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Mr. Williams asked about filling on the driveway, as well as about the volume. Mr. Reese <br /> indicated that the earthwork has not been calculated yet, but believes most of the fill needed will <br /> come from the storage unit area. <br /> Mr. Williams asked about the need for a grading permit. Mr. Marohn indicated that the grading <br /> would be incidental to the construction of the storage units and thus a permit would not be <br /> required. <br /> Mr. Woog asked about the height. Mr. Reese stated he is not sure, but believes that they are ten <br /> feet. <br /> Discussion followed on how much of the structure would show and how much screening would <br /> be needed. Mr. Habein stated that he would like to see a staggered row of evergreens in there. <br /> The existing vegetation would not provide screening in the winter. Evergreens would also help <br /> with stabilization. <br /> Discussion followed that the construction will not remove vegetation from the buffer, except <br /> where indicated for the road construction. It is noted that there is a 3o foot undisturbed area <br /> and that the lot to the south is flat for a while and `then slopes to the lake. This would impact <br /> how this would be viewed and would shield the view. Mr. Habein stated that he is not seeking <br /> mature trees, but would like to see some seedlings of •evergreen in this area. MrReese stated <br /> that the applicant is not opposed to some plantings in this area if it helps with screening. <br /> There was further discussion on screening. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission <br /> that roughly l 35 evergreen saplings will be planted on the south side of the structure to augment <br /> the screening. <br /> Mr. Reese reviewed the lodg e construction and the additional screening along units 7/8 and <br /> 44/45. <br /> Mr. Williams indicated;that we are screening between commercial and the adjacent residential• <br /> property. It looks like we might still be thin. He asked if there is a reason why the trees were <br /> not extended down to units 43/42. 'Mr. Reese indicated that 42/43 are facing the resort and <br /> land owned by the resort. Chad Conners, VSN, stated that this has been screened the entire <br /> way from the adjacent property.At`It shows up more`clearly on the larger scale drawing. <br /> Extensive discussion followed on the location of Lot 7/8 and Lot 45/44, which encroach on the <br /> property line. Staff was directed to meet with the applicants to come up with a mechanism to <br /> resolve the issue. <br /> Discussion followed on hydrant access. Staff indicates that this is not a final plat issue, but that <br /> they can discuss the matter with the applicant as it is in their interest as well to address this. <br /> Mr. Reese reviewed the sewage treatment system construction. He indicated that they will be <br /> clearing the entire disposal area and taking some material off the top of the hill in that area. He <br /> reviewed vegetation and erosion control plans. <br /> Mr. Adams asked about restoration of the beach. Mr. Conners stated that they have had some <br /> delays with the ice out and also with getting the DNR out to the site. They have decided to <br /> restore it and not pursue an alternate plan. They will take the DNR's guidance and come <br /> forward with that at a different time. <br /> Question on when this was supposed to be done. Marohn stated that it was to be applied for by <br /> May 1 and completed by June 1. Mr. Conners stated that they met out on the site this week and <br /> will get to work on it right away. They will shoot for June 1. <br /> Minutes 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> May 15, 2008 <br />