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

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Relocation of Boat Ramp: 11. The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing boat ramp to the north side of the existing beach and swimming area. 12. Relocation of the ramp may require removal of approximately 10-20 feet of aquatic vegetation on the north side of the beach to allow for installation of the boat launch. 13. Relocation of the existing boat ramp may require a permit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Road in the Shore Impact Zone: 14. 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. 15. As of August 2013, the road in the bluff and shoreline setback had not been removed as per previous CUP approval. 16. The applicant is proposing to allow portions of the trail to be utilized for golf cart traffic and parking outside of the shore impact zones and bluff impact zones and to allow use of the trail by motorized resort maintenance vehicles for maintenance purposes. 17. Given the fact that the resort is situated on 31 plus acres of property and that existing and proposed beach areas are located more than a quarter to one-half of a mile from some of the rental facilities, use of the trail by resort guests driving golf carts, including guests with small children and handicapped or elderly guests, who also may be transporting coolers, fishing tackle, etc. to the golf cart parking areas near the beach and boat dock areas, the use of portions of the trail for golf carts is a necessary and reasonable permitted use. Use of the trail by resort personnel utilizing motorized vehicles for maintenance purposes is also a necessary and reasonable use. 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. Pequot Lakes Staff Report February 20, 2014 4(a) -