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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes June IS, 1992 Page 9 5.7 Wetland Excavation Interpretation Request by Steve Shoemaker Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, explained that several property owners in Royal Oaks Ridge were requesting to excavate approximately 30,000 cubic yards of material in order to create a duck pond in their back yards. She went on to state that according to the City's ordinance this would technically be considered a mineral excavation activity, and therefore, should be subject those requirements (zone change, CUP, and license). Steve Schoemaker, 11106 190th Avenue, showed the City plan of the area which he planned to excavate. He also photographs of the proposed excavation area. Council a site showed aerial Councilmember Dietz stated that some sort of compromise should be reached. He stated that this activity did not seem to fall under what is normally considered a mineral excavation activity. Peter Beck, City Attorney, suggested that staff draft an ordinance amendment for these types of situations. He suggested that an activity this large should still require a conditional use permit in order to have control over the activity. Councilmember Kropuenske agreed that the City should pursue an ordinance amendment to allow these types of activities, as the proposed activity would approve the appearance of the wetland, would provide habitat for wild life and would also increase the holding capacity for drainage in the area. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff and Attorney to draft an ordinance amendment which would address of activity. The proposed ordinance amendment should look at issues, traffic concerns particularly truck traffic, involvement of other agencies such as the DNR and Army Engineers. the City this type drainage and the Corps of The City Council directed staff to have the proposed ordinance available for the July Planning Commission meeting. 5.8 Variance Extension by Vance Zehringer Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, stated that the applicant had obtained a variance for a set back from Lake Orono in 1989. However, variances expire in two years if they are not used. Therefore, the applicant was requesting that the variance be extended so that he could construct a home on the lot. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO EXTEND THE VARIANCE FOR A 15 FT. SETBACK FROM LAKE ORONO BY VANCE ZEHRINGER UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 1992. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.