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Mr. Burslie stated the golf carts are motorized vehicles and Staff suggests in the Staff Report to centralize that traffic to one dock system. Through earlier discussions it was determined to not have motorized traffic in this area; those Findings of Fact and Conditions from prior approval are included in the packet. Mr. Steffens stated there is no beach at dock system #3. Without golf carts, how would handicapped or elderly access the beach area on the east side? He is proposing screening of the golf cart parking areas with no traffic around the end of the point. Mr. Steffens stated a previous request was to indicate the areas of the resort where woodlands would remain. The area for the new drainfield would require extensive removal of trees. Public Comment: Ann Beaver, Cullen Lakes Association —The site plan dated 1/29/14,the very western part of the property near the convention area and meetings rooms indicates this area as wooded,but that area was approved for garages and is not shown. Mr. Steffens stated this is not part of the garage plat. Tom Beaver, Nisswa— Reminds the Planning Commission that the entire east shoreline is designated as wetlands,Type 2, 3 &4• Jeff Miller, owner of some units and Vice-President of the Homeowners Association — The Association has given unanimous approval of this plan. There is a need for the second beach; the existing beach is not adequate for large contingencies of guests. As the number of guests grow,there will be more pressure on the single beach. This is the only resort in Pequot Lakes. Everyone as owners wants this to be a nice resort and want to use and enjoy the lake just as any other property owner on the lake. The items Mr. Steffens is requesting is not excessive. They are trying to be good stewards of the lake. Golf carts allow ease to access the beach and the facilities; this is a large property. Let's put together a plan that works for everyone, not just the lake association or the owners. Ann Beaver— Stated she is not sure how many villas have been built,but the County tax records indicate ownership by 5 individuals and the rest owned by the resort or LLC's. She was curious how many people were represented by the Homeowners Association. Jeff Miller— Stated he owns 4 villas and put them in an LLC so guests can't sue him Public Comment Closed. Mr. Burslie reminded the Planning Commission that at this time we are not approving layout changes. MINUTES 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission February 20, 2014