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would be shown. Mr. Miller stated a committee may be formed to visit the site to <br /> document the trees. <br /> Mrs. Beaver stated that the concerns of the lake association are the integrity of the <br /> shoreline between the buildings and the lake and the existing vegetation in the lake, <br /> adequate screening of buildings from the lake as the buildings are clustered but <br /> stretched out along the shoreline, and complete restoration of the second beach be <br /> completed and monitored. <br /> Charlie Boudrye — Stated the Landscape Plan lists a plant schedule. He asked if that <br /> represents new plants or existing ones. It only indicates 2 white pines in the northwest <br /> corner of the lodge. There are no white pines shown between the lodge and the lake. <br /> Mr. Miller stated the Landscape Plan indicates new plantings. Trees are to remain in <br /> favor of new plantings. The Resort is just as concerned about maintaining the quality <br /> and integrity of the trees in the 125 foot setback from the lake. The majority of pines are <br /> in the setback and won't be removed. Mr. Boudrye further stated trees were removed on <br /> the east side for lake views in the past. He is concerned about views from the lodge. <br /> Mr. Burslie asked Mr. Miller to describe the difference between the Preliminary Plat <br /> provided in the Staff Report and the new submittal on the table. Mr. Miller stated the <br /> survey company did another bluff determination and the area on the southwest portion <br /> of the point is not a bluff; it does not meet the bluff definition. The lots in that area were <br /> moved to the lake setback line instead of a bluff setback. <br /> Mrs. Beaver asked if the City should get a third opinion on the bluff. Chair Seils stated <br /> professional surveyors determined it was not a bluff. Mr. Miller stated he does not <br /> remember what the definition was when the original plat was prepared or how it <br /> compares to the definition today. A certified survey company stated it is not a bluff and <br /> we should use that determination. The lots were shifted a little bit closer to the setback <br /> line. <br /> Planning Commission Member Oraskovich stated a professional company completed <br /> the survey and he would be willing to go with that determination. Other reports state it <br /> is a bluff,but the new survey states it is not. <br /> Council Member Sjoblad asked how much lower the density is with this plat. Mr. <br /> Burslie stated it is based off of square footage. The Preliminary Plat identifies what is <br /> allowed and what they are using. Mr. Miller stated the lodge is in the second tier. Mr. <br /> Burslie stated the Staff Report stated how the density is being decreased. It meets the <br /> requirements of the code. <br /> Public Comment Closed. <br /> MINUTES 3 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> May 15, 2014 <br />