HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-039CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 10 -39
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF
THE WEST BAY OF LAKE MARION FROM
RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
WHEREAS, the characteristics of the waterbody and the shoreland of the west bay of
Lake Marion is more consistent with the definition of a Natural Environment Lake than a
Recreational Development Lake; and,
WHEREAS, reclassifying the west bay of Lake Marion to Natural Environment is
consistent with the policies and land use designations of the City's 2008
Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City's MUSA Staging Plan (Permanent Rural) supports the Natural
Environment Lake classification for the west bay of Lake Marion to maintain the existing
characteristics of the area; and,
WHEREAS, reclassifying the west bay of Lake Marion to a Natural Environment Lake is
consistent with Zoning Ordinance regulations for unsewered lots (minimum lot size of
10 acres); and,
WHEREAS, reclassifying the west bay of Lake Marion to a Natural Environment Lake is
consistent with the environmental protection requirements of the Zoning and
Subdivision ordinances concerning wetlands, tree preservation and development on
unsuitable soils.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Lakeville City Council hereby requests that
the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reclassify the
west bay of Lake Marion from Recreational Development to Natural Environment.
APPROVED this 17 day of May, 2010.
CITY OF LAKEVI
I Vay Dahl, Mayor
�TTES � 7
Charlene Friedges, Ci Clerk