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Commission Member Hallan stated the DNR evaluates the lake and even if a beach is <br /> approved by the City, the DNR can deny removal of emergent vegetation. Mr. Steffens <br /> stated that if the Planning Commission agrees to the beach area, that will go a long way <br /> for a permit to remove emergent vegetation. Commission Member Hallan stated the <br /> DNR could say they cannot clear anything. <br /> Wayne Mueller, DNR Aquatic Specialist, stated the upland use does not influence the <br /> opinion or view of aquatic use; there is no leverage. The DNR is concerned for the lake. <br /> Commission Member Habein asked Mr. Steffens how many feet was requested for the <br /> new beach. Mr. Steffens replied he is requesting 150 feet on the east side, with 175 feet <br /> on the west side. He further stated if the property was subdivided by lot and block he <br /> would have a lot more beach. <br /> Tom Beaver reminded the Planning Commission that pictures had already been <br /> submitted of that area when it was the previous resort;there were no beaches. <br /> Virginia Arbuckle, Middle Cullen Road — Requested what boat traffic will do to the lake. <br /> Mr. Mueller stated that watercraft does damage vegetation. That is why the docks were <br /> designed to not impact vegetation. <br /> Phil Reichenbach stated the old docks were not removed when the new ones were put in. <br /> Mr. Steffens stated that he is decreasing number of units so this project will be <br /> responsible for less number of boats. Regarding the dock issue, 40 slips have not been <br /> built; dock number still below number allowed. <br /> Virginia Arbuckle stated that reeds were cut down. Mr. Steffens acknowledged being <br /> issued a citation and that he will be in court in February. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated the Preliminary Plat was returned as incomplete. Staff <br /> recommendation is still to table application; we would like to draft Findings of Fact and <br /> Conditions and get the Preliminary Plat application in next month. Mr. Steffens stated <br /> he needs more definitive input. Mr. Burslie informed him that the City needs to run the <br /> CUP and Preliminary Plat together so the Planning Commission can see the whole plan <br /> as one. Mr. Steffens stated that is very costly until he receives some indication as to <br /> what was discussed at this meeting. He further stated that everything he has asked for is <br /> in the ordinance and the DNR has the regulations that allows him to clear 25% of <br /> shoreline in a commercial resort area; he is trying to make the resort work. He thinks he <br /> did a good job not impacting the Shore Impact Zone. <br /> Minutes <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> January 16, 2014 11 <br />