3 WET 6539 Gray Fox CurveCITY OF CHANHASSEN
PC DATE:
CC DATE:
October 21, 2003
November 10, 2003
REVIEW DEADLINE: November 17, 2003
CASE #: WAP 2003-2
BY: LH
STAFF REPORT
PROPOSAL:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
Wetland Alteration Permit for Placement of a Dock
6539 Gray Fox Curve (Lot 13, Block 4 Fox Hollow)
and the northern portion of Outlot B, Lotus Lake Estates
Kenton and Julia Kelly
6539 Gray Fox Curve
Chanhassen, MN 55317
PRESENT ZONING: PUDR - Planned Unit Development Residential
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Residential Low Density and Parks/Open Space
ACREAGE: 152,312.97 square feet (3.5 acres) DENSITY: 1.2-4 units/acre Net
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Installation of a boardwalk across a wetland to Lotus
Lake. Boardwalk will be permanent to minimize impacts to wetland. This is an after-
the-fact permit application.
Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500
feet and all lakeshore property owners.
Kelly Dock WAP
October 21, 2003
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PROPOSAL SUMMARY
This is an afler-the-factpermit application. The applicant obtained the northern portion of
Outlot B, Lotus Lake Estates after the property went tax forfeit. The applicant is proposing
the installation of a boardwalk from the rear portion of 6539 Gray Fox Curve and across a
wetland on the northern portion of Outlot B to provide permanent access to Lotus Lake. A
seasonal dock will be extended from the boardwalk to provide boat access by way of a dock.
6539 Gray Fox Curve
Northern portion of Outlot B,
Lotus Lake Estates
Southern portion of Outlot B,
Lotus Lake Estates
APPLICABLE REGUATIONS
Sec. 20-404. No net loss.
To achieve no net loss of wetland, except as provided under section 20-416 of this article,
or authorized by a wetland alteration permit issued by the city, a person may not drain,
grade, fill, burn, remove healthy native vegetation, or otherwise alter or destroy a wetland of
any size or type. Any alteration to a wetland, permitted by a wetland alteration permit must
be fully mitigated so that there is no net loss of wetlands.
Sec. 20-405. Standards.
The following standards apply to all lands within and abutting a wetland:
(3)
Docks or walkways shall be elevated six (6) to eight (8) inches above the ordinary
high water mark or six (6) to eight (8) inches above the ground level, whichever is
greater.
(4) Access across a wetland shall be by means of a boardwalk and only upon approval
of a wetland alteration permit.
Kelly Dock WAP
October 21, 2003
Page 3 of 5
Sec. 20-407. Wetland alteration.
(a) An applicant for a wetland alteration permit shall adhere to the following principles in
descending order of priority:
(1) Avoiding the direct or indirect impact of the activity that may destroy or diminish
the wetland;
(2) Minimizing the impact by limiting the degree or magnitude of the wetland activity
and its implementation.
Sec. 20-408. Permit required.
Drainage, grading, filling, removal of healthy native vegetation, or otherwise altering or
destroying a wetland of any size or type requires a wetland alteration permit. Activity in a
wetland requiring a wetland alteration permit includes, but is not limited to:
(3) Installation of boardwalks.
Sec. 20-904. Accessory structures.
(c) For parcels with less than three (3) acres in any residential or agricultural district, no
accessory structure or use shall be erected, constructed, or commenced prior to the erection,
construction or commencement of the principal permitted structure or use, but may be
erected or commenced simultaneously.
BACKGROUND
In April 2002, the City received a number of complaints about the placement of a dock near
North Lotus Lake Park. On June 4, 2002, City staff sent a letter to Mr. Kenton Kelly
regarding the boardwalk that extended from the Kelly property (6539 Gray Fox Curve) into
Lotus Lake because it appeared that the boardwalk crossed property that did not belong to
the Kellys (Attachment 3). Following months of investigation, staff discovered that the
northern portion of Outlot B, Lotus Lake Estates had been subdivided administratively in
1986 and acquired by the Kellys in 1997 after the property went tax forfeit. The Kellys
contacted Carver County in 2002 to combine the two lots. The County was not able to
combine the parcels for taxing purposes because they were under two different platted
subdivisions (Attachment 4).
An aerial photograph of the Kelly property (showing the boardwalk and dock) is included as
Attachment 5.
