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RICOMMUNITY GROWTH <br /> I N S T I T U T E <br /> April 21, 2008 <br /> Mayor and City Council <br /> City of Pequot Lakes <br /> 4638 County Road ii <br /> Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 <br /> Re: Planning Commission Report <br /> Dear Mayor and City Council, <br /> The Planning Commission met for their regularly scheduled April meeting at which they held four public <br /> hearings and reviewed various new and old business matters. The Planning Commission is forwarding the <br /> following two recommendations for your consideration: <br /> 1. Preliminary Plat Application, Wilderness Resort Villas, LLC. The applicant is seeking to <br /> replat the property consistent with the prior approvals and the new Conditional Use Permit request. The <br /> replatting is necessary to allow for the units to be moved and also for the sale of the individual storage <br /> units to owners within the development. <br /> As part of this application, Lots 7 and 8 are being moved to the south and are being combined into a <br /> duplex structure. Lots 9 and 10 are being similarly combined, but will remain near their current location. <br /> Lot 11 is being realigned slightly for construction reasons,but remains in essentially the same location. <br /> `• Lots 42 through 45 are being relocated to make room for the lodge and fitness center/swimming pool. <br /> Lots 42 and 43 are going to be combined as a duplex, as are lots 44 and 45. <br /> The property is zoned a combination of Shoreland Commercial and Open Space. A rezoning will be <br /> necessary to relocate the zones consistent with the new plat. <br /> The Planning Commission has reviewed this application and is recommending that it be approved. The <br /> recommendation is based off of the following findings of fact: <br /> 1. The property is zoned waterfront commercial and open space. A realignment of the commercial <br /> waterfront zone will need to be done concurrent with a final plat application. <br /> 2. The plat creates 45 commercial shoreline dwelling units plus 46 lots dedicated for accessory <br /> structures, one Outlot A and one common remnant lot. <br /> 3. As a PUD, lot size dimensions are not factored in. Instead, overall density and density by tier is <br /> considered. This proposal meets the required density, which was considered under the PUD <br /> application. <br /> 4. No lots will require a variance for development based on the conditions of the PUD approval. <br /> 5. The land is suitable for development without significant alteration. <br /> 6. The proposed subdivision includes several private roads. These roads would be maintained by <br /> the resort association. <br /> 7. The properties will be served by a clustered sewage treatment system. The treatment site is <br /> shown on the survey. The existing drainfield at the northeastern corner of the property will be <br /> maintained. <br /> 8. The lot lines are at standard angles and contain no unwarranted jogs or bends. <br /> 9. There are no significant historical sites indicated on the survey or known to be on site. <br /> io. There is no indication that this development, with vigorous conditions instituted as part of the <br /> PUD process, will harm the health, safety, or welfare of the community. <br /> ii. Access to the property is off of adjacent public roadway. <br /> 12. The internal streets are privately owned and maintained. <br /> 13. No easements for utilities are required. <br /> 14084 Baxter Drive, Suite 7 I Baxter, Minnesota 56425 I 218.828.3064 I www.communitygrowth.com <br />