11-20-2008 Planning Commission Minutes

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There was no malicious intent. Mr. Steffens should have re-applied for permit. The After the Fact fine on Olson road was not 5 time the original fee. To check this one off, do we just pay permit cost or establish an After the Fact fee? Issue#2: Construction without a permit—A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Bill Habein, to have Staff issue the permit for Unit 21 with an After the Fact fee of 2 times the original permit fee. A mistake was made and some type of attention getter is necessary, but not totally malicious because they have to build 40 more units and to make sure this doesn't happen again. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. Issue#1: Restoration of the beach areas: Some work has been done but progress has been agonizingly slow. Overall vegetation plan not presented yet. Grasses were planted but not cared for. More needed to be done. It is frustrating to not see progress move along more quickly. DNR coordination was location of docks only. There has not been a Cease and Desist issued within the last 40 days. Staff would not issue permits without concurrence of the Planning Commission. There are other violations on the property, such as the beach restoration is outstanding and not resolved, and clearing in the SIZ has not formally been documented. The Planning Commission can issue the permit, not Staff. Mr. Steffens stated he would need some building permits for construction over the winter. The Planning Commission stated we could require a bond, such as with contractors or developers, for the replacement of the beach area. Mr. Steffens stated he would like a chance to do the restoration before hiring someone like Landsburg. Mr. Steffens has hired a Landscape Architect. The Landscape Plan will be brought to the Planning Commission in January. Mr. Steffens needs permits prior to January. The cost of restoration needs to be determined. The City should require 125% of the actual restoration cost in either a bond or a certified check. Mr. Steffens will obtain the actual cost and supply the City with either a bond or a cashiers check for 125% of the actual estimated cost. The City can issue up to 2 permits prior to January. Beach restoration: Biodegradable fabric log secured with wood stakes; riparian meadow forbs and sedges, sow seed mix in 1 inch depth of topsoil, secure with erosion control fabric,keep moist for duration of first growing season. A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by Mark Hallan, to restore the beach area as described above, submit a bond or cashiers check for 125% of estimated cost, and plan must be received prior to Thanksgiving (November 27, 2008). After submittal of bond or cashiers check, permits can be obtained. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. MINUTES 9 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission November 20, 2008