Kelly Dock WAP
October 21, 2003
Page 4 of 5
ANALYSIS
The City recognizes two major issues regarding the placement of a boardwalk at this
location: 1. While the Kellys own both parcels, they are not under one Property
Identification Number (PID); and 2. The boardwalk requires a wetland alteration permit
from the City under Section 20-408 of the City Code.
Issue #1: Two separate parcels.
According to City Code, accessory structures (boardwalks) are not permitted on parcels
without principal structures (dwellings). The Kellys have asked the County to combine the
lots to resolve this issue. However, the County is not able to combine the parcels (due to no
fault of the Kellys).
Resolution:
The Kellys have homesteaded the properties together. Staff recommends that the
City work with the Kellys to draft an agreement to be recorded with the County that
would prohibit accessory uses and/or structures on the Outlot if the adjacent
property at 6539 Gray Fox Curve is not under the same ownership.
Issue #2: Wetland alteration permit.
According to City Code, installation of boardwalks requires a wetland alteration permit.
This is to ensure that any wetland impacts as a result of boardwalk installation have been
avoided and minimized to the greatest extent practicable.
Resolution:
The Kellys have applied for a wetland alteration permit. If the permit is not granted,
the Kellys will be required to remove the boardwalk.
FINDINGS
Permanent structures that minimize or avoid wetland impacts are encouraged where
wetland crossings are necessary. Boardwalks are intended to be permanent structures
that provide access across wetland areas. The boardwalk should be installed across the
wetland as a permanent structure and a seasonal dock should extend from the boardwalk
into Lotus Lake to provide docking for watercraft.
The rear portion of the lot at 6539 Gray Fox Curve is encumbered by a drainage and
utility easement. An encroachment agreement is necessary for the installation of the
boardwalk across the easement.
The dock setback zone is defined in Section 6-1 of the City Code as "the area inside and
running parallel to and ten (10) feet from the extended lot lines of a lot abutting a lake." The
dock should be located outside of the dock setback zone.
Kelly Dock WAP
October 21, 2003
Page 5 of 5
The City has received comments on the wetland alteration permit application. The
comments are included as Attachments 6 and 7.
The Kellys installed a boardwalk/dock in good faith after acquiring riparian property.
Because they own riparian property, they have riparian rights (Attachment 8). Staff is
recommending approval of the wetland alteration permit in order to facilitate resolution of
this issue.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of Wetland Alteration Permit #2003-2
for a boardwalk across the wetland at 6539 Gray Fox Curve subject to the following
conditions:
The applicant shall work with City staff to draft and record an agreement that will
prohibit accessory uses and/or structures on the Outlot if the adjacent property at
6539 Gray Fox Curve is not under the same ownership.
The boardwalk shall be installed across the wetland as a permanent structure and
a seasonal dock shall extend from the boardwalk into Lotus Lake to provide
docking for watercraft;
3. The applicant shall enter into an encroachment agreement with the City for the
installation of the boardwalk across the drainage and utility easement; and
4. The dock shall be located outside of the dock setback zone."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Application
2. Public hearing notice
3. June 4, 2002 letter from City staff to Kenton Kelly
4. September 24, 2002 letter from Carver County to City of Chanhassen
5. Aerial photograph of Kelly property, 2002
6. October 8, 2003 email from DNR to City of Chanhassen
7. October 13, 2003 letter from Patti and David Preves to City of Chanhassen
8. August 23, 2003 letter from DNR to Kenton and Julia Kelly
G:XENG~Lori\WETLANDSXPERM ITS\Kelly PC.doc
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Kemon D. and Julia Kelly
6539 Gray Fox Curve
Chanhassen, MN 55317
952-934-5534
RECEIVED
SEP Itl 2oo3
~ll'Y OF CHANHA$SEN
September 18, 2003
Ms. Loft Haak
Water Resources Coordinator
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Subject: Application for Wetland Alteration Permit for Dock at 6539 Gray Fox Curve
Dear Ms. Haak:
Thank you for meeting with us recemly. Enclosed is our application for an after-the-fact
wetland alteration permit for the dock on Lotus Lake at 6539 Gray Fox Curve. We have
completed this application per your instructions and are please to hear that you will be
supporting approval of it.
