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City Council Minutes April 5, 2005 Page 3 -------------------------- �. Moreim spoke about the impact the number of docks would make to the lake. He indicated that he is opposed to allowing 40 mooring sights and requested the Council to allow the number allowed in the first tier. Ann Beaver, president of the Cullen Lakes Association showed drawings regarding the affect the number of allowed moorings would have on the area. John Erickson, legal counsel for the Cullen Lake Association indicated that the request does not follow the DNR rules and regulations. He indicated that the applicant has applied for residential densities. He noted that the proposal is not for a commercial development and is not a continuation of Wilderness Point Resort. Mr. Erickson indicated that a residential development does not support 40 mooring sites. Mr. Erickson recommended that the Council deny the CUP unless the applicant is limited to 22 mooring sites with no canopies or boat lifts. Tom Beaver indicated that Reeds Bay is a type 4-5 wetland and spoke about the effect docks and boats would have on the area. Georgia Maguire indicated that Middle Cullen is a high sediment lake and stated that wave action is a big threat to the lake. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO DENY THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST. COUNCIL MEMBER PFEIFFER SECONDED THE MOTION. Paul Sandelin, City Attorney, indicated that the Planning Commission's decision reflected that the developer could construct 41 units in the first tier based upon a footprint of 1800 square feet and stated that this is consistent with and is supported by the City's Zoning Ordinance. Council Member Sjoblad indicated his concerns with the number of mooring sites in relation to water quality, aesthetics and vulnerability of the lake. Council Member Nagel indicated he shared Council Member Sjoblad's concerns. He also indicated that he would like to see the canopies eliminated. Council Member Sjoblad indicated that the property owners will not be required to rent the property. He indicated that the Council now has an opportunity to protect the lake. Council Member Bolz-Andolshek indicated that the proposal seems logical. He indicated that he would be open to being sensitive to the wetlands and possibly moving the location of the moorings. He also indicated that limiting the number of mooring sites would not necessarily keep boats out of the water.