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

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The Lodge: The applicant is proposing to construct a 3-story, 7,255 square foot "lodge" at the "Wilderness Resort" property. The proposed lodge will contain 16-units and will be subdivided by a condominium plat. The first level contains four 2-bedroom units and two studios. The second level contains four 2-bedroom units, two studios, and a 2,500 sq. ft. lobby reception area. The third level of the proposed structure contains four 3- bedroom units. The proposed structure will be constructed in the same location of the current lodge/maintenance building which will be removed. The applicant has indicated that building the lodge in this location will allow for the preservation of large white pine trees, which will visually screen the structure as viewed from the lake. The location of the proposed lodge is completely within"Tier II"(200'+from OHW) of the Shoreland Area. The exterior of the proposed lodge will consist of half log siding with stone trim and decorative log corners. Each unit within the lodge will have a private patio or deck with privacy walls. The parking area for the lodge will be located northwest of the proposed location of the structure. It will contain 40 spaces. There will also be three handicap designated parking spaces and a delivery area directly east of the proposed structure. Conditions to Consider: i. The height(as defined by ordinance) of the lodge shall not exceed 25 feet. 2. The applicant shall provide an architectural drawing showing the building height (as defined by City Code) in relation to the existing grade of the land surrounding the building site. The Docking Systems: The existing CUP allows no more than 40 moorings. It also states that, "No more than 20 moorings shall be eligible for a shore station or other type of covering or canopy." The applicant is not proposing to increase the number of moorings allowed. "System One"is located on the westerly side of the point. It will contain io slips. "System Two" is located on the easterly side of the point and it contains 12 slips. The applicant intends to remove aquatic vegetation in this area in order to install the mooring system and create an area for a beach. The applicant is aware a permit is required from the DNR to remove aquatic vegetation. In the CUP application the applicant states, "Based on the fact that Pequot Lakes Zoning Ordinance 17- 5M allows up to 25% of the resort's shoreline (in this case up to 663.25 feet) to be improved, Wilderness Resort is requesting the amended CUP allow for this aquatic vegetation removal subject to issuance of a permit by the DNR." "System Three" is also on the easterly side of the property and is located closest to the existing villas. This system will contain 18 slips. The applicant has indicated that some Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a)-2 January 16,2014