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

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ii. The adjacent property to the north is zoned Recreation,while the property to the south is zoned Shoreline Residential and to the west is zoned Recreation. The subject property is adjacent to Middle Cullen Lake on the south and east. The conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for uses predominant in the area. i2. The proposed use is compatible with the existing neighborhood. i3. The proposed use, with conditions, will not be injurious to the public health, safety,welfare, decency, order, comfort, convenience, appearance or prosperity of the City. 14. The conditional use, with conditions, will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity of the subject property. i5. The subject property is accessed via Wilderness Road. There will not be a significant increase in traffic due to the proposed use. The public cost for facilities and services for the proposed development will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. i6. The proposed use,with conditions,will not generate any offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise or vibrations that will be a nuisance to neighboring properties. i�. The proposed use will not destroy any natural or scenic features. There are no known historical features of major significance on the subject property. i8.The proposed use, with conditions, will not impact ground and surface waters. Beach Area: i9. The existing beach area is located on the west side of the point and is approximately ioo feet wide. The applicant is proposing to extend the width of the existing beach area to i56' wide. 20.Removal of aquatic vegetation is necessary for the creation/expansion of the beach areas. The City does not have jurisdiction on any work performed below the OHW. 2i. The City Code does not allow grading in excess of 5o cubic yards in the Shore Impact Zone. 22.Centralization of the beach area will reduce adverse impacts (unfiltered runoff, erosion, etc.) to the shoreline and the lake. 23.The distance between the location of the proposed boat ramp and the existing boathouse is approximately i65'. Relocation of the Boat Ramp: 24.The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing boat ramp to the north side of the existing beach and swimming area. 25.oRelocation of the ramp will require removal of approximately io — 20 feet of aquatic vegetation on the north side of the beach to allow for installation of the boat launch. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(b)-q June 20,2oi9