As you know, prior to installing this dock we contacted the City of Chanhassen and the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to obtain the necessary procedures and
regulations regarding the installation of docks. The information bom the City was
received by fax on February 15, 2002 and the installation of our dock commenced shortly
thereafter.
We followed all the regulations and procedures provided to us at the time by the City and
the DNR. No mention of a wetland alteration permit was made and neither the City's nor
DNR's dock regulations required one to install a dock.
In the process of installing this dock no digging, filling, or altering of the wetlands were
done. Per the DNR, the Carver Soil & Water Conservation District and your findings, as
stated in your June 14, 2002 letter, no impact to the wetlands was caused by the
installation of this dock; however, we are hereby filing the enclosed wetland alteration
permit per your request.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and look forward to concluding this
matter.
Sincerely yours,
Enclosures: Wetland Permit and check
Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act/City of Chaahassen Wetland Ordinance
WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLAN APPLICATION
Name(s) °f^pplicant
Street Address
City, State, ~p
Tel~ (~)
APPLICANT INFORMATION
(Ewning)
Name(s) Authorized Ag~at
street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone (Daytime)
c )
(Evening)
Location: 1/4
UTM Coordinates: X:
County Name/Numben
PROPOSED IMPACTED WETLAND iNFORMATIoN
v4 s I T it 6 p,. 3 2_
Y:
~tq f-.¥ C f- Major Watershed Name/Number:
Wetland type: Circular 39
Topographic setting (check one):
Shorcland. ~ Riverine ~
Floodplain ,, Flowthrough
Tributary Isolated
Size oftotaI wetland impact: acres or sq fi
Estimated size of surface water drainage into wetland:
Size of entire wetland: acres
Check one: ~ <50% [] 500/~80% or El > 80%
Check one: [] Agricultural land; I~ Non-ag. land
Minimum replacement ratio (cheek one): El 1:1 I-I 2:1
Minimum replacement needed:
acres or sq ii
If the wetland is within a shoreland wetland protection zone or the floodplain of a watercourse, list the distance and direction to
the waterbody or watercourse: feet in a. direction.
List the dominant vegetation and land use in the impacted wetland area (ex. willows, cattails, grass, sedges, open water/pasture,
rowcrop, etc.) cPrrTA~C~ ) oPEH gpA¢~
Attach the followLng ~nf0r~llation:
(1) A rec~aerial photographer accurate map of the impacted wetland area showing:.
a. me locatmn, extent, and purpose of the proposed wetland fill or drainage;
b. the location of any surface inlets or outlets draining into or out of the wetland;
c. the land use within the immediate watershed within one mile of the impacted wetland. Or, include a written
description that notes the presence and location, if any, of wetland preservation regions and areas, wetland
development avoidance resions and areas, and wetland deficient regions and areas as identified in the
comprehensive water plan;
(2) A soils map of the site;
(3) Evidence of ownership or rights to the affected area (or otherwise demonstrate to the LGL0;
(4) A description of the avoidance and mi~imi~ation alternatives considered~ ~antl
(5) Any other information required by the LGU, e.g. delineation report.
Page I of 4
PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Dese. ribe the nature and purpose of the proposed project: /N' ~ T't~ L L. ~ ~ 0 CK. /c'/~O
b_q3q 6~,,/ ~o,~ Cogva -70 Lo'rt~s L4~.~"
(attach additional pages if needed)
Timetable: project will begin on I / / (mo/day/yr) and will be completed by __/__/__
PROPOSED MITIGATION INFORMATION
Mitigation will be accomplished as follows (check one):
[] Project-specific replacement only. Complete all information below.
[] Purchase of Wetland Banking Credits only. Attach Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits (Exhibit J); d_9.o
no._3t complete project-specific information below, and skip to ASpeeial Considerations-_- on Page 4.
[] A combination of the project-specific replacement and purchase of banking credits. Complete information below for
project-specific mitigation, and attach Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits (Exhibit J) for credit
information.
[] Check here if excess credits are anticipated from project-specific replacement above the required minimum mitigation ratio,
and those credits are to be deposited into the Minnesota Wetland Bank, following, Minnesota Wetland Bank procedures.
