01-16-2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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Sjoblad explained there was interest to go to area resorts and pick up tourists and shuttle between Nisswa and Pequot Lakes. This was determined to be a low priority. 17. Take steps to encourage the development of living units above businesses in the downtown area. Mr. Burslie explained this would create more intensive use in the buildings in the downtown area. 18.Establish a Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS)monitoring program to ensure ongoing maintenance and compliant operation of systems throughout the City. Mr. Burslie explained that Emily has a program that is easy to develop and use; there is a need for inspection programs. The Planning Commission will request direction from the City Council. 19.Identify and establish well-marked routes that more directly connect snowmobile and bicycle traffic from the regional trail system into the city. Chair Seils reported the trail from Breezy Point into town is now marked with temporary signage. The Planning Commission determined this a high priority. Chair Seils opened the Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARING: APPLICANT: Wilderness Resort Villas, LLC Applicant requests Amendment to Conditional Use Permit to allow a 3-story lodge, expand existing beach area, create an additional beach, relocate a boat ramp and allow motorized traffic on walking trail. Mr. Burslie explained the Staff recommendation is for this application to be tabled tonight, with a decision at a later meeting. The applicant is intending to submit a Preliminary Plat request to go along with this CUP request. The purpose of tonight's meeting is to review what they propose to do and take public comment. Tom Steffens, applicant,was present. The Staff Report is divided into separate topics from the CUP application as follows: The Lodge: Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. The Planning Commission is not looking at density or lot configuration tonight; that will be part of the Preliminary Plat review. We need to be sure the height does not exceed 25-foot height. We need a clear drawing indicating height and a drawing indicating existing grade. The ordinance does not say existing grade, but that is the unwritten intent. We need to know the existing topography to establish a point to measure from. The Planning Commission can determine the intent and purpose of the ordinance. The word"existing" is underlined in the Staff Report; it is not included in the definition, but it is the intent. Minutes Pequot Lakes Planning Commission January 16, 2014 4