06-20-2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

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add a condition of the CUP approval when Agenda Item 3 (c) may not get approved. Mr. Burslie stated the DNR is referring to portable bathrooms; they are suggesting there should be some type of bathroom in close proximity to the beach area. The DNR comments for Agenda Item 3 (c) indicate they are not in favor of the bathroom in the boat house. Planning Commission Member Larson asked if there were plumbing facilities in Cabin 4. Mr. Steffens stated there are,but Cabin 4 needs to be moved as it is directly in the path for the new ramp location. Chair Hallan clarified Cabin 4 is currently on a holding tank. Planning Commission Member Larson asked since safety is the main concern, is the road going to stop at the new boat ramp location or is it going to continue past the beach. Mr. Steffens stated the road will continue to be used as it provides access to Cabin 9 on the point. Chair Hallan stated golf cart users also will use the road. Planning Commission Member Birch stated public benefit had been stated earlier,but this is not a public beach. Mr. Burslie clarified it is not open to the public. Planning Commission Member Paulbeck stated he would be as far away from the boat ramp with his family. Mr. Steffens had mentioned screening for the beach area. Mr. Steffens stated there will be some type of separation, screening or structure to keep vehicles off of the beach. Mr. Burslie stated the Planning Commission does have the authority to require a barrier or fence as a condition to create that buffer. Chair Hallan stated this is a private development and how they decide to provide safety for their residents is their decision. Chair Hallan clarified the decision for the size of the boat ramp is up to the DNR. Patty Lawrow asked if lawn or vegetation is removed, are they required to place more at another location. Chair Hallan stated the DNR will regulate removal of the bulrush in the lake. Mr. Burslie stated removal of aquatic vegetation is not regulated like wetland credits. Patty Lawrow asked if the Planning Commission had copies of the letters from the Cullen Lakes Association and the 2 residences nearby. Chair Hallan stated they had copies at the table. Planning Commission Member Larson stated the letter from the Cullen Lakes Association requests a timeline for completion and if that is something we want to include now? Chair Hallan stated the Ordinance gives him i2 months to act on the approval. MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission June 20, 2019