Attach the following information:
(I) A recent aerial photograph or accurate map of the mitigation site showing:
a. The location of the mitigation site;
b. The location of any surface inlets or outlets draining into or out of the wetland;
c. The land use &the immediate watershed within one mile of the mitigation wetland;
Or include a written description that also notes the presence and location, if any, of wetland preservation regions
and areas, wetland development avoidance regions and areas, and wetland deficient regions and areas as identified
in the comprehensive water plan;
(2) Scale drawings of the replacement wetland showing plan and profile views and fixed photo-reference points for
monitoring purposes;
(3) Evidence of ownership or rights to the land affected by the proposed mitigation wetland, which includes, but is not
limited to, the following; title to the land, fee owner, marital status, mortgages, and other interests in the land;
(4) A soils map of the mitigation site;
(5) A monitoring plan; and
(6) Any other information required by the LGU.
Provide
(7)
the following information:
Describe how the replacement wetland shall be constructed, for example, excavation or restoration by blocking an
existing tile; the type, size, and specifications of outlet structures; elevations, relative to Mean Sea Level or established
bench mark, of key features, for example, sill, emergency overflow, and structure height; and best management
practices that will be implemented to prevent erosion or site degradation;
(8)
For created wetlands only, list additional soils information sufficient to determine the capability of the site to produce
and maintain wetland characteristics
(9) List all other local, state, and federal permits and approvals required for the activity:
Page 2 of 4
PROPOSED PROJECT-SPECIFIC MITIGATION INFORMATION
Location: 1/4
UTM Coordinates: X: Y:
1/4 1/4 S T R
County Name/Number:
Check one: [] <50% [] 50%-80% or [] > 80%
Major Watershed Name/Number:
Pre-existing Wetland (if any): Acres of Type
(Complete table below for credits resulting from successful construction.)
(Circular 39)
Topographic setting (check one):
Shoreland Riverine
Floodplain Flowthrough
Tributary Isolated
Replacement ratio:
Minimum:
+Out-of-kind:
+Topo. Setting:
+Local Public Value:
=Required Ratio:
Estimated size of surface water drainage into proposed mitigation wetland:
Acres
If the mitigation wetland is within a shoreland wetland protection zone or the floodplain of a watercourse, list the distance and
direction to the waterbody or watercourse: ~ feet in a ~ direction.
List the dominant vegetation and land use in the proposed mitigation wetland area (ex. willows, cattails, grass, sedges, open
water/pasture, row crop, etc.)
FROM SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF REPLACEMENT PLAN
Credit NWC PVC Wetland Type2 Topo. Setting3 Restoration or
Sub-GroupI Acres or Sq. Ft. Acres or Sq. Ft. Creation
Co
Totals:
U1Check here if additional credit mb-groups are part of this replacement plan and are listed on an attachment to this document.
separate credit sub-group shall be established for each wetland or wetland area that has different wetland characteristics.
~-Circular 39 types: I, IL, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, B, U.
3Topographic setting types: shoreland, riverine, floodplain, flow-through, tributary, isolated.
WCA Replacement Plan Application (2000)
Page 3 of 4
Special Considerations
To the best of the applicant's knowledge, are any of the following factors applicable at the impact or replacement site? Note
whether present or not by indicating as follows: Impact.~ite (I), Replacement Site (R), Both (B), Neither (lq).
1. Federal or state-listed endange, r~d species
2. Rare natural communities
N
3. Special fish and wildlife resources including:
a. Fish passage and spawning areas b/
b. Colonial waterbird nesting colonies lq
c. Migratory waterfowl concentration areas
d. Deer wintering areas
e. Wildlife travel corridors
4. Archaeological or historic sites
5. Ground water sensitive areas . N
6. Sensitive surface waters (e.g., DNR designated trout waters)
7. Educational or research sites
8. Waste disposal sites
9. Is th~/project consistent with local plans (e.g., watershed management plans, land use plans, zoning and master plans)?
/
10. Is the project part of a pollutant trading agreement with the MPCA? Yes V/ No
Replacement Assurance and Sworn Statements
,¸
(Applicant) states by signature below that:
The wetland will be replaced before or concurrent with the actual draining or filling of a wetland, OR; an irrevocable
bank letter of credit or other security acceptable to the local government unit has been provided to guarantee the
successful completion of the wetland value replacement; AND,
The replacement wetland was not previously restored or created under a prior approved replacement plan; AND,
The replacement wetland was not drained or filled under an exemption during the previous ten years; AND,
The replacement wetland was not restored with financial assistance from public conservation programs, unless the
replacement wetland qualifies under Minn. Rules Chapter 8420.0540, Subp.2.D.(3) [9 check here if applicable]; AND,
The replacement wetland was not restored using private funds other than those of the landowner unless the funds are
paid back with interest to the individual or organization that funded the restoration and the individual or organization
notifies the local government unit in writing that the restored wetland may be considered for replacement [9 check here
if applicable]; AND,
The Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for the replacement wetland will be recorded, or Application for
Withdrawal of Wetland Credits will be completed, prior to any work to impact any wetlands,.
