03-20-2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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relocated that the current site be re-vegetated and a berm created to stop runoff into the lake. If and when the new boat ramp is approved, require a design that will prevent runoff from the slope of the ramp directly into the lake. The Lake Association strongly oppose the creation of the second beach on the east side of the point. She passed out photographs. Pictures from 2003 are of the camp sites that are vegetated from the lake. The 2005 photos indicate shoreline vegetation slashed during the winter in the area of the proposed second beach. A defining tree cluster has been circled in these photos indicating the same area. Another photo indicates beach illegally created and ice ridge removed in 2oo8. In 2010 the City required re-vegetation and the photo indicates improvement. If the second beach is not allowed, require reestablishment of the ice ridge/berm of shoreline. It will protect Middle Cullen from runoff. The picnic area north of dock system #2, prohibit removal of natural vegetation within 3 to 5 feet of the bulrushes. She further submitted pictures indicating how visible a 3- story lodge would be. When new buildings are built, trees need to be removed. Most of the year in Minnesota there are no leaves on trees. She was happy to hear applicant is proposing a lower profile for the lodge. Regarding #23 of the Staff recommendations, if a vegetation screening plan is required, require an implementation schedule and deadlines for it to take place. Some screening and vegetation plans from the past have yet to be executed. Tom Beaver, resident of Lower Cullen —presented a memo from Paul Reichenbach in which he wondered why this type of application comes up in the winter when members of the Lake Association are unable to attend. When the cabins were moved down,trees were cut and stumps removed about 10 steps to a wetland. He is against the beach area; people are swimming and bathing there. If a picnic area is approved, make signage so ice ridge isn't damaged and no volley ball in wetland area. Numerous truckloads of sand have been dumped onto beach. Mr. Beaver suggested a committee be formed to meet to keep an eye on activities: lake association member, Planning Commission Member, Staff. He suggested requiring a bond and to check on the bonding process. Tom McGraw, Middle Cullen Lake — questioned whether or not the lodge would be sprinkled or an elevator be required. Mr. Burslie explained the City does not enforce the State Building Code; it would be up to the property owner and his insurance company. Mr. McGraw then asked when the next meeting would be to remove cabins. Planning Commission Member Hallan stated there is a current approved plat that can be developed. The existing cabins would be removed and the lot would be built on for the current plat. Mr. McGraw asked if the footprint can be changed. Planning Commission Minutes Pequot Lakes Planning Commission 5 March 20,2014