of 10 City's erosion control regulations as well as the permitting requirements of the MCWD.Timely re-vegetation and stabilization will be a requirement of the permitting process. (6) Fill or excavated material must not be placed in a manner that creates an unstable slope. The stability of the finished grade will be component of the approval of the permits. (7) Plans to place fill or excavated material on steep slopes must be reviewed by the city engineer for continued slope stability and must not create finished slopes of 30 percent or greater. The project does not contemplate the creation of or work on steep slopes. Not applicable. (8) Fill or excavated material must not be placed in bluff impact zones. Not applicable. (9) Any alterations below the ordinary high water level of public waters must first be authorized by the commissioner of the department of natural resources under Minn. Stat. § 1036.245.The applicant will receive all approval before any work begins. (10) Alterations of topography must only be allowed if they are accessory to permitted or conditional uses and do not adversely affect adjacent or nearby property. The proposed alterations are proposed to take place within the property boundaries and are necessary to allow the proposed platted lots to have a building envelope for single family homes. (11) Placement of natural rock riprap, including associated grading of the shoreline and placement of a filter blanket, is permitted if the finished slope does not exceed three feet horizontal to one foot vertical,the landward extent of the riprap is within ten feet of the ordinary high water level,and the height of the riprap above the ordinary high water level does not exceed three feet. A riprap permit shall be obtained per the requirements of section 78-969. Not applicable. Septic System Status The property will be served by municipal water and sewer. Practical Difficulties Statement Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B,and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Practical Difficulties for Variance and Conditional Use Analysis Staff finds the propose variances for wetland setback, and exceeding the 8' maximum width for driveways in the shore land setback seem reasonable and necessary for development of the proposed plat. The placement of the driveway is limited and the grading on the site is reasonable and consistent with the preliminary plat.The development of the proposed lots is consistent with the neighborhood to create two new single family homes. The proximity to the wetland for the shared driveway is reasonable, consistent with the comprehensive plan and will not alter the character of the area. In addition to the City's CUP requirement for filling/grading within the floodplain district activity