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Planning Commission approves Quarterdeck Resort expansion with conditions
Summary
The Commission granted a Conditional Use Permit allowing Quarterdeck Resort to add 13 non‑riparian rental cabins on an 18.9‑acre Water Oriented Commercial parcel, subject to MPCA permit verification, highway access approval, a $5,000 letter of credit, an MDH resort license, parking and covenant requirements, and an expiration date of Feb. 9, 2028.
On Feb. 9, 2026 the Cass County Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment approved a Conditional Use Permit to expand Quarterdeck Resort in Fairview Township by adding 13 non‑riparian rental cabins on an 18.9‑acre parcel zoned Water Oriented Commercial.
Environmental Services Department staff advised the Commission that 128 notices were mailed and no comments were received. Commissioners approved the application unanimously (MS/P Tanner/Woll, 6–0) and attached several conditions: verification of applicable Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) permits before construction; coordination with the Cass County Highway Department on access (including potential addition of a turn lane, subject to the Highway Engineer’s signature); continuous maintenance of a valid Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Resort License while operating; designated parking areas; covenants that the cabins meet the Land Use Ordinance rental requirements; and a $5,000 letter of credit to secure erosion‑control and site work, reduced incrementally by ESD as work progresses. The approval is effective through Feb. 9, 2028 unless extended.
The minutes record that ESD found no likely impacts to wetlands, critical habitat, or scenic/historic features if required conditions and erosion controls are followed. No public comments were noted in the minutes.
