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Page 5 (a), 6 -b, Mrs. Beaver suggested the Planning Commission may want to add to `-' clearing, "trimming and limbing ", rather than just clearing. # 13: Mrs. Beaver asked if the 22 unit number is still correct. Mr. Miller stated that number is outdated. #17: Mrs. Beaver questioned whether what was required was accomplished regarding the second beach not being allowed. Chairman Woog asked Mr. Marohn if restoration has been met. Mr. Marohn stated staff is satisfied that vegetation has been established and is growing. It is new vegetation and will take time to mature. Becky Hurst, 27557 Nature Drive: supports what Ann Beaver stated as it related to the City overseeing the trimming or what is done with the vegetation. Dick Rydell, has been part of the resort property for 26 years and years ago where that second beach was, there were 3 trailers parked. What is there now is a huge improvement. He doesn't understand why someone buying in there is held to a different standard than someone buying a freestanding cabin on the lake. Mr. Marohn explained that there is a difference. This property is being developed as a PUD and they are allowed densities and number of structures and building beyond regular property owners. There are different restrictions to clearing and vegetation removal. Mr. Jaeger, 27567 Nature Drive: His concern is the 6 cabins in the back and asked if the plan is for a big lodge up there. Mr. Miller stated that yes, that is the plan. Mr. Jaeger stated he has no objection to the cabins 100 yards back from him, but he is concerned with the commotion from the lodge and pool noise. The peace and tranquility will not be there. Trees have been removed. He doesn't understand what trees will be taken down. His objection is to what is being put where the 6 cabins are. This is not Breezy Point. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. Mr. Habein stated he doesn't think that the Planning Commission should be asked to micromanage cutting of every tree. We should set standards for size, etc and leave it at that. We can't go out each time they want to cut a tree. We need to set standards and conditions and abide by those. Mr. Pederson stated he heard positive input out at the site visit and one point is they are not intending on whipping out everything. They are choosing areas, from the decks looking out. He is in favor of assisting when one is done and then not having to go out after that. There is a lot of vegetation and he likes the window area, maybe 30 feet in front of the cabin. He is in favor of someone assisting on the first one, such as the DRT. Ms. Brown is concerned with the limbing and is a real believer of natural vegetation from the lake. Who decides what view is the best? Not everyone's view is the right view. She is not comfortable to give a free pass to limb at their discretion. Who would enforce this? Dead trees and limbs should come down. How do we come to a middle ground? Minutes 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission July 19, 2010