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relocated that the current site be re-vegetated and a berm created to stop runoff into the <br />lake. If and when the new boat ramp is approved, require a design that will prevent <br />runoff from the slope of the ramp directly into the lake. The Lake Association strongly <br />oppose the creation of the second beach on the east side of the point. She passed out <br />photographs. Pictures from 2003 are of the camp sites that are vegetated from the lake. <br />The 2005 photos indicate shoreline vegetation slashed during the winter in the area of <br />the proposed second beach. A defining tree cluster has been circled in these photos <br />indicating the same area. Another photo indicates beach illegally created and ice ridge <br />removed in 2008. In 2oio the City required re-vegetation and the photo indicates <br />improvement. If the second beach is not allowed, require reestablishment of the ice <br />ridge/berm of shoreline. It will protect Middle Cullen from runoff. <br />The picnic area north of dock system #2, prohibit removal of natural vegetation within 3 <br />to 5 feet of the bulrushes. She further submitted pictures indicating how visible a 3- <br />story lodge would be. When new buildings are built, trees need to be removed. Most of <br />the year in Minnesota there are no leaves on trees. She was happy to hear applicant is <br />proposing a lower profile for the lodge. <br />Regarding #23 of the Staff recommendations, if a vegetation screening plan is required, <br />require an implementation schedule and deadlines for it to take place. Some screening <br />and vegetation plans from the past have yet to be executed. <br />Tom Beaver, resident of Lower Cullen — presented a memo from Paul Reichenbach in <br />which he wondered why this type of application comes up in the winter when members <br />of the Lake Association are unable to attend. When the cabins were moved down, trees <br />were cut and stumps removed about 10 steps to a wetland. He is against the beach area; <br />people are swimming and bathing there. If a picnic area is approved, make signage so <br />ice ridge isn't damaged and no volley ball in wetland area. Numerous truckloads of sand <br />have been dumped onto beach. <br />Mr. Beaver suggested a committee be formed to meet to keep an eye on activities: lake <br />association member, Planning Commission Member, Staff. He suggested requiring a <br />bond and to check on the bonding process. <br />Tom McGraw, Middle Cullen Lake — questioned whether or not the lodge would be <br />sprinkled or an elevator be required. Mr. Burslie explained the City does not enforce the <br />State Building Code; it would be up to the property owner and his insurance company. <br />Mr. McGraw then asked when the next meeting would be to remove cabins. Planning <br />Commission Member Hallan stated there is a current approved plat that can be <br />developed. The existing cabins would be removed and the lot would be built on for the <br />current plat. Mr. McGraw asked if the footprint can be changed. Planning Commission <br />Minutes <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission 5 <br />March 20, 2014 <br />