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Mr. Marohn explained a Design Review Team (DRT) meeting was held with the applicant, a few Planning Commission members, the public and staff and worked out a lot of the issues. The major issue left on the table wanting more exploration was the clearing of vegetation. A site visit was held tonight at 5:00. Applicant Tom Steffens was present, as well as Jeff Miller, WSN. The conditions include an updated vegetation plan and Mr. Marohn added a mandatory site visit by the DRT on page 5 (a) -6. The Code allows for clearing of trees 4 inches or less. The Code also talks about screening and visibility from the lake. He further explained that the DRT, the Planning Commission and the public are struggling with the notion that we could allow development in a manner consistent with the 4 inch rule mentioned above as a simple way to administer the code. It would also be simple and easy for the Planning Commission to say no cutting at all, no limbing or brushing. Both scenarios people like. The DRT discussed a site visit before tree removal or trimming. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ann Beaver, 26834 Pine Acres Road, Nisswa, representing Cullen Lakes Association — Either of those two scenarios are unsatisfactory. On behalf of the Lake Association they support the Planning Commission having over site of what gets cut and when so it doesn't just happen. The City is the governing force here. `-- Page 5 (a) -4, #30: Mrs. Beaver further stated the agreement designates that bluff area is restricted. Mr. Marohn stated it would remain restricted and continue it over to a new document. #36: Mrs. Beaver also stated that the second beach is dropped later from the conditions. She would like to add only the allowed beach is located in the southern part of the western edge. She would like assurance that second beach and picnic area is not allowed. #39: Mrs. Beaver asked whether the vegetation enhancement plan has been acted upon since its 2008 approval. Mr. Marohn stated that is has and this CUP will require a new one. Mrs. Beaver asked if the conditions included a rental requirement for units that are privately owned. Mr. Marohn stated the City does not have one with the developer because it was residential density. Now that it is commercial density we should need that requirement. Mrs. Beaver further asked if there has been a specified implementation schedule. Mr. Marohn stated that there is no calendar schedule but it is tied to when the units are developed. Enhancements would go with specific unit development. Minutes Pequot Lakes Planning Commission July 19, 2010 2