7A - Wilderness Resort Conditions Update

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L,i Vl-Vi tVi 1O. %i,.i j GGRONVI M 01 a1 INSTITUTE Pequot Lake! NEW BUSINESS—WILDERNESS RESORT CONDITIONS UPDATE Agenda Item:7(a) Background Information: Mr. Thomas Steffens of Wilderness Resort Villas LLC will be present to discuss and update the Planning Commission on the conditions of approval for Wilderness Resort Villas. The current CUP was approved March 20, 2014 with the conditions from the original CUP(attached)and: The Lodge: 1. Before commencement of construction activities, a condominium plat for the lodge shall be approved by the City. 2. An acceptable updated plan for the vegetative screening of the lodge (as viewed from the lake) shall be submitted to the Planning Commission before it may be constructed. 3. In order to preserve the character of the neighborhood and the surrounding area, the height of the lodge may not exceed 18 feet. 4. The first floor elevation will match existing grade within +/-1.5 feet. The Docking Systems: 5. The number and location of docking systems shall remain the same as previously approved. Beach Areas: 6. The applicant shall demonstrate with a professional grading and drainage plan how untreated runoff will be prevented from entering the lake via the proposed beach area(s). 7. In order to minimize negative impacts on Middle Cullen Lake, one centralized beach area shall be allowed on the subject property. The existing beach may be expanded to 165'in width. 8. Grading in the vicinity of the beach area(s) shall include the use of berms, swales and natural vegetation near the beach areas. 9. Necessary permits shall be obtained from the DNR for the removal of any aquatic vegetation for the expansion of the beach areas. 10. In order to maintain the "up north" character referenced in the Comprehensive Plan and to protect the shoreline and Middle Cullen Lake, the resort may have one centralized beach area. 11. A beach area shall not be allowed on the east side of the point. 12. The existing beach area may be expanded to the length of the shoreline between the proposed boat ramp location and the west corner of the existing boat house. 13. The centralized beach area may not exceed existing width(landward). 14. A 1,920 sq. ft. "picnic area" shall be allowed to be located directly north of the location of"Dock System #2." (Site plan date dated 3/7/14). This area may not contain any impervious surfaces or permanent structures. 15. Any natural ice ridge that forms in picnic area shall not be altered. Relocation of the boat ramp: 16. Proper permits shall be obtained from DNR before the boat ramp may be relocated. Pequot Lakes Staff Report �(a)-1 August 21,2014