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the existing beach; what was the reason to have the additional beach at dock system #2 <br />and not dock system #3? Mr. Steffens stated it was the contours. <br />Sta,,�' has prepared the following findings of fact regarding the CUP amendment <br />request: <br />The Lodge: <br />i. The proposed lodge has a footprint of �,255 square feet. It contains twelve units and is <br />three stories. The proposed height of the lodge is 24'-8 5/g"• <br />2. The applicant has not submitted a condominium plat for the proposed structure. <br />3. The existing maintenance building and lodge on the subject property will be replaced <br />with the proposed lodge. The proposed structure is completely within Tier II (200'+ <br />from the OHW) of the Shoreland Area. <br />4. The lodge exterior will consists of half log siding with stone trim and decorative log <br />corners. <br />5. The parking area for the lodge is located northwest of the proposed location and contains <br />4o spaces. There will also be three handicap designated parking spaces and a delivery <br />area directly east of the proposed structure. <br />The Docking Systems: <br />6. There are not any proposed changes to the number and/or location of the previously <br />approved docking systems. <br />Beach Areas: <br />�. The existing beach area is located on the west side of the point and is approximately ioo <br />feet wide. The applicant is proposing to extend the width of the existing beach area to <br />13d wide. *** drawing indicates i5o feet! <br />8. The applicant is proposing to construct a second beach area located on the east side of <br />the point. The proposed beach area is i5o' wide. <br />9. Removal of aquatic vegetation is necessary for the creation/expansion of the beach areas. <br />The City does not have jurisdiction on any work performed below the OHW. <br />io. The City Code does not allow grading in excess of 5o cubic yards in the Shore Impact <br />Zone. <br />Relocation of Boat Ramp: <br />11. The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing boat ramp to the north side of the <br />existing beach and swimming area. <br />i2. Relocation of the ramp will require removal of approximately io feet of aquatic <br />vegetation on the north side of the beach to allow for installation of the boat launch. <br />i3. Relocation of the existing boat ramp may require a permit from the Minnesota <br />Department of Natural Resources. <br />Road in the Shore Impact Zone: <br />i4. The original CUP approval for the subject property allows an 8-foot wide walking trail to <br />be used to access "Dock System 2" and "Dock System 3." The permit does not allow <br />automobile traff'ic on the trail. It also requires the trail to be constructed of pervious <br />materials. <br />i5. As of August 2oi3, the road in the bluff and shoreline setback had not been removed as <br />per previous CUP approval. <br />i6. [The Planning Commission should determine if motorized usage of the proposed path <br />meets CUP criteria and create a finding of fact that supports their decision.] <br />MINUTES 6 <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br />February 20, 2oi4 <br />