I hereby affirm that the information above is correct and trutlfful to the best of my knowledge.
(applicant signature) (date)
Note: Any approval is not effective until all conditions above are satisfied and signatures below are complete. No should
begin until the 15~day appeal window has lapsed, or, in the event of an appeal, until the appeal has been finalized.
FOR LGU USE ONLY
A.) Replacement Plan is (check one): [3 Approved r-l ApproVed. with Conditions (Attach conditions)
(LGU Official Signature),
BO LGU has ~ceived evidence Of title and
(County where recOtcled) ~?:,~": ~; ?i
(Date)
12] Denied
(LGU Official Signature)
(Date)
WCA Replacement Plan Application (2000)
Page 4 of 4
Attachment- Reference Item 4:
To minimize impact to the wetland, the portion of the dock that is over the
wetland vegitation will be left in place over the winter.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,2003 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7700 MARKET BLVD.
PROPOSAL:
Wetland Alteration Permit
for Placement of a Dock
APPLICANT: Kenton and Julie Kelly
LOCATION' 6539 Gray Fox Curve
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicants,
Kenton and Julia Kelly are requesting a wetland alteration permit for placement of a dock located
at 6539 Gray Fox Curve.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the applicant's
request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead
the public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses the project.
Questions and Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall during
office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you wish to talk to someone about this project,
please contact Lori at 227-1135 or e--mail Ihaak@ci.chanhassen.mn.us. If you choose to submit written
comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the meeting. Staff will provide copies
to the Commission.
Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on October 9, 2003.
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June 4, 2002
CITYOF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Adminislration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227,1180
Fax: 952227.1190
Engineering
Phone 9522271160
Fax 952227 1170
Finance
Phone: 952.2271140
Fax: 952.22/.1110
Park & Recrealion
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recrealion Center
2!0 Coulter Boulevard
Pr]one: 952227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phcrle: 952.227 1130
[ a~,', 952.227.1110
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1591 Park Road
Phr~e: 952.227.1300
t ax: 952227.1310
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?hone: 952.227.1125
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Mr. Kenton Kelly
6539 Gray Fox Curve
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RE: Dock on Lotus Lake at 6539 Gray Fox Curve
Dear Mr. Kelly:
This letter is to inform you that it was recently discovered that a dock extends
from the property at 6539 Gray Fox Curve into Lotus Lake. This dock does
not conform to the City's shoreland ordinance. The lot at 6539 Gray Fox
Curve does not abut Lotus Lake and is not part of a homeowner's association
with a beach lot. For this reason, this property does not have the right to a
dock on Lotus Lake.
In addition, it appears that the vegetation of the wetland adjacent to Lotus
Lake was altered in order to install the dock. Chanhassen's City Code Section
20d08 requires a wetland alteration permit for the removal of healthy native
vegetation. A wetland alteration permit was not obtained for work in this
area. To mitigate for the effects of the removal of healthy native vegetation, a
vegetation restoration plan may need to be developed.
Please remove the dock by Monday, June 17, 2002. In addition, please
contact me by Monday, June 17, 2002 to arrange a site visit to determine
whether vegetative restoration must be undertaken or an after-the-fact
wetland alteration permit must be secured.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at 952.227.1135.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Lori Haak
Water Resources Coordinator
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COUNTY
Office of County Auditor
Carver County Government Center
Administration Building
600 East Fourth Street
Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2102
Phone (952) 361-1910
Fax (952) 361-1919
www.co.carver, mn.us
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County Auditor
Phone: (952) 361-1905
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Laurie Engelen
Assistant County Auditor
Phone: (952) 361-1907
Emaih lengelen @co.carver.mn.us
September 24, 2002
City of Chanhassen
Attn: Jason Angell
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0147
RE: Combination of'"-'"'
,',,u,,y Parcels
Dear Mr. Angell,
We have considered your request on the behalf of the City of Chanhassen to
combine the two parcels of land belonging to the Kelly's.
