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Melanie Curtis From: Melanie Curtis Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 9:00 AM To: 'Hathy, Lisa' Cc: Christine Mattson Subject: RE: Lot on Orchard Beach PI - Can a shed or gazebo be placed on this lot? Lisa We do not allow temporary structures or seasonal housing. All structures would need to be located in a conforming location and meet applicable City Code requirements. The property is located in LR-1B zoning district and within the Shoreland Overlay District. An average lakeshore setback variance, at a minimum, is required in order to place principal (and accessory) structures on the property. Pasted below are questions and staff responses (in Red) provided to another individual who inquired about this property last fall. I thought some of the answers would be helpful to you. No accessory structures would be allowed on the property when there is no principal residence structure. 1. Can we camp on the lot with a tent trailer or pull trailer? Very limited - see 78-1577(2) 2. Can we camp on the lot with a tent? No If so, how big of a tent can we pitch, and can the tent stay up for the entire summer? No 3. Can we put a concrete picnic table on the lot? No - if concrete, it will be considered as an accessory structure without principle structure 4. Can we pull a boat up to the shore? How long can we leave it there for? Only allowed while owner is present- storage of boat on shore not allowed per 78-1577(4)b. 5. Can we get a buoy? Is that through you or the Lake Minnetonka conservation district? Buoys are under jurisdiction of LMCD and/or Water Patrol - City will oppose approval 6. Can we put in a permanent dock? No - docks are an accessory structure 7. Can we put in a seasonal dock? One on wheels. No - docks, even on wheels, are an accessory structure. 8. Can we put in a floating dock? No - floating docks are an accessory structure. 9. Can we put out a water trampoline? Not City jurisdiction - See LMCD and Water Patrol 10. Can we put a rope swing into the water? Yes 11. Can we put a swing set on the lot? No - swing set is an accessory structure (private recreational facility per 78-329) 12. Can we put a TeePee on the lot? No -would be considered as an accessory structure 13. Can we have a firepit on the lot? Recreational bonfires would be allowed per City and Fire Code requirements but a permanent fire pit would not be allowed. 14. Can we build a tree house? No - considered as an accessory structure 15. Can we anchor a boat on the water in front of the lot? How long can it be there? LMCD jurisdiction - City will oppose if allowed other than when owner is present 16. Can we drive ATV, Mini bikes, and snowmobiles on the lot? Only to the extent they do not cause a public nuisance 17. Can we plant a garden on the lot? Yes, but cannot clear-cut the trees or do intensive vegetation clearing within 75 feet of shore... 1