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Plan Commission recommends approval of Boathouse restaurant expansion despite parking shortfall; stormwater filtration proposed
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit to expand the Boathouse restaurant to roughly 6,000 sq. ft. with outdoor seating; the plan shows 19 onsite parking spaces versus 166 required and proposes a filtration system for runoff to the lake; the Fire Chief raised no concerns.
The Minocqua Plan Commission on March 31 recommended that the Town Board approve a conditional use permit to redevelop and expand the Boathouse restaurant at 305 W. Park Avenue to about 6,000 square feet, including outdoor seating and enhanced ADA access.
Carla Blankenship summarized the application (CUP #11-26, applicant F.J. Frazier, owner BHMQ LLC) and said the proposal includes expanded restrooms and stormwater controls. Blankenship told commissioners that the standard onsite parking calculation listed 166 spaces as required and that the plan provides 19 onsite spaces; she said the application appears to rely on pre-existing characteristics and exemptions used in similar past approvals.
Member Mark Pertile expressed concern about the project's stormwater changes, noting a drainage swale will be removed. A representative identified as Dave from Corporate Contractors said the developer will install a filtration system for runoff to the lake. Fire Chief Rich Carani said he had conferred with the building inspector, Rick Clem, and had no concerns about fire or life-safety issues.
After discussion the commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval to the Town Board.
Next steps: the Town Board will review the CUP and the commission’s recommendation; the commission noted ongoing concerns about parking adequacy and stormwater controls that the Town Board may examine further.
