03-17-2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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APPLICANT: Wilderness Point Resort, LLC. Applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Planned Unit Development in the Waterfront Commercial zone. Mr. Marohn explained the background and the difference between commercial and residential densities. He stated that the individual cabins could remain as commercial and rezone the rest of the resort as open space. The open space couldn't be developed in the future. Mr. Woog stated that comments had been received from the following individuals: Ron Moreim, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources;Ann Beaver, Cullen Lakes Association; and Janet and Keith Faust. Jeff Miller, WSN,was present representing the applicant. He stated all units must be in a rental pool, although an owner could choose not to rent. Calculations have been done for a residential PUD, 112.5 feet from the OHW. Forty mooring spaces are requested and need to have shore stations and canopies. 2,000 sq. ft. units are shown on plan and is maximum density. Units may be either larger or smaller, but not exceeding footprint. Each unit will have a garage for convenience. The garage is figured into the 2,000 sq. ft. Chad Connor, WSN, stated that the unit dimensions are 42' X 50', including the garage. Mr. Miller further stated that all proposed units are new. The old ones will be removed. The only remaining buildings will be the house and garage just included with the resort, to be used as the lodge. The Cold Spring cabins, existing lodge, pole building and fish cleaning building will be removed. Setbacks have been moved to the 112.5' line. The boat access will remain. The point cabin ISTS will be removed and the ISTS near bluff area will be removed. Public Comment: Ann Beaver, Cullen Lakes Association President—main issue is number of mooring slips. DNR rules and Pequot Lakes Ordinance allows one mooring space per unit in first tier. Covers: dark blue or dark green color preferred. Beach: existing beach is on the west side of the point. The additional beach on the east not recommended as emergent vegetation runs all the way down shoreline. Charlie Boudrye, 6258 Inland Trails Road—The eastern edge is not suitable for a beach. The Comprehensive Plan states we need to maintain resorts. A PUD doesn't do that. A time-share makes more sense. The stormwater retention pond is not shown on the plan and he is concerned it will run into the wetland. Middle Cullen is a narrow lake. Boat slips were discussed. This new sketch plan is a nice configuration with 22 units in the first tier. Last month applicant asked for 40 slips when 34 were allowed. Applicant is still asking for 40 slips. Unit sizes have doubled, from 760 sq. ft.to 2,000 sq. ft. Dan Arbuckle, Shakopee - agreed with what was being said. He stated that over the last 5 years, boats have gotten larger and boat traffic is chaotic. Planning Commission 2 March 17, 2005