We regret that we will not be able to combine these two parcels of land for taxing
purposes because they fall within two different platted subdivisions
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, feel free to call Kay
Lemke at my office.
Sincerely,
Mark Lundgren ~/~¢_~
Carver County Auditor
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Haak, Lori
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Julie Ekman [julie.ekman@dnr.state.mn.us]
Wednesday, October 08, 2003 2:20 PM
Ihaak@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Review of application for dock at 6539 Gray Fox Curve
Lori,
No DNR Waters concerns. Assuming aquatic vegetation was not removed for installation of
the dock, there wouldn't be an APM (Aquatic Plant
Management) permit needed from DNR Fisheries, either.
Julie Ekman, Area Hydrologist
West Metro, Central Region 3
Mn Department of Natural Resources-Waters
1200 Warner Road
St. Paul, MN 55106-6793
(651) 772-7919
(651) 772-7977 fax
julie.ekman0dnr.state.mn.us
Visit DNR Waters' website at:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/
Haak, Lori
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Patpreves @ aol.com
Monday, October 13, 2003 4:55 PM
Ihaak @ ci.chanhassen.mn.us
public hearing Oct. 21,2003
Dear Lori,
We would very much like to be at the meeting on Oct. 21, 2003 regarding
the Wetland Alteration Permit for Placement of a Dock at 6539 Gray Fox Curve
for Kenton and Julie Kelly. Unfortunately, we are unable to attend.
We would like to give our input via email if you will be so kind as to
forward our concerns.
We live on Lotus Lake and are greatly concerned about the quality of the
water in this lake, the number of water craft that use the lake already, the
deterioration of the shore line and the preservation of the existing wetlands.
While we understand the desire of the Kelly's to have a dock, we cannot
endorse it simply because it would set a precedent that would give others in a
similar position to do the same thing. If the planning commission says yes
now, will the members be saying yes to others in the future?
Please consider the issues very carefully before granting this permit.
Lotus Lake is already in a very fragile state. Much wildlife depends on the
continued protection of what little wetland area still exists on this lake. If
you say yes to everyone who makes this kind of a request, Lotus Lake will lose
a lot.
Thank you for passing on our concerns.
Patti and David Preves
August 23, 2002
Kcnton and Julia Kelly
6539 Ch'ay Fox Ctuve
Chan.hass~, M:N 55317
RE: Lotus Lake, Riparian Righ~ for Lot 13, Blo~ 4, Fox Hollow, PID No. 25-2730680
Dear Mx. and Ms. Koll~.
! have received your letter regarding riparian fights on tho above refarenced parcel and have tl~
following r~2mnt~.
Based on the information that you sertt and our discussions, it appears that your lot (Lot 13) is
riparian to Lotus Lake. A parcel that abuts a lake is r~a're~ to as riparian. As stated on tho
DNR web-site (www.dl~.gta~:mn-Rs), Iipal'im OVt]3~l'~ have ~ l'igh~3_
"Ripariau rights arc propel~y rig~ axising fr~m owning shorelmaL Th~ include the
right to wharf out to a navigable depth:, to take waIer for domestic and agricultural
proposes; to use land added by accretion ar exposed by r~liction; to take ice; to fish,
boat, hum. swim; to such olt~r us~ as water bodies are normally put (see Saubom v.
people's Ice Co. 82 Minn 43, 84 lqW 641 [1900] and Larnlarey v. State, 52 M~nn 181,
53 NW 1139 [1883]). Th~ riparian owner has the right to make ur~ of tho l_ake over
~12ti~ stltfa~e (see John.non v. S~f~Y~ 25/~ 159, 100 ~ 2d 689 [1960])."
EVen though it is my opinion ~ the own~ of Lot 13 would have the right to arc. ess the lake by
virtue of their riparian righ~s, th~ would be wise to obtain an eas~ne~t (or som~ other legal
m~ms) for ingress and egress aoross the outloi if it went into someon~ else's ownership. This
may prevent an extensive'conflict over aturess in ~ho f-u~.
Plcssc call yottr Area Hyd~logist, 2ulie Ek:m. an or me if you have futih~ questions.
Julie Ekrnan
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