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. . . Page 3 Planning Commission Minutes 11/22/88 7. Conditional Use Permit to Amend the Elk River Plaza PUD Agreement (Offices) by Barthel's /Public Hearing Barthel's submitted a letter withdrawing their request. 9. Variances for "Shores of Briarwood" by Ron Kuhn/P.H. Ron Kuhn explained that they were requesting a number of variances and felt that they meet the criteria for the variances. He further explained four of the lots are proposed to be accessed by a cul-de-sac stubbing off of 17Sth Avenue. He felt this was the best possible way to develop this parcel of land. Commissioner Fuchs questioned the high water mark. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator explained that K1eiver's Marsh is designated as a Natural Environmental Lake by the DNR. The lots as drawn on the plat include a portion of K1iever's Marsh. Steve further explained that the DNR refers to the Marsh as a lake and the City Ordinance identifies this as a lake. Commissioner Schroeder questioned the high water mark and asked if this had been established. Mr. Schroeder did not feel comfortable voting on this issue until the high water mark had been established. Steve Rohlf said don't confuse the Flood Elevation with vrdinanry High Water Mark. The DNR felt that the variance would be denied so they did not establish the high water mark. A long discussion was held regarding Kleiver's Marsh and how this would affect one of the houses on the plat. Chairman Kropuenske opened the public hearing. Ron Langbehn of 10616 17Sth Aveune who lives across the lake was also concerned about the high water mark. Dennis Chuba was in favor of this request. Mr. Chuba felt this was a fine development and felt Mr. Kuhn wanted to get the highest density possible. Would like to see this pass, promote our City. Jim Kline of 10638 17Sth Avenue questioned the 200 ft. setback from shore. He was further concerned about high water mark. Chairman Kropuenske closed the public hearing. Steve Rohlf, B & Z Administrator suggested that the developer change the configuration of the plat so there would not be so many variances. He felt the plat would accommodate three lots more so than four lots eliminating the flag shaped lot. Staff is not in favor of flag shaped lots.