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Council Member Oraskovich stated that by regulation, it meets criteria for height as long <br /> as one part of the building meets that regulation. Mr. Burslie stated it does as long as <br /> elevation isn't changing from existing grade. <br /> Commission Member Hallan stated they have existing grade that is higher. There is not <br /> a lot to do about it;we can change the ordinance later. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated we can require what is existing grade today and provide grade after <br /> construction. Council Member Hallan stated that it looks like it meets the ordinance as <br /> long as they don't come back with something entirely different. <br /> Commission Member Oraskovich asked if we can change the definition in the ordinance. <br /> Mr. Burslie informed him that it can't affect this application. Commission Member <br /> Hallan stated we might want to amend our ordinance. <br /> Mr. Steffens stated the second picture shows the second docking system and this is the <br /> area that causes all the controversy with vegetation and beach. He has many pictures, <br /> but these are the bulrushes he wants to remove from the lake. Wilderness Resort has <br /> 2,650 feet of shoreline. The ordinance allows 25%to develop for a beach for resort use. <br /> Mr. Burslie added with 75% screening of shoreline in leaf-on conditions. <br /> Mr. Steffens stated he is trying to develop a resort,the only one in Pequot Lakes. People <br /> want to dock boats and swim without bulrushes. The original plan had a second beach <br /> and the Planning Commission denied it then. When the resort is developed it can have <br /> up to 400 guests. The beach is not adequate; it is too crowded. He stated he believes <br /> the resort is entitled to a second beach on the property. About 2,000 feet, maybe <br /> exaggerated, of bulrushes along the east side. The 6 RV units had cleared beaches, 50' <br /> to 75' each. <br /> Commission Member Hallan clarified that a beach is above the OHW; the City cannot <br /> issue a permit to clear emergent vegetation. The DNR may never give Mr. Steffens a <br /> permit to clear emergent vegetation. Mr. Steffens stated the DNR will turn him down <br /> unless the Planning Commission approves. He needs an affirmative indication from the <br /> Planning Commission. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated the City does have a say in the number and location of beaches; the <br /> City can approve up to 50 cubic yards of vegetation removal. Mr. Steffens inquired if <br /> that was also for a commercial resort. Mr. Burslie stated it was. Fifty cubic yards of <br /> grading, any movement of dirt, bringing sand in, moving land, only 50 cubic yards of <br /> material allowed. <br /> Minutes <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> January 16, 2014 10 <br />