02-20-2003 Planning Commission Minutes

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eW . i j 'k,T ,andecker 8z Associates, Inc. 4646 comity Rd. 11 •P.O.Box 120•Pequot Lakes,MN 56472 218-568-4940.888-866-4940•Fax 218-568-5404 . Engineering • Surveying • Planning www.landecker.00m Chuck Marohn City of Pequot Lakes P. O. Box 361 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 RE: The Ridge Dear Chuck: I am writing this letter on behalf of our client, the Tulenchiks, and in assistance with the project manager, Kevin McCormick. We would like to ensure that the record is clear on all issues in this matter. While I appreciate the use of emails as a way to expedite the process of communication, I am oftentimes uncertain, whether they are the actual public written positions to which I need to `•• respond, or rather a method of communicating issues and ideas. At Landecker& Associates, Inc. we have made it practice to ask the agencies to which we are submitting to provide their official comments using the City or consultant's letterhead so that there is no such confusion. It would also be beneficial to me if you would notify me in your email that it is an official or final review, as we do not want issues to become unclear, emotional, and circulated prematurely. I am responding to your email message dated January 21, 2003 at 11:40 p.m. with the understanding that it is your official position on the Tulenchik preliminary plat of"The Ridge." Since it was copied to the City of Pequot Lakes Planning and Zoning, I am assuming it is now of public record. If this is not the case, then this letter does not need to be distributed in any official manner and can be treated only as information passed between you and me. You are correct that it is our opinion the preliminary plat dated 11/25/02 meets the standards of the Pequot Lakes ordinance. Likewise, the Tulenchiks believe the record is clear and the property in question is commercial. They have, therefore, submitted a plan meeting the commercial standards as noted above. Our records indicate that on October 24, 2002, you received and accepted the application as completed and placed us on the December 2, 2002 Planning Commission agenda for consideration. Because of the annexation between the City and Township, my ordinance is actually referred to as Sibley Township Zoning Ordinance, and I do not have any amendment stating otherwise. If there is one, please advise me. I know this is a sore subject distinguishing between the City and former Township, but I just want to be clear. I have provided additional copies of the preliminary plat, slope percentages plan, and centerline L.- profile drawing plan so that you have the current and most complete information.