3(b) Amendment to Conditional Use Permit to Expand Existing Beach Area and Relocate a Boat Ramp

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for reinstating the permit or revocation, if applicable. 8. Failure by the owner to act on a Conditional Use Permit within 12 months, or failure to complete the work under a Conditional Use Permit within 2 years, unless extended by the Planning Commission, shall void the permit. A second extension shall require a new public hearing. This provision shall apply to any Conditional Use Permit outstanding at the time of the Ordinance adoption. 9. Appeals from the action of the City shall be filed with District Court within 30 days after City Council action. 10. The Conditional Use Permit shall be filed with the County Recorder within 45 days of approval. Staff Findings: Staff provides the following Findings of Fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: i. The conditional use permit request is to expand the existing beach to a width of i56 feet and to relocate the existing boat ramp to the north side of the beach. 2. The subject property is a conforming parcel. It is approximately 3o acres in size and is zoned Shoreline Commercial and Open Space. The Shoreline Commercial District allows commercial planned unit developments. 3. There is no reason to believe that expansion of the beach area or relocating the boat ramp at Wilderness Resort, with conditions,would harm the health, safety, or welfare of the community. 4. Access to the resort is off of public right-of-way. 5. The planned unit development will continue to act as a resort. Although there will be some intensification of use, there will be no change in land use. The use will remain compatible with the adjacent properties. 6. A Commercial PUD is a permitted conditional use within the Shoreline Commercial District. �. The Comprehensive Plan states "Make the area's natural, scenic, and recreational amenities the Pequot Lakes brand. The primary reason that people choose to live, work, and uisit the Pequot Lakes area is the natural, scenic beauty and the many recreational opportunities." This proposal, with vigorous conditions to safeguard the environment and water quality, is consistent with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. 8. Onsite stormwater retention ponds will reduce sedimentation and nutrient loading of public waterways. 9. The site is largely covered by wooded areas and wetlands. The proposal will not significantly reduce the amount of wooded areas and will not impact the wetlands. �o.The subject property contains an adequate number of off-street parking spaces. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(b)-8 June 20,2oi9