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Commission Member Hallan stated the DNR evaluates the lake and even if a beach is approved by the City, the DNR can deny removal of emergent vegetation. Mr. Steffens stated that if the Planning Commission agrees to the beach area, that will go a long way for a permit to remove emergent vegetation. Commission Member Hallan stated the DNR could say they cannot clear anything. Wayne Mueller, DNR Aquatic Specialist, stated the upland use does not influence the opinion or view of aquatic use; there is no leverage. The DNR is concerned for the lake. Commission Member Habein asked Mr. Steffens how many feet was requested for the new beach. Mr. Steffens replied he is requesting �5o feet on the east side, with i75 feet on the west side. He further stated if the property was subdivided by lot and block he would have a lot more beach. Tom Seaver reminded the Planning Commission that pictures had already been submitted of that area when it was the previous resort; there were no beaches. Virginia Arbuckle, Middle Cullen Road — Requested what boat traffic will do to the lake. Mr. Mueller stated that watercraft does damage vegetation. That is why the docks were designed to not impact vegetation. Phil Reichenbach stated the old docks were not removed when the new ones were put in. Mr. Steffens stated that he is decreasing number of units so this project will be responsible for less number of boats. Regarding the dock issue, 4o slips have not been built; dock number still below number allowed. Virginia Arbuckle stated that reeds were cut down. Mr. Steffens acknowledged being issued a citation and that he will be in court in February. Mr. Burslie stated the Preliminary Plat was returned as incomplete. Staff recommendation is still to table application; we would like to draft Findings of Fact and Conditions and get the Preliminary Plat application in ne� month. Mr. Steffens stated he needs more de�nitive input. Mr. Burslie informed him that the City needs to run the CUP and Preliminary Plat together so the Planning Commission can see the whole plan as one. Mr. Steffens stated that is very costly until he receives some indication as to what was discussed at this meeting. He further stated that everything he has asked for is in the ordinance and the DNR has the regulations that allows him to clear 25% of shoreline in a commercial resort area; he is trying to make the resort work. He thinks he did a good job not impacting the Shore Impact Zone. Minutes Pequot Lakes Planning Commission January i6, 2oi4 11