6.10. - 6.13. SR 03-19-2001 - Laserfiche WebLink

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SHORELAND The ridgeline between the river and the development is considered a true bluff line as defined by the city's Shoreland Ordinance. A thirty (30) foot setback from the bluff line is required. The proposed townhomes meet this requirement. Intensive vegetation clearing and topography alteration on the bluff and within the twenty (20) feet bluff impact zone (measured from the top of the bluff going away from the river) is prohibited. The developer will be allowed to cut any dead trees or trees of less than four (4) inches in diameter. Other trees may be cut selectively to create views of the river as long, as a continuous tree canopy is maintained. The developer does not own the property all the way to the river, so access down the bluff is not being requested. The only topographical alteration of the bluff being proposed is for a storm pipe. This alteration appears to be unavoidable. Recommended Shoreland conditions: The developer gains approval for what vegetation is removed from the bluff by city stall'. > A thirty (30) foot setback from the top of the bluff is required. ~- That minimal topographical alteration of the bluff and within the twenty (20) foot bluff impact zone takes place (alterations approved by city staff) and that erosion control and revegetation is required. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DISTRICT Currently the top of this bluff is also the boundary line of the Wild & Scenic River District. The DNR is considering a new boundary for the district that would go to Highway 10. The DNR's proposal would classify the property in question as River Town. The uses proposed in Mississippi Ridge are consistent with the proposed River Town classification. Recommended Wild and Scenic River District conditions: > That the exteriors of the townhomes are done in earth tones to help them blend in with the natural environment. 3~ Glare from the development is required to be directed away from the river. > That signage for the commercial portion of the proposal is not visible from the river (this condition may be more difficult for the proposed restaurant on the south end of the development due to the deforestation of the adjacent bluff line).