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changes made, including Staff recommendation that conditions of approval from the <br />original CUP application remain part of the permit, based on the following Findings of <br />Fact: <br />The Lodge: <br />i. The proposed lodge has a footprint of �,255 square feet. It contains sixteen units and is <br />two stories. The proposed height of the lodge does not exceed i8 feet. <br />2. The lodge building will be subdivided by a condominium plat in the future. The applicant <br />has not submitted a condominium plat for the proposed structure. <br />3. The existing maintenance building and lodge on the subject property will be replaced with <br />the proposed lodge. The proposed structure is completely within Tier II (200'+ from the <br />OHW) of the Shoreland Area. <br />4. The lodge exterior will consist of half log siding with stone trim and decorative log corners. <br />5. The parking area for the lodge is located northwest of the proposed location and contains <br />4o spaces. There will also be three handicap designated parking spaces and a delivery area <br />directly east of the proposed structure. <br />The Docking Systems: <br />6. There are not any proposed changes to the number and/or location of the previously <br />approved docking systems at this time. <br />�. Relocation of the docking system(s) requires approval from the City. <br />Beach Areas: <br />8. The existing beach area is located on the west side of the point and is approximately ioo <br />feet wide. The applicant is proposing to extend the width of the existing beach area to i5o' <br />in length and ioo' wide. <br />9. The applicant is proposing to construct a second beach area located on the east side of the <br />point. The proposed beach area is i5o' wide. <br />io. Removal of aquatic vegetation is necessary for the creation/expansion of the beach areas. <br />The City does not have jurisdiction on any work performed below the OHW. <br />u. The City Code does not allow grading in excess of 5o cubic yards in the Shore Impact Zone. <br />i2. Centralization of the beach area will reduce adverse impacts (unfiltered runoff, erosion, <br />etc.) to the shoreline and the lake. <br />i3. The distance between the location of the proposed boat ramp and the existing boat house <br />is approximately i65'. <br />Relocation of Boat Ramp: <br />i4. The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing boat ramp to the north side of the <br />existing beach and swimming area. <br />i5. Relocation of the ramp will require removal of approximately io-2o feet of aquatic <br />vegetation on the north side of the beach to allow for installation of the boat launch. <br />i6. Relocation of the existing boat ramp may require a permit from the Minnesota <br />Department of Natural Resources. <br />Road in the Shore Impact Zone: <br />i�. The original CUP approval for the subject property allows an 8-foot wide walking trail to <br />be used to access "Dock System 2" and "Dock System 3." The permit does not allow <br />automobile traffic on the trail. It also requires the trail to be constructed of pervious <br />Minutes <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission 10 <br />March 20, 2014 <br />