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

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�-' Beach Areas: The applicant has indicated the existing beach area for the resort is ioo feet wide. The applicant is proposing to increase the width of the existing beach (located on the southwest side of the property)by 30 feet. A second beach area is proposed on the east side of the point. The proposed beach area is approximately 150 feet wide and is located immediately south of"Dock System #2." The applicant has indicated that some aquatic vegetation will need to be removed for the creation/expansion of the beach areas. In the CUP application the applicant stated, "The existing beach cannot accommodate 300-400 guests who may be on the property in season" and, "The addition of the second beach will result in a total of approximately 390 feet of the 2651 of the resort's shoreline (15%) improved with beaches and docking systems, which total footage is far below the requirements of the City's shoreland regulations, which allows up to 663.25 of the Applicant's shoreline in the shore impact zone to be cleared." Relocation of Boat Rama The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing boat ramp to the north side of the existing beach and swimming area. The proposed location is safer as truck/boat traffic would not impede on the swimming/beach area. Relocation of the ramp will require removal of approximately 10 feet of aquatic vegetation on the north side of the beach to allow for installation of the boat launch. Road in Shore Impact Zone: Condition number 12 of the existing CUP states, "The road in the bluff and shoreline setback shall be removed and re-vegetated. An 8-foot wide walking trail may replace the road; however, all automobile traffic shall be banned. The walking trail shall be constructed with pervious materials." The Applicant is requesting the following regarding the pathway: 1. Provide that resort maintenance personnel be allowed to utilize the entire path with motorized equipment and vehicles for maintenance purposes including but not limited to installation, repair and removal of docking systems, non-motorized watercraft, beach chairs, etc. and motorized equipment for maintenance and repair of the pathway and surrounding vegetation, including permitted trimming and removal of deadfall and invasive plant species. 2. Provide that resort guests may use electric golf carts to access the beach and boat dock area, provided that they do not travel beyond the designated golf cart parking areas located before the bluff areas on the east and west sides of the point. The proposed golf cart parking areas have been located behind areas of existing shoreline vegetation and will be screened when viewed from the water. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a)-3 March 20,2014