11-20-2008 Planning Commission Minutes

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Chad Connor. That action took place and an onsite meeting. Silt fence was not �-- properly installed and there needed to be additional seeding and plantings done. Silt fence was repaired and plantings and seeding took place at most improper time for growing season. Some of the plantings died in the process. This area had been reseeded and should resemble other areas in the spring. Not as natural as entire area, as it was used as beach and mooring area for the previous resort. This area is in packet and shown with pontoons and beach area with camper, dead trees and areas where boats were pulled up in that area. We are not ignoring the situation but it seems we have not done to satisfaction of City. Wilderness has hired a landscape architect and plans an entire use for the entire area. He hopes to present that at the January meeting. The Planning Commission reminded Mr. Miller that approximately 1 1/2 years ago, before the CUP and Plat were amended, he had stated he would keep the Planning Commission updated on an every other month bases, of the progress on the conditions. There were a lot of conditions where plans were to be developed, the vegetative for example, and be approved. Mr. Miller stated that there has not been a lot of activity taking place. When asked, Mr. Steffens stated he felt all of our discussions had been relayed by WSN to him. They acted as quickly as they could to remove the beach and were remiss and thought the Cease and Desist had been removed. `. Lifting of the Cease and Desist would be in writing from Staff. The Cease and Desist was issued for construction the SIZ in November, 2007. On December 6, Mr. Steffens applied for a permit to construct Unit 21. A letter was sent to Mr. Steffens stating that no permit could be issued with a Cease and Desist on the property. On December 13 the Planning Commission discussed the Cease and Desist on the beach, stated it would be done in the spring and requested that they be allowed one permit to construct Unit 21 during the winter months. There was a condition included to obtain written resolution to the matter. He conveyed to Mr. Steffens that the Cease and Desist had been lifted and should be allowed to get this one building permit based on the action of the Planning Commission. No written resolution received by City. Staff issued permit to restore beach area. No permit was issued for Unit 21. Mr. Steffens applied previously. Mr. Steffens proceeded to construct Unit 21 without a permit. They never received the permit as city never issued the permit. No new application made for Unit 21 after Dec 13 Planning Commission meeting. They started construction in December and finished in May. Dec 13 Planning Commission was to lift violation and approve the permit. No written resolution received until May 30. No fees received by the City for the Land Use Permit to construction Unit 21. MINUTES g Pequot Lakes Planning Commission November 20, 2008