4A - Amendment to Conditional Use Permit - Wilderness Resort Villas

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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Road in the Shore Impact Zone: X17. The original CUP approval for the subject property allows an 8-foot wide walking trail to be used to access "Dock System 2" and "Dock System 3." The permit does not allow automobile traffic on the trail. It also requires the trail to be constructed of pervious materials. 18. AS of August 2013, the road in the bluff and shoreline setback had not been removed as per previous CUP approval. deeisien4The "up north" character (as referenced in the Comprehensive Plan) of the subject property and surrounding area will be protected by limiting the use of motorized vehicles within the shore impact zone of Middle Cullen Lake. i6-.20. The applicant is proposing to utilize "golf cart parking" areas outside of the shore impact zones and bluff impact zones. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve of the conditional use permit amendment, deny the application, or table the request if additional information is needed. If the motion is for approval or denial, findings of fact should be cited. Staff Recommendation: We recommend the conditions of approval from the original CUP application (attached) remain part of the permit. We also recommend consideration of the following for the CUP amendment: The Lodge: 1. Before commencement of construction activities, a condominium plat for the lodge shall be approved by the City. 2. An acceptable updated plan for the vegetative screening of the lodge (as viewed from the lake) shall be submitted to the Planning Commission before it may be constructed. 3. In order to preserve the character of the neighborhood and the surrounding area, the height of the lodge may not exceed"X"feet. �\ The Docking Systems: 4. The number and location of docking systems shall remain the same as previously approved. Before the docking systems are placed in the water, proper authorization shall be obtained from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Beach Areas: ,I 6. The applicant shall demonstrate with'professional grading and drainage plan how untreated runoff will be prevented from entering the lake via the proposed beach area(s). Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a)-10 March 20,2014