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Resident says Casey Lake reclassification led to unexpected 150-foot setback and a lack of homeowner notice
Summary
Resident John Shamal told the North St. Paul City Council that a past reclassification of Casey Lake doubled the shoreline setback from 75 feet to 150 feet, saying homeowners were not notified; the council heard the comment during public comment and received routine department updates from the city manager.
John Shamal, a North St. Paul resident who gave his address as 2750 Chisum Avenue, told the City Council during public comment that a prior reclassification of Casey Lake dramatically altered shoreline setback rules and affected property owners without notice. "They changed and it was correct per the state, but they should have done some research that there's only six people on the lake," Shamal said, adding that the change increased the setback from 75 feet to 150 feet and would have put setbacks into his front yard.
Shamal said a retired Department of Natural Resources employee helped him connect with DNR officials, who provided clarification…
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