The Lake County Planning Commission sat in session at 4:00 p.m. on this date and conducted hearings and other business.
C-24-007– Motion by Unzeitig supported by Hoops to table the Conditional Use Permit to expand the existing Silver Rapids Lodge by 49 one-fourth fractional units for a total of 62 units along with a new main lodge facility, bar/restaurant, and resort amenities filed by Silver Rapids Resort, LLC at 459 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely MN 55731. The property is described as: Government Lot 3 except the westerly 400 feet thereof of Section 32, Township 63, Range 11, 25 acres & Part of Government Lot 5 as desc in doc no A000160700 in Section 29, Township 63, Range 11 , zoned shoreland (White Iron & Farm Lake), RR/Residential-Recreational District, 1-acre minimum, Fall Lake Township. PID: 28-6311-32070 / 29850. Motion carried; Hoops, Sve, Bathke, Unzeitig, and J. Ernest voted in favor; none opposed.
P-24-001– Motion by Unzeitig supported by Hoops to table the Preliminary Plat to convert Silver Rapids Lodge into a Planned Unit Development filed by Silver Rapids Resort, LLC at 459 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely MN 55731. The property is described as: Government Lot 3 except the westerly 400 feet thereof of Section 32, Township 63, Range 11, 25 acres & Part of Government Lot 5 as desc in doc no A000160700 in Section 29, Township 63, Range 11 37 acres, zoned shoreland (White Iron & Farm Lake), RR/Residential-Recreational District, 1-acre minimum, Fall Lake Township. PID: 28-6311-32070 / 29850. Motion carried; Hoops, Sve, Bathke, Unzeitig, and J. Ernest voted in favor; none opposed.
Other business included discussion of an EAW petition. Motion by Hoops supported by Bathke to table the EAW recommendation. Motion carried; Hoops, Sve, Bathke, Unzeitig, and J. Ernest; none opposed.
All Silver Rapids Lodge hearings will reconvene on August 19th, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the Lake County Law Enforcement Center, 613 Third Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616. The hearing will be available via Zoom, please email planningandzoning@co.lake.mn.us for the link.
Motion by Hoops supported by Bathke to table the July 18, 2024 minutes for the August 19th Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried; Hoops, Sve, Bathke, Unzeitig, and J. Ernest; none opposed.
Motion by Bathke supported by Sve to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried; Hoops, Sve, Bathke, Unzeitig, and J. Ernest; none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
