A decision on an application for a dock on Lake Coeur d'Alene near City Beach could come within five weeks.

A hearing by the Idaho Department of Lands was held March 10 for the proposal by Justin Sternberg to put in a dock that would extend about 75 feet beyond the ordinary high water mark.

The original application was filed Jan. 19 with the Idaho Department of Lands.

The city of Coeur d'Alene opposes the application. It said the dock would be inside the city’s designated swimming area in Lake Coeur d’Alene, which extends from the Independence Point steps to Hubbard Avenue at North Idaho College.

City officials said the dock would encourage boat traffic and endanger swimmers.

IDL also objected to the application.

Sharla Arledge, IDL public information officer, wrote in an email that a preliminary order from the hearing officer is due to Director Dustin Miller within 30 days after the close of the hearing.

"After receiving the preliminary order, the director must issue a final order no more than 45 days after the conclusion of the hearing, or he can allow the preliminary order to become the order 45 days after the conclusion of the hearing," she wrote.