Approval Letter 8-28-08
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Phone: 952.227,1100
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Phone: 952,227.1300
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Phone: 952,227.1125
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August 28, 2008
Gary and Cynthia Schneider
640 Pleasant View Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Wetland Alteration Permit/Variance Request No. 08-15
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Schneider:
On August 25,2008 the Chanhassen City Council met to consider your request
for a variance from the lO-foot dock setback as required by City code as well as
your Wetland Alteration Permit request for a determination of no net loss of
wetland functions and values. The subject property is legally described as Outlot
A, Reichert's Addition.
The City Council, upon consideration of the findings of fact, has granted your
request for the variance and has issued a determination of no net loss of wetland
functions and values. This variance is for encroachment through the dock setback
zone as shown on "Dock Location Sketch for Gary & Cindy Schneider" prepared
by RLK, Inc. dated June 30, 2008. This approval is granted with the following
conditions:
1. No aquatic vegetation is to be removed by uprooting of the vegetation. The
applicant may cut only that vegetation which is necessary for the placement of
the dock, the mooring of the boat, and the navigation of the boat to open
water. The vegetation shall be cut at a height equal to the bottom of the dock
or at a depth of the propeller.
2. The dock shall be installed eight (8) inches above the Ordinary High Water
Elevation.
3. The dock shall be no wider than the current three and one-half (3.5) feet as
shown on the survey submitted by the applicant.
4. The boat shall be docked as close to the lakeside end of the dock as possible
so as to minimize the disturbance of aquatic vegetation for the docking of the
boat.
5. No more than one watercraft may be docked on the subject property.
6. No fill or excavation may occur within the jurisdictional wetland boundaries
or below the ordinary high water elevation of Lotus Lake except for the fill
associated with the minimum number of posts necessary to maintain a safe
dock.
7. The applicant shall abide by all applicable provisions of Chapter 6 and
Chapter 20 of Chanhassen City Code.
Chanhassen is a Community for life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Gary & Cynthia Schneider
August 28, 2008
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This variance will be recorded against the title for the property and is transferable with the
property. It is important to note that any mechanical or chemical removal of vegetation beyond
what is allowed in the above conditions is considered a wetland impact and will require
permissions from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the City of Chanhassen as the
Local Government Unit responsible for administration of the Wetland Conservation Act, and the
United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Your patience and cooperation with this process and the conditions of the approval is
appreciated. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 952.227.1160.
Sincerely,
TJ :ktm
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