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

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i. Provide that emergency motorized vehicles dispatched by police or fire departments or medical aid providers be allowed to utilize the walking paths; 2. Provide that resort maintenance personnel be allowed to utilize the walking 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. 3. Provide that resort guests may use electric golf carts to access the beach and boat dock area. There was a significant amount of discussion during the original CUP review process regarding the use of the "walking trail' near the lake. It was ultimately determined that the trail should be used for walking and that it should be restored to a condition that has less impact on the lake. Staff conducted a site visit of the property in August 2013 and determined condition number 12 had not been met. The path consisted of hard-packed material(not pervious) and it was clear the path was being used by more than just pedestrian traffic. The property owner was directed to remove the impervious material and replace it with a pervious material (e.g. mulch) and install a blockade and signage at the entrance of the "walking path;" notifying guests and resort staff the path may be used be pedestrians only. Conditions to Consider: 1. 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. 2. A gate or other movable device acceptable to the Planning Commission shall be place at the entrance of the walking path. The device must be movable so that emergency personal may access the dock area. 3. On a seasonal basis, resort personal may access the docking area with motorized vehicles to install/remove docking systems. Applicable Regulations:The following regulations apply to this property: Section 17-5.11 SHORELINE COMMERCIAL (SC) 1. Intent and Purpose: To establish and maintain a land use district for existing commercial, recreationally orientated uses within the shoreland area comprised of campgrounds, resorts, bars restaurants, marinas and similar water oriented uses with independent sanitary facilities and that are compatible with the natural resources of lakes and streams. 2. Compatibility: The Shoreline Commercial zone must be riparian and should be established adjacent to existing Shoreline Commercial zones. The zone Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a)-4 January 16,2014