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

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Staff has prepared the following findings of fact regarding the CUP amendment request: The Lodge: 1. The proposed lodge has a footprint of 7,255 square feet. It contains tivelve sixteen units and is three stories. The proposed height of the lodge is 24'-8 5/8". 2. The lodge building will be subdivided by a condominium plat in the future. The applicant has not submitted a condominium plat for the proposed structure. 3. The existing maintenance building and lodge on the subject property will be replaced with the proposed lodge. The proposed structure is completely within Tier II(200'+from the OHW) of the Shoreland Area. 4. The lodge exterior will consists of half log siding with stone trim and decorative log corners. 5. The parking area for the lodge is located northwest of the proposed location and contains 40 spaces. There will also be three handicap designated parking spaces and a delivery area directly east of the proposed structure. The Docking Systems: 6_There are not any proposed changes to the number and/or location of the previously approved docking systems at this time. 6:7.Relocation of the docking system(s) requires approval from the City. Beach Areas: 7-.8. The existing beach area is located on the west side of the point and is approximately loo feet wide. The applicant is proposing to extend the width of the existing beach area to age'-moo,wide. 8:9. The applicant is proposing to construct a second beach area located on the east side of the point. The proposed beach area is 150'wide. 9-.10. Removal of aquatic vegetation is necessary for the creation/expansion of the beach areas. The City does not have jurisdiction on any work performed below the OHW. 1i. The City Code does not allow grading in excess of 50 cubic yards in the Shore Impact Zone. 12. Centralization of the beach area will reduce adverse impacts (unfiltered runoff, erosion, etc.)to the shoreline and the lake. +0-43. The distance between the location of the proposed boat ramp and the existing boat house is approximately 165'. Relocation of Boat Ramp: +1-.114. The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing boat ramp to the north side of the existing beach and swimming area. +2-.1C;. Relocation of the ramp will 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. 116. Relocation of the existing boat ramp may require a permit from the L Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a)-9 March 20,2014